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Roberts leads Sun Devils to second top-25 upset of season

JUSTIN Roberts got one of his biggest collegiate victories on Saturday as he led the Arizona State Sun Devils men’s tennis team to their second top-25 upset of the season with a 4-2 decision over No. 25 Arizona Wildcats in Tucson.

NPBA FINALS: Series tied 1-1

THE Commonwealth Bank Giants’ bid at a perfect season was ruined on Friday night after their Your Essential Giants’ division II team also suffered a defeat in the New Providence Basketball Association’s best-of-seven championship series.

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Nassau native claims victory in Dog Days Half Marathon

FREEPORT, Bahamas – Over 500 competitors enjoyed perfect weather conditions, beautiful scenery and a world-class route at the annual Grand Bahama Dog Days Half Marathon.

Top athletes use Florida Relays to prepare for IAAF Worlds

THE 2019 Pepsi Florida Relays provided an opportunity for some of the country’s top athletes to display their skills as they prepare for the IAAF World Relays and the World Championships.

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CARIFTA Swimming team gets gift of swim caps from Nick Dean of IBS

AS they get closer to their departure to Bridgetown, Barbados, to defend their title at the CARIFTA Swimming Championships, the Bahamas national swim team got a gift from Nick Dean of Integrated Building Services.

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Giants take 1-0 leads in NPBA best-of-7 series

THE New Providence Basketball Association got its best-of-seven championship series started on Wednesday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium with the Giants winning the double header.

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Boxers set fists on Pan Am Games trials next week

WITH the Pan Ameircan Games trials all set for next week, Bahamas Amateur Boxing Federation president Vincent Strachan said they are still appealing for the financial support from the public to get the Bahamas team to Managua, Nicaragua.

'Nailbiters' highlight day one of high school basketball nationals

DAY one of the Bahamas National High School Basketball Championships featured several close finishes and set the tone as the top programmes in the country vie for the 2019 title.

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Knowles hopes for 'very fierce' action in National Bowling Championships

WITH some changes to the format for this year's National Bowling Championships, Bahamas Bowling Federation president Tyrone Knowles said they hope that the action will be very fierce in both the men and women divisions.

BFA: Men's title races are all set

THE race for the division titles got settled last night at the RALD Soccer Field in the Senior Men’s Division. The defending Champions, University of the Bahamas Mingoes are officially out of the tournament and the Bears are Fc are officially in!

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‘Softly’ disappointed over no Family Island division

Bahamas Basketball Federation President Charles “Softly” Robins joined the growing sentiment in the local basketball community to voice their concern over the exclusion of many Family Island teams at the National High School Basketball Championships.

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Clarke ranked fourth by COTECC for her division

AS a result of her stellar 2018 campaign, Sydney Clarke is now rated among the elite junior tennis players in the region.

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Freedom Farm Baseball League’s U-12 Invitational Tournament opens tonight

TONIGHT marks the opening for Freedom Farm Baseball League’s Under-12 Invitational Tournament as they host several premier youth baseball teams this weekend.

David Slatter MVP in City Bowling League

THE most valuable player (MVP) in the City Bowling League competition Monday night at Mario’s Bowling and Family Entertainment Centre was David Slatter of Telco Enterprises with a 242 high game a 659 high three game series.

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‘Buddy’ and Kings top Mavs 125-121

DALLAS (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 23 points, including a crucial basket to help Sacramento stay in front in the final minute, and the Kings beat the Dallas Mavericks 125-121 last night.