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Giants rout Pirates 97-73, Regulators top Pros 76-58

COMMONWEALTH Bank Giants and Mr Ship It Freight Regulators are making it a run for the top spots in their respective divisions of the New Providence Basketball Association.

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CHAMPION Amateur Boxing Club hosted its “Back on Track” amateur boxing show, sponsored by Limeade Bahamas, at the Wulff Road Boxing Square on Saturday night.

Men’s high jump: Wilson qualifies for the Olympics

JAMAL Wilson, who missed the opportunity to compete at the IAAF World Championships last year, is on the road to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Legal action considered over oil spills at Clifton

THE environmental advocacy group Save the Bays has left “the door open” to filing legal action against the government for what it is calling “a breach of statutory powers and duties” resulting in a devastating impact on marine life due to ongoing Clifton oil leaks.

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Tureano Johnson takes on new management team

TUREANO ‘Reno’ Johnson’s middleweight professional boxing career has taken on a new management team heading into his return to the ring.

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WHILE Wayne Russell got eliminated, Jacobi Bain is still alive in the Honduras Junior Bowl 2015 Tennis Tournament.

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WITH VIDEO: Shaunae Miller wins silver at world championships 400m

IN HER defining performance on the senior global stage, Shaunae Miller had to battle back to secure the silver medal for the Bahamas in the women's 400 metres final on Thursday at the 15th IAAF World Championships.

Karl McCartney and Stampeders lead the west in the CFL

NOW in his sixth season with a Canadian Football League powerhouse, Bahamian veteran Karl McCartney is continuing his role as a special teams ace and reserve linebacker.

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Baha Men sign up to promote new album

A SPECIAL promotion headed by Baha Men’s Sony label will reward the first 5,000 Walmart customers who purchase the band’s new album “Ride With Me” with an autographed copy by group members.

‘Reno’ seeks alternate path to coveted boxing titles

EVER since Tureano ‘Reno’ Johnson left Madison Square Garden Theater with the World Boxing Association’s International and World Boxing Council’s silver titles around his waist, the public wondered what was the next step.

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THE family and friends of the late Ozzie Arnett are scheduled to hold a special service to celebrate his life 5:30pm February 19 in the VIP stand of the original Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium. The funeral service for Arnett will take place at a later date to be announced.

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‘A special class’ of 2014 in our Sports Hall of Fame

The busy week of activities continued yesterday as the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture paid homage to the latest additions to the Bahamas Sports Hall of Fame. The Class of 2014, which includes 16 inductees, were special guests in the morning session of the House of Assembly on Wednesday and were treated to a luncheon by the Department of Sports.

St Michael's Methodist Church celebrates 50 years

“A community church...a family church...a church with dynamic preaching...a progressive Methodist church.” These are all descriptions and other salutary comments that have been made to describe St Michael’s Methodist Church in Chippingham.

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Giants blow out Cybots, force game six

The Commonwealth Bank Giants, refusing to roll over and play dead for the second consecutive game, blew out the Mail Boat Cybots by 22 points to stay alive in the New Providence Basketball Association’s best-of-seven championship series at the AF Adderley Gymnasium last night.

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Bahamas tops medal podium after strong opening night

IT WAS a strong opening night performance for Team Bahamas at the XXI Caribbean Island Swimming Championships as the team looked to set the tone for a possible historic meet.

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Stingers Basketball Youth Association continues to expand with summer camps

THE Stingers Basketball Youth Association continues to expand its growth following a successful series of summer camps which have transitioned into a year-long programme.

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Cancer survivors and fitness enthusiasts 'fete' for the cure

More than 200 participants recently came out to jump, wave and work up a sweat while raising money for cancer research and awareness.

Over 140 visitors sign up for Road Fever

MORE THAN 140 visitors have signed on with the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival groups to participate in the Road Fever March on Saturday, with the majority joining the Enigma group and significant numbers with Bahamas Masqueraders and Rhythms Bahamas.

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Survey reveals ‘alarming’ speeding by drivers

SINCE the installation of several new radar speed monitors in Freeport, city officials have been able to gather some “alarming” but important information concerning the speed habits of motorists in Grand Bahama.