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What we can learn from China to develop sports in The Bahamas

I RECENTLY returned from the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, where I had the privilege of serving as team physician for our national track and field team.

Byfield misses cut, Humblestone disqualified at World Indoors Masters

IT wasn’t the type of fortune the Bahamas’ five-member team expected to achieve on day five of the 2025 World Masters Associations’ World Indoor Championships at the Alachua County Sports Center in Alachua, Florida.

Chisholm Jr and Yankees win season opener

JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and the New York Yankees opened the 2025 Major League Baseball season by doubling up the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 last night at Yankee Stadium.

Collinique named Athlete of the Year

GRAND Bahamian quarter-miler Collinique Farrington couldn’t ask for a better way to close out her senior indoor track and field campaign for the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats women’s track and field team.

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Devynne Charlton brings home gold

The indomitable but humble spirit of world indoor record holder Devynne Charlton was on full display at the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, where she emerged as the two-time indoor champion in the women’s 60 metres hurdles finals.

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Bahamians suffer losses in the NBA

BAHAMIAN National Basketball Association (NBA) pros all experienced losses on Tuesday night on the West and East coast.

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World Masters Indoors: Humblestone advances to 200m finals

THREE Bahamian masters athletes saw action yesterday at the 2025 World Masters Athletics (WMA) World Indoor Championships at the Alachua County Sports and Event Center in Gainesville, Florida.

Best-of-the-Best Sr Boys Basketball Tourney set for Grand Bahama

IN the absence of the National High School Basketball Tournament, the second annual Mario Bowleg’s Best of the Best Senior Boys Basketball Tournament is scheduled to take place this week in Grand Bahama.

‘Buddy’ Hield climbing up the ladder

WHILE there are rumours circulating that Grand Bahamian Chavano “Buddy” Hield could be on the trading block again during the off-season, he’s making the best of his current sting with the Golden State Warriors.

Windsor hosts Indoor Rowing Championships

ON Saturday, the Windsor School hosted the first Indoor Rowing Championships in The Bahamas.

Bahamas Football Association men’s and youth league regular season results

THE Bahamas Football Association continued its men’s and youth leagues regular season over the weekend at the Roscoe L Davies Developmental Center.

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CARIFTA swimmers on quest for ‘7th Heaven’

One week after being named by Bahamas Aquatics, members of the 36-member team heading to Trinidad & Tobago on a quest for their seventh straight CARIFTA swimming title began their training sessions in unison.

Marvin Henfield basketball expands to Freetown Urban Renewal

WHILE it’s structured for a set learning programme, Marvin Henfield said he’s always willing to open the doors at his Marvin Henfield Basketball facilities for visits by any and every organisation in the country.

Murray embracing new role as national team coach

AFTER making his presence felt as a three-time Olympic swimmer, Allan Murray is now embracing his new role in Bahamas Aquatics as a national team coach.

Daron Lightbourne new president of the coaches’ association

FOLLOWING the completion of their elections on Saturday morning at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Daron Lightbourne was elected as the new president of the Bahamas Athletic Associations of Coaches.