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Chisholm Jr: ‘Now we’re seeing what we’re about to go into next year’

WITH just 10 games remaining in the regular season and the Miami Marlins out of the 2021 MLB playoff picture, Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr is looking ahead to the future of the franchise and the young players at its foundation.

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Jonquel Jones voted Player of the Year

Jonquel Jones received the first of what many pundits anticipate will be several postseason awards in recognition of her stellar 2021 WNBA season.

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Soto takes over NL batting lead, Nationals defeat Chisholm Jr and Marlins 7-5

MIAMI (AP) — Juan Soto took over the NL batting lead, getting three hits and three RBIs to help the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 7-5 last night.

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Mario Bowleg sworn in as Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture

A LONGSTANDING member of the local sporting community, newly elected Member of Parliament for Garden Hills, the Honourable Mario Bowleg - was officially sworn in as the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture.

Drumeco Archer moving on after election loss

With the general elections over and done with, defeated Free National Movement candidate Drumeco Archer said he’s now committed to restoring the trust and the interest in the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations.

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Garreth Edgecombe’s college ‘hoops’ in North Carolina

AFTER reuniting with his former Temple Christian Academy Suns’ coach Jamal Smith and team-mate Deyton Albury in AAU games, Garreth Edgecombe is playing his collegiate basketball with the Caldwell Community College in Hudson, North Carolina.

Abigail Simms and Indiana Tech tennis gain a pair of wins

COMING off a stellar 2020/21 season as conference champions, Abigail Simms and the Indiana Tech women’s tennis team competed at the IWU Fall Classic, gaining a pair of wins over the weekend.

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Chisholm Jr cools down

AFTER enjoying what many consider to be a “batter’s delight” on Monday night, Bahamian professional baseball player Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr cooled down as his Miami Marlins had their two-game winning streak snapped in back-to-back nights last night in Major League Baseball.

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Jonquel Jones named best rebounder

IN strengthening her bid for the Women’s National Basketball Association’s Most Valuable Player, Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones was named the WNBA’s top rebounder for the 2021 season.

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‘Jazz’ hits two homers, scores game-winning run

JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr reached another milestone in his standout rookie season with the Miami Marlins.

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Jacobi’s college tennis career off to great start with Gold Rush

BAHAMIAN freshman Jacobi Bain got his collegiate tennis career off to a great start with the Xavier University of Louisiana Gold Rush men’s team over the weekend.

FIBA plans ‘bubble’ format for World Cup 2023 Qualifiers

FIBA is planning for a “bubble” format to host the first window of the opening round of qualifying for its World Cup 2023.

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Lucius Fox Jr homers in regular season finale

Lucius Fox Jr helped lead his Omaha Storm Chasers to a win in the regular season finale and the club now shifts its focus to the postseason in AAA baseball.

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Williams: This win was for my mom

IN dedicating his performance to his deceased mother, Yvonne Williams, Rashield Williams wasted little time in the ring as he returned to professional boxing after more than a year and a half of inactivity.

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From coach to Parliament

THE basketball was bounced around the political court on Thursday and when the game was over, the Progressive Liberal Party’s rookie coaches of Mario Bowleg, Wayde Watson, Bacchus Rolle and Leonardo Lightbourne were all victorious.