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The body of a man found unresponsive at his private residence in Potters Saturday evening has been formally identified as Arthur Dion “Mozi” Mussington, a long-standing and well-recognized member of Antigua and Barbuda’s local sports scene.

Local reports confirm that one of Mussington’s relatives grew concerned after the sports community staple had not been spotted in public for multiple days. The relative traveled to his Potters home to check on his welfare, where they made the grim discovery of his body.

As of the latest updates, official authorities have not released a confirmed cause of death, and the full circumstances leading up to Mussington’s passing remain the subject of an active investigation by local law enforcement.

Mussington built a reputation as a regular and beloved attendee of events hosted by Rohrman Antigua and Barbuda over the course of many years, and the organization quickly released an official statement mourning his passing following confirmation of his identity. In the tribute, Rohrman described Mussington as a “familiar and valued presence” that shaped every event he attended.

“The AUA Rohrman family extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Arthur ‘Mozi’ Mussington,” the statement read. It added that all members of the Rohrman community were deeply grieved by the loss of Mussington, and expressed gratitude for the years of connection and shared memories he left with the group. “We are grateful for the memories he shared with our community, and he will be greatly missed,” the organization concluded.

Sunday night’s 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League fixture at Arnos Vale Stadium delivered yet another edge-of-your-seat final-over thriller, with the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons falling agonizingly short of back-to-back wins by just four runs against the Saint Lucia Kings.

The contest opened with the Kings posting a competitive total of 187 for eight off their 20 overs after being put in to bat. The Falcons put the opposition under intense pressure early and late in the innings, reducing the Kings to 162 for eight in the 19th over thanks to a string of disciplined bowling performances and sharp fielding that brought six catches to the side. Alzarri Joseph continued his blistering start to the 2026 tournament, leading the Falcons’ attack with three wickets for 32 runs off four overs. He claimed the scalps of Kings captain Roston Chase, Darron Nedd and Matthew Forde, notching his second consecutive three-wicket haul of the season. Shamar Springer also delivered a pivotal performance with the ball, dismissing dangerous top-order batsman Andries Gous for 82 and removing Joshua Bishop just three deliveries later, finishing his spell with 2 wickets for 39 runs. Veteran spinner Rahkeem Cornwall also hit a major personal milestone in the match, bowling Ackeem Auguste to secure his 50th career wicket in the Caribbean Premier League, conceding just four runs in his single over. A late unbeaten 25-run stand between McKenny Clarke and Shadley van Schalkwyk pushed the Kings past the 180-mark, setting the Falcons a 188-run target for victory.

In response, the Falcons got off to a flying start, with Cornwall blasting a quickfire 27 off just 13 deliveries, including two fours and three sixes, to propel the side to 36 runs before his dismissal in the fourth over. A 56-run second-wicket partnership between Evin Lewis and Tim Robinson kept the Falcons on track for victory: Robinson contributed 30 runs off 20 balls with two boundaries of each type, while Lewis hit an aggressive 48 off just 24 deliveries, including two fours and five sixes. The side reached 65 runs in the powerplay and entered the half-way mark of the innings well positioned at 109 for two. However, the Kings turned the tide in the middle overs, building pressure through tight bowling that yielded wickets. Captain Roston Chase led the closing effort for the Kings, finishing with two wickets for 18 runs off four overs.

Falcons captain Fabian Allen mounted a late fightback, hitting an unbeaten 28 off 17 deliveries, and a 36-run stand with Jahmar Hamilton pushed the contest all the way to the final over. Entering the last six deliveries, the Falcons required 13 runs to win. Springer hit a boundary off the first delivery of the over, cutting the requirement to five runs off the final ball. But his attempt to clear the rope ended in a catch, sealing the narrow victory for the Saint Lucia Kings and leaving the Falcons on 183 for seven, four runs short of the target.

The result leaves the Falcons with one win from their first two matches of the 2026 season, following an opening-night win over the Jamaica Kingsmen. Allen praised his side’s relentless fighting spirit after the match, noting that the narrow defeat would offer valuable experience as the tournament progresses. “To be honest, I thought we had the game, but we just did not get over the line,” Allen said. “Credit to Saint Lucia and the way they batted; they put us under pressure. Our boys fought to the end, and I always believe until the final delivery. We will go back, refresh our minds and come ready for the next game.”

The two sides will not have to wait long for a rematch: the Falcons will face the Saint Lucia Kings again this Friday, 14 August, at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Saint Lucia, giving the side an early chance to bounce back from their last-ball defeat.

The Antigua & Barbuda Volleyball Association (ABAVA) has formally announced the rosters for the nation’s senior men’s and women’s national volleyball teams, who will carry the country’s flag at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Volleyball Championships. The biennial regional competition is scheduled to run from August 12 to 16, 2026, and will be hosted in Tortola, the largest city of the British Virgin Islands.

In an official statement, ABAVA extended warm congratulations to every athlete who earned a spot on the two rosters, noting that their selection is a direct reflection of the relentless effort, unwavering discipline, consistent commitment, and profound dedication each competitor has demonstrated throughout months of intensive preparation. The association expressed full confidence that both squads will compete with fierce national pride, upholding Antigua & Barbuda’s sporting reputation with distinction on the regional stage.

Both national programs have been engaged in systematic training for months, with players and coaching staff building cohesion and refining strategies to match up against top-ranked teams from across the Eastern Caribbean. Entering the tournament, the teams carry the nation’s iconic black, red, blue, white, and gold colors with a shared spirit of determination, unity, and national pride.

The senior men’s national squad will be led by head coach Fitzroy Benjamin, with Braulio Estrada-Lopez serving as assistant coach. Long-time team standout Cairon Davis has been named team captain, and the full roster includes: Dominick Anthony, Collin Thomas, Dwight Bonnie, Abner Farquare, Asafa Donavan, Paul Richards, Erwin Mathurin, Jamarie James, Cairon Davis, Amali Mannix, and Jedidiah Christian.

For the senior women’s national team, Carl Williams will step into the role of head coach, supported by assistant coach Rosemarie Simon. Nyota Peters has been appointed to lead the squad as captain, with the full roster featuring: Jaanai Jacobs, Alliyah Smith, Rayana Regis, Josanne Lewis, Faith Gibson, Phillisha Burnette, Jahzara Donavan, Anik Jarvis, Allisha Jno-Baptiste, Jaya Carr, and Sharifa Simmons.

Looking ahead to the 2026 tournament, ABAVA reiterated its congratulations to all selected competitors, while also issuing a public note of gratitude to the broader volleyball ecosystem that supports athlete development across the country. This includes the participating coaching staff, local volleyball clubs, loyal community supporters, corporate sponsors, and the family members of each athlete, all of whom contribute consistent time, resources, and encouragement to grow the sport in Antigua & Barbuda. The association closed by urging local sports fans to rally behind both national teams, as they prepare to compete against the region’s best talent and proudly represent their nation.

The 2024 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) kicked off with a heart-stopping opener that had cricket fans on the edge of their seats, as the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons pulled off a dramatic two-wicket victory over competition debutants Jamaica Kingsmen, clinching the win on the very final delivery of the match while chasing a 168-run target.

The day’s story began when Falcons captain won the toss and opted to field first, a strategic call that would pay dividends by the end of the contest. From the first over, Jamaica got off to a blistering start: opener Reeza Hendricks hammered 42 runs off just 25 deliveries, and incoming captain Rovman Powell carried the momentum forward to finish as the innings’ top scorer with 47. The Falcons’ bowling attack, however, flipped the script in the middle overs, tightening their lines and lengths to choke Jamaica’s run flow and break critical partnerships.

Antiguan pace spearhead Alzarri Joseph was the standout performer with the ball, claiming three key wickets that devastated Jamaica’s middle order and derailed their batting momentum. Fast bowler Jayden Seales and spinner Usama Mir backed him up with tight, economical spells that kept the Kingsmen’s run rate in check. Late-order contributions from Hassan Khan and Keemo Paul pushed Jamaica to a competitive final total of 167 for 7, setting a challenging target that would test the Falcons’ batting depth.

In the chase, first-time CPL batsman Tajinder Singh anchored the Falcons’ innings with a sensational composed half-century, scoring 62 runs off just 37 deliveries. He built a match-defining third-wicket partnership with Tim Robinson, who chipped in with 40 runs to put the Falcons firmly in control of the contest. With fewer than 20 runs still needed in the closing overs and multiple wickets in hand, Antigua and Barbuda looked set to cruise to a straightforward victory.

But the debutant Kingsmen refused to fold. Bowlers Keemo Paul, Andre Russell and Hunain Shah turned the tide with a stunning late fightback, picking up key wickets and applying relentless pressure that dragged the contest all the way to the final delivery of the match. Entering the last ball, the Falcons still needed two runs to secure the win. All-rounder Shamar Springer stepped up to the pressure, squeezing the ball into the outfield and allowing his side to scramble the winning runs, finishing the innings on 168 for 8.

For his match-winning three-wicket haul, Alzarri Joseph was named Player of the Match. The result hands the Falcons their first three points of the 2024 CPL season and gives them a momentum-boosting winning start to their campaign, while the Jamaica Kingsmen are left to reflect on a near-perfect debut that fell just one run short of a fairy tale opening win.