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NCAA outlines timeline for return of men’s, women’s basketball

THE NCAA Division I Council has outlined the projected timeline for a return to action for both men’s and women’s basketball programmes.

MLB: International Signing Period begins Jan. 15

As the status of the 2020 Major League Baseball season hangs in the balance, the organisation made a decision that could affect several Bahamian prospects.

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Happinets re-sign Kadeem Coleby in Japan B-League

KADEEM Coleby will return to the Akita Northern Happinets for his fourth consecutive season of pro basketball in Japan.

Life Prep Academy pipeline for Bahamian student athletes

LIFE Prep Academy continues to be a pipeline for Bahamian student athletes across various sporting disciplines.

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Minister visits Andre Rogers national baseball stadium

MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle and a delegation from her ministry visited the construction site of the new Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium June 12.

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World’s fastest man suspended for missing doping tests

THE likelihood that the world’s fastest man, Christian Coleman, might miss the Olympics next summer increased yesterday when he received a provisional suspension for failing to be home when drug testers showed up last year.

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‘This is the best thing for me’

Although she has not gotten the ultimate desire expected in the three years she has been training there, Bahamian sprinter Anthonique Strachan feels she’s in the right place training with some of the world’s best in Kingston, Jamaica.

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‘Reno’ Johnson happy pro boxing is back, can’t wait to travel

AFTER all of the problems he has experienced training here at home with the Bahamas Boxing Federation, Tureano ‘Reno’ Johnson said he’s glad that professional boxing is back and he can’t wait for the international borders to open so he can return either to Cuba or the United States to continue to prepare for a possible world title shot.

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BLTA officers’ election all set for July 4

AMIDST the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is planning to host its election of officers on Saturday, July 4, at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association.

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Etienne gets All-American honours

Bahamian Jyles Etienne, who decided to give up a promising career as a basketball player to compete in track and field, is fast becoming one of the premier high jumpers to watch at the collegiate level.

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Minister Rolle outlines official Guidance Document

AS local sporting activities remain on hold throughout the country due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations eagerly anticipate the guidelines that will allow them to return to participation.

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Top junior female tennis player Sydney Clarke graduates

With most students here and abroad not able to have the graduation they expected from high school or college because of the COVID-19 pandemic, top junior female player Sydney Clarke is basking in the fact that she accomplished the feat at Windsor School.

Mackey Jr returns home

AFTER months under quarantine in Spain since his rookie season of pro basketball abruptly concluded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Willis Mackey Jr is one of many Bahamian residents who have finally returned home.

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‘NACAC don’t support racism in any way, shape or form’

WHILE Mike Sands indicated that that there is no room for systemic racism that has resurfaced in the United States, there is an opportunity to help unite the athletes in the region through a track and field meet staged here in the Bahamas.

Smith to make move to Big 10

SPRINT hurdler Oscar Smith will make the move to the Big 10 when he transfers to a new programme.