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Ayton to sign with any NBA team he chooses

With the National Basketball Association’s negotiations for the 2025 free agency open, Bahamian centre Deandre Ayton has decided to exercise his options with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Bayshore Sports Consultancy puts together free flag football clinic for over 50 children

BAYSHORE Sports Consultancy, a newly launched Bahamian-based sports consulting agency, made a strong debut this past Sunday by hosting a free flag football clinic for more than 50 kids at the St. Augustine’s College campus field.

BGF prepares to host Caribbean Volleyball Championships

IN preparation for the hosting of the Caribbean Volleyball Championships 2025, the Bahamas Volleyball Federation hosted a Volleyball Station seminar over the weekend at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

After 4th place last year, Team Bahamas on par to win Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships this week in Barbados

AFTER a fourth-place finish last year in Trinidad & Tobago, Bahamas Golf Federation members believe they have assembled a team that could win the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships this week in Barbados.

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.