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SportsJanuary 26, 2023 at 5:59 pm Eyewitness News

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Atlantis Basketball League set to return to action

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Atlantis Basketball League is back, set to begin on Monday, February 6, 2023, under the theme, “A League of Our Own”, at the Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Cole Park, formerly Malcolm Park, near the Sir Sydney Poitier Bridge on Bay Street. League action, which will feature 12 teams this year, will commence at 6:30 p.m. on February 6. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Atlantis Basketball League is back, set to begin on Monday, February 6, 2023, under the theme, “A... read more »

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Cox wins BCF national title

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- National Master (NM) Valentine Cox dominated the 2023 Bahamas Chess Federation’s (BCF) National Chess Championship, winning the prestigious event with an impressive eight out of nine points. The only player to beat NM Cox was FIDE Master (FM) Cecil Moncur in Round 9. NM Cox won his first national chess championship 47 years […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- National Master (NM) Valentine Cox dominated the 2023 Bahamas Chess Federation’s (BCF) National Chess Championship, winning the prestigious... read more »

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Street Legends to honor fallen coach

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Street Legends Organization will stage a memorial basketball tournament for the late Bertram McPhee on Saturday, January 28 at the Shirley Street Basketball Park. McPhee, who was killed in October 2022, is a former coach and contributor to the Street Legends Organization, and the organization is taking this time to honor him. The tournament will […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Street Legends Organization will stage a memorial basketball tournament for the late Bertram McPhee on Saturday, January... read more »

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Dorsett chosen as tournament director of world qualifier

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Founding president of the English-speaking Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) and former Bahamas Softball Federation (BSF) President Burkett Dorsett, who now sits as a commissioner on World Baseball Softball Confederation’s (WBSC) Technical Commission, has been appointed the Tournament Director for the upcoming WBSC Qualifier/ECASC Championship from February 28 to March 6, 2023 in the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Founding president of the English-speaking Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) and former Bahamas Softball Federation (BSF) President Burkett Dorsett,... read more »

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Major boxing show slated for May at national stadium

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- On Wednesday, the Bahamas Boxing Commission (BBC) announced that after working diligently with Bahamian entertainment promoter Whitney Ferguson, for three years, a blockbuster of an event is scheduled for Saturday May 13, 2023, at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium inside the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre. According to BBC Chairman Fred Sturrup, “this is […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- On Wednesday, the Bahamas Boxing Commission (BBC) announced that after working diligently with Bahamian entertainment promoter Whitney Ferguson,... read more »

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Coello posts top score in regional challenge

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Caribbean Equestrian Association (CEA) recently announced the results of the 2022 CEA Mini Jumping Challenge, with Bahamian rider Katerina Coello obtaining the top overall individual score. Over 40 riders across the Caribbean competed in the event. Each leg of the challenge was held in a different country, allowing athletes to compete on […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Caribbean Equestrian Association (CEA) recently announced the results of the 2022 CEA Mini Jumping Challenge, with Bahamian... read more »

January 12, 2023 at 4:20 pm | Eyewitness News

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SportsJanuary 10, 2023 at 5:17 pm Eyewitness News

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Mario Ford program supported by CWCO

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Inner city children as young as four and up to 15 years old continue to use baseball as a tool for sport, physical fitness and character development, thanks to the Mario Ford Baseball Program and financial support from sponsors such as Consolidated Water (Bahamas) Ltd. (CWCO). Now in its 37th year, the program […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Inner city children as young as four and up to 15 years old continue to use baseball as... read more »

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BLTA makes slight adjustment to its 2023 schedule

The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has made a slight adjustment to its calendar of events for 2023. Most of the events are still scheduled to take place in the respective venues as planned, but there are a couple of adjustments. The Tim’s Refrigeration Doubles Tournament is still set for Eleuthera, but the date has changed for that tournament. […]

The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has made a slight adjustment to its calendar of events for 2023. Most of... read more »

January 3, 2023 at 4:25 pm | Eyewitness News

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Mariposa Gold Drops wins BIEL show

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League (BIEL) swung back into action last weekend, holding a show at Mariposa Stables. A total of four teams comprised of 20 young riders from different schools participated in the competition, which was won by the Mariposa Gold Drops. Finishing second was the Mariposa Monarchs. The Camperdown Equestrian Centre (CEC) […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League (BIEL) swung back into action last weekend, holding a show at Mariposa Stables.... read more »

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Bahamas Chess Olympiad Open team roars back in Round 6

The Bahamas Chess Olympiad Open Team secures three points in Round 6 NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Open Team trumped Seychelles in Round 6 winning three out of four games. CM Kendrick Knowles, WCM Polina Kerelina, and Noah Albury all secured a win for the Open Team. The Bahamas Women’s Team put up a valiant […]

The Bahamas Chess Olympiad Open Team secures three points in Round 6 NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Open Team trumped... read more »

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Aspiring national swimmer Pratt has strong performance at nationals

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Fourteen-year-old Adreil Pratt had a strong showing at the 2022 Bahamas Aquatics Federation’s 50th National Swimming Championships – her final swimming competition before she heads off to Jacksonville, Florida to continue her education. Pratt snagged four bronze medals – 50, 100, and 200 metres breaststroke and 200 medley mix relay. She also […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Fourteen-year-old Adreil Pratt had a strong showing at the 2022 Bahamas Aquatics Federation’s 50th National Swimming Championships... read more »

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Everyone can win at the World Athletics Championships

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- All the focus is on Shaunae Miller-Uibo as the World Athletics Championships get underway in Eugene, Oregon on Friday and, thanks to Island Luck Sportsbook, you can now enjoy every event like never before. The recently launched sports betting site is offering customers the chance to bet on every track and field event […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- All the focus is on Shaunae Miller-Uibo as the World Athletics Championships get underway in Eugene, Oregon on... read more »

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New squash champions crowned at Four Walls

Open tournament exposes new comers to competitive play NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After five days of competition, new champions in five divisions were crowned at the inaugural Four Walls Squash Open Championship tournament last week. Sunday’s finals attracted old and new players, who were all excited to see the rebirth of the fun and competitive sport. “The competition was […]

Open tournament exposes new comers to competitive play NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After five days of competition, new champions in five... read more »

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CHECKMATE: 2022 Warren Seymour Chess Classic Sees Nation’s Top Players Face Off

Noah Albury Wins the 2022 Warren Seymour Classic After Exciting Play-Off NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The 2022 Warren Seymour Classic was an exciting one full of surprises and upsets. The annual Classic is an open tournament at which junior and senior players square off against each other. The 2022 Warren Seymour Classic took place this past weekend at […]

Noah Albury Wins the 2022 Warren Seymour Classic After Exciting Play-Off NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The 2022 Warren Seymour Classic was an... read more »

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NO DISCRIMINATION: BTC chief refutes suggestions company dropped WNBA star Jonquel Jones over LGBTQ+ identity

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — BTC CEO Andre Foster has refuted suggestions that the telecommunications provider did not renew its endorsement of Bahamian WNBA star Jonquel Jones because she openly identifies as a lesbian. The West End-born reigning MVP opened up about her career and personal journey in a cover story for ESPN.com. In the article, Jones […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — BTC CEO Andre Foster has refuted suggestions that the telecommunications provider did not renew its endorsement of... read more »

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Island Luck Sportsbook sponsors Bahamas Flag Football League

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An agreement was signed today that saw Island Luck Sportsbook become a sponsor of the Bahamas Flag Football League. The Bahamas Flag Football league has become a mainstay for football enthusiasts across Nassau since it launched in 2009, with hundreds of players, coaches, referees, and fans gathering on the Thomas A. Robinson […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An agreement was signed today that saw Island Luck Sportsbook become a sponsor of the Bahamas Flag... read more »

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Record-Setting Day In BLTA ‘Play Tennis Bahamas’ Programme

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s (BLTA) ‘Play Tennis Bahamas’ programme continues to bear fruit as the association welcomed approximately 80 kids on Saturday. The BLTA ran two sessions to accommodate the increased numbers. Kids ages 4-17 are enjoying learning tennis and the programme is expanding. Perry Newton, president of the BLTA, credited the growth to […]

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s (BLTA) ‘Play Tennis Bahamas’ programme continues to bear fruit as the association welcomed approximately 80... read more »

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College football bowl season begins in The Bahamas again

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) Season will begin in The Bahamas again this year, as the longest-running international bowl game in college football history, the HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl, will be played Friday, December 16 at 11:30 a.m. EST. Nassau’s 15,000-seat Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium will host the eighth edition of the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) Season will begin in The Bahamas again this year, as the longest-running international... read more »

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Inaugural ‘Uncle Lou’ Adderley Charity Golf Tourney On Par

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The life and legacy of the late Leviticus Adderley will live on as the Alumni Association of St Augustine’s College hosts the inaugural ‘Unca Lou’ Adderley Charity Golf Tournament. The two-man scramble event is scheduled for Saturday, June 11 at the Royal Blue Golf Course at the Baha Mar resort on Cable Beach […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The life and legacy of the late Leviticus Adderley will live on as the Alumni Association of St... read more »

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