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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.

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Triple medal joy in Belize

THE Bahamas four-member team returned from the Caribbean Under-23 Cycling Road Championships in Belize over the weekend with three medals.

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Charlton fourth to end season

BAHAMIAN Devynne Charlton closed out her 2025 season with a fourth place finish in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the Athlos NYC25 on Friday.

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Baha Mar bow for star Clarke

Bahamian tennis standout Sydney Clarke continues to build momentum on her professional journey after competing in the EV Motors Doubles Tournament over the weekend at the John McEnroe Tennis Centre at Baha Mar.

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EV Motors hosts tennis tournament

EV Motors, in partnership with the John McEnroe Tennis Centre, hosted its inaugural tennis tournament this past weekend at the Baha Mar resort. The two-day mixed doubles tournament featured eight sponsored teams in competition for a grand prize of two brand new Jetour X70 Plus jeeps.

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Thompson proud of pickleball singles performance

ALTHOUGH he’s juggling his time between work and play, Justyn Thompson said he was pleased to put together a good effort to win the men’s singles at the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Open in Fort Lauderdale, Florida over the weekend.

Island Hoops going from strength to strength

Island Hoops Basketball, an initiative founded by local basketball enthusiast Dwajaneil Dorsett along with Benjamin Clarke, Wendell Dean and Jadyn Gomez, is quickly becoming one of the most recognised movements in Nassau’s casual basketball community. Started at the beginning of 2025, the initiative provides a safe, structured, and competitive environment for basketball players of all ages who simply love the game.

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Close battles in school soccer

THE New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Assocation’s 2025 Dawn Knowles Primary School Soccer Tournament wrapped up on Friday with some close encounters to determine the champions.

Olympians stir champion spirit

THE unique Champion Spirit Country Club is expanding its wings, not just with the inclusion of its cadre of professional coaches, but their interaction with the local sporting community, including the government and private schools, to their vast program being offered.

Rodgers impressed with Hield progress

MENTOR and coach Ronn Rodgers said he’s pleased with the progress he’s seen from Bahamian professional super welterweight boxer Carl ‘242 Flashy’ Hield.

Mingoes lose battle with Warhawks

CAPTAIN Anjeniker Joseph and outside hitter Hannah McBride had four kills each, but it was not enough as the University of The Bahamas Mingoes women’s volleyball team opened the season in the New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA) with a loss to the Lady Warhawks on Monday.

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IDB: Bahamas to top the Caribbean over disaster governance

The Bahamas will have the best disaster risk management regime and governance in the Caribbean once it executes vital reforms aided by a $160m Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan.

Pacers Champions

THE RM Bailey Pacers emerged as the champions of the Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation’s 2025 AID basketball tournament on Saturday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.

Second loss for Team Bahamas

DESPITE losing its second consecutive loss at the U23 Pan American Championship, Bahamas Baseball Association’s officials are still optimistic about Team Bahamas’ performances in Panama.