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Mingoes hold off fightback

The University of the Bahamas Mingoes led the Leno Regulators by as much as 28 points, but in the fourth quarter of their New Providence Basketball Association’s division one match-up on Friday night, UB almost let the Regulators back in the game.

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Buddy Hield: 'I want to continue to wear No.24 as a tribute' to Kobe

SEVERAL players have opted to change their jersey number from No.8 or No.24 to honour Kobe Bryant, but Buddy Hield has chosen to continue to wear No.24 as a tribune to the late NBA icon. Hield said that continuing to wear the number and compete at t

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Hanna named NEC Field Athlete of Week

BAHAMIAN junior thrower Tiffany Hanna (pictured right) has been named the Northeast Conference (NEC) Field Athlete of the Week for the third time this indoor season, the conference announced earlier this week.Hanna increased her grip on the league’s

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Bahamian players could suit up for team Britain at World Baseball Classic Qualifiers

BAHAMIAN baseball players have been on the roster for Great Britain at the last two editions of the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers and both sides look to continue that relationship at this year’s event. Teams, schedules and logistics for the 2021

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So far, about 12 athletes qualified for CARIFTA Games

SO far, about 12 athletes have attained the qualifying standard for this year’s CARIFTA Games, scheduled for the Easter holiday weekend in Hamilton, Bermuda.Out of that number, nine have attained the standard in field events, four of whom are members

Stan Bethell, Camille Burnside bowling MVPS

TOP scorer in Financial Bowling League competition Wednesday night at Mario’s Bowling and Family Entertainment was Stan Bethell of the Strike Force with a 244 high game and a 622 high three-game series. The runner-up was teammate Kevin B Williams

World Indoors postponed until 2021

The World Athletics announced yesterday that the 2020 World Athletics Indoor Championships, scheduled for Nanjing, China, March 13-15, has been postponed until 2021 because of the coronavirus.The World Athletics, headed by Lord Sebastian Coe, was for

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Come out and support GSSSA championships

The Government Secondary Schools Sports Association Basketball championship series promises to provide an unique experience for the student-athletes participating and fanbases cheering them on.

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Lashann and Longhorns on 5-game win streak

AFTER a slow start to the season, Lashann Higgs and the Texas Longhorns Women’s Basketball has now extended their winning streak to five games in the Big 12.Higgs scored a game high 19 points to lead the Longhorns to a 70-53 win on the road over the

Higgs sisters continue winning ways

BOTH Higgs sisters continue their winning ways in the Carolinas to highlight the performances of Bahamian collegiate swimmers throughout NCAA Division I swimming. Albury Higgs and the South Carolina Gamecocks completed the weekend with a pair of win

Christopher Ferguson to pursue pro football ranks

AS his collegiate football career came to an end and his attention shifts to the pursuit of professional ranks, Christopher Ferguson delivered a parting message to the people most influential on his journey thus far. In the final game of his collegi

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Bears hand Mingoes their second loss of the season

THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes scored first against the Bears in BFA action on Sunday and were hoping to hold on for the win. The Bears though answered back to take the match 3-1 and hand the Mingoes their second loss of the season. Mingoes

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Sailor Joshua Weech, 13, learns to balance his chores, homework

DESPITE having eight international competitions and multiple domestic races under his belt, 13-year-old sailor Joshua Weech is still a typical Bahamian teenager with chores and homework. With the help of his family and friends, the promising athlete

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Charisma, Sasha burn up track

Charisma Taylor and Sasha Wells, who could be headed for a collision course in the NCAA Division One Indoor Track and Field Championships, had some outstanding performances over the weekend for their respective colleges.Taylor, competing for Washingt

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NPBA: Mingoes stop Rebels 83-70

THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes never trailed against the Patmor Rebels in NPBA action Monday and led by as much as 15 points en route to the 83-70 victory at the AF Adderley Gym on Monday night. Robert Joseph led the Mingoes with 25 points, i