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weekend to host their Dwaine ‘Mann’ Stevens Memorial Tournament, the New Providence Softball Association is scheduled to resume its regular season this week. Here’s a look at the games on tap in the Bankers’ Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
The dangers of energy drinks in youth athletes
WALK into any convenience store near a high school and you’ll see the shelves stacked high with brightly labelled cans promising energy, focus and performance.
Reloaded games and training in Santiago, Dominican Republic
A NUMBER of children signed up with the Reloaded programme to take advantage of a trip to train and play games against Dominican teams from July 27 to August 3.
Dencil Clarke All-Stars defeat the Brother John Williams All-Stars 9-8
THE New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association opened its 2025 season this past weekend with its All-Star Classic at the Archdeacon William Thompson Softball Park at the Southern Recreational Grounds.
Dencil Clarke All-Stars pull off 9-8 win over Brother John Williams All-Stars
THE Dencil Clarke All-Stars pulled off a 9-8 victory over the Brother John Williams All-Stars on Monday in the Archdeacon William Thompson Softball Park at the Southern Recreation Grounds.
Fraternity hosts its annual charity golf tourney on Royal Blue course
THE Pi Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity hosted its second annual charity golf tournament at the Royal Blue Golf Course on Monday, August 4.
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WITH its playoffs completed, the New Providence Amateur Baseball League is now looking to crown its initial champions.
Acting director of sports and BVF reps meet with stakeholders of CAZOVA Caribbean Volleyball Championships
KELSIE Johnson-Sills, the acting director of sports, and representatives of the Bahamas Volleyball Federation met at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, with stakeholders for the upcoming 2025 CAZOVA Caribbean Volleyball Championships.
Kino Burrows: ‘Tum Tum is the ultimate patriot’
VETERAN Bahamian basketball forward Jaraun “Kino” Burrows has shared his strong public support for newly appointed head coach of the 2025 FIBA Americup Bahamas men’s national team, Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr.
FIBA Americup: Men’s National team named
MOSES Johnson, general manager of the National Sports Authority, officially announced the men’s national team roster for the upcoming 2025 FIBA AmeriCup, set to be held in Managua, Nicaragua, August 12-31.
Pheron Charlton to host his inaugural TM Baseball Academy Summer Camp
BEFORE he returns to Florida Memorial University to complete his senior year with the Lions men’s baseball team, Bahamian Pheron Charlton will host his inaugural TM Baseball Academy Baseball Summer Camp.
THREE STRAIGHT
Team Bahamas clinched its third consecutive victory and now has advanced to the playoff round of the American Zone IV Davis Cup tie at the National Racquet Sports Centre in Tacarigua, Trinidad & Tobago.
Acklins youth set sail
AS part of the 45th Annual Homecoming and Regatta celebrations, the Acklins Trade and Development Association (ATDA) hosted its first-ever Youth Sailing Workshop from July 31 to August 1.
Steven Gardiner wins the national title in 200 metres
OLYMPIC gold medallist Steven Gardiner added another milestone to his decorated track and field career this past weekend, claiming his first national title in the men’s 200-metre sprint in the BAAA Senior National Track and Field Championships at the original Thomas A. Robinson Stadium.
‘Tum Tum’ named head coach of national team in FIBA AmeriCup tourney
FORMER men’s national team player Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn, now back in the collegiate ranks as an associate head coach, has been named as the head coach for the men’s national team that will compete in the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup tournament.
