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Jonquel Jones scores a career-high 34

Jonquel Jones scored a career-high 34 points, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu each had a double-double and the New York Liberty pulled away in the second half to beat the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces 90-82 on Saturday.

Bahamians set meet records at NACAC New Life Invitational

Bahamians benefitted from competing on home soil yesterday evening at the NACAC New Life Invitational hosted at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.

Fox and Williams address trade group

FORMER National Basketball Association three-time champion Ulrich ‘Rick’ Fox and world champion Tonique Williams got a chance to paint a clear picture of what it’s like to come out of their humble beginnings from the Bahamas to international stardom.

BBF hosts JR NBA and coaches clinics

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF), in conjunction with the Jr National Basketball Association (NBA) programme, hosted a coaches and player development clinic on Friday at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.

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THE annual Peace On Da Streets Basketball Classic, dubbed “Shooting Hoops instead of Guns,” is scheduled for July 15-21 at the Michael ‘Scooter Reid” Basketball Center at the Hope Center. All games will start at 6pm each day.

Mikhail McLean added to coaching staff

MIKHAIL McLean, who is a part of the Bahamas coaching staff that is preparing the men’s national team for the final Olympic Games qualifier, will be joining the Wildcats men’s basketball team at the University of Kentucky

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Abaco baseball team ‘will only get better’

THEY didn’t win any games, but team manager Troy Feaste said his baseball team from Abaco will only get better from the experiences gained at the Bahamas Baseball Association’s 2024 Andre Rodgers Senior Baseball Championships.

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Taylor heads to Indiana Tech

It was the college of “choice” for Road Runners women’s 400 metre hurdles specialist Ta-mia Taylor as she decided to compete for the Warriors track and field team at Indiana Institute of Technology (Indiana Tech).

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Pools in the Schools on the ground at GHS

GROUND-breaking ceremonies were held on Wednesday for the first pool to be constructed in the government schools in a Pools in the Schools initiative headed by the Fox Foundation.

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Kaylia Capri wants to build her wrestling brand

FORMER Bahamian track and field athlete Alexis Gray, who is also known by stage names Kaylia Capri and Sierra Breeze, is thoroughly enjoying her introduction to pro wrestling since transitioning to the sport in January 2023.

‘I will miss my loving wife Renee Sunshine Davis’

RENEE “Sunshine” Davis, known for her contagious smile that lights up any atmosphere in softball, baseball, volleyball or track and field, passed away on Wednesday night after a short stay in Princess Margaret Hospital.

DR KENT BAZARD: The Psychological Impact of Sports Injuries and Recovery: Building Resilience

IN the world of sports, injuries are an inevitable part of the journey. The physical toll is evident, but the psychological impact often remains in the shadows, unspoken yet profoundly felt.

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Cleveland Eneas Primary holds awards ceremony for Eagles’ track & field team

IN celebration of winning their eighth New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association title, the Cleveland Eneas Primary School hosted an awards ceremony on Wednesday for their Eagles track and field team.

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Oran Davis makes impact in Andros

IN an effort to provide some interest to the people on the island, softball player Oran Davis planned, organised and executed the Inter-Islands Sports Day for Central Andros.

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Oran Davis makes impact in Andros

IN an effort to provide some interest to the people on the island, softball player Oran Davis planned, organised and executed the Inter-Islands Sports Day for Central Andros.