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THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Coaches (BAAC) is scheduled to hold the annual Bay Street Mile on Saturday.

Jonquel Jones named one of 50 candidates for Naismith Trophy

GEORGE Washington senior forward Jonquel Jones was named one of 50 preseason candidates for the 2015-16 Naismith Trophy, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced.

Bahamas Bowl: Odds makers set the lines for Christmas Eve

A WEEK ago we learned the participants in the 2015 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl and now odds makers have set the lines for the Christmas Eve matchup.

3rd Beach Bash and Sand Jam at Atlantis

JUST on the heels of some of the top NCAA men’s basketball programmes visiting the country, Bahamian high school basketball players are having their opportunity to play on the floor of Atlantis’ Imperial Arena thanks to a partnership between the resort and KSA Events.

Leashja Grant a bright starter for the Texas Tech Raiders

BAHAMIAN national basketball standout Leashja Grant has paid immediate dividends for the Texas Tech Raiders in her first season with the programme.

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SANCHESKA Vs RENALDO: NFL Week 14 picks

SANNIE: I honestly have no clue about the ability of any of these teams, so I will choose the Cardinals because I like Cardinal cream. Makes no sense but it’s my choice, deal with it.

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NAUGHTY'S NFL PICKS: Week 14

Pigskin prognostication is just child’s play

ALRIGHT, down the home stretch we come.

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RICARDO WELLS NFL PICKS: Week 14

Like me, Johnny Football is back . . . except he is going to lose this week

IF YOU recall, a few weeks back I completely packed in my picks segment and dedicated myself to my Patriots.

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Grant Hill: ‘Everyone has a wonderful spirit out here’

WHILE many visitors have a favourite island in The Bahamas, former NBA superstar Grant Hill admits he can’t choose just one.

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BFA president surprised over CONCACAF controversy

Bahamas Football Association (BFA) president Anton Sealey said he was surprised at the latest controversy that has rocked Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) after the third consecutive president of the governing body was indicted in the FIBA bribery case.

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NPBA: Regulators and Pros tied in first place

IT’S still early in the season, but Mr Ship It Freight Regulators and Island Game Pros both won on Monday night to stay tied in first place in the Vince Ferguson Division of the New Providence Basketball Association.

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2nd annual Thelma Murray Road Race a success

THE numbers were not as high as they had anticipated, but Sherry Francis said they were appreciative of the athletes, coaches and clubs who came out to support the second annual Thelma Murray Road Race.

Local pro sailors discuss ways to strengthen support for sloop sailing at regatta conclave

SUSTAINABLE measures to keep sloop sailing alive in The Bahamas are underway, as local professional sailors convened this weekend to discuss how to strengthen support for the Bahamian sporting tradition.

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His back ailing, Tiger Woods merely an onlooker - for now

JORDAN Spieth is used to having an audience on the golf course - just not Tiger Woods.

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SONITH Lockhart, of Carib Construction, was on fire in City Bowling League competition last night while mowing down the pins for a gigantic 734 three game set which is a record so far for the 2015 - 2016 season.