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GBTA hosts FOCOL Junior Tennis Tournament at YMCA

THE Grand Bahama Tennis Association hosted another edition of the FOCOL Junior Tennis Tournament at the YMCA.

Edgecombe scores 17 as 76ers’ unbeaten run snapped by Celtics

VALDEZ “VJ” Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers’ undefeated season start came to an end this past weekend, when the Boston Celtics ended their four-game win streak in the 109-108 loss at home in a tense NBA Cup game.

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Powerlifters Indera, Shane take spotlight

Two members of the JKS Fitness Powerlifting team, Indera Gibson and Shane Moncur, competed at the Southeastern Regionals USA Powerlifting Meet on Sunday, as they continued their journey toward becoming pro powerlifters.

Jonquel Jones at the ‘start of her recovery’

NEW York Liberty star Jonquel Jones has undergone surgery on her right ankle, beginning what she described as the “start of her recovery.”

Donato Adderley selected to represent his high school at inaugural Archery National Championships

THE Bahamas Archery Federation (BAF) has announced that Donato Adderley has been selected to represent his school at the inaugural 2025 Bahamas High School Archery National Championships.

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‘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.

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‘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.

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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.