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NPA Alumni star in Canadian basketball

NOBLE Preparatory Academy (NPA) alumni continue to excel on the Canadian basketball scene with a high school duo leading their team to a historic title and a collegiate star honoured for his freshman year.

Ranfurly Children’s ‘amazing experience’ at NBA game

MIAMI, Florida - Thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of Tourism and Baha Mar, six residents of the Ranfurly Home for Children got a rare opportunity to watch a live National Basketball Association (NBA) game this week.

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Bahamas’ big night at Heat game

MIAMI, Florida - It was dubbed the ‘Bahamas Tourism and Baha Mar Theme Night’ and it was an opportunity to show off the Bahamas to the world.

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Trip to Miami Heat game is just the ticket for nine-year-old Amauri

MIAMI, Florida - He should have been in school at Queen’s College but Amauri Bonamy was elated to take the time off to attend the National Basketball Association game on Wednesday night between the Miami Heat and the Brooklyn Nets at the American Airlines Arena.

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THE FINISH LINE: SAC BOUNCE BACK WITH A VENGEANCE

IT’S not how you start, nor how you get there. Most importantly, it’s how you finish.

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THE New Providence Basketball Association kicked off the other half of its playoff series on Wednesday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium with the defending champions, Commonwealth Bank Giants, and the PJ Stingers winning the John Archer divisional double header.

Danrad Knowles helps the Houston Cougars advance

NCAA conference tournaments tipped off yesterday with mixed results for Bahamian players in Division One.

PLAYERS, COACHES, SPONSORS AMONG BSF HONOUREES

WITH the English Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) Men’s Championship on the horizon, the Bahamas Softball Federation (BSF) is also using the opportunity to recognise Hall of Fame honourees at several levels.

Munnings stars for Vice President’s team

PITCHER Alfred “Skater” Munnings shone brightest during the recent Masters Softball Association’s annual All Star Classic resulting in an 11-7 triumph for his visiting Vice President’s team at the expense of the President’s select at Archdeacon William E Thompson Park.

Masters softball race ‘may go right down to the wire’

WHILE the spirited Miller’s Construction Knights continue to roll along in perfect fashion, their arch rivals - double defending champions Dozer Heavy Equipment Co Pros - are keeping pace and indications are that the race for Masters Softball Association (MSA) regular season honours may go “right down to the wire”.

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Bahamians aim for success at NCAA ‘Selection Sunday’

AS “Selection Sunday” draws near, Bahamian basketball players at the NCAA Division One level will spend the remainder of the week participating in their respective conference tournaments and vying for a berth in the men’s national tournament field of 68.

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‘Tum Tum’ Nairn wins three awards

HERALDED for his leadership since he joined the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing, Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn was recognised for those attributes when the team hosted its 2015 awards banquet.

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Antoan Richardson makes the Texas Rangers’ top 40

IT WAS a definite step in the right direction for Antoan Richardson as he attempts to stake his claim with the Texas Rangers organisation.

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Jaraun Burrows ranked as one of Sweden’s best

AS HE heads into the post-season, Jaraun “Keno” Burrows’ play continues to see him ranked as one of the best professional basketball players in Sweden.

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Arianna and SwimMac set to make a splash

IT’S going to be a big weekend for Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace and members of the SwimMac Swim Club.