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Dominique Collie signs pro baseball contract

DOMINIQUE Collie, now a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks, is the latest Bahamian to sign a professional baseball contract coming on the heels of the retirement of his cousin Antoan Richardson.

TEAM BAHAMAS ‘PERFORMED VERY WELL’

JIMMY Norius, Paul ‘Mighty Mouse’ Wilson and Alberto Armbrister said it was one of the most impressive team performances they ever experienced over the weekend at the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Diamond Cup Caribe in the Dominican Republic.

Regulators sweep defending champions Stingers 102-97

THE New Providence Basketball Association will crown a new champion after Mr Ship It Freight completed a two-game sweep of the defending champions PJ’s Stingers in their best-of-three first round playoffs at AF Adderley Gym last night.

Shockers, Cybots take early lead in playoffs

The Shockers and Mail Boat Cybots took early leads in their respective series as the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) Playoffs got underway Monday night. Both series will continue with game two on Friday.

Lashann Higgs and Longhorns advance to NCAA Tournament

JUST one Bahamian player saw her programme advance to the Women’s NCAA Tournament following the “Selection Monday” process for the field of 64.

More than 80 teams set for Baha Jrs community tournament

THE Baha Juniors Football Club will host a season ending community-building event featuring various age groups with the backdrop of a festive atmosphere.

Torres signs his letter of intent to join Alma College Scots

DECISION day arrived for one Bahamian high school football standout as he seeks to take his game to the NCAA Division III level in the fall.

Bodybuilders bring home hardware

A three-man team of Jimmy Norius, Paul Wilson and Alberto Armbrister returned from the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Diamond Cup Caribe in the Dominican Republic on Monday with three medals.

Hurricanes win 5th straight title with win over Mounties

POWERED by its group of Bahamian players, the Holland College Hurricanes have an opportunity to protect homecourt and reach another milestone in the national tournament.

Minister: Athletes ‘must show up’ for the relay camp

WITH the United States of America already indicating that they will be bringing their A team to the third edition of the IAAF World Relays next month, the clarion call is going out to ensure that the Bahamas has its best team assembled.

Ayton and Bruins end high school season with title victory

WHILE his future programme - the Arizona Wildcats - gets set for NCAA postseason play, DeAndre Ayton ended his high school career with a championship title for his team.