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Wanya McCoy returns

‘VJ’

By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

A YEAR ago, Wanya McCoy had to watch the National Collegiate Athletic Association Indoor Track and Field Championships from the sidelines as he sat out on crutches with torn quads in two pieces.

Over the weekend, he walked away from the competition in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a personal best performance - second place - in the men's 200 metres.

What a difference a year has made for the senior sprinter competing for the University of Florida Gators, who had transferred from Clemson University in 2024.

McCoy, one of three Bahamians contesting an individual event at the three-day meet, posted a lifetime best of 20.17

seconds in winning the first of two segments of the final of the one-lap race on the 200m track on Saturday.

However, University of South Carolina's Garrett Kaalund came behind after watching his performance and ran a faster personal best time of 19.95 to erase Wallace Spearmon's facility record of 20.10 set in 2005 and both of Elijah Hall's meet and collegiate records of 20.02 from 2018.

Although he won his heat in the preliminaries as well in 20.40 on Friday, McCoy admitted that he could have ran a little faster to secure a spot in the faster section of the final and challenge Kaalund for the top spot.

"But I know, no matter what, I had to try and establish a good time to beat to at least make the other section run faster to beat me," McCoy said.

"I'm satisfied with the run because last year this

grabs career-high 12 rebounds for his third double-double this season

PHILADELPHIA (AP)

— Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109103 Sunday night.

Rising Stars MVP Valdez

Scores 18 points with three assists and two blocks to help short-handed 76ers to 109-103 win over Trail Blazers

“VJ” Edgecombe scored 18 points with three assists and two blocks to help in the win. The rookie grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds for his third double-double this season. Justin Edwards contributed 21 points. The Sixers were playing without Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. due to injuries. Deni Avdija led Portland with 25 points, and Jerami Grant added 20. But the Trail Blazers shot just 17 for 53 from 3-point range (32.7%). Donovan Clingan added 11 points and 15 rebounds.

Portland led by one point at halftime, 54-53, before the Sixers stretched the lead to as many as 10 points in the third quarter, helped by nine points from Edwards in the period. The Sixers took their largest lead of the game at 101-87 with 5:34 left, but Portland answered with a 10-0 run.

An Edgecombe jumper with 1:53 to play and a steal and slam by Edwards with 1:20 left helped Philadelphia seal the win.

Up next 76ers: Open a three-game trip in Denver on Tuesday. Trail Blazers: Continue a five-game trip in Brooklyn tonight.

time I was on crutches and couldn't walk so it's a testament of how great God is and His plans for me."

Yet, despite where he came from since last year, McCoy said he never doubted that he would not come back better than before.

"Today was probably the first time in a while I haven't had any nerves since I started running again," he said.  I trusted what I've been doing in practice and honestly I could run sub 20 indoors but I don’t know if I'll ever run another indoor race, lol.

"But today I woke up telling myself that I haven't run a personal best all year nor have I placed where I want to or capable of placing at the NCAA meets. I just needed to prove to myself that I have what it takes and that I am one of the best in the college field, if not the best."

The Berry Islands native, who switched from playing basketball to running track for Dame Doris Johnson and Queen's College, pointed out that to be able to walk away with second place shows that the Lord isn't done with him just yet.

"A lot more is to come outdoors," said McCoy, who will celebrate his 23rd birthday on March 29. "I will make sure of it. I hate losing."

Also at the meet over the weekend, Tennessee's senior Javonya Valcourt needed to run faster than her lifetime best of 51.73 to get into the final of the women's 400m.

The 21-year-old 2024 Olympian and 2025 World Championship competitor did 52.35 for third place in her heat of the two-lap race on Friday for 15th overall.

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By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

Rhema Collins and FIU Panthers fall short COLLINS

RHEMA Collins gave it her best but it wasn't enough as the Florida International University Panthers women's basketball team fell short in the semifinals of the 2026 Conference USA Basketball Championships. Collins, the 21-year-old newly minted CUSA Player of the Year and the number two seed Panthers suffered a 74-69 loss to the sixthseeded Missouri State Bears at the Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Collins, the 6-foot, twoinch transfer guard from the University of Mississippi Rebels this season, played 38 minutes as she led the Panthers with 26 points, 20 of them coming in the second half.  The daughter of Angela and Steve Collins who graduated from Webb School added seven rebounds and four steals. Senior Parris Atkins ignited FIU with 20 of her 24 points in the second half to go along with seven rebounds, five assists and as many steals.  The Panthers, who dropped to

20-11 and 12-6, saw their offence come alive in the second quarter as they outscored the Bears 20-18, but headed into the half down 36-28. Missouri State kept their foot on the gas in the third, scoring 18 points to FIU's 16, heading into the fourth quarter at 54-44. Collins put up 11 of FIU's 16 third-quarter points.

But down 15 with 6:42 to go in the fourth quarter, FIU clawed its way back, going on a 19-6 run to cut the Missouri State lead to just one with 36 seconds left.

After a foul and subsequent free throws to give the Bears a three-point lead, Atkins had a chance to tie the game with just 15 seconds left, but was unable to convert the triple, sending the Panthers home in the semifinals of the tournament.

Missouri State, by the way, went on to win the title as they stunned the No.1 seed LA Tech 43-38 in the championship game that was played on Saturday.

Junior golfers

Maximilien, 11 and Roisin claim national titles

By JONATHAN BURROWS Tribune Sports Reporter jburrows@tribunemedia.net

JUNIOR golfers from across The Bahamas gathered at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island over the weekend for the Junior National Golf Championships, a two-day tournament that featured many of the country’s top junior players competing for World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points and a chance to secure spots on the junior national team. Leading the way was 11-year-old junior golf phenom Maximilien Demole, who successfully defended his title in the under-13 boys’ division. Demole once again showed why he is regarded as one of the country’s brightest young talents, finishing the tworound event at +8 to hold off a strong field and repeat as champion. His repeat shows the steady rise of the young golfer who continues to build an impressive résumé at the junior level.

“It feels good because it wasn't easy because the wind was very strong on the last day and I had some competition out there,” said Demole. “I just focused more on my game and shots instead of the wind and just tried to compromise with the wind.” Demole says in the future he wants to win a PGA Masters tournament.

In the under-18 girls’ division, Roisin Scanlon delivered one of the most impressive performances of the tournament. Competing in the event for the first time, Scanlon captured the title with an even par finish across the two rounds.

“I’m really pleased. We’ve been out here for a while in the baking heat, so it was really nice for it to be worth it,” said Scanlon. “This was my first time playing the tournament and first time playing in Ocean Club, and I really enjoyed the experience. I thought the course was really nice, and I had a great time. I’ve heard a lot of great things about the tournament, so to finally play in it and win it is really nice.”

The weekend tournament once again showcased the growing depth of junior golf in The Bahamas as young players continue to gain valuable competitive experience while chasing opportunities to represent the country on the international stage.

Division Results 18U Boys

Gorospe -2

Girls

Rolle +7

Landry +9

Scanlon E (Even Par)

ELEVEN-year-old junior golf phenom Maximilien Demole, centre, successfully defended his title in the

division, once again showed why he is regarded as one of the country’s brightest young talents, finishing

event at +8 to hold off a strong field and repeat as champion.

Local Sports Calendar

BBSF

ELECTIONS

POSTPONED

THE Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation’s election of officers, which was scheduled for Saturday, was postponed until 10am on Saturday, March 28, at its office at the Bahamas Baptist University/College, Jean Street.

FUNERAL

RAY MINUS SR

THE funeral service for the late Kermit Lorenzo Minus “Ray Sr” will be held 1pm Saturday, March 21, at St Gregory’s Anglican Church, Carmichael Road. His body will then be interred in the church’s gravesite. The Repass will be at the church’s activity centre.

BASKETBALL

IBC BAHAMAS GBYL

THE International Basketball Academy’s Grassroots Youth Basketball League is

officially open for registration for the 2026 season.

According to coach Denycko Bowles, the GBYL is where young athletes build skill, confidence, discipline, and love for the game. “Whether your child is just starting out or already serious about basketball, this league is designed to develop players the right way from the ground up,” Bowles said.

The GBYL is open to girls and boys from ages four to 20 years.

The league showcase is scheduled for March 28, the Draft Day is March 29 and the season tip-off will be on April 11.

League categories include 8U | 10U | 12U | 14U | 16U | 18U | 20U. The league fee is $150. Spots fill quickly every season, so Bowles is asking persons to secure your athlete’s place early. Interested persons can

register at https://forms. gle/7VPvW9h86ixvPowZ9

SPECIAL OLYMPICS AWARENESS

WALK

SPECIAL Olympics

Bahamas is scheduled to hold its Awareness Walk on Saturday, March 28, starting at 9am at the Western Esplanade.

The route will leave from the Western Esplanade, turn south onto Nassau Street to Poinciana Drive, continue south to University Drive and ending at the entrance of the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre’s Legends Walk of Fame.

Individuals and groups/ organisations are invited to participate. Registration is now open.

Persons can enter the QR code, open the link, complete the applicable Individual OR Group

Registration Form, submit along with their donation and they are all set to go.

BAAA FINAL CARIFTA TRIALS

THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations will hold its final CARIFTA trials from March 20-22 at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium. The trials will follow the same format at the CARIFTA Games, scheduled for the Easter holiday in Grenada. The BAAA is allowing the athletes to get accustomed to the same racing conditions at CARIFTA. General admission for the public is $12 per day, but there is a three-day pass of $24. Children under-12 will be charged $8 per day with their three-day pass being $20. The VIP stand is $20 per day or the three-day package is $58.

GOLF FLAMINGO

GOLF INSTALLATION

THE newly elected executive board of the Flamingos Women’s Golf Classic will hold its installation of officers at 5pm on Friday, March 27, under the theme: “Leading with grace and style in every swing.”

The installation will take place at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Nine-Hole Golf Course and Driving Range at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

The dress code is Golf Clic. Refreshments will be served following the installation. To RSVP persons are urged to email flamingoswomengolf@gmail.com

GOLF REGISTRATION FOR TOP CLASS SESSIONS

THE opening session of the Top Classic Golf

Institute got underway on Saturday at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s NineHole Driving Range. The event will end on Saturday, April 11. There will be one hour per session beginning at 8 am and will run every hour on the hour until the final session for each day kicks off at 4pm. The class size will be a maximum of four students per class. Fees are determined by the number of students and includes four students = 30.00 P/S; 3 Students = 40.00 P/S; 2 Students = 60.00 P/S and 1 Student = 120.00.

Coach Vernon Lockhart and JP Michielson will conduct the sessions. To register, golfers are urged to contact administrator Agatha Mona DeLancy 819-3184 or email her at delancyagatha6@gmail.com for more information.

Bahamas Bodybuilding Wellness and Fitness Federation hosts third annual Walkathon

THE Bahamas Bodybuilding Wellness and Fitness Federation (BBWFF) successfully hosted its third annual Walkathon, bringing together members of the community in support of health, wellness and active living in The Bahamas.

The event saw an excellent turnout and strong participation, especially among the youth. In the junior category, the walk/run champion was Devonte Gomez of RM Bailey Senior High School. The first place runner-up was Ian Thompson. Erle Bethel was the walk winner.

The federation was also honoured by the presence and support of representatives from the Royal Bahamas Police Force, who took time from their demanding schedules to support the initiative: Kendra Whyms – assistant superintendent of police, officer in charge of the Domestic Violence Stand Alone Unit and Alvin Albury, superintendent of police, officer in charge of communications. Albury also serves as the sergeant-at-arms of the BBWFF, demonstrating his continued commitment to promoting health and wellness within the community. The federation remains encouraged and inspired by the level of participation and support.

Events like these strengthen the mission of the BBWFF - to inspire healthier lifestyles across the nation. Our mission is simple - each one reaches one for a healthier you and a healthier Bahamas.

The BBWFF looks forward to continuing initiatives that motivate individuals, families and communities to embrace health, fitness and wellness as a way of life.

Herschel Walker to be featured speaker at Next Level Sports Conference

XCEL Management

Group International is pleased to announce that football icon and US Ambassador to The Bahamas, Herschel Walker, will serve as a featured speaker at the upcoming Next Level Sports Conference, taking place on March 28 from 8am to  3pm at the Bahamas Harvest Church, JFK Drive.  Ambassador Walker, a former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star, will share his personal journey from student-athlete to professional success, offering invaluable insights and inspiration to Bahamian youth aspiring to pursue college sports in the United States.  His address will highlight the importance of combining athletic excellence with academic achievement and will provide practical advice for those seeking to follow a similar path.

The conference will also feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including: Ksenia Maiorova – A leading sports visa attorney, known for her expertise in helping athletes navigate the US immigration process. She will provide clear, actionable guidance on securing sports visas and understanding the legal landscape for international student-athletes.

Coach Henry Rolle –Head of Puma MVP International and former

Auburn University coach, who has trained 31 Olympians, 13 World Championship medallists, and 18 NCAA champions. He will share his expertise on what it takes to compete and succeed at the highest levels of sport.

Professor Dr. Gary Sailes – A sports psychologist from Indiana University who works with NBA, NFL, MLB, and Olympic athletes. He will share strategies for mastering the mental aspects of athletic performance and achieving success both on and off the field.

Shamron Munroe – A Bahamian motivational speaker and youth leader, who will deliver a powerful message on building confidence, discipline, and purpose for success in sports and life.

Representatives from EducationUSA will be present to guide students and families through the U.S. college application process. US Embassy consular officers will discuss the student visa process, ensuring participants have the information they need to pursue their academic and athletic goals in the United States.   The event is hosted by Xcel Management Group International and co-sponsored by the US Embassy Nassau.

For more information, contact 242-808-8650 or visit: https://nextlevelsportscon.eventbrite.com/

Deandre Ayton just misses double double with

nine points and nine rebounds

By The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP)

— Luka Doncic made a fall-away jumper with 0.5 seconds remaining in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 127-125 on Saturday night.

Austin Reaves forced overtime when he rebounded his intentionally missed free throw and made a floater with 1.9 seconds remaining in regulation.

Doncic created enough distance from Spencer Jones to make the 17-foot shot, finishing with 30 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds as he continued his spectacular play during Los Angeles’ five-game winning streak. Doncic then blocked Tim Hardaway Jr.’s desperation heave following a Denver timeout.

Reaves finished with 32 points, making the first free throw and then perfectly executing his missed second attempt off the front of the rim after the Nuggets fouled him to prevent a tying 3-point attempt leading 118-115 with 5.2 seconds left.

Nikola Jokic had 24 points, 16 rebounds and 14 assists for his 27th triple-double of the season. Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets with 27 points and Hardaway finished with 20.

Jamal Murray fouled out 31 seconds into overtime, finishing with five points, six rebounds and six assists on a miserable 1-for-14 night.

HAWKS 122, BUCKS 99

ATLANTA (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 30 points, Jalen Johnson had his 12th triple-double of the season and Atlanta beat Milwaukee Bucks for its ninth straight victory.

Johnson finished with 23 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds as Atlanta extended the longest current winning streak in the NBA. McCollum made

Doncic drills fall-away winner as Lakers top Nuggets 127-125 in OT

seven 3-pointers and moved ahead of Paul Pierce into 16th place on the career list with 2,147. Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 20 points for the Hawks, who led 60-52 after a first half with six lead changes and four ties. The Hawks then broke it open in the third quarter by outscoring Milwaukee 35-26, with McCollum scoring 11. Ryan Rollins scored 22 points for the Bucks, who were without Giannis Antetokounmpo after he sprained his left ankle during Milwaukee’s 112-105 loss to Miami on Thursday. Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.

SPURS 115, HORNETS 102

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists and three blocks in his return from a onegame absence, leading San Antonio to a victory over Charlotte.

Miles Bridges had 22 points and Kon Knueppel added 20 for Charlotte, which had won two straight and eight of 10.

The Spurs have won 17 of 19 to tighten their grip on second in the Western Conference. San Antonio (49-18) is 7 1/2 games ahead of No. 3 Houston (41-25) and three games behind Oklahoma City (52-15) for first.

The Spurs closed their longest homestand 5-1, with their only loss coming as Wembanyama watched from the bench because of a sore right calf in a 136-131 loss to Denver on Thursday that snapped a five-game winning streak. Wembanyama had an immediate impact with 18 points, eight rebounds, two blocks and two steals in the first half.

CELTICS 111, WIZARDS 100

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 20 points and 14 rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes, Neemias Queta had 24 points and 10 rebounds and Boston withstood a late charge to beat Washington for its 11th

straight loss. Tatum had his second double-double since making his season debut earlier this month. Jaylen Brown added 16 points to help the Celtics snap a twogame skid. Boston’s lead grew to 30 points in the third quarter, but Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla kept Tatum on the court to allow him to reach a high for minutes in the four games he’s played in since his return from Achilles tendon surgery. He had been capped at 27 minutes in his previous three games. Washington, which was coming off erasing a 17-point deficit to force overtime in a loss at Orlando on Thursday, chopped Boston’s lead to 12 in the fourth quarter. But the Celtics got a layup from Tatum and 3-pointer by Sam Hauser to help them close it out.

Tristan Vukcevic had 22 points to lead the Wizards.

MAGIC 121, HEAT 117

MIAMI (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 27 points, Desmond Bane added 21 and Orlando beat Miami, becoming the second team in the last 30 years to beat the same opponent five times in one season.

Wendell Carter Jr. scored 15 for the Magic, who won their seventh straight and snapped Miami’s season-best, seven-game winning streak.

Orlando led by as many as 22, before Miami twice got within two in the final 18.5 seconds. Orlando (38-28) moved a game clear of Miami (3830) in the race for fifth in the Eastern Conference, plus is 10 games over .500 for the first time since the end of the 2023-24 season.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 22, while Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell each had

20 for Miami, which hadn’t gone 0-5 against one team since doing so against New York — then coached by now-Heat President Pat Riley — in 1992-93.

The only other instance in the last three decades: New Orleans went 5-0 against Sacramento in 2023-24.

KINGS 118,

CLIPPERS 109

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double and DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points to lead Sacramento to a victory over Los Angeles.

Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points before leaving with a sprained left ankle for the Clippers, whose four-game winning streak was stopped. It was Leonard’s 45th consecutive game with at least 20 points, topping Bob McAdoo’s franchise record set during the 1974-75 season when the team was based in Buffalo. Leonard was injured with 9:27 left in the fourth quarter when he was guarding DeRozan and landed awkwardly before backpedaling a few steps and tumbling to the court.

He popped up quickly, but limped noticeably to the Clippers’ bench before heading to the locker room. Leonard didn’t return to the game and there was no immediate word on whether he might miss time.

Precious Achiuwa added 25 points and 13 rebounds, Maxime Raynaud had 23 points and Daeqwon Plowden had 15 for the Kings, who have won three of their last four games. Darius Garland added 25 points and Bennedict Mathurin had 24 for Los Angeles, which had won its last five at home.

Wanya McCoy returns: What a difference a year has made for senior sprinter

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The eighth and final spot went to Dejanea Oakley, a senior at Georgia, in 51.43. Oakley went on to post a personal best of 50.47 for the victory in the final. And 22-year-old Texas Tech’s senior Antoine Andrews, another Olympian and World Championship competitor, didn’t finish his five flights of the men’s 60m hurdles in the last of the two heats in the preliminary round on Friday.

qualifying time in a personal best of 7.36, came back in the final with a more impressive lifetime best of 7.32 to secure the victory.

Ja’Kobe Tharp of Auburn, who had the fastest

In the process, Tharp also removed the facility, meet and collegiate records of 7.35 all previously held by

American world champion Grant Holloway.

Dean shines at DII level At the NCAA Division II National Championships at the Virginia Beach Sports Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Grand Bahamian

Stephanique Dean had a good showing for the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats.

Dean, in her senior year, got the only podium and All-American finish for SBU with her third place finish in the women’s 200m in 23.61, improving on

her seventh place finish a year ago.

Dean won her heat in 23.63 for the third fastest time coming out of the preliminaries.

She was going for a double feat but got disqualified in the preliminaries of the 400 metres.

Bruno Fernandes nears assists record as Manchester United beats Aston Villa 3-1, Liverpool held

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bruno

Fernandes closed in on the Premier League’s assists record as Manchester United tightened its grip on a return to the Champions League with a 3-1 win against Aston Villa yesterday.

Tottenham avoided extending an unwanted club low by halting its losing run with a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Liverpool.

Fernandes provided assists for two of United's goals against Villa to take his tally for the season to 16. The record for a single Premier League campaign is 20 — jointly held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.

Fernandes, who now has 100 assists as a United player, has up to eight more games to set a new record in English soccer's top division.

Of more importance to United was a seventh win in nine games under head coach Michael Carrick. United is third -- three points clear of Villa in fourth.

Liverpool is two points further back in fifth after squandering victory against Spurs when Richarlison struck in the 90th minute to stun the Anfield crowd. Tottenham had looked set

to extend its all-time worst losing run to seven games in all competitions when trailing Dominik Szoboszlai's first-half free kick.

The draw left Tottenham one point clear of the relegation zone. Nottingham Forest climbed out of the bottom three on goal difference with a 0-0 draw against Fulham.

Crystal Palace and Leeds also drew 0-0.

Fernandes inspires United Fernandes' double assist saw him set a new club record for United in a single Premier League season - overtaking David Beckham's 15 in 1999-2000.

"It is a huge achievement for me, but the main achievement will be finishing in the top spots at the end of the season,” he said.

United is on course for a return to the Champions League after two seasons outside of European club soccer's top competition.

The top four are guaranteed to qualify, with English teams likely to earn a fifth spot because of their performances in Europe this season.

The victory saw United close the gap on second-place Manchester City to seven points.

MANCHESTER United’s Bruno Fernandes reacts during the Premiier League soccer match against Aston Villa in Manchester, England, yesterday. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

by Spurs

more scrutiny on Liverpool coach Arne Slot.

After delivering the league title in his first season at the club, he is now fighting to secure a top five finish.

Liverpool is fifth - one point ahead of Chelsea.

“It is a home game and we were ahead for so many minutes. Of course, it is two points dropped,” Slot said.

Liverpool hosts Galatasaray in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday, trailing 1-0 after the first leg.

“At the end of the day, we’ll see where we finish, and if we can finish second, even better,” Fernandes said. “Even though it wouldn’t change much what we are getting next season, we want to finish as high as possible, that’s obvious.”

Casemiro headed United in front from Fernandes' corner in the 53rd minute.

Villa levelled through Ross Barkley, but Fernandes was the provider again when Matheus Cunha sidefooted past Emiliano Martinez. Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score his eighth goal in 10 games and effectively seal the win.

Late drama at Anfield Igor Tudor picked up his first point as Tottenham interim coach at the end of a week that has seen speculation around his position intensify.

On the back of four straight losses since his appointment last month, Tudor went into the game at Anfield with pressure mounting. And inside 18 minutes, Spurs trailed to Szoboszlai's goal.

But a reprieve came in the form of Richarlison's late strike, which may place

Relegation fight West Ham's draw with Man City on Saturday meant Forest dropped into the bottom three. But Forest quickly climbed back out of the relegation zone on goal difference with a point at home against Fulham. Tottenham is one place and one point above Forest. Spurs defender Radu Dragusin described the draw with Liverpool as “massive for our season.” Leeds is 15th on 32 points - three points clear of the bottom three. It could have been an even better day for Daniel Farke's team had Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored with a first-half penalty. But Leeds held on for a point even after going down to 10 men when Gabriel Gudmundsson was sent off before halftime.

Team Bahamas delivers ‘a strong showing’ at the International Women’s Day Golf Extravaganza

By JONATHAN BURROWS Tribune Sports Reporter jburrows@tribunemedia.net

THE Bahamas Golf Federation sent a four-player team made up of Kyshna Radnetter, Jenna Bayles, Miranda Tucker and Payton Haye to compete against a field of international players in the women’s event, which celebrated the growing presence of women in the game across the region.

Team Bahamas delivered a strong showing at the International Women’s Day Golf Extravaganza at the

Finishes 2nd overall at Barbados Golf Club

Barbados Golf Club, finishing second overall in the team competition.

Team Bahamas produced a combined net score of 66 to secure second place in the team standings. The team also posted a gross score of 62 during the competition, highlighting a consistent performance across all rounds of play.

“It was an experience like no other. We had a great time, and we got to play

a lot of really, really good golf. The conditions were favourable, a little bit windy but not too much, but it was a good weekend,” said Tucker. “There were some very good juniors, and this was their host course, and we were trying to catch them. We came very close but just fell a little bit short. We were happy we beat the rest of the teams and, in that instance, we considered that a win.”

The tournament featured a mix of formats, including a two-man better ball scramble where the pairing of Jenna Bayles and Miranda Tucker finished third overall after a solid round that kept them in contention among several experienced teams.

“The experience was very fun, and competing in the tournament was so nice, meeting other people, especially competing in another

country in the Caribbean,” said Bayles. “Miranda and I gained the advantage because we know how both of us play because we always play together in tournaments, so if I mess up, I know that she has my back, and if she messes up, I have her back.” The result continued a productive stretch for Bahamian women’s golf as local players gained more opportunities to

compete in regional tournaments. Events like this provide valuable competitive experience while also strengthening connections between women golfers throughout the Caribbean. With another strong international performance on the books, the quartet returned home with momentum and confidence as Bahamian women’s golf continues to grow on the regional stage.