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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.

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FMU coaches: These young girls have a lot of promise

MICHELLE De Los Rios has been so impressed with the level of talent she has seen here that she would love to include at least one Bahamian on her Lions women’s volleyball roster for Florida Memorial University.

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Waltiea will be first Bahamian to play in WNBA

AFTER taking a year off to polish up her game in Europe, centre Waltiea Rolle is now headed to the Minnesota Lynx as the first Bahamian to play in the Women’s National Basketball Association.

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Commonwealth Bank looks to rebound in game 2

COACH Wadye Watson said it’s always important to set the tune in a championship series by winning the opening game.

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Patti Johnson High School tourney tips off April 14

FOR the seventh consecutive year, girls’ teams from the primary to senior high schools will get a chance to compete in the Patti Johnson High School Basketball Tournament, which is now in its seventh year of existence.

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Mackey cleared

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

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Cybots win the opener

The Cybots defeated the Commonwealth Bank Giants 100-93 last night in game one of the 2014 New Providence Basketball Association best-of-seven championship series at the AF Adderley Gym.

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Legnani: I'm definitely pleased with what I've seen

IT’S a new venture in a new location and a new stadium by the International Amateur Athletic Federation and, from all indications, Anna Legnani and Stefan Thies could not be more happier with the progress they have seen as the inaugural World Relays draw nigh with about 50 days to go.

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Awards for out student athletes in Canada

An outstanding year, both on and off the gridiron, led to several post-season awards for Bahamian student athletes in Canada.