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Basketball Without BordersCamp 'will be good experience'

FIVE local basketball standouts will be afforded the opportunity to compete at the historic Basketball Without Borders Camp next week, hosted by the The National Basketball Association (NBA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Bah

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THE FINISH LINE: Farewell Dr Bernard Nottage, one of our most outstanding athletes

IT IS not how you start, nor how you get there. Most importantly, it’s how you finish. • The Finish Line, a weekly column, seeks to comment on the state of affairs in local sports, highlighting the highs and the lows, the thrills and the spills and

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Top baseball prospects to make mark on International Signing Day

THIS Sunday is expected to be another milestone day for Bahamian baseball as several of the country’s top prospects are set to make their mark on Major League’s Baseball International Signing Day.Bahamian baseball players are again some of the most s

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Pintard on 'financial side of growing sports'

In his return to Grand Bahama where he won the seat as the Member of Parliament for Central Grand Bahama, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Michael Pintard found himself moving from one venue to another in support of two major sporting activities

Hurricane Matthew damage can't stop the All-Andros Regatta

ALTHOUGH Hurricane Andrew destroyed what was considered the mecca hub for sailing in Morgan’s Bluff, North Andros, organisers are still committed to hosting the All-Andros Regatta. The regatta, which got started 24 years ago by a quartet of men incl

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HIGH JUMPER JAMAL WILSON ENDS UP IN TWO-WAY TIE FOR 3RD PLACE

HIGH jumper Jamal Wilson was the sole Bahamian competitor this week in the 56th edition of the Ostrava Golden Spike in Ostrava, Czech Republic.His mark of 2.27m placed him in a two-way tie for third place with Majd Eddin Ghazal of Syria.Sylwester Bed

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Women's national team set for Centrobasket

With limited time for preparation and a lack of resources at their disposal, the Bahamas senior women’s national basketball team has a quick turnaround to get ready for international competition.

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JONQUEL JONES POSTS 2ND STRAIGHT DOUBLE DOUBLE

JONQUEL Jones recorded her second consecutive double-double, but the Sun also suffered their second loss in a row and fell below .500 on the season.Jones finished with 13 points and 17 rebounds in the Sun’s 87-79 loss to the defending WNBA champion L

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Making a splash at the Nationals

The 46th edition of the Bahamas Aquatics’ 2017 RBC Swimming National Championships concluded four days of keen competition at Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatic Centre over the weekend.The event featured standout performances from many of the top junior swi

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MEN'S NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TEAM - PLAYER PROFILES

• Here’s a glance at profiles of the members of the Bahamas’ men’s national volleyball team who are all ready to head to Trinidad this weekend to compete in the CAZOVA Senior Championships next week. Name: JAVARI SOUTHARD Age: 29 years Height: 5

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All four relay teams get set for London

While the numbers have not been what was anticipated in terms of the athletes who have qualified for individual events, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations is still looking forward to a solid team assembled for the IAAF World Relays with

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12-member volleyball team to represent Bahamas at the CAZOVA Senior Championships for Men

THE Bahamas Volleyball Federation has selected a 12-member team, featuring two professional players, some savvy veterans and a few collegiate players, to represent the country at the CAZOVA Senior Championships for Men.The team, coached by Covance Mo

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Five Bahamian players all set for 9th Basketball without Borders Americas Camp

FIVE Bahamian players will get the opportunity to compete with some of the best young talent in the region when the National Basketball Association (NBA), International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) host the top

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Volleyball player Shonari has great rookie season in Greece

AS the second Bahamian to travel to Greece to begin his professional volleyball career, Shonari Hepburn said the experience this past year was more than he anticipated.Hepburn, following in the footsteps of fellow pro baller Byron Ferguson, said his

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Buddy named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

BUDDY Hield’s stellar play during his rookie season was officially recognised by the NBA as the league began to dole out its end-of-year awards yesterday.The Grand Bahama native and Sacramento Kings guard was named to the 2016-17 NBA All-Rookie First