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Grenades Reclaim Premier League Summit After Old Road Default
Grenades have climbed back to the top of the Antigua and Barbuda Premier League after Old Road defaulted their scheduled Wednesday fixture. The former defending champions were ready to play but were informed their opponents would not contest the match.
Thomas and James Crowned Champions at Hurricane Power 10K Run
Kamar Thomas and Anika James were crowned champions in the men's and women's 10K categories at the Hurricane Power Athletic Club's Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean sponsored Run/Walk on Sunday. Thomas, also the reigning national champion, finished with a time of 36 minutes and 12 seconds.
ABCA to Handle Club Compensation Claims Case by Case After Super 40 Postponements
ABCA Competitions Committee head Kenny Lewis says the association will evaluate compensation claims from clubs on a case by case basis following the postponement of Super 40 matches in April. No formal compensation framework has been announced.
Trimingham, Joseph Double-Doubles Power Da Project and Ovals Ojays to D2 Victories
Donte Trimingham posted 24 points and 21 rebounds to lead Da Project past Navigators 68-53, while Joseph's double-double guided the Ovals Ojays to victory in ABBA Division 2 action Saturday at the JSC Basketball Complex.
Grenades Keep Title Hopes Alive With 4-0 Rout; Old Road Surge on Joseph Heroics
Grenades FC recorded their 16th win of the APL season with a 4-0 demolition of relegation-threatened Attacking Saints, while Old Road claimed a commanding victory powered by an impressive Rakeem Joseph display.
Lions Stay Unbeaten in Super 40 as Spartans and Crushers Also Claim Wins
The New Winthorpes Lions remain unbeaten in the ABCA Super 40 Championships after crushing the Bethesda Golden Eagles by 100 runs, with opener Tyrone Williams Jr named Player of the Match for his half-century. The Spartans and Crushers also claimed victories in Saturday's action.
A&B Shooting Club Eyes Back-to-Back West Indies Full-Bore Title on Home Soil
Over 70 top shooters from six Caribbean countries and England have arrived in Antigua for the West Indies Full-Bore Shooting Championships, with hosts Antigua and Barbuda defending their title from last year.
Athanaze Calls PMS Under-19 T20 Title Win a 'Redemption' Moment
Princess Margaret School captain Jquan Athanaze called his team's 17-run Under-19 T20 final victory over Antigua Grammar School a moment of 'redemption,' with teammate Mentore also reflecting on a breakthrough season for the squad.
TG Welding Clinch Historic Three-Peat in Mandy Premier Business League
TG Welding have claimed the Cool and Smooth Mandy Premier Business League title for the third year running, defeating Buck and Sons Landscaping Services by seven wickets in the final at New Winthorpes. The victory completes a historic three-peat for the dominant cricket outfit.
Barbados Flyers Eye Historic Double as ABBA Playoffs Approach
The Barbados Flyers have secured the 2026 ABBA regular season title with an 11-3 record and are now targeting a historic double when the playoffs begin on May 5th. Head coach George Hughes has signalled that the team remains focused as the post-season approaches.
Gunners Stay Unbeaten, Daggers Claim Win in ABBA Division 2
The Cedar Grove Gunners remained unbeaten in ABBA Division 2 with a 72-56 win over Phoenix on Wednesday, with Keaddy Martin top-scoring on 16 points. The Daggers also secured a victory on the night.
Volleyball Veteran Simon Eyes ABAVA Presidency with Youth Development Vision
Veteran volleyballer Rosemarie "Rosie" Simon has announced her intention to seek the presidency of the Antigua and Barbuda Amateur Volleyball Association, pledging to prioritise grassroots and youth development if elected.
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.