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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.

Heroes v Villains event aims to bring boxing back

FORMER top notch amateur boxers Valentine Knowles and Keishno Major are collaborating their efforts as coaches in the newly formed Aftershock Boxing Club to help bring the sport back on the local scene.

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Mingoes are back in action

IN their first match in almost two years, the University of the Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer lost to Johnson University 3-0 to open its 2021/2022 soccer season.

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Strachan shines in breakout game for the Golden Rams

PRINCE Strachan had a breakout game of the season on senior night for his John Carroll High School Golden Rams.