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Family Life Commission to host 2nd Catholic Games

THE Archdiocesan Family Life Commission is scheduled to host its second annual Catholic Games on Aquinas College grounds, Gladstone Road, starting at 9am on Saturday, April 26.

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Commonwealth Bank Giants stay alive

Jeffery Henfield said the Commonwealth Bank Giants were not yet ready to end their postseason in the New Providence Basketball Association.

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All Filipino Friendship Games every Sunday

THE OFWI All Filipino Friendship Games season two has begun under the supervision of president Dr Leo M Ignacio, with games every Sunday at the DW Davis Gymnasium. The games got started in February, 2013, to experience the fun and excitement playing with other Filipinos in the Bahamas. The events are basketball for men and volleyball for women.

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'Gem' set to sail in honour of Sir Durward Knowles, Cecil Cooke

AS the Bahamas continues to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sir Durward Knowles and Cecil Cooke winning the country’s first Olympic gold medal, another member of the sailing community seeks to honour the feat at the upcoming National Family Island Regatta.

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A day in the life of Chis Brown

NORTH Eleuthera — The International Amateur Athletic Federation’s “Day in the life” of quarter-miler Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown came to a close on Friday with school visits to North Eleuthera High, Spanish Wells All-Age and Harbour Island All-Age Schools.

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Giants avoid being eliminated

JEREMY Hutchinson and Gamaliel Rose provided a 1-2 punch as the twin towers helped the Commonwealth Bank Giants stave off elimination against the defending champions Mail Boat Cybots on Saturday night.

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Champions crowned in bowling championships

THE Bahamas Bowling Federation’s 2014 Bahamas Bowling National Championships concluded at Mario’s Bowling and Entertainment Centre with the crowning of a new ladies’ champion Xynea Johnson and a familiar face, Lee “9 lives” Davis, who was back in the winner’s circle on the men’s side for a fourth time.

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Sprinter Trevorvano Mackey 'not cleared of doping violation'

Sprinter Trevorvano Mackey has not been cleared of a doping violation, according to an official statement by the Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission earlier this week.

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A reception fit for a 'Golden Knight'

SOUTH Eleuthera — ‘Golden Knight’ Chris “Fireman” Brown couldn’t ask for a better reception as he returned home draped with his silver medal from the men’s 400 metres at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s World Indoor Championships in Sopot, Poland.

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Chris Brown officially opens One Eleuthera Primary School Meet

SOUTH Eleuthera — Officially opening the One Eleuthera Primary School Meet on Thursday, Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown said he’s disappointed that the athletes are still competing on the grass track at his alma mater at the Preston Albury High School.

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Student athletes to test readiness of new TAR stadium

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2014 has set out to ensure that a uniquely Bahamian presence will be amidst the anticipation surrounding the inaugural event, featuring the top junior athletes in the country.

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HOPE Centre, Macedonia, Eagles Nest and Men of Vision all winners

HOPE Centre, Macedonia, Eagles Nest and Men of Vision all emerged as the winners of their respective games as the Baptist Sports Council played one of their men’s best-of-three playoffs Tuesday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium.

CBC launches the official website of Championship

WITH just over 80 days to go before the region’s best basketball teams square off in the elite FIBA qualifying event for Caribbean countries, the organisers are beginning to galvanise support through the Internet.

'Friends of 2014' named

NINETEEN local businesses, 14 media companies and three local hotels have been named Friends of 2014.

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Mackey cleared of doping violation

The Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission has made an official statement, clearing sprinter Trevorvano Mackey of a doping violation.