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Dwight Tinker bags his first hole-in-one

OUTSIDE of winning a title, the next greatest accomplishment a golfer looks forward to achieving is a Hole-In-One shot.

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Maddison repeats as the female national champion

While Maddison Carroll repeated as the female national champion, Lynford Miller became the first president of the Bahamas Golf Federation to win the male national title.

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Decathlete Kendrick ‘Bionic Man’ Thompson bounces back in action

AFTER surviving a boat accident and a shark bite that prevented him from competing last year, decathlete Kendrick Thompson, now known as the “Bionic Man,” has shown his resilience and fortitude to bounce back.

Sports Calendar: June 2025

Monday, June 30, 2025

Preparations underway for ‘Peace On Da Streets’ Basketball tournament

EXCITEMENT is building across the capital as preparations for the 30th anniversary of the Peace On Da Streets Basketball tournament were officially unveiled during a press conference yesterday at the Hope Centre.

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NBA Draft Day: ‘I had no clue what was going on’

Although they entertained him in Philadelphia before the National Basketball Association’s 2025 Draft, Bimini native Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe Jr said he didn’t know the 76ers were selecting him with the third pick until about 15 seconds before the announcement was made.

Stage set for the return of All Caribbean Wrestling Baha Bash II in Bahamas

THE stage is set for the return of the All Caribbean Wrestling Baha Bash II in the Bahamas on Saturday at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, featuring Bahamian Kaylia Capri and heavyweight champion “Pope” Elijah Burke.

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The 76ers select ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr

From Bimini, The Bahamas to Waco, Texas, Valdez ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr has now moved on to the National Basketball Association (NBA) after he was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Zaire Poitier wins girls’ 10-11 age group at the State Farm Youth Classic

THE Poitier sisters completed their tour of the United States on Tuesday with Zaire winning the girls’ 10-11 age group at the State Farm Youth Classic in Bloomington, Illinois.

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New national tennis champions crowned

The country’s top tennis talents took centre stage this past week as the Bahamas AID Junior Tennis National Championships concluded at the National Tennis Centre in Nassau, with several exciting matchups and breakout performances in both singles and doubles competition across all age groups.

Atlanta Smoke pro women’s softball team take part in free clinic

WHILE their focus was on their three-game series against the Orlando Monarchs, the Atlanta Smoke professional women’s softball team also participated in a free clinic for young players in the country.

Baha Mar Resort Foundation in vibrant display of philanthropy

IN a vibrant display of philanthropy, the Baha Mar Resort Foundation hosted a press conference yesterday following its annual Royal Blue Golf Tournament Invitational, held on June 14, during which it raised over $275,000.

‘Buddy’ excited over VJ’s chances in the NBA Draft

With the National Basketball Association’s 2025 Draft all set to take place tomorrow, Bahamian Chavano “Buddy” Hield said he’s excited to see what happens with fellow Bahamian Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe.

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O’Brien, Souza take top placings in the Caribbean Equestrian Challenges

BAHAMAS equestrians featured prominently in the final standings of the 2024-2025 Caribbean Equestrian Association (CEA) Jumping and Dressage Challenges, with two riders – Quinn O’Brien and Gabriela Souza – taking top honours in their respective categories.

Freedom Farm wins three of four titles at junior nationals

THE Bahamas Baseball Association concluded its 2025 Grand Bahama Port Authority Junior Nationals at the Emera field in Grand Bahama on Sunday.