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Men's national soccer team named for Nations League

THE Bahamas men’s national soccer team was named yesterday by the Bahamas Football Association to compete in a Nations League match against Antigua and Barbuda on October 12.“This squad changed slightly based on performances in the previous game in B

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Young recognised as one of Blue Jays' rising stars

CHAVEZ Young’s standout season made such an impact on the Toronto Blue Jays organisation that the front office continues to recognise him as one of its rising stars.While the media focuses on highly touted prospects Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero

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Ayton leads Suns to first preseason win

Another game, another dominant performance from top overall pick Deandre Ayton as he led the Suns to their first win of the 2018 NBA preseason.Ayton finished with 21 points, 15 rebounds, three blocked shots and three assists in the Suns’ 91-86 win ov

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Lourawls 'Tum Tum' Nairn Jr's autobiography 'Purpose Driven'

ADD author to the expanding résumé of basketball player Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr.The former Michigan State Spartans guard took to social media to announce the completion of his first book - an autobiography entitled “Purpose Driven.”The book detai

Bahamas set for CONCACAF Nations League

THE Bahamas’ senior men’s national football team is expected to continue play in the 2019 CONCACAF Nations League next week.The Bahamas will host Antigua and Barbuda on Friday, October 12 at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium with free admission

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'Bonafide Innovators' launch re-election campaign

Incumbent Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ President Rosamunde Carey and her team officially launched their re-election campaign.Led by Carey, the “Bonafide Innovators” list of candidates also includes Carl Oliver (1st Vice President), S

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NCAA: Injury concerns could delay Miller's debut with Rebels

INJURY concerns could delay Franco Miller’s debut with the Ole Miss Rebels in his freshman season of NCAA basketball following his recent knee surgery.

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Ayton, Hield face off in preseason thriller

In the first of several matchups this season between the country’s premier basketball talents, Deandre Ayton had the better individual performance in his debut for the Phoenix Suns but Buddy Hield and the Sacramento Kings came away with the win.

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NY Mets release Champ Stuart

AFTER his third season at the Double-A level, Champ Stuart was released by the Binghampton Rumble Ponies and the New York Mets organization.

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Jazz chosen as top prospect at shortstop for the D-backs

THE postseason accolades continued for Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Jazz Chisholm, when he was named an organisational All-Star.

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UB Mingoes get 3-0 win over Dynamos Football Club in preseason scrimmage

THE UB Mingoes men’s soccer team defeated the Dynamos Football Club 3-0 in a preseason scrimmage Sunday as the Mingoes look to defend their Bahamas Football Association (BFA) championship title.

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‘Keen competition’ at annual Paradise Island Open Sr Golf tourney

ON behalf of the Bahamas Golf Federation, Atlantis and the Ocean Club Golf Course recently hosted the annual Paradise Island Open Senior Golf tournament.

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McPhee-McCuin hosts her first official practice as head coach of the rebels

COACH Yolett McPhee-McCuin hosted her first official practice as head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels women’s basketball programme.Ole Miss opens the season with a home exhibition with LeMoyne-Owen on November 2, with the regular season slated to begin

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Judo: World juniors set for Atlantis this month

IN approximately two weeks, the international judo community will descend on the Bahamas as the island nation hosts the sport’s elite talent from around the world.A total of 510 judokas, including 295 men and 215 women from five continents and 81 cou

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Munnings and Warhawks hope to contend in Sun Belt

When Travis Munnings returned to the University of Louisiana-Munroe Warhawks for his senior season, head coach Keith Richard knew the roster would rely heavily on the Grand Bahama native if they hope to contend in the Sun Belt.The Warhawks opened pra