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Sands to run for president of NACAC

BY Tuesday, former Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations president and public relations officer Mike Sands will know whether or not he will become the fifth president of the North America, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association.Sa

Arnett-Willie invited to serve as a commentator

WITH a track career that enabled her to compete at the Olympic Games over and done with, former sprinter Philippa Arnett-Willie is lending her expertise to the sport as a commentator.While she has distinguished herself locally, her new found talent w

Freedom Farm claims all three division titles

The Freedom Farm Baseball League highlighted the final day of the Bahamas Baseball Association’s 2019 National Championships with a dominant performance and three division titles. Freedom Farm won the 8U, 10U and 14U titles yesterday in head-to-head

Soccer girls get their athletic scholarships

LAURANN Brown, Savanna Rolle and Grand Bahamian McKell Yallop were among the first of five soccer players who have pioneered the student-athlete resources and support (Stars) programme. The three, accompanied by their parents and family members, wer

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'Thousands' expected to attend Regatta in Morgan's Bluff

THE All Andros and Berry Islands Regatta committee looks to galvanise support for July’s event as they expect thousands to patronise the upcoming 26th edition, July 5-7 in Morgan’s Bluff, Andros. Twenty sloops are expected to compete and highlight t

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'Buddy' Hield enjoys courtside with Jones and Sun

JONQUEL Jones continues to garner recognition from WNBA fans, international media on pace for an MVP season, and a fellow Bahamian basketball icon was on hand to take in her latest contest and the bond between the two.Buddy Hield was courtside as Jon

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Junior tennis stars take spotlight at nationals

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Junior Nationals, sponsored by the Byron Ferguson Foundation, was completed at the National Tennis Centre on Wednesday. The winners and runners-up were as follows: Girls 8-and-under Alyssa Thurston - champion;

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Student-athletes earn college scholarships

St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine’s rich heritage can now boast of having an unprecedented seven student-athletes in the Class of 2019 all achieving Division One college scholarships.

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Sydney wins national title

Several new champions were crowned while others were able to repeat on the final day of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Junior Nationals, presented by the Byron Ferguson Foundation, at the National Tennis Centre.

Sandals Sponsors next golf classic

LYNFORD Miller, president of the Bahamas Golf Federation, is pleased to announce that Sandals Resorts has agreed to become the title sponsor for the BGF’s next tournament. Formerly the Great Exuma Classic, the event has been rebranded as the Sandals

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THE PRESS BOX: THE SECOND TIME AROUND

THE big question for the Lakers now is how they can further improve their roster in free agency. They have holes to fill after trading the likes of Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart, in order to acquire Davis. They would presumably like to

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Baha Mar Showdown: Stars set to tee off in celebrity golf showcase

SOME of the biggest names in professional basketball and American football will tee off against each other during The Baha Mar Showdown, the second annual celebrity golf showcase created by Turner Sports and CAA Sports. The two-day competitive celeb

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Kristian, Trent and Moss hit home runs in minor leagues

AN active night for Bahamian minor league baseball players featured three prospects hitting their first home runs of the season and another in his second start on the mound. Kristian Robinson, Trent Deveaux and Keithron Moss all homered Tuesday nigh

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Sister rivalry: 'No matter who wins, there is no hard feelings'

EVEN though they are very competitive with each other in the swimming pool, Margaret Albury Higgs and Lillian Higgs would be the first to tell you that there is nothing that stands in the way of the love and respect that they share with each other as

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Anderson, Nottage secure spot in final

Peyton Anderson got some revenge on Gabrielle Simms to secure her berth into the final of the girls’ under-16 division of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Junior Nationals at the National Tennis Centre. The tournament, sponsored by the Byron Fe