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Men’s national basketball team needs to restructure key areas of its programme

According to members of its coaching staff, the Bahamas’ men’s national basketball team needs to restructure its programme in several key areas if they wish to capitalise on the current talent pool and qualify for the 2020 Olympics.

Ayton shines on the hardwood with 2-0 outing at home

THE Sand Between Your Toes Showcase proved to be a welcoming homecoming experience for the most highly regarded high school basketball prospect in America.

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Teams line up for 2017 Battle 4 Atlantis

NOT long after organisers closed the book on the sixth edition of the prestigious Battle 4 Atlantis, the teams scheduled to compete in 2017 over the annual Thanksgiving weekend was confirmed.

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Villanova wins Battle 4 Atlantis

The Villanova Wildcats came to the Bahamas unranked in the new look Big East, but after defeating two of the top teams in the NCAA on consecutive nights, they emerged as the 2013 Battle 4 Atlantis champions.

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Junior college basketball prospects soak up early season success in US

BAHAMIAN basketball prospects have teamed up at the junior college level across the United States and have experienced early season success with their respective programmes.

‘Much rides’ on Bahamas closing 27 EU tax deals

A former Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) chairman yesterday said “a lot is riding” on this nation’s ability to negotiate automatic tax information exchange agreements before the European Union (EU) publishes its threatened ‘blacklist’.

Business Licences: 99% were approved ‘in time’

The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said 99 percent of Business Licence renewal applications were approved “in time” with those outstanding needing to “clarify” questions surrounding their reported turnover.

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Undefeated Hurricanes power on with Whylly

The Holland College Hurricanes are No 1 ranked team in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association the poll powered by Roosevelt Whylly who continues to be one of the league’s most dominant players.

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Arizona Fall League: Chisholm, Fox win on opening day

LUCIUS Fox and Jazz Chisholm continue their 2018 season in the Arizona Fall League and their respective clubs took wins on opening day yesterday.Fox hit leadoff for the Peoria Javelinas and finished 2-5, with two stolen bases and two runs scored in a

BBF boss Bowleg praises FIBA U-17 coaching staff

MARIO Bowleg, president of the Bahamas Basketball Federation, feels that he selected the right coach to lead the boys’ national basketball team at the FIBA Centrobasket Under-17 Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Rays' Lucius Fox assigned to Biscuits in Double-A

LUCIUS Fox continues his progression through the Tampa Bay Rays organisation and has ascended to the Double-A level for the first time in his young career.Fox was assigned to the Montgomery Biscuits of the Southern League.Based in Montgomery, Alabama

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A birthday wish to find lost grandfather

LOVED ones have sent out tearful but hope-filled birthday wishes this week for a 91-year-old patriarch who has been missing for nearly two years.Yesterday, Martin Lundy told The Tribune his family clings strongly to the faith his grandfather Charles

Ministry to empower youths to make positive choices

FOR the second consecutive year, Sports World Ministry is bringing its Go Positive Tour to the Bahamas.

NPBA: Giants, buckets and stingers in win column

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season action with a triple header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Saturday night as the Commonwealth Bank Giants, Aliv Buckets and PJ Stingers all emerged victorious.The Giants held off

West champs Thunder head to finals

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Kevin Durant had 34 points and 14 rebounds while playing all of regulation for the first time all season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a spot in the NBA finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-99 last night. Russell Westb

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Swift Masters do Bahamas proud

SIX members of Swift swimming represented the Bahamas well at the World Masters Championships. The World Championships highlight both the club and country at the worlds’ largest meet.

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Walcott ‘the crown jewel’ of Rangers’ signing class

JBLN standout considered to be ‘the next Jazz Chisholm’

From the time he started playing in the Junior Baseball League of Nassau, Sebastian Walcott had the notion that he would one day be a professional baseball player.

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Forbes: Vaccine coverage must be the priority

THE country’s top infectious disease expert says vaccine coverage in the country needs to be prioritised as less than 40,000 Bahamians have been fully vaccinated and COVID-19 cases surge again.

49 records erased

While the current stars made their presence felt, the Bahamas Swimming Federation got a good glimpse of the future as the 2014 Royal Bank of Canada National Swimming Championships was held at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex over the weekend.

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Former PM Christie: Drop in voters is a concern

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie lamented the low voter turnout on Election Day, saying the reports have concerned him.