Man United gets chance for some payback
By STUART CONDIE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Two weeks after Manchester United was knocked out of the FA Cup by Liverpool, the defending Premier League champions get the chance for some payback when they host their traditional rivals Saturday in the E
Lakers beat Celtics by one
BOSTON (AP) -- Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 last night. Gasol finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Andrew Bynum had 16 points and 17 rebo
Lazio rallies from 2-goal deficit to beat Cesena
MILAN (AP) -- Lazio overcame a two-goal deficit and a man disadvantage, scoring three goals in an 11-minute span of the second half to beat visiting Cesena 3-2 Thursday night in the Serie A. Cesena built a 2-0 lead when Adrian Mutu scored in the 14th minut
Bartoli, Vinci reach the quarterfinals
By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Marion Bartoli of France defeated Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals while Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Christina McHale failed to make it out of the s
Tennis exhibition is all set for the Atlantis Tennis Complex on Saturday
As part of the annual Mark Knowles Celebrity Tennis Invitational, an exhibition is slated for 3pm December 3 at the Atlantis Tennis Complex. The organisers are building a special centre court at Atlantis which is expected to hold 1,000 spectators to view
Tsonga beats Nadal to reach the semifinals
By MATTIAS KAREN AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga qualified for the semifinals in the ATP World Tour Finals at the expense of Rafael Nadal, beating the second-ranked Spaniard 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-3 on Thursday in a decisive round-robin match.
Man United gets chance for some payback
By STUART CONDIE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Two weeks after Manchester United was knocked out of the FA Cup by Liverpool, the defending Premier League champions get the chance for some payback when they host their traditional rivals Saturday in the E
Lakers beat Celtics by one
BOSTON (AP) -- Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 last night. Gasol finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Andrew Bynum had 16 points and 17 rebo
Lazio rallies from 2-goal deficit to beat Cesena
MILAN (AP) -- Lazio overcame a two-goal deficit and a man disadvantage, scoring three goals in an 11-minute span of the second half to beat visiting Cesena 3-2 Thursday night in the Serie A. Cesena built a 2-0 lead when Adrian Mutu scored in the 14th minut
Bartoli, Vinci reach the quarterfinals
By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Marion Bartoli of France defeated Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals while Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Christina McHale failed to make it out of the s
Giants GM Reese expects some changes
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer THE New York Giants already started preparing to defend their Super Bowl title, just days after winning their second NFL title in five seasons. General manager Jerry Reese said Thursday he expects a strong core of pla
Johnson in 3-way tie at Pebble; Tiger starts well
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Man United gets chance for some payback
By STUART CONDIE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Two weeks after Manchester United was knocked out of the FA Cup by Liverpool, the defending Premier League champions get the chance for some payback when they host their traditional rivals Saturday in the E
Lakers beat Celtics by one
BOSTON (AP) -- Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 last night. Gasol finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Andrew Bynum had 16 points and 17 rebo
Lazio rallies from 2-goal deficit to beat Cesena
MILAN (AP) -- Lazio overcame a two-goal deficit and a man disadvantage, scoring three goals in an 11-minute span of the second half to beat visiting Cesena 3-2 Thursday night in the Serie A. Cesena built a 2-0 lead when Adrian Mutu scored in the 14th minut
Bartoli, Vinci reach the quarterfinals
By TRUNG LATIEULE Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Marion Bartoli of France defeated Petra Martic of Croatia 7-5, 6-1 Thursday to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals while Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Christina McHale failed to make it out of the s
Giants GM Reese expects some changes
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer THE New York Giants already started preparing to defend their Super Bowl title, just days after winning their second NFL title in five seasons. General manager Jerry Reese said Thursday he expects a strong core of pla
Johnson in 3-way tie at Pebble; Tiger starts well
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, California (AP) -- Twenty months later, Dustin Johnson finally hit the drive he wanted at Pebble Beach. Ten years later, Tiger Woods must have wondered what kept him away from the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Man United gets chance for some payback
By STUART CONDIE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Two weeks after Manchester United was knocked out of the FA Cup by Liverpool, the defending Premier League champions get the chance for some payback when they host their traditional rivals Saturday in the E
Lakers beat Celtics by one
BOSTON (AP) -- Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 last night. Gasol finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Andrew Bynum had 16 points and 17 rebo
Lazio rallies from 2-goal deficit to beat Cesena
MILAN (AP) -- Lazio overcame a two-goal deficit and a man disadvantage, scoring three goals in an 11-minute span of the second half to beat visiting Cesena 3-2 Thursday night in the Serie A. Cesena built a 2-0 lead when Adrian Mutu scored in the 14th minut
Zambia wins the African Cup
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) -- Zambians poured out of their houses, clubs and bars to celebrate in the streets early Monday after watching their team beat Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in the African Cup finals. It was a bittersweet victory in Libreville, Gabon. La
Zambia wins the African Cup
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) -- Zambians poured out of their houses, clubs and bars to celebrate in the streets early Monday after watching their team beat Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in the African Cup finals. It was a bittersweet victory in Libreville, Gabon. La
QC Comets are on a roll
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QC Comets are on a roll
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QC Comets are on a roll
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Barry's personal best
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New Rio Sambadrome ready for Carnival and Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Rio Olympic organisers are taking advantage of Brazil's huge Carnival celebrations to deliver its first sports venue for the 2016 Games -- the Sambadrome. The city's highly popular Carnival parades this weekend will serve as a test ru
Americans are all smiles after Presidents Cup win
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Looking happier than he has all year, Tiger Woods slipped into the gallery for high fives and back slaps while wearing a green cap that he borrowed from the "Fanatics," the famous cheer squad th
NASSAU DARTS ASSOCIATION TEAM STANDINGS/ MATCHUPS
Silver Dollar Coins A 11 -v- B-52's 1 Coins A- (14 Tons)- Doubles: Harry Brown 1-180 + 3T = 4T Total, Kansas Fields 3T, Henry Forbes 2T Triples: Harry Brown, Graylon Roberts Singles: Harry Brown 20, Donald Burrows 24, 4T, Henry Forbes 28, Kansas Fields
Key World Cup bill delayed again in Brazil
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) -- A congressional commission in Brazil has delayed a vote on a key World Cup bill, handing another setback to FIFA and local organisers trying to speed up the country's preparations for the 2014 tournament.
An inspired Barry Rassin is no stranger to helping others
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Mortier wins 18 & under singles title
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The Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas: A brief history
THE world's first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, was formed on February 23 by Paul P Harris, an attorney who wished to capture the same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth in a professional club The Rotary name derived f
'The people of Haiti will continue to remember your kindness, genuine concern...'
I AM delighted to extend congratulations to Rotarians in the Bahamas as you celebrate 50 years of existence. Your journey officially began on January 19, 1962 and since that time you have made a significant impact in the lives of many within your communit
THE PRIME MINISTER'S PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, over the more than 100 years of its existence, Rotary International (RI), a worldwide non-political, non-religious organisation with a membership of more than 1.2 million business, professional and community leaders, has provided humanitarian ser
Bucks trade Jackson, Bogut to Warriors for Monta Ellis
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Milwaukee Bucks traded Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night for a three-player package headed by high-scoring guard Monta Ellis. The Bucks also receive forward Ekpe Udoh and center Kwame Brown
sports inbrief
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Fifty years 'is indeed a fantastic achievement'
ON January 19, 2012, the Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas will celebrate fifty (50) years of existence in the Bahamas. This is indeed a fantastic achievement. The month of January has been dedicated as a month of celebration of this milestone. A special thank
One Millionth Rotarian!
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Junior Comets claim 2nd straight title
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An inspired Barry Rassin is no stranger to helping others
An inspired Barry Rassin is no stranger to helping others By DANA SMITH Former Rotary International director Barry Rassin said his work and various travels for the organisation have been "inspiring". No stranger to helping others, in addition to being
Messages to Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas members
My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary: I am pleased to offer my congratulations to you as you celebrated the 50th anniversary of Rotary in the Bahamas. Fifty years ago, charter members came together to begin a Rotary Club of Nassau to share their enthusi
The Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas: A brief history
THE world's first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, was formed on February 23 by Paul P Harris, an attorney who wished to capture the same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth in a professional club The Rotary name derived f
'The people of Haiti will continue to remember your kindness, genuine concern...'
I AM delighted to extend congratulations to Rotarians in the Bahamas as you celebrate 50 years of existence. Your journey officially began on January 19, 1962 and since that time you have made a significant impact in the lives of many within your communit
THE PRIME MINISTER'S PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, over the more than 100 years of its existence, Rotary International (RI), a worldwide non-political, non-religious organisation with a membership of more than 1.2 million business, professional and community leaders, has provided humanitarian ser
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sports inbrief
TENNIS BRAJAXBA TOURNEY THE Brajaxba Tennis is slated to hold its Winter Classic 11 Junior Tournament at National Tennis Centre this weekend. The deadline for entry is Friday. Action is scheduled to start at 10am Saturday. Competition will be held in the
Fifty years 'is indeed a fantastic achievement'
ON January 19, 2012, the Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas will celebrate fifty (50) years of existence in the Bahamas. This is indeed a fantastic achievement. The month of January has been dedicated as a month of celebration of this milestone. A special thank
Source: Gordon agrees to max deal with Suns
PHOENIX (AP) -- Restricted free agent guard Eric Gordon has agreed to a four-year deal with the Phoenix Suns worth about $58 million, a person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press. The New Orleans Hornets have the right to match the deal and k