‘VJ’ scores 26 to help 76ers win
In the Philadelphia 76ers’ final preseason game, rookie Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe put together 26 points shooting 10 of 18 from the field, six rebounds, three assists and five steals in 34 minutes of play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Philadelphia this past weekend.
Certified officials all set to mark 50 years
BAHAMAS Association of Certified Officials in Track and Field (BACOITF) has announced plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of excellence, service and dedication to the sport of athletics in The Bahamas.
Minor League Baseball standout Sebastian Walcott shut down from the AFL
BAHAMIAN Minor League Baseball standout for the Texas Rangers Sebastian Walcott has been shut down from the Arizona Fall League (AFL) due to arm fatigue.
NPVA week 2: Aces beat Lady Technicians in straight sets
WEEK two of the New Providence Volleyball Association league continued over the weekend at the D.W. Davis Gymnasium with a two-game slate.
Yo the boss
At the 2025 SEC Basketball Media Day in Birmingham, Ole Miss Women’s Basketball head coach Yolett “Coach Yo” McPhee-McCuin, pictured, and several of her players appeared before the media to set the tone for the season.
New soccer pit lined up for Columbus Primary
The Bahamas Football Association (BFA), in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at Columbus Primary School for the construction of a new soccer pit, signaling another major investment in youth and school sport development.
White sands golf tournament to return to Paradise Island
The 2025 White Sands Bahamas NCAA Invitational is set to return to Atlantis Paradise Island later this month, featuring seven collegiate women’s golf teams for this tournament.
‘Humbled’ VJ gets national honour
On National Heroes Day, the government conferred one of its highest ceremonial distinctions on Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe Jr, recognising his contributions and accolades as a sporting ambassador for the country.
Ayton has the edge in match-up with Buddy
DeAndre Ayton and Chavano “Buddy” Hield dueled in Los Angeles as the Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 126-116 in their preseason game at the Crypto.com Arena this past Sunday.
Monroe and Pierre take top spots in Cross Country
The William Johnson Cross Country Invitational took place this past weekend at St Augustine’s College.
Triple medal joy in Belize
THE Bahamas four-member team returned from the Caribbean Under-23 Cycling Road Championships in Belize over the weekend with three medals.
Charlton fourth to end season
BAHAMIAN Devynne Charlton closed out her 2025 season with a fourth place finish in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the Athlos NYC25 on Friday.
Baha Mar bow for star Clarke
Bahamian tennis standout Sydney Clarke continues to build momentum on her professional journey after competing in the EV Motors Doubles Tournament over the weekend at the John McEnroe Tennis Centre at Baha Mar.
EV Motors hosts tennis tournament
EV Motors, in partnership with the John McEnroe Tennis Centre, hosted its inaugural tennis tournament this past weekend at the Baha Mar resort. The two-day mixed doubles tournament featured eight sponsored teams in competition for a grand prize of two brand new Jetour X70 Plus jeeps.
Thompson proud of pickleball singles performance
ALTHOUGH he’s juggling his time between work and play, Justyn Thompson said he was pleased to put together a good effort to win the men’s singles at the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Open in Fort Lauderdale, Florida over the weekend.
