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The NBA could land in The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas could become a landing spot for the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league is looking to continue with its regular season once the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is under control, and according to reports made by ESPN, The Bahamas has been named as a potential landing spot. On March 11th, the NBA […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas could become a landing spot for the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league is looking to... read more »

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Olympic postponement ‘difficult’ for medal-hopefuls

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) world champion Steven Gardiner says the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games due to the coronavirus pandemic is “difficult”, but he understands the decision. Gardiner was looking to capture his first Olympic gold medal. “Although it was tough for me after reading the article about the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) world champion Steven Gardiner says the postponement of the 2020 Olympic... read more »

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Olympics postponed to 2021

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics has officially been postponed. Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, and the International Olympic Committee president, Thomas Bach, agreed to postpone the games early this morning. Both sides agreed that the games should not be cancelled, but rather moved to 2021. “We agreed that a postponement would be […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics has officially been postponed. Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, and the International... read more »

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IOC considers postponing Tokyo Olympics

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given itself four weeks to decide whether or not it will postpone the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games. For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee today acknowledged that it may need to postpone the games, and is asking for cooperation […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given itself four weeks to decide whether or not it will... read more »

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Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon postponed

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The latest sports event to be postponed as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is BAARK!’s (Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights & Kindness) 8th Annual Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon which was set for Sunday, March 29, starting at Jaws Beach. At the moment, there is no timeline for how long the event is […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The latest sports event to be postponed as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is BAARK!’s (Bahamas... read more »

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RUBiS Commits $30k to Ride for Hope

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- RUBiS Bahamas Limited is happy to once again support Ride for Hope as a Yellow Jersey sponsor! As a Yellow Jersey sponsor, RUBiS has committed $30,000 over a three-year period to battle cancer. The 2020 Ride & Run for Hope will take place on the picturesque island of Eleuthera in Governor’s Harbor on […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- RUBiS Bahamas Limited is happy to once again support Ride for Hope as a Yellow Jersey sponsor! As... read more »

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High school sporting events postponed indefinitely

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- All national high school sporting events have been postponed indefinitely due to the global threat of the new coronavirus. The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture announced on Thursday that it will be pulling the plug on all high school sporting events as officials brace for the potential spread of the virus that […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- All national high school sporting events have been postponed indefinitely due to the global threat of the new... read more »

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NBA to suspend season following Wednesday’s games

NEW YORK – The NBA announced that a player on the Utah Jazz has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19. The test result was reported shortly prior to the tip-off of Wednesday’s game between the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. At that time, Wednesday’s game was canceled. The affected player was not […]

NEW YORK – The NBA announced that a player on the Utah Jazz has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19. The... read more »

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BAF ratifies 2020 CARIFTA team

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Aquatic Federation (BAF) recently named the 36-member team that will represent the country next month in Barbados. Local athletes will get a chance to go head-to-head against some of the top junior swimmers from around the region at the 2020 CARIFTA Swimming Championships, which take place April 11-14. The Bahamas will […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Aquatic Federation (BAF) recently named the 36-member team that will represent the country next month in... read more »

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Robinson listed as D-back’s top prospect

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Arizona Diamondbacks released its Top 30 prospect list today and Bahamian Kristian Robinson checked it at No. 1 on the list. Robinson is also rated as the No.43 overall prospect in Major League Baseball (MLB). Last year, Robinson hit .282/.368/.514 with 13 doubles and 14 home runs in 291 plate appearances between […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Arizona Diamondbacks released its Top 30 prospect list today and Bahamian Kristian Robinson checked it at No.... read more »

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Mingoes win three medals at Cherry Blossom Open

BOYNTON BEACH, Florida — The University of The Bahamas’ (UB) women’s judo team picked up two gold medals and a silver medal at the Cherry Blossom Open judo competition in Boynton Beach, Florida, this past weekend. Breanna Grant won a gold medal in the 70 kilogram (kg.) division and a silver medal in the 78kg. […]

BOYNTON BEACH, Florida — The University of The Bahamas’ (UB) women’s judo team picked up two gold medals and a... read more »

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Justin Roberts advances on the ITF Pro Circuit

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamian Justin Roberts is currently participating in the M15 at the Cancún Tennis Academy in Cancún, Mexico. In round one, Roberts played Alexander Sarkissian, winning in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2. Roberts was able to close out quickly and will face Juan Alejandro Serrano from Mexico in round two. Roberts had a great 2019 season. He won […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamian Justin Roberts is currently participating in the M15 at the Cancún Tennis Academy in Cancún, Mexico. In... read more »

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The Bahamas set to play in Junior Fed Cup

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Coming off a tournament in which The Bahamas fell short of advancing to the main draw of the Junior Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for the Americas, the country’s Junior Fed Cup team is ready to take its swing at qualifying. In Junior Davis Cup play, The Bahamas fell to Suriname, 2-1, in […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Coming off a tournament in which The Bahamas fell short of advancing to the main draw of the... read more »

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Hanna named NEC Field Athlete Of Week

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamian junior thrower Tiffany Hanna has been named the Northeast Conference (NEC) Field Athlete of the Week for the third time this indoor season, the conference announced earlier this week. Hanna increased her grip on the league’s weight throw by breaking the 17.00m threshold for the first time this year. The Seahawk sent […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamian junior thrower Tiffany Hanna has been named the Northeast Conference (NEC) Field Athlete of the Week for... read more »

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Leno donates to Barracudas Swim Club meet

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- More than 150 swimmers in five age categories are expected to compete in the Leno Barracuda Invitational at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex on New Providence. The meet gets underway today and wraps up tomorrow, February 1. “We are very grateful to Leno for its continued support of swimming in The […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- More than 150 swimmers in five age categories are expected to compete in the Leno Barracuda Invitational at... read more »

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BRFU offering rugby sessions in schools across New Providence

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Rugby Football Union (BRFU) is offering rugby in all schools on New Providence with two free rugby sessions a week after school on Mondays at 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., at the Winton Rugby Center on Rugby Drive. “Life is all about opportunities […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Rugby Football Union (BRFU) is offering rugby in all schools on New Providence with two free... read more »

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Otabor looking to build on world-leading performance

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Blue Chips Athletics javelin thrower Rhema Ortabor is looking to build off of the strong performance she had last weekend at the annual T- Bird Flyers Classic, where she posted a world leading mark in the u-20 girls javelin. Ortabor, who became The Bahamas’ first female qualifier for the 2020 CARIFTA Games in […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Blue Chips Athletics javelin thrower Rhema Ortabor is looking to build off of the strong performance she had... read more »

January 20, 2020 at 10:25 pm | Randy Smith