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‘Whenever I’m called on . . . I’ll just go out there and have fun’

Buddy Hield’s role has fluctuated during his tenure with the Sacramento Kings and many pundits expect the sixth year guard to take on a reserve role to begin the 2021-22 campaign.

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Bahamian players star for European basketball clubs

TRAVIS Munnings and Kino Burrows each posted season high scoring efforts for their new clubs to top the performances of Bahamian basketball players on the pro circuit in Europe.

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Mark Knowles brings back Baha Mar Cup

RETIRED Bahamian legendary tennis player Mark Knowles is excited to be bringing the Baha Mar Cup back to the Bahamas for the second time.

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NACAC planning inaugural track and field circuit

WHILE they continue to negotiate the possibility of establishing their home in the Bahamas, the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association is putting the finishing touches on their inaugural NACAC Track and Field Circuit that will begin next year.

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14-member Bahamas cricket team named for Antigua

The Bahamas Cricket Association has released the names of the 14-member team that will represent the country at the International Cricket Council’s World Cup Division Qualifier Tournament that starts on November 6th in Antigua.

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Promising start for Peyton Wong in collegiate equestrian season

THE collegiate equestrian competition season is off to a promising start for Peyton Wong.

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Bahamians perform well in ITA Cup

FORMERLY known as the Small College Nationals, the ITA Cup has a history dating back to 1986, and it is the only singles and doubles national championship event for the Division II and NAIA levels.

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NACAC sees opportunity for home in The Bahamas

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg welcomed the idea of having the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) establish their head office in The Bahamas, as long as resources are available.

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‘Good tournament’ for Bain and Ramirez despite final defeat

BAHAMIAN freshman Jacobi Bain and his Xavier University of Louisiana senior teammate Juan Ramirez gave it their best shot, only to fall short in the final of the men’s doubles at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Cup Championships in Rome, Georgia on Saturday.

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Three Bahamian players set for their NBA season debuts on Wednesday

The 2021-22 NBA season officially tips off tonight in major cities across the United States but all three Bahamian players will make their season debuts on Wednesday night, hoping to open the regular season on a positive note.

Gibson leads Huskies to two victories

Qyemah Gibson has emerged as an offensive leader for the St. Mary’s Huskies this preseason and has set the tone for lofty expectations in the 2021 campaign.

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Ayton and Suns contract negotiations reach impasse

Contract negotiations between Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns have reached an impasse.

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It’s all systems go for Babe Ruth tournament

WITH the assurance from Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis that the new national baseball stadium will be completed in time, Babe Ruth Caribbean Region Commissioner Greg Burrows Sr confirmed that all systems are go for The Bahamas hosting the inaugural Babe Ruth Region Caribbean Championship and International Baseball Tournament.

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Jonquel unanimous pick for all-WNBA team

JONQUEL Jones received her final award of an accolade filled 2021 WNBA season.

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Bowleg: We can do a lot more with sport facilities

NEWLY appointed Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg got a firsthand view of some of the sporting facilities that come under his jurisdiction over the weekend and from what he’s seen, there’s a lot more that could be done to enhance them.