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Gibson, Gray and Huskies top Roker and X-Men

ANOTHER matchup of Bahamian players in Canada’s U Sports basketball produced several career high performances and close finishes. Qyemah Gibson, Sebastian Gray and the St Mary’s Huskies defeated Azaro Roker and the St Francis Xavier X-Men in a home-

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SHAUNAE CRUISES TO WIN IN ZURICH: Miller-Uibo clocks 51.83 in 400 metres

It didn’t take Shaunae Miller-Uibo that long to get her legs back under her. In fact, in just her second international meet since having her baby boy on April 20, she said it’s all about getting ready to defend her women’s 400 metre title at the Olympic Games in Paris, France.

BTC's 'marked progress' on infrastructure rebuild

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says the carrier has made “marked progress” in restoring its Dorian-devastated network in Grand Bahama and Abaco.Garfield “Garry” Sinclair said: “In the last three weeks we’ve made marked

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Jones cans 19 points in 19 minutes in Sun’s rout of Liberty

JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun made their WNBA preseason debut and the fourth year forward looks primed to step into her role as a team leader this season.

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'Pain' to face undefeated Mexican in lightweight showdown on Dec. 15

AFTER having his four game winning streak snapped with an injury to his right wrist in his last bout on May 12, Meacher ‘Pain’ Major has decided to return to his long-time American coach Anthony ‘Chills’ Wilson in Hollywood, Florida, to prepare for his next fight.

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Close finishes and blowouts in BGDBA

THE Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association continued play over the weekend with close finishes and blowouts at the DW Davis Gymnasium.

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FUND 'BELOW PAR' AFTER 50% VACANCY CUT FAILURE

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Property Fund's failure to cut the 20 per cent vacancy rate at its flagship Bahamas Financial Centre by half meant its 2011 performance fell "slightly below expectations", although last May's Bahamian

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Jonquel Jones named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week

GEORGE Washington women’s basketball senior forward Jonquel Jones, of Grand Bahama, has been named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week for the week ending November 22, the league announced yesterday.

Texas Longhorns earn 82-70 win over Washington

SAME teams, different location, and much improved result for the Texas Longhorns in their second matchup of the season against the Washington Huskies.

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THE New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association continued its regular season at the Archdeacon William Thompson Softball Park, Southern Recreation Grounds, over the weekend. The following results were posted:

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The Bahamas Gymnastics Parent Booster Club will join in the World Gymnastics Day Saturday, September 17 by hosting a fun run/walk fitness race. The event will start at 7am from Goodman’s Bay to Arawak Cay and return to Goodman’s Bay.

Hero World Challenge has loaded field of golfers

IN an effort to continue to promote the Bahamas as a “Paradise” destination to play golf, renowned American golfer Tiger Woods has released the names of 17 of the top 21 players in the world who will be coming to participate in his 2022 Hero World Challenge.

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Jonquel Jones scores 14 as Sun beat Sparks

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Brionna Jones had 16 points and a career-high 15 rebounds and the WNBA-leading Connecticut Sun won their eight straight game and 20th of the season, beating the Los Angeles Sparks 76-61 on Saturday night.

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Bahamian basketball players in 70th NJCAA Tournament

WHILE the NCAA Division I Tournament grabs international headlines, several Bahamian players competed this week at the Junior College Division I Tournament.

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Ayton: 'Respect us'

The Sacramento Kings finally got into the win column while the Phoenix Suns became the only 4-0 team in the NBA restart at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

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Major 'Pain' to face veteran Roger Rosa

PRO boxing is expected to return to the Bahamas next month after a hiatus with Meacher “Pain” Major as the headliner against Roger Rosa, a crafty veteran from Brazil.

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20% gambling tax 'reasonable'

A well-known businessman yesterday backed legalising gambling for Bahamians, suggesting numbers operators be taxed at “a reasonable” 20 per cent rate as he told Tribune Business: “We have no choice.”

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Seminoles overpower the Warriors 63-61

With the game on the line, centre Ira Farrington stepped up big time to help the North Andros Seminoles make their return to the prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic a successful one.