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Dodgers force Game 7

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joc Pederson sliced a drive over the left-field wall, pounded his chest and danced around the bases, taking as many twists and turns as this World Series itself. Of course, the Los Angeles Dodgers forced the Houston Astros to Game

Nassau Street Hockey livens up Sand Trap tonight

TONIGHT at the Sand Trap, the Nassau Street Hockey League (NSHL) is scheduled to play its second games of the season, starting at 7:30pm.The Hurricanes are looking to remain undefeated as they play against the Maple Reefs. The game will be exciting -

Bahamas Amateur Wrestling Federation elects new officers

THE Bahamas Amateur Wrestling Federation (BAWF) elected a new slate of officers on Saturday, October 28 to further develop the sport of wrestling in the Bahamas. President Clarence Rolle was returned for a second consecutive term and the federation

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Lady Nathalie sinks, 'Sailing Barber' happy boat salvaged

Eleazor ‘the Sailing Barber’ Johnson can now breath a sigh of relief.Johnson was upset over the weekend after his B class Lady in Red Lady Nathalie sunk in the waters in Montagu Bay during the second race of the Sir Durward Knowles 100 Regatta.After

Elite athlete subvention panel announced

MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Michael Pintard, in a press conference on Monday, thanked those who have helped to develop the elite athlete subvention programme on behalf of the ministry. He also saluted those who have benefitted from it over

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Veteran pitcher Mary 'Cruise' Sweeting retires

One of the most glaring sporting careers for a Bahamian athlete came to a close on Sunday night as veteran pitcher Mary ‘Cruise’ Sweeting officially retired from fastpitch softball.“I’m done. That’s it,” said Sweeting on Sunday night as she helped th

$339,000 donated to American Red Cross to assist hurricane victims

THE hurricane relief effort put on by the Michigan State Spartans and Georgia Bulldogs raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to benefit victims of last summer’s storms.The Spartans took an 80-62 win over the Bulldogs at the Van Andel Arena in Grand

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First Faye Rolle Classic all set for Saturday

AFTER watching the success of their athletes overseas, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation will turn its attention to assisting one of their former competitors with an unique bodybuilding and fitness show.The first Faye Rolle Classic, the

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THE PRESS BOX: My Lakers trying to overcome growing pains

MY Los Angeles Lakers are trying to establish an identity. But that’s something head coach Luke Walton and his rookie point guard Lonzo Ball are trying to build with such a young team. GROWING PAINS The Lakers (with a 2-4 record) have to be consi

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Hitmen get revenge when it counts most

THERE are some things worth waiting for. Winning the Bahamas Softball Federation’s 2017 Rozina Taylor men’s national softball championship crown was one of them for the C&S Hitmen.

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Lady Wildcats come out on top

THE Sunshine Auto Wildcats capped off their successful year by adding the Bahamas Softball Federation’s 2017 Rozina Taylor National Softball Championship ladies’ title to their collection.They did it on Sunday night at the Bankers Field at the Baillo

UB Mingoes men's basketball team splits series with visiting Falcons

THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball team gave fans an early look at the development of the programme and reasons to be optimistic about the upcoming season.The Mingoes split their series with the visiting Florida College Falcons at

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Record number of boats in Sir Durward 100 Regatta

A RECORD-setting number of boats took to Montagu Bay this weekend to celebrate the life and work of Sir Durward Knowles, one of the Bahamas’ most iconic sporting figures and the world’s oldest Olympian. The Sir Durward 100 Regatta - a joint effort b

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Team Bahamas' 'overall performance was excellent'

AN important milestone was achieved by the Bahamas Judo Federation as Cynthia Rahming defeated the Guatemalan champion at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) qualifying event in the Dominican Republic this past weekend.The team consisted of athl

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Hitmen take national title

Alcott Forbes missed the perfect game, but he guided the C&S Hitmen to a 7-0 shutout as they clinched the Bahamas Softball Federation’s 2017 Rozina Taylor National Softball Championship men’s title over Grand Bahama's BTC Blazers.