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Buddy and Pelicans get 116-102 preseason win over Mavs

BUDDY Hield’s New Orleans Pelicans debut lived up to the lofty expectations the organisations and his fan base had once he was selected No.6 in the lottery.

FOURTH QUARTER PRESS: Clear benefits of being in the presence of sporting greatness

THE presence of the Miami Heat in the Bahamas over much of the last week was a sight for sore eyes.

SAUNDERS HAS CAREER DAY BUT SEMINOLES FALL SHORT

IT was a career day for Mavin Saunders, but his Florida State Seminoles fell just short in their comeback effort and suffered another surprising early season loss.

Mourning, Heat host clinic

Over 150 eager student athletes had an opportunity to learn basketball fundamentals from one Miami Heat icon and the team’s elite coaching staff.

NPSA: Truckers withdraw protest, Hitmen win pennant

THE Commando Security Truckers withdrew their protest of their pennant game Tuesday night against the Hitmen and now the best-of-five playoffs is all set to get underway tonight in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

2017 Youth Games to be biggest held in its history

WITH more than 1,300 athletes from 70 countries expected in town July 18-23, the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) is shaping up to be the biggest held in its history.

Greene decides to swim for the Virginia Tech Hokies

ANOTHER junior national team standout swimmer has decided on the collegiate programme where he will continue his swimming career.

THE FINISH LINE – The age-old question: Why can’t baseball dispute be resolved?

THE recent World Baseball Classic Qualifier was a prime example why this long-standing dispute between the Bahamas Baseball Association and the Bahamas Baseball Federation should be resolved.

Team Bahamas to defend CAC title

THE Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s 38-member team is in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to defend its title at the Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships this weekend.

Clinic is a highlight of Heat training camp

For many Bahamian fans, the highlight of the Miami Heat’s training camp in the Bahamas will be today’s community outreach effort.

Saunders expected to be greater part of Seminoles’ game plan

AFTER his first reception of the season in his last outing, Florida State Seminoles tight end Mavin Saunders continues to garner increased expectations from staff and teammates.

SANNIE VS RENALDO NFL PICKS: WEEK 3

The “That Just Made Me Look Like An Overweight Red Faced Unprepared Loser” Award, presented by Donald Trump’s performance at the first of three US presidential debates – Ben Roethlisberger.