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Will Jonquel start in all-star game?

JUST hours remain before we learn if Jonquel Jones is selected as a starter of the WNBA All-Star game and her Connecticut Sun continue to draw attention as one of the hottest teams in the league.The Sun overcame a 22-point third quarter deficit and r

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Buddy looks to take on leadership role with the Kings

IN just his second NBA season, Buddy Hield is looking to take on a leadership role with the Sacramento Kings and represent the “culture change” the franchise is eager to make.Hield turned down an opportunity to appear at this week’s Basketball Withou

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'Trial by fire' on day two of Basketball Without Borders

The NBA and FIBA’s Basketball Without Borders Americas Camp has introduced its Bahamian participants to a myriad of new experiences to aid the development of their respective games.After an opening day of evaluations, players were drafted by the four

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Turnquest and Anand finish 2nd in their divisions at the 30th Caribbean Junior Golf Championships

TEAM Bahamas produced a pair of top three finishers against elite junior golf talent in the region at the 30th edition of the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships.The team concluded the final round yesterday following the three-day competition

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JonquelJones namedWNBA EastPlayer ofthe Month

WEDNESDAY was a milestone day for Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun. Jones was named the WNBAs Eastern Conference Player of the Month and the Sun followed with their most lopsided win of the season as they continue to progress in the Associated

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Basketball Without Borders Americas camp launched

The NBA and FIBA launched the ninth edition of the Basketball Without Borders Americas camp, featuring over 60 of the top student athletes from 16 countries in the region.

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Top NCAA women in November Junkanoo Jam

The Junkanoo Jam traditionally features some of the top NCAA Division I women’s basketball programmes visiting the Bahamas during the Thanksgiving holiday and that trend looks to continue in 2017 as the new field was announced. This edition, hosted

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Bahamian players looking to make impact at home

AMONG the scores of elite level prep talent at the Basketball Without Borders Americas Camp this week, Bahamian players are looking to stand out and make an impact at home.Players took to the court for the first time together as the camp opened yeste

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Davonn Mackey: 'It is a very special moment for me'

DAVONN Mackey had an opportunity to share his recent success with friends, family and supporters at the St George’s Gymnasium in Grand Bahama as he awaits his rookie ball assignment.Mackey was the latest Bahamian player to ink a deal with an MLB fran

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Lathaniel to join Proghorns on full athletic scholarship this fall

ANOTHER Bahamian basketball talent received an opportunity to further his academic and athletic career through basketball.Lathaniel Bastian is expected to join the Gillette Proghorns men’s basketball programme on a full athletic scholarship this fall

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Bahamas can advance with win over Haiti in Cazova Sr volleyball

CONSECUTIVE losses at the CAZOVA Senior Championships for Men have Team Bahamas in an unfavourable position and out of contention at the group stage. Team Bahamas lost to Jamaica in three sets - 25-18, 25-19 25-18 - last night at the tournament host

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Miller-Uibo and Gardiner are victorious in 400m

Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Steven Gardiner continue their stellar seasons on the professional circuit and are positioning themselves as strong contenders in the 400m at the IAAF World Championships in August.Both national record holders ran to first pla

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Davonn Mackey signs deal with the Oakland Athletics

BAHAMIANS continue to garner attention and receive opportunities during Major League Baseball’s international signing period.Davonn Mackey was the latest to ink a deal with an MLB franchise when he signed with the Oakland Athletics in a deal that inc

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Mark Knowles hired as coach of Raonic

BAHAMIAN tennis icon Mark Knowles continues to have an impact on the ATP Tour and on Wimbledon, these days from the sidelines as a coach.The four-time Grand Slam doubles champion was hired as the coach of Milos Raonic, the No.7 ranked player in the w

CAJGC: Bahamas looks to improve on 6th place

THE Bahamas Golf Federation’s team at the 2017 Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships teed off competition yesterday at the St Andrews Golf Club in Maraval, Trinidad and Tobago and looks to improve on last year’s sixth-place finish.