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SPORTS NOTES

THE Bahamas Rugby Union is scheduled to hold a series of women’s 7s events over the next few months as the team prepares for the Caribbean Championships in November.

Steven Gardiner shines with silver in the Diamond League

The Athletissima Diamond League Meet hosted many of the top names in track and field, including a pair of Bahamians, looking to build on the momentum from the Rio Olympic Games.

Bahamas medal celebrations begin today

THE celebrations for Team Bahamas begin today as the country finally has an opportunity to show its appreciation to its Olympic heroes.

Jr swimmers making splash at Pan Pacifics in Hawaii

A BUSY season for the Bahamas’ top junior swimmers continues this week at the 2016 Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.

Quincy Poitier to join Concord University Mountain Lions

ONE local basketball player will see his game make the transition to another level in the collegiate ranks this fall.

Bahamas 'can qualify' for the Olympics in basketball

National basketball team stalwart Juraun “Kino” Burrows believes that the Bahamas is on the path for his sport’s first ever Olympic qualification in 2020.

Buffalo Bulls run over COB Caribs, 81-67

AFTER two victories in Canada over the weekend, the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team moved its foreign tour south to the Bahamas.

Pro baller Kentwan Smith signs with BCA Nokia in Finland

KENTWAN Smith received the opportunity he was waiting for all offseason long as he signed with a new club in a new country to continue his pro basketball career.

Cooper hopes to survive 1st round of Bengals roster cuts

THIS weekend represents a pivotal game for Alex Cooper as he fights for a roster spot with the Cincinnati Bengals this NFL preseason.

‘It was phenomenal . . . It was just a thrill to watch her compete’

RIO de Janeiro, Brazil — Every time Pedrya Seymour stepped onto the track at the Olympic Stadium to compete, she looked up to the skies to acknowledge her deceased brother, Keron Dean, whom she dedicated her season to.

Olympic champion Shaunae on top of Diamond Standings for 400

IN 2004, Tonique Williams-Darling achieved the lofty goals of an Olympic title and the IAAF Golden League Jackpot in the 400m.

GOLDEN KNIGHT CHRIS BROWN: ‘This is definitely the last time the Bahamas will see me run at the Olympic level’

AFTER successfully leading the Bahamas’ men’s 4x400m relay team back to the medal podium at the Olympic Games, veteran quarter-miler Chris Brown said he looks forward to making an impact in the next phase of his career.

Myron L Rolle Foundation to host 2nd Play 4 Progress

THE Myron L Rolle Foundation is scheduled to host the 2nd edition of its Play 4 Progress initiative under the theme “From Sports To Life, Shaping Our Next Leaders.”