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Paul sets sail for the Youth Olympics

WITH a pat on the back and some valuable instructions from legendary sailor Sir Durward ‘Sea Wolf’ Knowles, Paul de Souza said he’s all geared up to compete in the Second Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, August 16-28.

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Sands Beer 'Man in the Boat' sculling competition today

WITH about 57 boats lined up to compete in the prestigious 61st National Family Island Regatta in beautiful Elizabeth Harbour in George Town, Exuma, commodore Danny Strachan said they are enthused about the level of competition to expect this weekend.

VIDEO: B.B.C. news features Bahamian family's Commonwealth judo hopefuls

Head of the Bahamian Judo Association D'Arcy Rahming is the father of three judo champions - and two of his children will be representing the nation at this year's Commonwealth Games.

12-and-under National All-Star Game all set for tonight at the Freedom Farm

MAXIMUM Development Sports Academy is scheduled to host the inaugural 12-and-under National All-Star Game 7pm April 25 at the Freedom Farm Baseball Complex in Yamacraw.

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CARIFTA SWIMMING: Bahamas among top performers

Prior to the CARIFTA Swimming Championships, head coach Andy Knowles said he expected his 36-member team to “compete with the top tier teams this year” at the 29th edition of the meet.

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Graham Thompson, Nestle Milo on board as World Relays Bahamas sponsors

WITH only weeks to go before the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Relays Bahamas 2014, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) has announced two additional sponsors - Graham Thompson Attorney’s and Nestle Milo - who have signed on to be a part of the biggest sporting event in The Bahamas’ history.

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Superman returns

After a year of rehabilitation from a knee injury he suffered at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England, national triple jump record holder Leevan “Superman” Sands is back.

Sports in brief

Drexel Maycock picked up a bronze medal in the under-20 boys’ discus on the final day of competition at the 2014 CARIFTA Games in Martinique on Monday. However, his performance of 49.31 metres was not included in the report as his result was not posted up to press time.

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'Rediscover Your Ability to Dream'

SINCE he rose to prominence as a public figure, Myron Rolle has served as an inspiration through his foundation and a myriad of programmes which embody his extensive list of accomplishments both on and off the football field.

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Passing the Queen's Baton around Nassau

THE Bahamas became the 56th country to host the Queen’s Baton at the weekend on its relay around the world before the Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 23.

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CARIFTA GAMES: Our golden moment

After finishing second at the 42nd CARIFTA Games last year at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, the Bahamas slipped out of contention at the 43rd games held over the weekend in Fort De France, Martinique.

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Two teams vie for BSC championship series place

WHEN the Baptist Sports Council resumes its 2014 Basketball League postseason play tonight at the DW Davis Gymnasium, two teams will be vying for a chance to get into the men’s championship series.

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MAXD to host inaugural 12-and-under National All Star game

MAXIMUM Development Sports Academy was a trailblazing concept when it was established less than a year ago and the institution continues its effort in creating avenues for young baseball players to showcase their skills.

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Giants win four straight for NPBA title

THE Commonwealth Bank Giants are the New Providence Basketball Association men’s 2014 champions. How they did it was a different story. Who would have thought that after watching the Mail Boat Cybots take an insurmountable 3-0 lead that they let their championship title slip away from them.

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Giants force Game 7

The defending champions Mail Boat Cybots won the first three games of the New Providence Basketball Association best-of-seven championship series.