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Top-ranked golfers in the world tee off in ‘paradise’

The Bahamas becomes the focus of the PGA Tour this week as the Albany resort community hosts the 2015 Hero World Challenge, and the top ranked golfer in the world had high praises for the country, calling the event a “celebration of the year.”

French duo in lead after day 1 of Star Sailors League

DAY one of the Star Sailors League, hosted at Montagu Bay in New Providence, Bahamas, featured the most talented teams in the sport vying for the coveted title and prizes amounting to $200,000.

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SANCHESKA vs RENALDO: NFL Picks Week 13

RENALDO: Aaron Rodgers just turned 32 yesterday. My God...imagine what Olivia Munn did to surprise him. Unless it’s fixing Jordy Nelson’s knee, I’m not sure if it makes much of a difference.

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NAUGHTY'S NFL Picks Week 13

Christmas starts at home for the ‘Fins while Panthers stay ‘pawfect’

I WENT 10-6 last week to move to 100-76 for the season, not as good as last season but considering the topsy turvy organised confusion that is the NFL each Sunday I will take it.

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RICARDO'S NFL Picks Week 13

Brees and home comforts might blow Panthers over at last

THIRTEEN NFL teams now hover at one game above or one game below .500 ... Wow!

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International sailors mix and mingle

THE All Mayaguana Regatta Committee got a major boost to its fund-raising efforts with the Sail Sailors League joining in a big promotion of the sloop sailing boats in Montagu Bay on Monday.

Athletes reflect on outcome of BAAA elections

With the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) election of officers over and done and a new administration in place, the athletes are now waiting to see how well the transition goes, especially as they gear up for the 2016 season that will culminate with the Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

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‘The goal right now is to start some light jogging’

ANTOAN Richardson didn’t have the type of year he anticipated with the Texas Rangers, but the talented outfielder is confident that he will be back to make a contribution to another Major League Baseball team in 2016.

Western Michigan accepts invitation to the 2015 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl

WESTERN Michigan will play in a bowl game for the second consecutive season as the Broncos accepted a bid to represent the Mid-American Conference in the 2015 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl at Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on December 24.

Woods isn’t one of 18 players in Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Club

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods painted a bleak picture Tuesday on when he can return to golf or even get back to doing anything more than just walking.

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THE Bahamas Rugby Union is scheduled to continue its Heineken Cup regular season at the Winton Rugby Centre 3pm Saturday when the Buccaneers take on Freeport. The early kick off is because Freeport has to catch a 6pm flight back to Grand Bahama.

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Sands: ‘I’m disappointed in the final outcome’

It was a humbling but disappointing experience for incumbent Mike Sands on Saturday as he was ousted as president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations by Rosamunde Carey.

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Jonquel Jones named Atlantic 10 Co-Player of the Week

GEORGE Washington women’s basketball senior forward Jonquel Jones, of Grand Bahama, was named Atlantic 10 Co-Player of the Week for the week ending November 29, the league announced yesterday.

Tourism Impact Award for Marathon Bahamas

In its short seven-year history, Marathon Bahamas has received international acclaim and has now been honoured by the government for its impact on Bahamian sports tourism.

Pro golfers helping to promote Pure Silk Bahamas Classic

IT’S not everyday that visiting sporting personalities get to relax and enjoy the amenities that the Bahamas has to offer away from the playing field.