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Rodgers: BBA ‘will be happy to integrate with the BBF’

WITH the passing of his mentor and former leader Jim Wood two years ago, Sam Rodgers has assumed the role as president of the Bahamas Baseball Association.

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Work on the new baseball stadium going as planned

WORK on the new Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium, with a synthetic field, is going as planned, on schedule and on budget, according to Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr Daniel Johnson.

Basketball showcase to feature six US high schools

BAHAMIAN DeAndre Ayton, the top ranked high school basketball prospect, will lead a field of talented players coming to town this weekend to participate in the ‘Sands Between Your Toes’ Basketball Showcase.

Bahamas Half Marathon all set for November 20

WITH about 400 registered participants, the 2016 Bahamas Half Marathon is in full swing for Sunday, November 20. The fun is scheduled to begin 6am at Arawak Cay.

Bahamians clash in NCAA Division 1

Monday night presented an early season matchup between a pair of Bahamians in men’s NCAA Division I basketball and the Legends Classic Austin Regional Round.

Track and field season to open with BAAA Odd Distance Meet

TRACK and field season is approximately a month away and, as customary, the season will open with the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ Odd Distance Meet.

Nashad signs with Eagles in NCAA Division II

ANOTHER Bahamian talent on the basketball court will receive an opportunity to elevate his game and educational opportunities.

Buddy Hield scores 5 to help Pelicans down Celtics, 106-105

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bahamian rookie guard Buddy Hield scored five points last night to help his New Orleans Pelicans get their second win of the season, 106-105 over the Boston Celtics.

Women’s national volleyball team advances to 2nd round

The Bahamas Volleyball Federation women’s national team joined the men in advancing to the second round of the AZOVA qualifying series for the 2018 FIVB World Volleyball Championships.

DeAndre Ayton and the Bruins in ‘Sand Between Your Toes Showcase’

THE Bahamian public will have an early season opportunity to witness the top local basketball talent and a rarity of seeing one of its own Blue Chip prospects playing at home.

IBA Bahamas/Get Me Recruited Skills Combine on Saturday

AS student athletes around the country get ready for the 2016-17 high school basketball season, one organisation is granting them an additional opportunity to refine their skillset.

Bahamian men take NCAA spotlight

THE NCAA men’s division I basketball season tipped off Friday night and Bahamian players were at the centre of upsets and thrilling finishes across the country.

Shining bright in women’s college basketball

ON the women’s side of NCAA Division I basketball, the Bahamas has had one coach continuing her team’s win streak and one player setting new career highs.

Eighteen honoured in National Sports Hall of Fame

A group of 18 of the country’s sporting icons joined a fraternity of elite company when they were inducted as new members to the National Sports Hall of Fame.

Carey, Bellot emerge as winners of Swift open water race

FOR the third consecutive year, Swift Swimming has hosted its Open Water Swim in Palm Cay, Yamacraw.