Issuu

SPORTS SECTION E

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Ayton has double double as ‘King James’ begins record 23rd NBA season By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James certainly didn’t look like he had been away from an NBA court for nearly seven months when he began his unprecedented 23rd season Tuesday night — even if his burning lungs told him otherwise. After reaching another landmark in what is now officially the longest career in league history, James was not at all surprised to return from his lengthy injury absence by fitting in seamlessly with the surging Los Angeles Lakers in yet another victory. James had 11 points, 12 assists and three rebounds while starting and playing 29 minutes in the Lakers’ 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz, kicking off his new season with an impressive

playmaking performance. “The pace tested me, but I was happy with the way I was able to go with the guys,” James said. “As the game went on, my wind got a lot better. Caught my second wind, caught my third wind. Rhythm is still coming back, obviously. First game in almost seven months, so everything that happened tonight was to be expected.” James didn’t score in his first 11 minutes on court, but soon found his rhythm. After hitting a pair of 3-pointers in the second quarter, he recorded eight assists in the second half — including six in just over three minutes early in the fourth quarter. Deandre Ayton, who contributed a double double, was visibly impressed by James’ passing during his first chance to play in a

game alongside his new teammate. The Lakers’ new centre noted that the alley-oop pass he threw down for a dunk was actually the second lob he had ever received from James — the first was at James’ basketball camp in Las Vegas when Ayton, a future No. 1 overall pick, was in the eighth grade. James is the first player ever to participate in 23 NBA seasons. With this debut, James is now just 48 games behind Parish’s NBA record for regular-season games played (1,611). James already holds another NBA record with 1,855 regular-season and playoff games combined — 58 more than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — along with the record for most total minutes played.

JAZZ guard Isaiah Collier is defended by Lakers centre Deandre Ayton during the first half on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. (AP Photos/Jae C Hong)

LAKERS forward LeBron James (23) stands on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Rookie VJ scores 21 in loss to Raptors By JONATHAN BURROWS Tribune Sports Reporter jburrows@tribunemedia.net

76ERS’ VJ Edgecombe, top, dunks the ball with Raptors’ Brandon Ingram, bottom, defending during the first half last night.

ROOKIE guard Valdez VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers lost 121112 to the Toronto Raptors yesterday. Edgecombe scored 21 points in his first loss after his first NBA Cup game against the Detroit Pistons last week Friday. Edgecombe added six rebounds, four assists and one steal in a total of 37 minutes of play. He shot 8-20 from the field (1-6 from three). This loss puts the 76ers at 8-6 for the season which lands them at fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Said 76ers’ head coach Nick Nurse postgame: “I think that there’s some

space for him to shoot… he looked pretty comfortable out there… he’s got a very good feel for the game, so that’s pretty cool.” For the 2025-26 season thus far, Edgecombe is averaging 15.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. He shoots 41.2% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range on average 2.1 attempts per game. Edgecombe, 20, has already broken significant rookie records such as setting the new franchise record for a debut with 34 points. Additionally, according to the NBA's official rookie stat tracker, Edgecombe leads all rookies in points, assists, steals and field goals. On the official Kia Rookie of the Year List tracker, Edgecombe is

76ERS’ VJ Edgecombe, top, dunks the ball with Toronto Raptors’ Brandon Ingram, bottom, defending during the first half Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photos/Chris Szagola) listed in second behind something they all told me think he’s been great… his Cooper Flagg of the Dallas and that’s stuck with me for physical gifts, his athletic Mavericks. real, just being myself.” abilities, that gives him an Edgecombe reflected on Teammate and advantage already. some advice his teammate team-leading scorer Tyrese “And then he works on Tyrese Maxey gave him Maxey spoke on Edge- other things, he’ll be great,” saying, “be myself…. That’s combe’s game, saying, “I said Maxey.

NPBA: Jems Vacation Travel Alliance rally late to defeat Rebels 76–72 in overtime By JONATHAN BURROWS Tribune Sports Reporter jburrows@tribunemedia.net THE New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) night league regular season continued yesterday at the A.F. Adderley Gymnasium with a tight Division Two game that saw Jems Vacation Travel Alliance rally late to defeat the Rebels 76-72 in overtime. The Rebels controlled the pace from the opening tip and led the game through all four quarters. Their early defensive pressure and consistent scoring allowed them to hold a double-digit advantage, including a 15-point lead at halftime. For most of the second half, the Rebels kept Jems at arm’s length. However,

momentum shifted in the final minutes of regulation. Jems mounted a comeback, tightening their half-court defence and forcing the Rebels into rushed shots and turnovers. With under a minute remaining, Jems completed the 15-point comeback by converting on a key possession to tie the game and force overtime. The swing in energy carried over into the extra period. In overtime, Jems took their first lead of the night when guard Anthon Williams attacked the basket and finished a tough layup through contact, putting the Jems ahead by two and securing their first lead of the game. That bucket set the tone for the remainder of overtime. Jems’ defensive pressure intensified, leading

to multiple empty trips for the Rebels. Late turnovers and missed shots prevented the Rebels from regaining control, while Jems capitalised to secure the victory. Anthon Williams and Matea Minnis led Jems in scoring, each finishing with 19 points. Minnis secured a double-double with 13 rebounds. Their production during the comeback and overtime proved decisive, especially as Jems looked to settle the game after struggling through the early quarters. For the Rebels, Jude Vil led the team in scoring with 15 points. Katerina Minnis added 14 points. Both were instrumental in helping the Rebels maintain their lead for most of regulation before their offence stalled.

PAGE 2, Thursday, November 20, 2025

THE TRIBUNE

ATLANTIS’ staff and the general public participate in their annual Fun Run, Walk, Roll race at Montagu Bay on Saturday morning.

Atlantis’ annual Fun Run, Walk, Roll race a ‘battle for the cause’

ATLANTIS resort provided an opportunity for its staff and the general public to participate in their annual Fun Run, Walk, Roll race at Montagu Bay. Saturday morning’s early riser drew more than 400 competitors as they “raced for the cause” with women wearing pink in support of breast cancer and men in blue for prostate cancer. Photos by Chappell Whyms Jr/Tribune Staff

THE TRIBUNE

Thursday, November 20, 2025, PAGE 3

WCM Chika Pride - 2nd overall.

JUNIOR national chess champion Avian Pride.

Sohan Umesh - 3rd overall.

Avian Pride clinches historic third straight junior national chess championship title THE Bahamas Chess Federation proudly announces the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 National Junior Chess Championship, held November 15-16 at Boost Academy. First established in 1974, this prestigious championship continues to shape the nation’s brightest young minds and this year was no exception. The FIDE-rated classical tournament brought together the strongest junior chess players in the country, each battling for the coveted national title and one guaranteed spot in the 2025 Bahamas National Chess Championship, where only 10 seats await. According to BCF president Curtis Pride Sr, this year’s Junior National Championship was one of the most competitive and

inspiring events ever hosted. “Our junior players demonstrated maturity, discipline and world-class potential. Their performance shows that the future of Bahamian chess is not only promising, it is historic.” A Tournament of High Stakes and High Drama Entering the event, all eyes were on Avian Pride, the defending junior national champion and undefeated scholastic champion since 2022. With back-to-back junior titles in 2023 and 2024, Pride was widely considered the favourite to win his third consecutive championship. But the road to victory was anything but straightforward. Challengers Rising Among the most anticipated threats was Queen’s College standout Sohan

Umesh, the only junior player who had ever defeated Pride in a championship match. Many expected a decisive showdown between the two around round four or five. Those predictions were swiftly disrupted. In round 3, Michael Knowles stunned the field by holding Pride to a draw, a surprising twist that reshaped the Swiss-format pairings. The unexpected result forced an early clash between the undefeated duo Sohan Umesh and Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Chika Pride. WCM Pride, fresh off reclaiming the junior national female champion title just weeks earlier, delivered one of the tournament’s biggest moments. In round 4, she defeated

Sohan in a commanding performance, seizing the top position with four out of five points. Meanwhile, Avian Pride remained composed and determined. His round 4 victory pushed him to 3.5 points, setting up a dramatic final-round match against his sister, WCM Pride, with the national title on the line. Sibling Showdown for the Ages To secure the championship, WCM Pride needed only a draw. Avian required nothing less than a win. For more than an hour long after all other boards had finished, the siblings played one of the most captivating games in recent Junior Nationals history. The match unfolded with calculated tension, deep focus and championship-level precision.

In the final moments, with Avian pressing forward toward a winning position, WCM Pride’s clock expired, sealing the victory. An Historic Triumph Avian Pride is now only the fifth player since 1974 to win three consecutive Junior National Chess Championship titles, cementing his place among the nation’s elite young talents. When interviewed after the awards presentation, Avian said: “I’m grateful to win the junior national title again. Every round was tough, and all the players came prepared. I just focused on staying calm and finding good moves when the pressure was high.” “Playing my sister in the final round was special. We train together, we push each other, and today we

both gave everything we had. I’m proud of how she played, and I’m proud of the result.”

Hill Road, head north to Bernard Road and head west back to the church. Interested persons can call 426-7265 or 324-1583 for more details. TRACK LEGENDS TRACK MEET THE Legends Track and Field’s Devynne Charlton Invitational is scheduled for Saturday, February 7 at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium. The meet, to be held in honour of world indoor 60m hurdles record holder

and two-time champion Devynne Charlton, will have her younger sister Anthaya Charlton as one of the special guests. Powered by Speed Capital, it will feature athletes competing from the ages of seven to the open categories for boys and girls. T-BIRD FLYERS THE T-Bird Flyers will hold its 2026 Track Classic, held in memory of the late Gregory Clarke, on Friday, January 9, starting at 6pm and Saturday, January 10 at noon at the Thomas A.

Robinson Track and Field Stadium. Interested persons are urged to contact Foster Dorsett at 427-3883 for more details. BASKETBALL BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS THE Battle 4 Atlantis is scheduled to take place from November 26-28 at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island. Teams participating are Western Kentucky, Vandebilt, VCU, South Florida, Colorado State, Virginia Tech, Wichita State and St Mary’s.

Top 10 Final Standings (out of 26 players) 1st Place: Avian Pride – 4.5 points (2025 Junior National Champion) 2nd Place: WCM Chika Pride – 4 points 3rd Place: Sohan Umesh – 4 points 4th Place: Bharath Nair – 4 points 5th Place: Michael Knowles – 3.5 points 6th Place: Abijith Nair - 3 points 7th Place: Canaan Johnson - 3 points 8th Place: Kymani Symonette - 3 points 9th Place: Kaaliyah Cooper - 3 points 10th place: Mark Carey - 3 points

Local Sports Calendar BASKETBALL BAHA MAR HOOPS BAHA Mar Resorts is scheduled to begin its series of men’s and ladies’ collegiate games on Thursday at its Convention Center. The first event will be the Baha Mar Championship that will be played between Purdue, Memphis, Texas Tech and Wake Forest. On Thursday, Purdue will play Memphis at 6pm followed by Texas Tech vs Wake Forest. The two losers will clash in the consolation game with the winners facing each other in the final on Friday. Those games will be played at 7pm and 9:30pm. BASKETBALL GOOMBAY DIVISION THE Goombay Division of the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo is slated to run from November 24-28 at the Convention Center at Baha Mar. It will feature teams from Ohio State, Belmont, West Virginia and McNeese. BASKETBALL JUNKANOO DIVISION THE Junkanoo Division of the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championships will run from November 24-26 at the Convention Center at Baha Mar. Teams from Minnesota, University of South Florida, Alabama and Harvard will be competing. BASKETBALL NASSAU CHAMPIONSHIPS THE Goombay Division of the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship will take place at the Convention Center at Baha Mar from November 28-30. Teams from Kent State, Tulsa, Houston and Arkansas State will be participating. BASKETBALL JUNKANOO DIVISION THE Junkanoo Division of the Baha Mar Hoops will be played at the Convention Center at Baha Mar from November 28-30. The teams participating

are Clemson, WCU, Michigan State and Temple University. BASKETBALL BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS THE Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis Men's Tournament will run from November 27-29 at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island. Teams competing are Louisville, Indiana, West Virginia, Gonzanga, Oklahoma, Providence, Davidson and Arizona. SWIM MEETS Aquatics has a pair of swim meets on its calendar for the rest of the year in New Providence and Grand Bahama. Nassau at Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex November 21-22 - Lightning Aquatics Meet December 5-6 - BEAST Aquatics Meet Grand Bahama November 15 - Mako Aquatics Club Meet November 22 - Alpha Aquatics Swim Meet December 6 - Freeport Aquatics Club Meet ROAD RACE ANDROS HEATS THE sixth annual Andros Heats Road Race will be held on Saturday, December 6 on Morgan’s Bluff, Andros, starting at 8:30am. The registration fee is $6 per athlete. Trophies will be presented to the first three finishers in each age division, while fourth place finishers will get medals. Interested persons are urged to contact 242-8238801 for more information. ROAD RACE MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH AS a part of its 60th anniversary, Macedonia Baptist Church will hold a Family Fun Run/Walk race that is open to the general public on January 24. The dual event is scheduled to start at 6am at the church on Bernard Road, Fox Hill. The registration fee is $10 per athlete and the categories include male and female 15-and-under,

20-and-under, 40-and-under, 60-and-under and over-60 with awards presented to the first three finishers. The walk will leave the church and head west on Bernard Road to the junction at Wulff and Soldier Roads. The competitors will turn around and head east back to the church. The run will also leave the church and head west on Bernard Road onto Soldier Road, head south to Prince Charles Drive, head east to Fox

Magic turn back ‘Buddy’ Hield and Warriors 121-113 PAGE 4, Thursday, November 20, 2025

By DICK SCANLON Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Desmond Bane had 23 points and five steals, Anthony Black came off the bench to score 21 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Golden State Warriors 121-113 on Tuesday night. Six Orlando players scored at least 13 points, offsetting 34 points and nine assists from Golden State's Stephen Curry and 33 points from Jimmy Butler. Franz Wager had 18 points and eight rebounds and Wendell Carter Jr. had 17 points and 12 rebounds for Orlando, which has won four of its last five games. Tristan da Silva had 15 points and Jalen Suggs finished with 13 points and eight assists. Orlando shot 50.6% overall but made only 8 of 32 3-point shots. After making five of their first six 3-pointers, the Warriors made only 8 of their next 30. Curry, who scored 56 points in Orlando in February and put up 49 and 46 points in games last week, shot 12 for 23 overall and made 7 of 15 3-pointers. The Magic led by 15 in the middle of the second quarter before Curry closed the half with three 3-pointers and two free throws in the final four minutes to pull Golden State within 67-60 at halftime. But after bursting down the lane for a layup late in he third quarter that left the Warriors down by 10, Curry went almost 12 minutes without a point. The Magic led 115-101 when Curry nailed a 3-pointer with 3:44 left. Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga missed a third straight game with a knee injury and Magic forward Paolo Banchero missed his third straight game with a groin strain. CELTICS 113, NETS 99 BROOKLYN (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Payton Pritchard had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Boston beat Brooklyn to move above .500 for the first time this season. Derrick White added 15 points for the Celtics, who

won their third straight game to improve to 8-7. They played the Nets even for about three quarters before smothering them defensively in the fourth, allowing just one basket for the first 10 minutes of the period. Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points for the Nets, his career-best seventh straight game with at least 20. But after his 3-pointer gave Brooklyn a 90-89 lead with 9:08 left, the Nets didn’t make another basket until 1:56 remained. Day’Ron Sharpe added 16 points for the Nets, who fell to 2-12 overall and 0-7 at home. The Celtics started the season 0-3 and then won their next three. They dropped the next two games and hadn’t gotten their record back to even again until beating the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Porter had 18 points at halftime and Pritchard scored 17. The teams combined for 22 2-pointers and 21 3-pointers in the first half, which ended with Boston leading 62-61. The Celtics opened their first double-digit cushion when Brown followed a three-point play with a 3-pointer to cap an 8-0 burst and make it 75-65 with 7 1/2 minutes remaining in the third. Brooklyn cut it to one late in the period before Brown made another 3-pointer to send the Celtics to the fourth with an 89-85 edge. With the Celtics leading 97-92, they chased down three missed shots on one possession to set up White’s 3-pointer. After a Brooklyn free throw, he made another 3 to make it 103-93. Brown’s 3 with 2:55 left capped an 18-3 run to make it 107-93. PISTONS 120, HAWKS 112 ATLANTA (AP) — Cade Cunningham returned from injury with 25 points and 10 assists as Detroit won its 11th straight game over short-handed Atlanta. Jalen Duren added 24 points for the Pistons (132), who have their best start since going 15-2 out of the gates in 2005-06. That team finished 64-18 and reached

THE TRIBUNE

GOLDEN State Warriors guard Buddy Hield dribbles the ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) the Eastern Conference finals. The Pistons have the NBA’s longest winning streak this season and their longest since an 11-gamer during the 2007-08 season, the last time they won a playoff series. That team went 59-23 and also reached the East finals. Duncan Robinson had 14 points including three 3-pointers in the first five minutes for an early spark for the Pistons, who beat Indiana at home on Monday. Cunningham became the first player in Pistons history with 25-plus points and 10-plus assists in five consecutive games played. Jalen Johnson had 25 points, eight rebounds, nine assists and three steals for the Hawks (9-6), who snapped a five-game win streak. Atlanta was missing starting forward Zaccharie Risacher with a hip injury from their previous game on Sunday suffered from an awkward fall following

a dunk. Star guard Trae Young and starting center Kristaps Porzingis have also been sidelined by knee injuries. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 24 points and Onyeka Okongwu added 21 for the Hawks, who trailed by 19 in the second quarter and 94-80 late in the third before an 18-5 run cut the deficit to one with 6:08 remaining. Alexander-Walker’s two free throws with 1:36 left brought the Hawks within two, but Cunningham, who missed the last three games with a hip injury, answered with a jumper and the Pistons inched away. Dyson Daniels, who received his Most Improved Player award in a ceremony before the game, had 12 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three steals for the Hawks. SPURS 111, GRIZZLIES 101 SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — De’Aaron Fox had

26 points, Harrison Barnes added 23 points and San Antonio escaped with a victory over Memphis in a battle of injury-riddled rosters. San Antonio was without All-Star center Victor Wembanyama and Memphis was without star point guard Ja Morant. Barnes was 9 for 14 from the field, including seven straight points on a running hook, nine-foot floater and 3-pointer to give the Spurs a 107-101 lead with 53.2 seconds remaining. Keldon Johnson added 18 points on 8-for-15 shooting. Cedric Coward had 19 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 18 points for Memphis, which lost its fifth straight. San Antonio has won two straight and five of seven. The Spurs are also without injured guards Dylan Harper (strained left calf) and Stephon Castle. MRIs revealed Wembanyama has a left calf strain

and Castle has a left hip flexor strain. Both Wembanyama and Castle are expected to miss two to three weeks. The Spurs are 18-31 without Wembanyama and the Grizzlies are 76-93 without Morant. Memphis took advantage of Wembanyama’s absence to outrebound San Antonio 59-38 and capture a 22-2 advantage on second-chance points. The Spurs were able to overcome those lopsided margins by outscoring the Grizzlies 25-14 in the fourth quarter after a sloppy start. Memphis opened the game on an 8-0 run, prompting San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson to call a timeout 89 seconds into the game. The Spurs opened the game shooting 17% from the field, missing 10 of 12 attempts. SUNS 127, TRAIL BLAZERS 110 PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Devin Booker scored 19 points and Phoenix pulled away in the second half for a victory over Portland. Collin Gillespie added 19 points off the bench for the Suns, who led by as many as 25 after the break. Phoenix coach Jordan Ott rested Booker in the fourth quarter. Shaedon Sharpe had 29 points for the Blazers, who were without Jerami Grant because of an illness. Portland was also missing guard Jrue Holiday for the second straight game because of calf soreness. Rookie center Yang Hansen was back with the Blazers after a stint with the NBA G League Rip City Remix. Yang played his first minutes for Portland since Oct. 29 in the second quarter and drew cheers from the Moda Center crowd when he dunked. The 7-footer from China, the 16th overall pick in the NBA draft, finished with nine points. Phoenix rebounded from a 124-122 loss Sunday to the Atlanta Hawks, who rallied in the final quarter from a 22-point deficit. That defeat snapped a five-game Suns winning streak. Portland, coming off a 1-4 road trip, trailed for much of the first half but stayed within single digits of the Suns until late, when Booker’s short basket and free throw put Phoenix in front 64-53. Portland went on an 8-0 run to go into halftime trailing 64-61. But the Suns pulled away in the third quarter, going up 80-63 on Ryan Dunn’s dunk. The Blazers made just 10 of 41 attempts from 3-point range (24.4%). Portland has lost three straight and five of six. Dillon Brooks, who finished with 12 points and four assists for the Suns, got his 1,000th career assist in the first half.

THE TRIBUNE

Thursday, November 20, 2025, PAGE 5

COLTS quarterback Daniel Jones (17) runs from Atlanta Falcons linebacker Ronnie Harrison Jr. (36) during the first half on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

CHIEFS quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts after being sacked during the second half against the Denver Broncos Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Pro Picks: Desperate Chiefs will beat Colts to go back over .500 By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer THE Kansas City Chiefs are in an unfamiliar position with an even record, chasing a playoff spot. The Indianapolis Colts are also in a new spot, leading a division they haven’t won since 2014. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (5-5) have no margin for error when they host Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor and the Colts (8-2) at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday in the most intriguing matchup on the NFL’s Week 12 schedule. Despite the record, oddsmakers still have confidence in Kansas City. The Chiefs are 3-point favourites over the Colts on BetMGM Sportsbook. And, they have the third-best odds to win the Super Bowl at +850 even though they’re currently outside the playoff picture. It’s a near must-win for Mahomes and the Chiefs. Pro Picks favours the desperate team. CHIEFS: 27-23 NEW YORK GIANTS (2-9) at DETROIT (6-4) Line: Lions minus 10 1/2 The Giants’ biggest highlight of the week will be Cam Skattebo and teammates getting into it on WWE’s "Monday Night Raw." The Lions need to get back on track after a lacklustre offensive effort in Philadelphia. Back indoors, Jared Goff should rebound from a poor performance. Detroit’s defence stood out against the Eagles and now takes on the sluggish Giants offence. The Lions are 13-0 straight up and against the spread off a loss since November 2022. BEST BET: LIONS: 33-17 ATLANTA (3-7) at NEW ORLEANS (2-8) Line: Saints minus 1 1/2 Kirk Cousins returns to the starting lineup for the going-nowhere Falcons. Giving the ball to Bijan Robinson would be a wise game plan. The Saints are rested off a bye and looking for a second straight win behind rookie QB Tyler Shough. UPSET SPECIAL: FALCONS: 22-20 BUFFALO (7-3) at HOUSTON (5-5) Line: Bills minus 6 Josh Allen played like the reigning NFL MVP with a six-TD performance against Tampa Bay. The Texans are back in the playoff mix with consecutive wins behind

backup Davis Mills. He’ll start again tonight with C.J. Stroud still recovering from a concussion but the Texans are first in scoring defence, giving up just 16.3 points per game. Allen is 24-5 straight up, 23-5-1 ATS against teams allowing fewer than 20 points per game. BILLS: 23-16 MINNESOTA (4-6) at GREEN BAY (6-3-1) Line: Packers minus 6 1/2 J.J. McCarthy has been inconsistent for the Vikings in a developmental year. They’ve won two straight games at Lambeau Field. Green Bay begins a stretch of three straight division games. The Packers have been inconsistent and haven’t looked dominant since beating the Lions in Week 1. Look for Jordan Love and the offence and Micah Parsons and the defence to put together a full game. Green Bay is 0-6 ATS this season as a favorite of four or more points. PACKERS: 26-17 PITTSBURGH (6-4) at CHICAGO (7-3) Line: Bears minus 2 1/2 Aaron Rodgers owned the Bears when he played for Green Bay. A wrist injury may prevent him from facing them with the Steelers. Mason Rudolph would start if Rodgers can’t go. The Bears have won seven of eight, lead the NFL with 22 takeaways and Caleb Williams and the rest of the offence are protecting the football. The Steelers have lost 14 straight games straight up and ATS as underdogs. BEARS: 20-16 NEW ENGLAND (9-2) at CINCINNATI (3-7) Line: Patriots minus 8 1/2 Drake Maye is playing at an MVP level and Mike Vrabel has restored winning to a once-proud franchise. The Patriots have won eight in a row. The Bengals are down to playing spoiler the rest of the way. Whether it’s Joe Flacco or Joe Burrow at QB, Ja’Marr Chase won’t be on the receiving end of passes because of a onegame suspension. PATRIOTS: 30-18 SEATTLE (7-3) at TENNESSEE (1-9) Line: Seahawks minus 13 Sam Darnold’s big-game struggles returned in a fourpick performance yet the Seahawks still had a chance to beat the Rams thanks to another stellar defensive performance. Cam Ward and the Titans have the worst offence in the

COLTS running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) NFL. They have no chance against Seattle. SEAHAWKS: 27-6 JACKSONVILLE (6-4) at ARIZONA (3-7) Line: Jaguars minus 2 1/2 The Jaguars are coming off their most impressive performance in a few years in a dominating win over the Chargers. They’ve lost four in a row to Arizona and have to avoid a letdown. Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett completed an NFL-record 47 passes in 57 attempts in a lopsided loss to the 49ers. He’ll need another prolific passing game to give Arizona a chance. JAGUARS: 24-20 PHILADELPHIA (8-2) at DALLAS (4-5-1) Line: Eagles minus 3 1/2 An elite defence is carrying Philadelphia while the offence still finds its way. Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith are too talented to continue to struggle. Lane Johnson’s injury is a tough blow for the offensive line. The

Eagles are 15-24 without him. Dak Prescott and the Cowboys were excellent in a lopsided win at Las Vegas in the first game after teammate Marshawn Kneeland’s death. It’s a short turnaround for Dallas after an emotional two weeks. Prescott is 21-2 at home vs. the NFC East in his career, including 18 straight wins. EAGLES: 24-20 CLEVELAND (2-8) at LAS VEGAS (2-8) Line: Raiders minus 3 1/2 Shedeur Sanders will start his first NFL game for Cleveland after a miserable debut coming off the bench after Dillon Gabriel suffered a concussion. Since the Browns returned to the NFL in 1999, they’re 0-17 in a quarterback’s first career start. But the Raiders are awful in Pete Carroll’s first season. They don’t do anything well. Geno Smith will see plenty of Myles Garrett in his face. BROWNS: 16-14 TAMPA BAY (6-4) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (8-2)

Line: Rams minus 6 1/2 Baker Mayfield has done well leading an injury-riddled offence but the Buccaneers are having too many defensive breakdowns. They’re 2-4 against teams that currently have winning records. The Rams barely held on to beat Seattle behind another strong defensive effort. Matthew Stafford was out of sync against the Seahawks. He should get the offence going again against Tampa Bay’s defense. RAMS: 27-22 NEW YORK JETS (2-8) at BALTIMORE (5-5) Line: Ravens minus 13 1/2 Tyrod Taylor gets an opportunity for the Jets, who are already looking ahead to the draft. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are back from a 1-5 start and are just one game behind the Steelers. They can’t look past the Jets, especially not after having to rally to beat the Browns. Jackson is 16-11 ATS when the Ravens are favored by more than

eight points, including five straight covers. RAVENS: 34-10 CAROLINA (6-5) at SAN FRANCISCO (7-4) Line: 49ers minus 7 Bryce Young is coming off a franchise-best 448yard passing game and the Panthers are only a half-game behind the Buccaneers in the NFC South. Brock Purdy excelled in his return and the 49ers scored 41 points. The Niners need Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle to keep producing to offset a depleted defence missing its two best players. 49ERS: 24-19 ___ Last week: Straight up: 12-3. Against spread: 7-6-2. Overall: Straight up: 118-45-1. Against spread: 84-77-3. Prime time: Straight up: 23-14-1. Against spread: 17-21. Best Bet: Straight up: 9-2. Against spread: 7-3-1. Upset Special: Straight up: 8-3. Against spread: 8-3.

To Publish your Financials and

Legal Notices

Email: garthur@tribunemedia.net

PAGE 6, Thursday, November 20, 2025

THE TRIBUNE

No. 17 Michigan State drains 11 3s in 83-66 win over No. 12 Kentucky By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Kur Teng hit three of Michigan State’s season-high 11 3-pointers on the way to scoring a career-best 15 points, and the 17th-ranked Spartans beat No. 12 Kentucky 83-66 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden in the opener of the annual Champions Classic. Jaxon Kohler sank two shots of his own from beyond the arc to finish with a team-high 20 points, and Trey Fort scored 13. Michigan State (4-0) made half of its 3-point attempts after entering the game shooting 21.7% from long range — fourth-worst out of 361 Division I programs — with just 14 total through its first three games. Pounding the ball inside and cashing in on second opportunities, a much more familiar recipe for coach Tom Izzo’s bunch, also worked. The Spartans outrebounded Kentucky 42-28 and never led by fewer than 10 after Teng’s baseline fadeaway jumper deep in the corner with 2 seconds remaining in the first half. Coen Carr threw down one of his trademark dunks on an alley-oop early in the second, and Michigan State fended off some Kentucky runs and expanded its lead to 20 and beyond in the final minutes. The Wildcats (3-2) started fast and led 5-0 very early before going ice cold from the field. They were 8 of 29, including 4 of 15 from 3-point range, in the first half on the way to a second loss in three games. Otega Oweh led Kentucky with 12 points, while Denzel Aberdeen, Collin Chandler and New York native Mouhamed Dioubate scored 10 apiece. Kentucky point guard Jaland Lowe missed his fifth consecutive game to open the season. He’s out indefinitely after dislocating his right shoulder in an

intrasquad scrimmage last month. NO. 5 DUKE 78, NO. 24 KANSAS 66 NEW YORK (AP) — Cameron Boozer had 18 points and 10 rebounds, twin brother Cayden made a couple of big second-half baskets and fifth-ranked Duke outlasted No. 24 Kansas, defeating the undermanned Jayhawks in the annual Champions Classic. Isaiah Evans scored 16 points and Patrick Ngongba had 13 on 4-of-4 shooting for the Blue Devils (5-0). The Jayhawks (3-2) were still without their best player, freshman Darryn Peterson, the nation’s top recruit and potentially the top pick in next year’s NBA draft, because of a lingering hamstring injury. Peterson has missed three consecutive games since hurting himself during a shootaround. Peterson’s absence was enough to make a difference at Madison Square Garden even though the Blue Devils were less consistent than in their previous four victories. Kansas rattled Duke with some fast-break points early before getting worn down by foul trouble and a depth disparity. All five Kansas starters had at least one foul and three had two apiece in the first half, and Duke closed it out on a 17-5 run to lead by eight. The Jayhawks trimmed their deficit to 67-64 on Melvin Council Jr.’s 3-pointer with 4:59 left. The foul trouble showed in some tired legs. Flory Bidunga picked up his fourth with more than seven minutes left. Bryson Tiller fouled out. Evans hit a 3 coming out of the under-4-minute timeout, and Cameron Boozer scored four of the eight points in an 8-0 run by Duke to pull away. NO. 18 NORTH CAROLINA 73, NAVY 61 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Wilson had

KENTUCKY’s Mouhamed Dioubate, centre, dunks the ball in front of Michigan State’s Jaxon Kohler, right, and Carson Cooper, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) 23 points and 12 rebounds, leading No. 18 North Carolina to a win over Navy. A true freshman, Wilson also had four steals and three blocks for the Tar Heels (5-0). Luka Bogavac added 16 points, Jarin Stevenson scored 11 and Henri Veesaar had 10. Austin Benigni scored 19 points for Navy (2-3) and Jinwoo Kim added 14 in the Midshipmen’s first trip to Chapel Hill since 1936. UNC led wire-to-wire, but Navy trimmed the deficit to three points midway through the first half on a layup from Donovan Draper. The Tar Heels responded with a 14-5 run — capped off by free throws from Bogavac — to retake a comfortable double-digit advantage. Navy cut the Tar Heels’ lead to four points early in the second half, but UNC answered with a 24-7 run, highlighted by three spectacular transition dunks from Wilson. Despite returning 86.6 percent of its scoring from last season — the most of any roster in the nation this year — Navy had trouble finding the basket

consistently against UNC, shooting just 30.4 percent from the floor. The Tar Heels have held four opponents to under 40-percent shooting this season and are now 49-4 under fifth-year coach Hubert Davis when doing so. North Carolina became the third program in Division I men’s basketball to reach 2,400 victories, joining Kentucky and Kansas. This victory marked the final of five consecutive home games to start the season for the Tar Heels, the longest season-opening home stretch they’ve had since 1918. UNC won’t return to the Dean Smith Center until Dec. 7. NO. 19 UCLA 79, SACRAMENTO STATE 48 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Dailey Jr. had 15 points and 12 rebounds, Xavier Booker scored 12 and No. 19 UCLA rode a new-look starting lineup to a victory over Sacramento State. Trent Perry, Jamar Brown, Steven Jamerson II and Brandon Williams all started for the Bruins (4-1) after making just two starts between them in the first

four games of the season. Booker, Tyler Bilodeau, Donovan Dent and Skyy Clark all began the game on the bench. The revamped starting unit helped to hold Sacramento State scoreless over the opening six minutes, and the defense overall limited the Hornets to 24.1% shooting for the game. Perry had 11 points and Brown added 10 for the Bruins, who bounced back from a 69-65 loss to then-No. 5 Arizona last Friday. Prophet Johnson had 13 points with 10 rebounds and Jahni Summers scored 11 as Sacramento State fell to 0-4 against UCLA. The Hornets (3-3) lost leading scorer and second-leading rebounder Jeremiah Cherry to a right knee injury with 8:18 remaining in the first half. He finished with two points and one rebound UCLA’s new starting lineup played nearly five minutes together to begin the game. Only when Bilodeau, Booker and Clark entered with 15:17 remaining in the half did the Hornets finally score on

a jumper from Brandon Gardner following a turnover by Perry. Dent, who entered leading the Bruins in assists (5.3 per game) and was second in points (14.7), came off the bench with 12:37 left in the first half. He finished with five points on 2-of-9 shooting. UCLA led 42-17 at halftime by holding Sacramento State to 21.7% shooting from the floor. NO. 21 ARKANSAS 84, WINTHROP 83 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Meleek Thomas scored a career-high 26 points as No. 21 Arkansas scored the final six points to rally past Winthrop. Arkansas took their final lead with 11 seconds left when Nick Pringle scored at the rim after a Winthrop turnover. After the basket, he and Winthrop’s Logan Duncomb became tangled. As the officials attempted to break up the entanglement, Pringle threw Duncomb to the floor, leading to a brief delay as the play went to review. Pringle and Duncomb were issued offsetting technical fouls and four players — two from Arkansas and two from Winthrop — were ejected for coming on to the floor from the bench. Duncomb’s technical resulted in him fouling out, as well. Daylen Berry attempted a potential game-winning 3-pointer from the wing as time expired, but Thomas played tight defense, forcing an awkward attempt and the ball bounced off the rim. Thomas shot 10 for 20 from the field, Trevon Brazile scored 14 points, Pringle 13 and Darius Acuff Jr. added 12 for Arkansas. Winthrop stuck around and carried the lead into the waning seconds thanks to 15-for-31 shooting from 3-point range. Kareem Rozier led the Eagles with 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field, including a 7 for 10 on 3s. Kody Clouet added 16 points, 12 of which came from beyond the arc.

THE TRIBUNE

Thursday, November 20, 2025, PAGE 7

Bodybuilding judges complete their national test judge certification THE Bahamas didn’t have any competitors but two local judges participated in the Giovanni Classic in Neiva, Colombia, November 14-16. The two judges from the Bahamas Bodybuilding, Wellness & Fitness Federation completed their national test judge certification and were able to participate in the judging process immediately because of their strong knowledge of the sport. “They were studying and following the sport closely for quite some time, and their dedication truly showed. I am extremely proud of the outstanding job they did. The judges were Dr. Remington Rolle and Lafayette Johnson.

"We are still awaiting the pending results for three additional judges who completed the Continental/National exam earlier this year at the Central American Championships," said federation president Wellington “Cat” Sears. "Our goal is to qualify at least five more judges to serve at local and international competitions." Sears noted that the judges' trip was entirely self-funded. He said he was genuinely grateful for the commitment and sacrifice shown by their new members as they invested their own resources to support and advance the sport of bodybuilding.

JUDGES Dr Remington Rolle and Lafayette Johnson with their international counterparts.

THE WEATHER REPORT

5-DAY FORECAST

TODAY

TONIGHT

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

UV INDEX TODAY

MONDAY

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11+ LOW

ORLANDO

High: 85° F/29° C Low: 59° F/15° C

TAMPA

Breezy in the morning; partly sunny

Mostly clear

Mostly sunny

High: 82°

Low: 71°

High: 82° Low: 71°

High: 83° Low: 68°

High: 82° Low: 71°

High: 82° Low: 72°

AccuWeather RealFeel

86° F

71° F

86°-72° F

87°-69° F

86°-71° F

85°-72° F

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 64° F/18° C

ABACO

High: 78° F/26° C Low: 69° F/21° C

8-16 knots

WEST PALM BEACH High: 84° F/29° C Low: 68° F/20° C

8-16 knots

FT. LAUDERDALE E

FREEPORT

High: 82° F/28° C Low: 71° F/22° C

High: 80° F/27° C Low: 65° F/18° C

MIAMI

High: 83° F/28° C Low: 71° F/22° C

7-14 knots

NASSAU

KEY WEST

Ht.(ft.)

Low

Ht.(ft.)

3.0 2.3

1:08 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

0.2 0.3

ALMANAC

Friday

8:07 a.m. 8:22 p.m.

3.0 2.2

1:43 a.m. 2:38 p.m.

0.2 0.3

Statistics are for Nassau through 1 p.m. yesterday Temperature High ................................................... 81° F/27° C Low .................................................... 68° F/20° C Normal high ....................................... 81° F/27° C Normal low ........................................ 70° F/21° C Last year’s high .................................. 83° F/28° C Last year’s low ................................... 67° F/19° C Precipitation As of 1 p.m. yesterday ................................. 0.00” Year to date ................................................ 48.52” Normal year to date ................................... 37.52”

Saturday

8:45 a.m. 9:00 p.m.

3.0 2.2

2:20 a.m. 3:17 p.m.

0.3 0.4

Sunday

9:24 a.m. 9:40 p.m.

2.9 2.1

2:57 a.m. 3:58 p.m.

0.3 0.5

Monday

10:04 a.m. 10:24 p.m.

2.9 2.1

3:36 a.m. 4:39 p.m.

0.5 0.6

Tuesday

10:47 a.m. 11:11 p.m.

2.8 2.1

4:19 a.m. 5:23 p.m.

0.6 0.6

Wednesday 11:33 a.m. -----

2.7 -----

5:08 a.m. 6:10 p.m.

0.7 0.6

High: 81° F/27° C Low: 73° F/23° C

Sunrise Sunset

High: 83° F/28° C Low: 72° F/22° C

8-16 knots

10-20 knots Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

SUN AND MOON 6:30 a.m. Moonrise 5:21 p.m. Moonset

6:51 a.m. 5:28 p.m.

New

First

Full

Last

Nov. 20

Nov. 28

Dec. 4

Dec. 11

CAT ISLAND

TIDES FOR NASSAU High

High: 81° F/27° C Low: 72° F/22° C

VERY HIGH EXT.

7:31 a.m. 7:44 p.m.

ELEUTHERA

High: 82° F/28° C Low: 71° F/22° C

HIGH

Today

The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® is the only index that includes all the weather factors that play a role in how we perceive temperature, including the effects of wind, humidity, sunshine, precipitation, pressure, and elevation. Shown are the highest and lowest values for each day.

MODERATE

The higher the AccuWeather UV IndexTM number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. Shown is the highest value of the day.

ANDROS

SAN SALVADOR

GREAT EXUMA

High: 82° F/28° C Low: 72° F/22° C

High: 83° F/28° C Low: 73° F/23° C

High: 82° F/28° C Low: 72° F/22° C

W S

LONG ISLAND

TRACKING MAP

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 72° F/22° C

12-25 knots

MAYAGUANA High: 81° F/27° C Low: 77° F/25° C

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

CROOKED ISLAND / ACKLINS RAGGED ISLAND High: 81° F/27° C Low: 76° F/24° C

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 72° F/22° C

GREAT INAGUA High: 84° F/29° C Low: 78° F/26° C

12-25 knots

10-20 knots

MARINE FORECAST ABACO ANDROS CAT ISLAND CROOKED ISLAND ELEUTHERA FREEPORT GREAT EXUMA GREAT INAGUA LONG ISLAND MAYAGUANA NASSAU RAGGED ISLAND SAN SALVADOR

Today: Friday: Today: Friday: Today: Friday: Today: Friday: Today: Friday: Today: Friday: Today: Friday: Today: Friday: Today: Friday: Today: Friday: Today: Friday: Today: Friday: Today: Friday:

WINDS NE at 8-16 Knots ENE at 6-12 Knots NE at 8-16 Knots E at 8-16 Knots ENE at 12-25 Knots ENE at 8-16 Knots NE at 12-25 Knots ENE at 10-20 Knots NE at 10-20 Knots ENE at 8-16 Knots ENE at 8-16 Knots E at 6-12 Knots NE at 10-20 Knots ENE at 7-14 Knots NE at 10-20 Knots NE at 10-20 Knots NE at 12-25 Knots ENE at 8-16 Knots NE at 8-16 Knots ENE at 7-14 Knots ENE at 8-16 Knots ENE at 6-12 Knots NE at 12-25 Knots ENE at 10-20 Knots NE at 12-25 Knots ENE at 7-14 Knots

WAVES 1-3 Feet 1-3 Feet 1-2 Feet 1-2 Feet 2-4 Feet 2-4 Feet 3-5 Feet 2-4 Feet 2-4 Feet 2-4 Feet 1-2 Feet 1-2 Feet 1-2 Feet 1-2 Feet 2-4 Feet 2-4 Feet 2-4 Feet 1-3 Feet 3-6 Feet 2-4 Feet 1-3 Feet 1-3 Feet 2-4 Feet 2-4 Feet 1-2 Feet 1-3 Feet

VISIBILITY 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles

WATER TEMPS. 79° F 79° F 79° F 78° F 81° F 81° F 82° F 82° F 81° F 80° F 80° F 80° F 81° F 81° F 82° F 82° F 81° F 81° F 82° F 82° F 77° F 77° F 81° F 81° F 82° F 81° F

PAGE 8, Thursday, November 20, 2025

THE TRIBUNE

FANS celebrate Haiti’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a soccer match against Nicaragua, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (AP Photos/Odelyn Joseph)

Haiti’s troubles fade briefly as it revels in World Cup qualification By DÁNICA COTO and EVENS SANON Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti held its breath for nearly two hours as its troubles seemed to fade with the promise of its first World Cup qualification since 1974. Forgotten ever so briefly was the violence, hunger and homelessness after Louicius Deedson scored nine minutes into Tuesday’s game against Nicaragua, and Ruben Providence followed up with a header just before halftime in a 2-0 win to send Haiti to the World Cup for just the second time in the country’s history. Shouts in Haitian Creole of “Grenadye, alaso!” filled the country’s streets, homes and makeshift shelters as fans urged their team, the Grenadiers, to attack. Haiti didn’t just need a win over Nicaragua; it wanted to prove that despite the multiple crises weighing the country down, it could still pull through and hold its head high like it has throughout its troubled history.

“It means more than just a win. It is hope, it is unity at a time when the country faces so many challenges,” said Pierre Jean-Jacques, a 25-year-old mechanic who watched the game at home. “I was fully focused. My heart was racing.” After the match, he joined thousands of fans who bounced late into the night through streets normally empty at that hour out of fear of being killed or kidnapped. “This victory brings a moment of joy,” he said. “I’m proud. I believe we can rise together.” Tuesday night’s win coincided with the 222nd anniversary of the historic Battle of Vertières, which helped Haiti become the world’s first Black republic. “They couldn’t have chosen a better date for our warriors to go to the World Cup,” said Vladimir Dorvale, 18, who had a small Haitian flag tied around his neck and was walking briskly to a friend’s house to talk about the game. But the odds were against Haiti, where euphoria remained high yesterday.

FANS watching a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Haiti and Nicaragua celebrate Haiti’s second goal, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The team played all their home games in the tiny

Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao because it was too

dangerous to do so in Haiti, where armed gangs control

up to 90% of its capital, Port-au-Prince. Their coach, Sébastien Migné, told France Football magazine that he remotely managed certain players who were in Haiti. He couldn’t fly to the country where gang violence has shut down the main international airport several times. When Deedson knocked the first ball in, gunfire erupted in André Michaud’s neighbourhood, startling the 23-year-old student who watched the game at a bar near his house because it had a generator and the power was out again. “I didn’t know if the gangs had invaded,” he said, adding that he settled down after realising it was celebratory. “All my life, I’ve been supporting other teams in the World Cup: Brazil, Argentina,” he said. “Now, I can finally support my country. I’m hopeful that Haiti can go far.” Shortly after the victory, a joyful crowd marched through the narrow streets of one neighbourhood under the rain, playing music and chanting, “Haiti has qualified! We don’t have a state!” in reference to the deep political instability rocking Haiti. Thousands of other fans danced through the streets of Pétionville late into the night. When gunfire erupted briefly during the celebration, the crowd raised its hands and cheered. Such noise normally scatters people in a country where more than 4,300 were killed from January to September. “I hope you guys are going to enjoy it. It’s not finished. It’s just the start,” forward Duckens Nazon said after the game in a video posted online. “There are many people who didn’t believe in us, but us, we believe in us.”