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Global Witness quits blood diamonds regulator

By DONNA BRYSON Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- A major human rights watchdog left the international body charged with keeping blood diamonds off the market, accusing the regulatory group of refusing to address links between the gems, violence and t

Global Witness quits blood diamonds regulator

By DONNA BRYSON Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- A major human rights watchdog left the international body charged with keeping blood diamonds off the market, accusing the regulatory group of refusing to address links between the gems, violence and t

New Mavs Odom, Carter eager to help defend title

By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) -- Lamar Odom knows what it takes to repeat as an NBA champion. Vince Carter wants to know what it feels like to become an NBA champion. The Dallas Mavericks are hoping a little of both -- Odom's experience and Ca

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BASEBALL: JBLN SEASON BREAK DUE to the mid-term break at St Andrew's School, the Junior Baseball League of Nassau will take this weekend off from its regular season action. Play is all set to resume 7pm on Wednesday, February 22 with a Major League (11-

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TENNIS BRAJAXBA TOURNEY THE Brajaxba Tennis is slated to hold its Winter Classic 11 Junior Tournament at National Tennis Centre this weekend. The deadline for entry is Friday. Action is scheduled to start at 10am Saturday. Competition will be held in the

sports inbrief

TENNIS BRAJAXBA TOURNEY THE Brajaxba Tennis is slated to hold its Winter Classic 11 Junior Tournament at National Tennis Centre this weekend. The deadline for entry is Friday. Action is scheduled to start at 10am Saturday. Competition will be held in the

Hugo Chavez in good condition after surgery

By FABIOLA SANCHEZ and PETER ORSI Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Doctors successfully extracted a tumour from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's pelvic region and he was stable and recovering in Cuba on Tuesday with family at his side, his vi

Simone gets wild card entry into the singles main draw

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net At the initial Bahamas Open Women's Tennis Tournament last year, the team of Nikkita Fountain and Grand Bahamian Larikah Russell got a wild card entry in the main draw of the doubles. And t

Simone gets wild card entry into the singles main draw

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net At the initial Bahamas Open Women's Tennis Tournament last year, the team of Nikkita Fountain and Grand Bahamian Larikah Russell got a wild card entry in the main draw of the doubles. And t

Venezuela brings home $9bn in gold

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuela repatriated a final shipment of gold from foreign banks Monday, saying the country has withdrawn a total of $9 billion in its gold reserves and moved it to the country's Central Bank. The shipment of 14 metric tons (15

Tyson Gay returns to competition, clocks 10.0 in 100

By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Former world champion Tyson Gay made a successful return to competition, running the 100 meters in 10.0 seconds into a headwind at the Adidas Grand Prix on Saturday. Gay had not raced since hip surgery las

US Olympic uniforms could shave time off sprints

By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL AP Fashion Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- US Olympic track and field athletes will wear uniforms at the London Summer Olympics that Nike says could shave up to 0.023 seconds off 100-meter sprint times -- a difference that could have elevated

CONCACAF tries to oust Blazer of US from FIFA

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -- A list of financial mismanagement allegations against former CONCACAF leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer was outlined to 40 football nations Wednesday, just minutes after they elected Jeffrey Webb as their new president. Officia

Broadway set to tell the tale of Magic and Bird

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Showtime is about to have a whole new meaning for Magic Johnson. The story of the NBA Hall of Famer's rivalry and friendship with Larry Bird is coming to Broadway in "Magic/Bird," set to open in April

Broadway set to tell the tale of Magic and Bird

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Showtime is about to have a whole new meaning for Magic Johnson. The story of the NBA Hall of Famer's rivalry and friendship with Larry Bird is coming to Broadway in "Magic/Bird," set to open in April

Simone makes history

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Urszula Radwanska of Poland wanted to get the match over as quickly as possible. Simone Pratt didn't want the first time experience for the Bahamas to over any time soon. With the match star

Simone makes history

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Urszula Radwanska of Poland wanted to get the match over as quickly as possible. Simone Pratt didn't want the first time experience for the Bahamas to over any time soon. With the match star

Chelsea, Liverpool reach FA Cup semifinals

By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Fernando Torres ended a 26-game goal drought as Chelsea reached the FA Cup semifinals on Sunday, and Liverpool ensured a second trip to Wembley Stadium this season on a weekend overshadowed by concern over cri

Look for a Super Bowl rematch in Indianapolis

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer GET ready for the rematch. The Super Bowl rematch, not the Harbaugh coaching family reunion. For a Super Bowl redux to happen, the New York Giants will need another huge road win, this time at San Francisco. And whe

THE THAMES: POTENTIAL SECURITY THREAT TO OLYMPICS

By PAISLEY DODDS Associated Press LONDON (AP) -- The River Thames buzzed with activity Thursday -- helicopters hovering ahead, speed boats ready to catch potential terrorists and military units testing their skills as part of a drill for the 2012 London Ol