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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.
Ottos Crush Navigators, DA Project Edge Ojays in ABBA Division One Double-Header
Ottos dismantled the Navigators 134–63 and DA Project edged Cuties Ovals Ojays 104–89 in a Division One double-header at the JSC Sports Complex on Thursday night. Both results were recorded as ABBA league action resumed.
Hells Gate Steel Orchestra Marks 80 Years with Gala Celebration
The Caribbean Union Bank Hells Gate Steel Orchestra closed its 80th anniversary celebrations with a gala at La Casa Palmadita in Fitches Creek on March 14th, honouring contributors to the band's eight-decade legacy.
Antiguan Boxers Dominate 'No Guts No Glory II' in Sold-Out Showdown
Antigua and Barbuda's boxers posted a commanding 5–2 record at the sold-out 'No Guts No Glory II' Fight Night, hosted by Uprising Boxing Promotions at Lucky Eddie's. The event showcased the rising strength of local boxing talent.
Davis Erupts for 29 Points as Ojays Rout Flyers in ABBA Division 2
Tajahron Davis scorched E Z Fit Flyers 2 with 29 points on 12-of-17 shooting, leading Ovals Ojays to a dominant 91–53 victory in ABBA Division 2 play at the JSC Sports Complex on Wednesday.
Benna Girls Travel to Jamaica Seeking First Win in Concacaf W Qualifiers
Antigua and Barbuda's 20-member senior women's football team has traveled to Jamaica to face the Reggae Girlz in Group B of the Concacaf W Qualifiers, seeking their first win after a 4-0 home defeat to Guyana.
Sir Richie Richardson Golf Day to Raise Funds for Two Local Charities
The Sir Richie Richardson Golf Day, set for April 11th at Cedar Valley Golf Course, will raise funds for the Striving for Excellence Golf Academy and the Kiwanis Club of Antigua AR Fusion's Bright Minds Project.
Five Antiguans Named in Leeward Islands Hurricanes Squad for CWI Four-Day Championship
Veteran all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall leads five Antiguans selected in the 13-member Leeward Islands Hurricanes squad for the CWI Four-Day Championships, set to begin this weekend. Cornwall boasts 3,258 First Class runs and 450 wickets across 95 matches.
Antigua and Barbuda Swimmers Finish Carifta Championships With 15 Medals
Team Antigua and Barbuda wrapped up the Carifta Swimming Championships in Martinique with 15 total medals, capping the final day with one gold and two silver. Former Junior Sports Woman of the Year Ellie Shaw was among the top contributors for the national squad.
21st International Kite-Flying Festival Draws Competitors to Devil's Bridge on Easter Monday
Dain Dorsette won first place at the 21st International Kite Flying Festival at Devil's Bridge on Easter Monday, earning $300 in cash. The annual event continues to be a cherished Easter tradition in Antigua.
Strictly Business, Buckleys 3J's, Female Flyers and Survivors Reach ABSCA T10 Finals
Four teams — Strictly Business, Buckleys 3J's, Female Flyers, and Survivors — have advanced to the finals of the ABSCA 10 Overs Competition following a dominant day of semi-final action. The finals are scheduled for next Sunday.
DeGannes, Shaw and McMillan Shine as Antigua and Barbuda Rack Up Carifta Swimming Gold
Antigua and Barbuda claimed six medals on day three of the Carifta Aquatics Championships in Martinique, with Anya DeGannes winning her second gold of the competition alongside gold medal performances from Shaw and McMillan.
Antigua and Barbuda Names 15-Member Squad for 2026 Caribbean Youth Netball Tournament
Antigua and Barbuda has named a 15-member netball squad, heavily drawn from the Antigua Girls' High School, to compete at the 2026 Jean Pierre Caribbean Youth Netball Tournament in Trinidad from April 11–17.
Young Athletes Return Home to Heroes' Welcome After CARIFTA Games Glory
Antigua and Barbuda's junior athletes were met with a jubilant welcome at V.C. Bird International Airport following their impressive showing at the 53rd CARIFTA Games in Grenada. Family, coaches, and supporters gathered to celebrate the team's achievements on the regional stage.
Labrada Double Keeps Grenades FC in APL Title Hunt After 3-1 Win
Grenades FC secured a 3-1 win over Garden Stars on Tuesday, with a Labrada brace playing a key role in keeping the club in contention for the Antigua Premier League title.
Benna Boys U-20 Squad to Face Quality Opposition Ahead of Concacaf Championships
Antigua and Barbuda's under-20 football team is set to play at least two quality friendly matches as they ramp up preparations for the Concacaf Under-20 Championships beginning in July, according to Technical Director Sowerby Gomes.
Athanaze Smashes Fourth Century to Send PMS into U19 Cricket Finals
J'quan Athanaze blasted a superb 147 — his fourth century of the tournament — to guide Princess Margaret School past Clare Hall Secondary School on first innings points and into the Ministry of Sports Interschools Under-19 Cricket Competition finals.