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VOLLEYBALL action continued with two men’s games last evening.

Bahamas beats Austria to face US today in final

AFTER recording wins over Barbados and the “International” team on the first two days, the Bahamas pulled off its third victory in a row to beat the seeded Austrian team 3-2 in the Bahamas (IC) International Tennis Doubles event at Breezes.

Rivals New Providence, Grand Bahama in softball showdown

ANOTHER version of the New Providence versus Grand Bahama rivalry is all set to take place this weekend at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex when the Ministry of Education hosts the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association vs the Grand Bahama Secondary Schools Athletic Association’s Softball Showdown.

$1,000 prize for first Bahamian to cross marathon finish line

AS the countdown continues to Marathon Bahamas 2013, Bahamian businessman and distance runner Glen Bain says he wants to see the Marathon Bahamas title stay at home this year.

Runners get set for Marathon Bahamas

As time starts to expire for registration, organisers have been more than pleased with the numbers expected to compete at the fourth annual Sunshine Insurance Marathon Bahamas this weekend.

Almost 300 girls take part in GB Girls Soccer D-League

THE Grand Bahama Girls Soccer Developmental League play continues.

Junior tennis ace Justin Roberts still alive in doubles

DESPITE being knocked out of singles play in his latest tournament on the ITF circuit, Bahamian junior tennis ace Justin Roberts stayed alive in the doubles draw yesterday.

National team named for ICC Tourney of Americas

With a big year on tap for the Bahamas Cricket Association, the local governing body of the sport has named the national team to represent the country as preparations are well underway for hosting international competition.

JBLN baseball league opens season

ON Saturday, Freedom Farm Baseball League opened another exciting, fun-filled and competitive season of baseball.

Students from 15 schools all set to participate in Marathon Bahamas

THROUGH an initiative by Scotiabank, 15 schools from the Ministry of Education will be participating in Marathon Bahamas on Sunday.

Star Trackers set to host its annual track classic

THE Star Trackers Track and Field Club is all set to host its annual Baker Concrete/Greyco Ltd ‘Star Performers Track Classic 2013’ 9am to 9pm February 4 at the Thomas A Robinson Track & Field Stadium.

Scotiabank joins forces as corporate partner with Sunshine Insurance's Race Weekend

SCOTIABANK has again joined forces with Sunshine Insurance’s Race Weekend as a corporate partner of the annual event inclusive of Marathon Bahamas and the Susan G Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure.

Giants edge out Suns 25-22

JUST a few games remain in the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools junior boys basketball season and teams are positioning themselves to make a late season push.