SPORTS SECTION E
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2025
Yankees move ‘Jazz’ back to second base By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
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hile he prepares for the Major League’s 2025 All-Star Classic next week, Bahamian Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr has been moved back to second base for the New York Yankees. The Yankees made the announcement yesterday, indicating that Chisholm Jr will go back to his original spot in place of DJ LeMahieu, who is heading to the bench.
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The Yankees had utilised Chisholm Jr at third base but, hampered by a sore shoulder, he made some wayward throws lately and New York struggled on defence at times. Chisholm Jr returned at second in last night’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners, with Oswald Peraza starting at third. While he was moved around on the infield, Chisholm Jr performed exceptionally well on the offensive end to be selected as a reserve for the American League for the All-Star Classic. He, along with left fielder Max Fried, has been selected to join starter Aaron Judge for the Midsummer Classic, which is set to be played at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 15. Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone and his coaching staff will handle the chores for the American League team. This is the second AllStar honour for Chisholm Jr. He was first named to the classic in 2022 with the Miami Marlins, but didn’t play because of an injury. Now playing his first full season with the Yankees, Chisholm Jr has been selected again. This time, he earned it by slashing .245/.341/.500 with nine doubles, 15 home runs, 38 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in 59 games. The 27-year-old Chisholm Jr, who was reactivated from the injured list on June 3, is slashing .308/.380/.589 (33-for-107) with 17 runs, six doubles, eight homers, 21 RBIs, 13 walks and four stolen bases.
NEW York Yankees second baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr. (13) throws to first base but Toronto Blue Jays’ Davis Schneider, not pictured, is safe during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
KENDRICK Tonny Simon Jr receives DECATHLETE THOMPSON REFLECTS ON water polo scholarship HIS BRONZE-MEDAL FEAT By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net NOBLE Preparatory Academy 2025 graduate Tonny Simon Jr is heading to McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois on an academic and athletic scholarship for water polo. Simon, 17, will be joining the Bearcats water polo team in August on a Dean’s Scholarship that is worth about $8,000 for academic and athletic purposes. “Getting the scholarship meant a lot to me. It has shown that the hard work I have put it in over the years was recognised,” Simon Jr said. “It’s also a big help financially and motivates me to keep going harder.” The son of former volleyball players Shantia Edrica McPhee and Tonny Simon Sr, he thanked his family for the time and money they invested in him since he started swimming at the age of six before he transitioned into water polo three years later with the Mantas water polo team because of his size. He has represented The Bahamas on various international teams, including the CARIFTA Games and the Junior Olympic Games. “I feel really proud
of how far I’ve come,” Simon Jr said. “ I’ve been in this sport since I was about nine years old. I’ve competed at various levels including numerous CARIFTA Games, Jr Olympics and countless international tournaments. I’ve invested a lot of time and effort to improve.” Now that he’s preparing to enrol in college where he will pursue a degree in computer science, Simon Jr said he expects it to be a challenging experience. “I believe that I am ready to learn and compete at a higher level,” he said. “I’m looking forward to learning from my teammates, coaches and professors. “I also want to stay focused academically and make the most of the opportunity.” Noble Prep Academy’s president Geno Bullard said ever since Simon Jr transferred from Temple Christian for grade 10, he has been an exemplary student, graduating with distinction. “We’re so fortunate to have a student of his calibre, real disciplined, always on time,” Bullard said. “Tonny has never had an infraction where we had to call his parents. “He has been nothing but an asset to NPA and
By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net ALTHOUGH he didn’t achieve his ultimate goal, Bahamian Kendrick Thompson said he was still extremely pleased with his men’s decathlon bronzemedal performance at the Decastar Meet over the weekend. Competing against a top-notch field of competitors from around the world at the Stade Pierre
Paul Bernard in Talence, France, Thompson accumulated a total of 8,177 points in the gruelling, 10-event competition. He was beaten out by Puerto Rico’s Ayden Owens-Delerme, who captured the gold with 8,478 and Estonia’s Johannes Erm, who got the silver with 8,236. While none of the competitors surpassed the qualifying standard of 8,550
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MCKENDREE University scholarship winner Tonny Simon Jr with NPA president Geno Bullard, right. we are grateful to have had him as a student and we appreciate his parents for allowing us to work with him over these last three years.” Bullard insisted that Simon Jr will excel at
McKendree University because of his work ethic and his eagerness to learn. He’s also confident that Simon Jr will make his parents, his family and The Bahamas proud of his achievements.
SUMMER FEST TOURNEY THE Crusaders/ Warhawks Volleyball Club, in conjunction with the Bahamas Volleyball Federation, is scheduled to host its inaugural Summer Fest Beach Volleyball Tournament from July 10-13 in Rolleville, Exuma. The tournament, sponsored by Fidelity and Rubis, will feature a men’s 2-on-2
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and women’s 3-on-3 format. Cash prizes of $1,000 will be awarded for the winners and $500 for the runners-up in both divisions. Interested teams are urged to call 422-4550 or 801-3131 for more details. GOLF CHALLENGE THE Strikers’ Three Club Challenge is slated
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