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Parham FC and Bendals FC Edge Wins in ABFA First Division Action
Parham FC and Bendals FC each recorded 1-0 wins on Thursday to bolster their ABFA First Division campaigns, while Five Islands and English Harbour drew 1-1 in the day's other fixture.
Red Hawks Rally from 14 Down to Edge Slam 82–79 in ABBA Division One Opener
JSC Red Hawks overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat All Saints Slam 82–79 at the buzzer in the ABBA Division One opener on Thursday night, while Ovals cruised to victory over Ottos in the evening's second match.
Six Crew Members Rescued After Yacht Capsizes During RORC Caribbean 600 Race
Six crew members were rescued Wednesday night after their yacht, Cata Sensation, capsized off the coast of Antigua during the RORC Caribbean 600 race. The ABDF Coast Guard confirmed all six were recovered safely.
Former ATC President Cochrane Flags Lingering Concerns Over Future of Horse Racing
Former Antigua Turf Club president Neil Cochrane says concerns over the future of local horse racing persist despite a recent meeting with current ATC leadership. Cochrane is hopeful that issues surrounding track uncertainty can still be resolved.
Jeffers Hails Team Effort After Benna Boys Record Back-to-Back U20 Wins
Antigua and Barbuda's Under-20 football side recorded a 2-0 victory over British Virgin Islands in Costa Rica, their second consecutive win in the Concacaf Men's Under-20 Qualifiers. Coach Schyan Jeffers praised the team's consistency and collective effort following the result.
Davis Explodes for 51 Points as Clare Hall Dominate St Mary's in Senior Boys Basketball
Clare Hall Secondary's Tajahron Davis delivered a stunning 51-point performance to lead his team to a 93–73 victory over St Mary's Secondary in Wednesday's Senior Boys basketball action. PMS also secured a comfortable win over ABCAS on the same programme.
Virgin Atlantic Returns as Official Airline Partner for Antigua Sailing Week 2026
Virgin Atlantic has signed on as the official airline partner for Antigua Sailing Week 2026, marking the carrier's return to one of the Caribbean's premier sailing events.
Antigua National Pickleball Team Travels to Atlanta for International Training
The Antigua national pickleball team has travelled to Atlanta, Georgia, for international training sessions and community events, marking a notable development for the sport in Antigua and Barbuda.
AGS and PMS Secure Finals Spots in Ministry of Sports U-19 T20 Competition
AGS and PMS swept past their semifinal opponents to set up a mouth-watering final in the Ministry of Sports Interschool Under-19 T20 Competition, scheduled for Thursday.
Local Cyclists to Preview OECS Championships Route at Sunday's 44-Mile Criterium
Antigua and Barbuda cyclists will race the planned OECS Cycling Championships route this Sunday during a 44-mile Criterium, according to ABCF President St. Clair Williams. The event gives riders an early preview of the course ahead of next month's regional championship.
Stingerz Demolish All Saints Slam by 62 Points in Division One Blowout
The Stingerz overwhelmed All Saints Slam 140–78 in a 62-point rout at the JSC Sports Complex on Thursday night, pouring in 35 points in the opening quarter alone. The blowout victory highlights the Stingerz's commanding form in the Division One basketball season.
Grenades FC Tighten APL Title Race With 3-1 Win Over Potters Tigers
Grenades FC defeated Potters Tigers 3-1 on Thursday to keep the pressure on APL defending champions All Saints United. The result tightens the title race in Antigua and Barbuda's top-flight football league.
Red Force Crush Leeward Islands Hurricanes by an Innings and 271 Runs
The Leeward Islands Hurricanes were dismissed for just 98 runs on day three of their Regional Four-Day match, falling to a crushing innings and 271-run defeat against Trinidad and Tobago Red Force at the Coolidge Cricket Ground. Justin Greaves top-scored for the Hurricanes, contributing more than half of the team's total in the lopsided contest.
No National Pool Holding Back Swimming Growth, Coach Warns
National swimming coach Wayne Mitchell says the lack of a national aquatic centre is stunting the sport's growth, even as Antigua and Barbuda's 14-member team won 15 medals at the Carifta Aquatic Championships. A government minister has promised relief in response to the concerns.
Lions Extend Winning Streak to Three as Blackhawks and Nation Stay Unbeaten in Super 40
New Winthorpes Lions claimed their third straight win in the ABCA Super 40 Competition with a dominant 261-run victory over Tertiary Institutes and Schools on Sunday, while Liberta Blackhawks and Empire Nation also remained unbeaten. The results set up a compelling contest for the tournament's top spots.
Former National Volleyball Player Seeks Court Injunction to Block ABAVA Elections
Former national volleyball player Deon Francis is seeking a High Court injunction to postpone the Antigua and Barbuda Amateur Volleyball Association's electoral congress, scheduled for April 14th. Francis, who manages both the Renegades men's and Royal Cruisers women's teams, announced the legal action following correspondence from the association.
Athanaze, Boston Star as Weather Disrupts ABCA Super 40 Week Two
Stellar displays from Athanaze and Boston powered their respective sides to victory in week two of the ABCA Super 40, as wet outfields forced three matches to be abandoned. New Winthorpes Lions and Empire Nation also secured points despite the weather disruptions.
Coach Baptiste Credits Fenton's Discipline for CARIFTA Glory as Olympic Ambitions Grow
Roots Track Club coach Oswald Baptiste has praised Tyra Fenton's discipline following her historic medal performance at the CARIFTA Games in Grenada, with the coach now setting his sights on an Olympic pathway for the young Antiguan sprinter.
Ovals, Stingerz Cruise to Lopsided Wins in ABBA Division One Action
Cuties Ovals Ojays and Lava Smoke Elite Stingerz both recorded commanding wins Saturday night at the JSC Sports Complex in Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association Division One play. The Ojays dismantled All Saints while the Stingerz overpowered the Navigators in two one-sided contests.
Liberta Blackhawks and West Ham Claim Road Wins in ABFA Second Division
Liberta Blackhawks and West Ham both claimed road victories in midweek ABFA Second Division action, with West Ham edging Belmont 2–1 in a match marked by tension and discipline issues. According to Antigua Observer, goals and drama defined the midweek fixtures.