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NACAC president expresses ‘deepest sympathies’ to Irma victims

NORTH American and Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) president Victor Lopez was one of the first regional sporting bodies to express his concern for the sporting delegates during the passing of Hurricane Irma, not just in the Bahamas, but the Caribbean region as a whole.

Richardson: Student athletes can apply for Project Limestone

APPLICATIONS are open for student athletes to participate in a new development programme by Project Limestone, the non-profit organisation founded by retired Bahamian Major League Baseball (MLB) player Antoan Richardson. Richardson heads a professio

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Minor League Baseball players in the spotlight

The Minor League Baseball regular season recently concluded in various leagues across the United States and brought an end to the year for several Bahamian players in their respective franchises.Many players completed their first full seasons at the

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Wanaah Bail to join Mustangs in Division II this fall

THE fluctuating collegiate basketball career of Wanaah Bail adds another chapter as the former ESPN top 100 recruit will join a Division II programme this fall.After sitting out last season, Bail was added to the incoming recruiting class of the Midw

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Jonquel Jones WNBA Most Improved Player of the Year

It has been a phenomenal year for Grand Bahamian Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun in the Women’s National Basketball Association.

Kendal Isaacs Gym in tip-top shape to serve as hurricane shelter

WITH Hurricane Irma looming on the horizon, the National Sports Authority is doing all it can to ensure that the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium is in tip-top shape so that it can serve as a storm shelter.

Medal hopes for men’s national softball team

BAHAMAS Softball Federation president Ted Miller anticipates that with the mixture of youth and experience selected for the men’s national softball team, he doesn’t see why they should not return home from the WBSC 10th Pan Am Tournament with a medal.

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Varel Davis hopes to be re-elected as GSSSA president

AFTER taking the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association through what she described as a productive two years, incumbent president Varel Davis said she’s hoping that she can be given the mandate to continue with another term in office. Davis

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Bacchus: 'I felt a really sharp pain on my chest'

VERSATILE basketball/softball/baseball player turned coach Bacchus Rolle never dreamt that he would have found himself in the position that he was in at the Archdeacon William Thompson Softball Park at the Southern Recreation Grounds on Saturday. Wh

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A COMIC'S VIEW: Big NFL names seeking a newemployer, career after football

NFL cuts always provide some major surprises this time of year. This year is no different. Here’s a look at some big NFL names that will be seeking a new employer, or worse a career after football, post NFL cuts 2017. Brock Osweiler, QB (Browns) A

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Social media praise for Jonquel Jones

Social media erupted with praise for Jonquel Jones and several WNBA icons joined in celebrating her achievement as she became the single season rebounds record holder.

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Miller-Uibo’s $100,000 Diamond League payday

Despite what happened to her at the 16th IAAF World Championships in London, England, last month, Shaunae Miller-Uibo said she was able to live out her purpose by winning the back-to-back IAAF Diamond League Finals in the 200 and 400 metres over the last two weekends.

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Jones becomes WNBA all-time single season rebounds record holder

THE team that traded away Jonquel Jones on draft night had a firsthand opportunity to witness the Bahamian forward set WNBA history.

Bahamian players in NCAA football action

THE NCAA football season kicked off at universities across the United States and several Bahamian players were in action in week one.

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Lady Truckers roll over the Lady Hitters 13-3

THE New Providence Softball Association (NPSA) continued its regular season action in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex Saturday night with the Lady Truckers and the Platinum Lady Sharks making short work of their opponents in a ladies’ double header.