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Miller and Gibson shine in Jamaica

FOR the second consecutive year, Shaunae Miller gained another impressive victory in the women’s 200 metres at the Jamaican Invitational.

Bahamas falls to second-half onslaught by Mexico

THE Bahamas Rugby Football Union’s national team continues to struggle against Mexico in regional competition.

The ‘chef’ with the recipe for Olympic success

Brent Stubbs meets the man who will have responsbility for ensuring a smooth Olympic experience for Team Bahamas in Brazil this summer . . .

Junior basketballers to face Caribbean championships

A BUSY summer for the Bahamas Basketball Federation will include not only senior teams, but junior teams will also compete against the best in the region.

Hoops on the court and through the hoops of life

Heading into its 29th edition, the Jeff Rodgers Summer Basketball Camp aims to continue to improve its product while teaching life lessons through the game of basketball.

St Andrew’s and St Augustine’s celebrate volleyball triumphs

ST ANDREW’S School girls and St Augustine’s College boys took the senior Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) volleyball championships at Aquinas College last Thursday.

Swift success with 14-medal haul

SWIFT Masters won 14 medals at the 2016 Spring Short Course National swimming championship in Greensboro, North Carolina last week

Bahamas go down 39-3 to Mexico in Rugby World Cup qualifier

FIVE TRIES backed up by an almost flawless place kicking display gave Mexico a convincing 39-3 victory over the Bahamas on Saturday afternoon at the Winton Rugby Field in the host nation's opening 2019 Rugby World Cup qualification match.

Jonquel Jones ends pre-season on a high

WITH another stellar performance in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) pre-season, Bahamian star Jonquel Jones has the Connecticut Sun franchise eagerly looking forward to the regular season.

D'Shon Taylor selected for All-star team

HIS collegiate basketball season has come to an end but Bahamian player D’Shon Taylor continues to excel in showcase events as he prepares for the next step.

Phieron Wilson named Comets’ MVP after title win

HE MAY have been playing soccer for a decade but Phieron Wilson felt his Queen’s College Comets victory over the St Andrew’s Hurricanes was one of his defining moments.

INTERNATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL EVENT SET FOR GRAND BAHAMA

FLAG football, one of the fastest growing sports in the country, will now receive international acclaim as Grand Bahama hosts the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) World Championships later this year.