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Vlasov shines brightly at Sentower Park

ANNA Camille Vlasov found herself back in familiar territory – in the prize money – under the lights last weekend at The Zengersheide International Show at Sentower Park in Opglabbeek, Belgium.

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World record for Timothy Munnings

Less than a month after unofficially setting a new record in the masters 55-59 (outdoor) 400 metres event, Bahamian Olympian Timothy Munnings lowered his previous time at the 19th Diana Lynn Thompson Road Runners Track and Field Classic on Saturday at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.

Calea Jackson sets new national record

A BAHAMIAN national record-breaking performance by strongwoman Calea Jackson topped a list of performances from Olympians Wanya McCoy and Javonya Valcourt and other Bahamian athletes at various meets in the United States over the weekend.

GSSSA: Four basketball champions crowned

THE 2025 Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) best-of-three basketball championships closed out with four champions crowned in the junior and senior divisions over the weekend at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.

SPORTS CALENDAR: February 17, 2025.

WITH all of the champions decided in the various high school leagues, it’s time for the clash of the titans in the prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic that starts 4pm today at the AF Adderley Gymnasium. Here’s how the teams stack up in the four pools:

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Tyler Herro edges out ‘Buddy’ Hield to win 3-point contest

WHILE he’s still waiting on his first National Basketball Association’s All-Star game selection, Bahamian Chavano “Buddy” Hield of the Golden State Warriors gave it another gallant effort, but fell short by one shot in winning his second Starry 2-Point Contest trophy.

12th annual Tour De Grand Bahama cycling competition was a success

THE 12th Annual Tour De Grand Bahama cycling competition, sponsored by the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), turned out to be a very successful event over the weekend in Grand Bahama.

Athletes qualify for CARIFTA at Diana Lynn-Thompson Classic

JUNIOR athletes hit the qualifying mark on the track and field for the 2025 CARIFTA Games at the 19th Diana Lynn-Thompson Classic hosted by the Roadrunners Track and Field Club at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium on Saturday.

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Swimmers compete in open water CARIFTA qualifier

OVER 50 competitors braved the chilly waters of Goodman’s Bay on Saturday to try and claim a spot on the Bahamas Aquatics’ five-kilometre open water team to represent the Bahamas at the CARIFTA Swimming Championships.

The results: Bahamas Aquatics Federation Open Water Invitational

BAHAMAS Aquatics Federation Open Water Invitational was held on Saturday at Goodman’s Bay.

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Bahamas Pickleball Federation ‘milestone’

THE Bahamas Pickleball Federation achieved a remarkable milestone by securing the silver medal in the senior division at the inaugural Caribbean Pickleball Champions Cup, held February 6-9 at the Pickleball Cayman facility in Grand Cayman, along with several gold medals.The tournament featured teams from the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Antigua and Barbuda.

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St John’s Giants win three titles - again!

For the second consecutive season, the St John’s College (SJC) Giants claimed three out of the four basketball titles to close out the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) best-of-three championship series last night at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.

Overall winners of 12th Annual Tour De Grand Bahama cycling competition awarded

THE 12th annual Tour de Grand Bahama cycling competition, sponsored by the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), turned out to be a very successful event over the weekend in Grand Bahama.

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BBF names 13-man roster for FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) officially announced the 13-man roster set to represent the country in the third and final window of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers starting next Thursday at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.

DR KENT BAZARD: What to do when you’re not doing it

EVERY athlete faces that moment - the frustrating stretch where no matter how much effort you put in, you just can’t seem to hit your mark.