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Jonquel Jones struggles in win over storm

JONQUEL Jones and the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 84-76 this past Friday in a hard-fought road win at Climate Pledge Stadium.

Champions crowned in Eleuthera Tennis Association’s junior tourney

THE Eleuthera Tennis Association (ETA) held its Back to School Jamboree and junior tennis tournament last weekend.

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Surfers hoping to redeem themselves at ISA World Cames in El Salvador

WITH their first heats behind them, the Bahamian trio of Luke Prosa, Joey Gale and Lilli Wagner are hoping to get some redemption in their next waves at the 2025 ISA World Surfing Games at the El Sunzal, Surf City, El Salvador over the weekend.

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Kai Jones hosts his first ever 1 Up Cup

Bahamian NBA player Kai Jones hosted his inaugural 1 Up Cup basketball tournament this past Saturday at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium, bringing together young talent from across the island nation.

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World Athletics Championship Profile: Kaiwan Culmer

AFTER missing the trip to the Olympic Games last year in Paris, France, Bahamian triple jumper Kaiwan Culmer said he was devastated, but he didn’t allow the disappointment to deprive him of a spot at the World Championships this year.

DR KENT BAZARD: A Sporting Gamble? Exploring the case for a National Sports Lottery in The Bahamas

AS Bahamian athletes continue to shine on regional and international stages, one question lingers in the minds of sports leaders, parents and fans alike: how do we sustainably fund the growth of our nation’s sporting talent?

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Varel Davis won’t be back for another two-year term as the GSSSA president

AFTER serving in one of the longest tenures as an executive, Varel Davis won’t be back for another two-year term as president of the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association.

National team midfielder Christopher Rahming Jr signs with Romanian soccer club

BAHAMIAN national team midfielder Christopher Rahming Jr has officially signed with Romanian soccer club Olympia Satu Mare, marking the next step in his professional career.

Kai Jones set to hold tournament

Before he takes off for the start of the National Basketball Association, Dallas Mavericks’ reserve centre/forward Kai Jones will conduct a two-day junior high school basketball camp and tournament this weekend at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

Roberts appointed to World Aquatics Technical Committee

BAHAMAS Aquatics announced yesterday that Mancer Roberts, technical director (swimming and open water swimming), has been appointed to the World Aquatics (AQUA) Technical Swimming Committee.

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Giants promote shortstop Ryan Reckley to Emeralds

The San Francisco Giants have promoted shortstop Ryan Reckley from their Single-A San Jose affiliate to the High-A Eugene Emeralds.

BLTA MEMBERS regularise their accounts

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association has issued notifications allowing for the regularisation of its members in order to become current.

GB Tennis player Rachel is making her presence felt at Columbia College

GRAND Bahamian tennis player Rachel Thompson continues to make her presence felt on and off the tennis court at Columbia College.

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World Athletics Championship Profile: Ian Kerr

AFTER making his global debut at the Olympic Games, Bahamian sprinter Ian Kerr is back for an encore at the World Championships.

Bahamas claims five medals in Battle of the Islands Tournament

WITH just four members on the team, the Bahamas walked away with five medals from the Battle of the Islands Tournament in St. Maarten over the weekend.