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Shameko Smith selected by Rockies in 13th round

Another Bahamian baseball talent received an opportunity to further his career at the professional level through the Major League Baseball Draft.

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Jonquel seeks the public’s help in her all-star selection

JONQUEL Jones is having an All-Star calibre season for the Connecticut Sun and the second-year forward is seeking help from the Bahamian public in her selection bid.

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Carl Hield loses by unanimous decision in 1st round of AMBC Championships

IT was a disappointing end for Carl Hield’s bid toward regional qualification and ultimately a spot in the IBA World Championships.

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Demi Rolle second recipient of The Pompey Scholarship

A SENIOR at L N Coakley High School in Exuma became the second recipient of The Pompey Scholarship this week, with ambitious plans to study in Canada this fall and return to Exuma as a primary school educator.

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University of The Bahamas Leader for Life Reuben Goodman: Home Court Advantage

UNIVERSITY life is as much about camaraderie and forming lifelong bonds as it is about academic success. When he left Eleuthera to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Computer Information Systems at the then College of The Bahamas (COB), Reuben Goodman had no idea that he would find a new family to embrace and inspire him.

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Judo champion Cynthia Rahming in Cancun Grand Prix this weekend

BAHAMIAN international judo champion Cynthia Rahming is expected to compete in the Cancun Grand Prix this weekend. The Grand Prix is a world-class international tournament that counts towards the world ranking. Cynthia is currently ranked 190 and needs to climb to No. 18 in order to make the Olympics for 2020.

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Sandals Outfits Rams Flag Football Team

THE Rams flag football team continues to shine in their new Sandals Royal Bahamian uniforms as they go into the playoffs. Rams Football, one of the community-based organisations partnered with Sandals, focuses on youth development through sports and

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Aliv Thunderbird set to defend title in Bimini Regatta

ALIV Thunderbird will be back to defend its title in the second annual Bimini Regatta, scheduled for June 23-25 in Alice Town.Lynden Johnson, of L Andrew Consultants, who are helping to organise the event, said they have partnered with a number of en

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'Peace on da Streets'

WHEN the 22nd version of the ‘Peace on da Street’ Basketball Classic is held next month, the Hope Centre and Youth Against Violence will show off its new outdoor basketball facility on their church grounds.With Aliv as its major sponsor, tournament d

Basketball fraternity mourning death of 'Big O'

The basketball fraternity, especially those in Grand Bahama, is mourning the passing of Oral ‘Big O’ Jones.The former forward/centre was 51 years old. He died in New Providence around 3am Tuesday following a massive heart attack, according to reports

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Bahamas scores extra points with Redskins alumni and Fans

NASSAU, Bahamas — The three-day inaugural Doug Williams and Legends Weekend held in Nassau, Bahamas, June 8-11 was a tremendous success and players and Washington Redskins fans are already looking forward to next year’s event.The event is in partners

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BAHAMIAN PLAYERS TO HEADLINE BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS

WITH Dwight Coleby’s decision to join the University of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, it created the potential for yet another matchup of Bahamian players going head to head at the Battle 4 Atlantis.The Hilltoppers will represent Conference-USA in th

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New baseball gear for Mario Ford Summer Camp

REMAINING committed to the advancement of sports in The Bahamas, BTC decided to sponsor The Mario Ford Baseball Camp’s 31st annual summer session. This camp provides a wholesome and safe environment for the youth of the inner-city, teaching them the

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Roberts advances to main draw in Spain

AFTER completing a successful year at the University of South Florida as a member of their Bulls men’s tennis team, Justin Roberts is hoping that he can take the momentum over to the International Tennis Federation’s Futures Tour. In his second stra

NPSA players of the week steal the spotlight

THE New Providence Softball Association has released its Players of the Week for the third week of their regular season from games played in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.The recipients are as follows:Ladies’ Division - Cha