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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017

Top female golfers in world tee off Thursday

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

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he fifth Pure Silk/Bahamas LPGA Golf Classic got off to a windy start on Monday with the final two spots being settled to complete the picture for 108 of the world’s best female golfers when they tee off on Thursday.

But according to Robbie Leming, manager of the host Ocean Golf Club on Paradise Island, they have gotten used to the unknown potential weather issues that he can go on record as saying that the conditions will be excellent to compete in this weekend.

“So we’re looking for some fantastic scores,” he said during the official press conference yesterday at the course - the event was delayed by a day because of the windy conditions.

IT’S OFFICIAL: Shown (l-r) are Glenn Archer, president of the Bahamas Golf Federation, Carla Stuart, senior director of National Planning and Events in the Ministry of Tourism, Ellison “Tommy” Turnquest, deputy director general in the Ministry of Tourism, and Jeff Raedle, Pure Silk tournament Director.

Photo: Kemuel Stubbs/MOT “We’re going to be looking at the best playing conditions that we’ve seen in five years.”

To coincide with the weather conditions, Leming assured those

in attendance that the golf course has peaked right at the right time.

“Our maintenance crew and our director of agronomy, Jeff Hood, have done an amazing job prepar-

ing the golf course for the tournament but also picking up after Hurricane Matthew,” he said.

“We weren’t hit extremely hard here at the golf course but we did have a lot of preparation to get this golf course in the shape that it’s in.

Like I said, it couldn’t be in better shape. So we’re really looking forward to competition.”

Jeff Raedle, the tournament director, said the fifth annual classic will kick off the LPGA’s calendar of 35 tournaments for 2017 and they’re looking forward to the spectators being treated to some top-notch competition once again.

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‘Shaq’ posts career high 23 in Longhorns’ victory

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net BAHAMIAN Shaquille ‘Shaq’ Cleare had his best game so far for the University of Texas Longhorns, scoring a careerhigh 23 points in their close 8483 triumph over the Oklahoma Sooners at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, on Monday.

In the game that was carried live on ESPN, the 6-foot, 8-inch forward made the best of his appearance, reaching double figures in scoring for the fourth straight game, the eighth time this season in 20 games and 10th time in his UT career, spanning 53 games.

“We needed this game in the worst way possible. These guys, they work so hard in practice every day and it was just time to reward ourselves,” Cleare was quoted as saying on the Longhorns’ website.

“I thought going into the ending part, we really need a miracle right now. I said “something amazing is about to happen” and Andrew came out and put up a big shot and we needed it.”

The 275-pound senior, who turns 24 on February 19, also topped the 20-point mark for the first time in his career as he surpassed his previous careerhigh of 14 that he did twice and he established a career high in field goals made, shooting 10of-14 improving on his previous mark of six that he did six four times.

Additionally, the Androsnative tied his career high in rebounds with eight, the same

amount he tallied in his previous two games and he also finished with two blocked shots, his best for the season.

With the win, the Longhorns pushed their win-loss record to 8-12 and 2-6 in the Big 12.

“I think we wanted it. We wanted it bad. Once we start to close out games the way we start games, I think we put ourselves in a better position,” Cleare said. “We’ve got to enjoy the win, but moving forward we’ve got a lot of work to do.”

Cleare, who previously played his first two collegiate seasons for the Maryland Terrapins, had a significant role early in the game when he scored on a layup to complete a 7-0 run. However, Oklahoma (8-11, 2-6) answered with a 9-0 run of its own, tying the score at 15-15 with 11:08 remaining in the half.That was the tone of the game as neither team was able to hold onto any wide margins as Texas blew a 51-40 advantage in the second half, but Oklahoma battled back to go up 83-78 lead with 19 seconds remaining.

Texas then got a three-pointer from Eric Davis Jr and after Oklahoma missed a pair of free throws, Andrew Jones canned another with 1.8 seconds left to seal the win for Cleare and Texas.

The Longhorns return to action on Saturday (January 28) when they travel to face Georgia in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge presented by SONIC. Tip-off is set for 3pm central time (4pm eastern), and the game will be televised nationally on ESPN.

TEXAS forward Shaquille Cleare (32) grabs a rebound over Oklahoma centre Jamuni McNeace (4) during the second half of Monday night’s NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas. Texas won 84-83.

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

COMING OFF VICTORY IN CHINA, HYO JOO KIM TO DEFEND TITLE HYO Joo Kim is excited to return to defend her title in the fifth edition of the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic, but the early-week windy conditions are giving her cause for concern as she gears up for the first event of the 2017 season on the LPGA. Kim, 21, of Wonju, South Korea, fired a closing 7-under-par 66 at the Ocean Club Golf Course at the Atlantis resort last year to beat the 2015 champion, Sei Young Kim, Anna Nordqvist and Stacy Lewis by two strokes for her third LPGA title. Kim is coming off a win in December at the Hyundai China Ladies Open, her third victory in that event.

“It’s great to be back since 2016, but there’s a lot of wind these past few days, and so I came initially very happy to be coming to the Bahamas, and now I’m a little bit more anxious given the weather and the strong winds,” Kim said through an interpreter.

Kim began and ended her 2016 with victories.

Consistent improvement is at the top of her list of things to accomplish this year, she said.

“My main goal is that from the start of the season to the finish of the season, I hope I’m able to demonstrate an upward trend in my performance,” said Kim, ranked No. 25 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. “It’s a continuing development in my game throughout the season even more so than any specific win, it’s that upward trend in my game that I like to see.”

Kim begins defence of her title at 7:49am Thursday off the No. 1 tee with Pernilla Lindberg of Sweden and Brittany Lincicome of Seminole, Florida.

In other news, yesterday’s slate of events at the Ocean Club began with the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic press conference powered By Aliv.

The event was hosted by Jeff Raedle, tournament director, principal – Global Golf Management, and it included Ellison Thompson, deputy director general, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Robbie Leming, general manager of Ocean Club, Alan Bates and Andre Knowles of Aliv and Cable Bahamas, Glenn Archer, president of the Bahamas Golf Federation, and Georgette Rolle, a Ba-

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Giants and Regulators in battle for John Archer pennant THE Commonwealth Bank Giants and Mr Ship It Freight Regulators, battling it out for the John Archer Divisional pennant, pulled off victories on Monday as the New Providence Basketball Association played a double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.

While the Giants stomped the Pirates 92-83 in the men’s Division 1 opener, the Regulators routed the PJ Stingers 94-78.

Giants 93, Pirates 84 Michael Bain came off the bench and canned 21 points, shooting 7-for-12 from the field and 6-for-8 from the free throw line, in 24 minutes to lead Commonwealth Bank. Bain also had three rebounds and three assists.

Jeffrey Henfield had 19 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, Karon Pratt added 15 points with three

rebounds and three assists and Trent Cox had 11 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Kronoff Dean and Kevin Wright Jr both had 16 points and Domonique Fernander had 15 points, 13 rebounds and three assists to lead the Pirates. Tevin Hudson helped out with 13 points, four assists, two assists and two steals.

Regulators 94, Stingers 78 In 33 minutes, Eugene Bain exploded for a game high 31 points, shooting 13-for-28 from the field and 5-for-5 from the foul line.

He also had 11 rebounds and two block shots.

Dion McPhee had 19 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals and Brian Bain added 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Simon Cruz came off the bench with seven

points and seven rebounds and Gameliel Rose had six points and six rebounds with three assists.

For the Stingers, Domnick Bridgewater had 16 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals, Devon Ferguson had 14 points and nine rebounds, Anthony Whylly had 12 points and eight rebounds and Ishmael Curtis also had 12 points with four rebounds.

• At 7pm tonight, Bargain Wholesale Kings take on Hype Basketball and, at 8:30pm, Island Game Pros face the Mail Boat Cybots.

ON THE REPLAY: Triple K Stampers lost 72-60 to Hype Basketball at AF Adderley on Saturday night.

Photo: Terrel W Carey/ Tribune Staff

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LPGA PLAYERS Ally McDonald and Paula Reto greeted more than 60 boys and girls for the annual RBC Junior Clinic held on the driving range at the Ocean Club. The clinic is one of the pre-tournament highlights of the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic that begins Thursday in the Ocean Club Golf Course at the Atlantis resort.

COMING OFF VICTORY IN CHINA, HYO JOO KIM TO DEFEND TITLE FROM PAGE 1 hamas native who is competing for the fourth time in the event.

Aliv is a new tournament partner for 2016.

“The Bahamas is really the home of tourism,” Ellison said.

“We’ve worked really hard to get great events to the Islands of the Bahamas. This year we started off with the LPGA ladies tour tour‑ nament.

“Later this year we’re also go‑

ing to have the World Relays and also beach soccer in the Bahamas.

And going on right now in the is‑ land of Abaco there’s also the Great Abaco Classic. We have a number of golf tournaments go‑ ing on in the Bahamas. Earlier this year we had the Great Exu‑ mas Classic, and the Hero [World Challenge] championship at Al‑ bany [in December].”

Leming said he expects great scoring this week on the par-73 Ocean Club Golf Course thanks to a favourable weather forecast that includes tapering winds and a

course in first-rate condition.

“The good news is the forecast for the next five days is impec‑ cable. The wind this afternoon is supposed to die down to about 15 to 18 miles an hour and it gets lower as we move into the week‑ end. So, we’re looking for some fantastic scores,” Leming said.

Also Tuesday, LPGA players Ally McDonald and Paula Reto greeted more than 60 boys and girls for the annual RBC Junior Clinic held on the driving range at the Ocean Club.

The clinic is one of the pre-

tournament highlights of the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic that begins Thursday on the Ocean Club Golf Course at the Atlantis resort.

McDonald and Reto provided some individual and group in‑ struction on several facets of the game and also signed autographs.

The fifth annual Pure SilkBahamas LPGA Classic is the opening event on the 2017 LPGA schedule.

Offering a purse of $1.4 million, the tournament features 13 major champions and seven winners

from the 2016 season.

Four of the top 10 players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings are entered, led by No. 2 Ariya Jutanugarn and No. 5 Lexi Thompson.

Golf Channel will provide 10 hours of live coverage beginning on January 26 from 11:30am to 2:30pm EST. Live second-round coverage on January 27, also is 11:30am to 2:30pm, while live coverage of the final two rounds Saturday and Sunday will air 3-5pm EST. Admission is free for all spectators.

IT’S OFFICIAL: Shown (l-r) are Glenn Archer, president of the Bahamas Golf Federation, Georgette Rolle, participant in the Pure Silk Bahamas Classic, Virginia Kelly, director of sports tourism in the Ministry of Tourism, Carla Stuart, senior director of national planning and events in the Ministry of Tourism, Ellison “Tommy” Turnquest, deputy director general in the Ministry of Tourism, Jeff Raedle, Pure Silk Tournament director, Robbie Leming, Ocean Club general manager, Delmaro Duncombe, senior Aliv solutions partner, and Andre Knowles, director of commercial sales, Cable Bahamas.

Photo: Kemuel Stubbs/MOT

TOP FEMALE GOLFERS IN WORLD TEE OFF THURSDAY IN 5TH BAHAMAS LPGA CLASSIC FROM PAGE 1 “We’ve got the 2016 LPGA Money List leader and five‑time champion, Ariya Jutanugarn rep‑ resenting Thailand here,” Raedle said. “Also in the field are a couple Hall of Famers such as Julie Ink‑ ster. We’ve got the World No. 5, Lexi Thompson and the World No. 8, Brooke Henderson, along with the Bahamas’ own Georgette Rolle. We’ve got a very well rep‑ resented field.”

The first round will begin on Thursday and will conclude on Sunday at approximately 5pm with more than 200 countries ex‑ pected to tune in for the live cov‑ erage on the Golf Channel.

The classic is open to the public Thursday to Sunday. Admission is free. We’ve got parking here on Paradise Island and shuttle buses will bring the spectators up to the tournament environs.

On hole 18, which is considered a great finishing hole, there will be a number of hospitality op‑ tions for our sponsors and digni‑ taries and Raedle said they have also added a public pavilion this year that will provide some great covered seating for the spectators

that come out and enjoy the in‑ credible tournament.

Ellison ‘Tommy’ Thompson, the director of tourism in the Ministry of Tourism, welcomed Pure Silk to the Bahamas, calling it the “Super Bowl of event” to go along with golf tournaments in Exuma and Abaco after the Hero Championships at Albany and on the horizon, the IAAF World Re‑ lays and the FIFA Beach Soccer.

“The benefit of it is also we have the opportunity to showcase the Islands of the Bahamas to the world and the benefit is the fact that 600 people are here for this event,” Thompson said.

“So it’s really great for the Is‑ lands of the Bahamas and we’re delighted to have our homegrown talent, Georgette Rolle. She’s qualified and gotten a sponsor’s pass. Congratulations. We also have our Racquel Riley, who played yesterday, not as success‑ ful but it’s great to have that ex‑ posure.”

Today, 14‑year old dynamo Ashley Michelle will be playing in the pro‑am.

Rolle, who will be participating in the classic for the fourth time, said she intends to give it 100 per cent because she will represent the “core values that are instilled in our youth and more important‑

ly, the junior golfers.

“One day this field will be filled with Bahamians and also other events here in the Bahamas.”

Rolle said she noticed that Ri‑ ley was right in the thick of things as she completed the back nine, but the windy conditions got the best of her. “I know she did her best and I am very proud of her,” said Rolle, who beat our Riley for the Bahamas exemption spot last month. “It’s tough playing a field of 32 players for just two spots.

But I know that she will preserve and see what happens from here.”

And as long as she keeps her eyes on the prize, get some good rest and work and hard as pos‑ sible, she will finally get through the final cut on Friday to play in the final on Saturday and Sunday.

Her caddie, Marcus Pratt, said Rolle is looking great and her mental capacity is better than it has ever been so he’s looking for her to “go further than she’s ever been before” because she’s been “working at the course, the more she’s played at home than ever.

Glenn Archer, president of the Bahamas Golf Federation, which hosted a clinic for junior players featuring Rolle and visiting pro‑ fessional players on Saturday at the Driving Range at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

“We also feel that in the effort to grow the game, we would like to also play a bigger part in mak‑ ing sure that the opportunity is extended to not only the Bahamas but also to our Caribbean broth‑ ers,” he stated.

Archer also took the time out to wish Rolle all of the best after watching Raquel Riley miss out on her chance to qualify on Mon‑ day. “I’m told that at the event on Monday, even though she (Riley) did not success, it was also a sign that we have the ability to per‑ form,” Archer said. “Nonetheless, we have Georgette (Rolle) in the field and we expect that she’s go‑ ing to give her all and we wish her the very best over the next four days.”

This year, Aliv has come on board as one of the newest spon‑ sors, joining 35 different compa‑ nies that the Caribbean Bottling Company Limited (Coca-Cola), John Bull, Royal Bank of Canada and The Tribune.

Belmar Duncan, the chief com‑ mercial officer for Aliv, said the newest cellular phone company in the Bahamas is excited about what they will bring to the table.

“Through our support we have made commitments to connec‑ tive experiences powered by Aliv for more than one hundred of

the world’s best golfers,” Duncan stressed.

During the course of the com‑ petition, Duncan said the partici‑ pants and spectators will get the opportunity to see Aliv in full operation as they go beyond the cutting edge technology.

“Improving the communi‑ ties and the world we live in by supporting initiatives and pro‑ grammes that serve the local community,” he said. “Taking part in this event offers the op‑ portunity to show our expanding commitment.”

And Andre Knowles, sales di‑ rector at Cable Bahamas, said they are delighted to be connect‑ ed with Aliv as they continue to provide Internet and voice ser‑ vices for the LPGA the last four years. “It is always a pleasure working with such a professional team of organisers, Jeff and his team. This year we’re especially proud to support Aliv as a major sponsor of this event,” he said.

“With their superior services our companies provide a full sea of technology service is to the Pure Silk LPGA tournament. So join the revolution and be Aliv.

Please support the LPGA Pure Silk golf tournament at the beau‑ tiful Ocean Club Golf Course here in the Bahamas.”

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CATHOLIC BOARD OF EDUCATION PRIMARY SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS

PLAY ACTION: The Catholic Board of Education continues its primary school basketball league at the Loyola Hall on Gladastone Road.

Photos: Shawn Hanna/Tribune Staff

THE RESULTS • Here’s a look at the results of the games played on Friday: St Cecilia’s 19, St Francis/Joseph 19 Cayden King had nine points and Zachary Knowles added eight in the win for the Strikers’ boys. Joel Thompson scored six and Larry Daxon chipped in with four in a losing effort for the Shockers.

St Cecilia’s 17, St Thomas More 0 Teejah Johnson scored eight points and Raynell Young added five as the Strikers’ girls shut out the Sparks.

St Francis/Joseph 9, Xavier’s Lower School 2 Gianna Farquharson scored four and Haley Munroe had three for the Shockers in their girls’ victory.

Dior Rae Scott had two in the loss.

Xavier’s Lower School 23, St Thomas More 21 Dymani Scott scored eight in the win for the Giants boys. Jeleni Morrison had nine in the loss for the Sparks.

TODAY 3:30pm - Xavier’s Lower School vs St Francis/Joseph girls and boys

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OFFICIAL RESULTS: ROADRUNNERS TRACK AND FIELD CLASSIC • Here’s a look at the results of the Road Runners Track and Field Classic held at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Saturday: Individual performances Girls 80 Meter Dash UNDER 8 Finals 1, Fraser, Zara, Fast Forward, 13.42, w:-1.8.

2, Bootle, Brianna, 3P A Stallions, 13.69, w:-3.9. 3, Smith, Jayla, Star Trackers, 14.54, w:-1.9.

Girls 100 Meter Dash UNDER 8 - 1, Fraser, Zara, Fast Forward, 17.00, w:-1.6. 2, Smith, Jayla, Star Trackers, 18.74, w:NWI. 3, Edden, Leshantae, Beginners Track, 19.33, w:-1.9.

Girls 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 8 - 1, Striders ‘A’ 1:36.29.

Girls 100 Meter Dash UNDER 10 - 1, Marshall, Azarria, X-Treme Athletic, 16.00, w:-1.9. 2, Russell, Jaidyn, Fast Forward, 16.17, w:-2.6. 3, Moss, Madison, Club Monica, 16.20, w:-1.9.

Girls 200 Meter Dash UNDER 10 - 1, Dean, Darvinique, Kids’ Athletics, 32.90, w:-2.8. 2, Marshall, Azarria, X-Treme Athletic, 34.67, w:-3.5. 3, Lockahrt, Synia, Sunblazers, 34.89, w:-2.6.

Girls 800 Meter Run UNDER 10 - 1, Daxon, Shantavia, Unattached Thomp, 3:07.12. 2, Marshall, Azarria, X-Treme Athletic, 3:19.27. 3, Wright, Sarsha, Kids’ Athletics, 3:27.59.

Girls 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 10 - 1, Fast Forward ‘A’ 1:06.50. 2, Kids’ Athletics Academy ‘A’ 1:07.57. 3, 3P A Stallions ‘A’ 1:12.67.

Girls 100 Meter Dash UNDER 12 - 1, Thompson, Lanique, Unattached Thomp, 14.32, w:-1.6. 2, Wright, Nya, Kids’ Athletics, 14.44, w:-2.0. 3, Demeritte, Shayanne, Club Monica, 14.68, w:-1.6.

Girls 400 Meter Run UNDER 12 - 1, Thompson, Lanique, Unattached Thomp, 1:07.20. 2, Wright, Nya, Kids’ Athletics, 1:09.56. 3, Demeritte, Shayanne, Club Monica, 1:11.34.

Girls 800 Meter Run UNDER 12 - 1, MACKEY, Jasmine, 3P A Stallions, 2:50.00. 2, Taylor, Tamia, Roadrunners Trac, 2:56.90. 3, Turner, Ryanne, Hurry Murray Ath, 3:07.06.

Girls 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 12 1, Roadrunners Track Club ‘A’ 1:01.82. 2, Club Monica ‘A’ 1:02.65. 3, Fast Forward ‘A’ 1:03.66.

Girls 100 Meter Dash UNDER 14 - 1, Dean, Reshae, Star Trackers, 13.73, w:-3.5.

2, Clarke, Lydia, Dtsp Wolfpack, 13.88, w:-2.9. 3, Archer, Paige, X-Treme Athletic, 13.92, w:-3.6.

Girls 400 Meter Run UNDER 14 - 1, Dean, Reshae, Star Trackers, 1:03.41. 2, Archer, Paige, X-Treme Athletic, 1:03.99. 3, Pratt, Raven, Fast Forward, 1:05.38.

Girls 800 Meter Run UNDER 14 - 1, Kemp, Breyanna, Hurry Murray Ath, 2:41.44. 2, Simms, Esther, T-Bird Flyers TR, 2:42.29. 3, Carey, Shamica, Striders, 2:43.99.

Girls 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 14 - 1, Dtsp Wolfpack ‘A’ 54.29. 2, Star Trackers ‘A’ 54.79. 3, Fast Forward ‘A’ 54.98.

Girls Long Jump UNDER 14 - 1, Archer, Paige, X-Treme Athletic, 4.58m, w:3.5 (1500.50). 2, Neily, Kasha, X-Treme Athletic, 4.32m, w:2.7 (14-02.25). 3, Murphy, Gabrielle, X-Treme Athletic, 3.75m, w:1.6 (1203.75).

Girls Shot Put UNDER 14 - 1, Murphy, Gabrielle, X-Treme Athletic, 8.30m, (2702.75). 2, Hanna, Tiarrah, Another Level TR, 6.83m, (22-05).

Girls 100 Meter Dash UNDER 16 - 1, Knowles, Jaida, Star Trackers, 12.51, w:2.0. 2, Charlton, Anthaya, Star Trackers, 12.66, w:-2.9. 3, Mitchell, Sandra, Fast Forward, 13.30, w:-3.4.

Girls 200 Meter Dash UNDER 16 - 1, Knowles, Jaida, Star Trackers, 25.84, w:2.7. 2, Mitchell, Sandra, Fast Forward, 26.91, w:-2.1. 3, Turnquest, Danielle, Dtsp Wolfpack, 27.66, w:-2.2.

Girls 400 Meter Run UNDER 16 - 1, Moss, Megan, Club Monica, 56.84. 2, Knowles, Sasha, Club Monica, 1:03.21. 3, Miller, Carliya, Club Monica, 1:04.60.

Girls 800 Meter Run UNDER 16 - 1, Knowles, Jasmine, Alliance Track C, 2:35.77. 2, Forbes, Dashante, Bahamas High Per, 2:43.48. 3, Ritchie, Jodie, Fast Forward, 2:52.14.

Girls 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 16 - 1, Star Trackers ‘A’ 50.96. 2, Fast Forward ‘A’ 51.74. 3, Roadrunners Track Club ‘A’ 53.19.

Girls 4x200 Meter Relay UNDER 16 - 1, T-Bird Flyers Track Club ‘A’ 2:01.40.

Girls High Jump UNDER 16 - 1, Charlton, Anthaya, Star Trackers, 1.40m, (4-07).

2, Collie, Davanna, Star Trackers, 1.33m, (4-04.25). 3, Floyd, Tanisha, Star Trackers, 1.31m, (4-03.50).

Girls Shot Put UNDER 16 - 1, MACKEY, Carnitra, Fast Forward, 10.12m, (3302.50). 2, Scott, Garryn, Triple Threat TH, 10.01m, (32-10.25). 3, Oriaki, Anne-Marie, Triple Threat TH, 8.68m, (28-05.75).

Girls Discus Throw UNDER 16 - 1, Scott, Garryn, Triple Threat TH, 20.10m, (65-11).

2, Oriaki, Anne-Marie, Triple Threat TH, 17.93m, (58-10). 3, Ferguson, Teneil, Roadrunners Trac, 13.26m, (43-06).

Girls 100 Meter Dash UNDER 18 - 1, Parker, Devine, Bahamas High Per, 12.43, w:-1.9. 2, Moss, Wendira, Galaxy Invaders, 12.82, w:-3.3. 3, Miller, Tanae, Star Trackers, 12.94, w:-3.3.

Girls 200 Meter Dash UNDER 18 - 1, Parker, Devine, Bahamas High Per, 25.00, w:-1.9. 2, Miller, Tanae, Star Trackers, 25.89, w:-1.9. 3, Gibson, Gabrielle, Sunblazers, 26.20, w:-3.1.

Girls 400 Meter Run UNDER 18 - 1, White, Marissa, Club Monica, 58.88. 2, Adderley, Aliyah, Bahamas High Per, 1:02.97.

3, Sands, Gayneil, Striders, 1:03.88.

Girls 800 Meter Run UNDER 18 - 1, Taylor, Allyson, Sunblazers, 2:42.51. 2, Elliot, Shamari, Striders, 2:48.02. 3, Dean, Leslie, Hurry Murray Ath, 2:48.48.

Girls 1500 Meter Run UNDER 18 - 1, Camille, Lovena, Una C I Gibson, 6:00.20.

2, Clarke, Arlesha, Striders, 6:20.08. 3, Moss, Jasonique, Quick Step, 6:29.63.

Girls 400 Meter Hurdles UNDER 18

YOUNG athletes compete in the Roadrunners track meet on Saturday.

Photo: Shawn Hanna/The Tribune - 1, Darrel, Shania, Club Monica, 1:07.61.

2, Tibby, Rochelle, High Performance, 1:09.65. 3, Rodgers, Danielle, Power Athletics, 1:11.23.

Girls 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 18 - 1, High Performance ‘A’ 51.14. 2, Club Monica ‘A’ 52.16. 3, Another Level Track Club ‘A’ 57.04.

Girls High Jump UNDER 18 - 1, Forbes, Amina, Leap OF Faith, 1.46m, (4-09.50). 2, Lightbourne, Tylar, Fast Forward, J1.46m, (4-09.50). 3, Mitchell, Samara, Fast Forward, 1.42m, (4-07.75).

Girls Long Jump UNDER 18 - 1, Gibson, Gabrielle, Sunblazers, 5.08m, w:4.1 (1608). 2, Kinteh, Lakelle, Sunblazers, 5.07m, w:3.3 (16-07.75). 3, Ingraham, Kendesha, Sunblazers, 4.74m, w:3.7 (15-06.75).

Girls Triple Jump UNDER 18 - 1, Peterson, Amelia, Fast Forward, 11.46m, w:4.1 (37-07.25).

Girls Shot Put UNDER 18 - 1, Wells, Sierra, Triple Threat TH, 9.60m, (31-06).

2, Hanna, Gabrielle, Roadrunners Trac, 8.63m, (28-03.75). 3, Roberts, Kiyara, Phoenix Track CL, 8.04m, (26-04.50).

Girls Discus Throw UNDER 18 - 1, Minnis, Tyara, Blue Chips Athle, 23.39m, (76-09). 2, Hanna, Gabrielle, Roadrunners Trac, 22.12m, (72-07). 3, Walters, Taylor, Triple Threat TH, 20.12m, (66-00).

Girls Javelin Throw UNDER 18 - 1, Walters, Taylor, Triple Threat TH, 37.40m, (122-08). 2, Wells, Sierra, Triple Threat TH, 25.74m, (84-05).

Women 100 Meter Dash UNDER 20 1, Catalyn, Blayre, Star Trackers, 12.83, w:-4.9. 2, Clarke, Kristen, Una Attached, 13.09, w:-2.1. 3, Wells, Sasha, Club Monica, 13.20, w:-4.9.

Women 200 Meter Dash UNDER 20 - (w: -2.1) 1, Wells, Sasha, Club Monica, 25.87.

2, Wilson, Kimona, Quick Step, 26.80. 3, Clarke, Kristen, Una Attached, 27.24.

Women 400 Meter Run UNDER 20 1, Newry, Tanae, Fast Forward, 1:04.35.

2, Cartwright, Eshter, Roadrunners Trac, 1:11.99.

Women 1500 Meter Run UNDER 20 - 1, Thompson, Gabriella, Unattached Mille, 5:50.11.

Women 400 Meter Hurdles UNDER 20 - 1, Wilson, Kimona, Quick Step, 1:05.47. 2, Smith, Chelsea, Sunblazers, 1:18.37.

Women 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 20 1, Una C I Gibson ‘A’ 52.60.

Women High Jump UNDER 20 - 1, Moss, Daejha, Leap OF Faith, 1.55m, (501). 2, Scott, Beyonce, University OF TH, 1.50m, (4-11).

Women Long Jump UNDER 20 - 1, Moss, Daejha, Leap OF Faith, 5.62m, w:3.0 (18-05.25). 2, Scott, Beyonce, University OF TH, 4.94m, w:3.1 (16-02.50).

Women Shot Put UNDER 20 - 1, Hanna, Tiffany, Triple Threat TH, 11.47m, (3707.75).

Women Discus Throw UNDER 20 - 1, Hanna, Tiffany, Triple Threat TH, 36.11m, (118-06).

Women 100 Meter Dash OPEN - (w: -2.4) 1, Robinson, V’Alonee, T W D Athletics, 12.49. 2, Morris, Alicia, Bahamas High Per, 13.02. 3, Lundy, Brittany, B N S A, 13.40.

Women 200 Meter Dash OPEN - (w: -1.5) 1, Morris, Alicia, Bahamas High Per, 26.66. 2, Minus, Raygene, Bahamas High Per, 27.70. 3, Thompson, Tia, Bahamas High Per, 28.16.

Women 400 Meter Run OPEN - 1, Josey, Romica, B N S A, 1:03.38. 2, Minus, Raygene, Bahamas High Per, 1:05.00.

Women 800 Meter Run OPEN - 1, Hanson, Adrianna, High Performance, 3:04.30.

Women 4x100 Meter Relay OPEN - 1, University OF The Bah Gardiner ‘A’ 50.45.

2, C. R. Walker ‘A’ 51.19. 3, B N S A ‘A’ 51.65.

Women 4x200 Meter Relay OPEN 1, University OF The Bah Gardiner ‘A’ 1:48.57. 2, C. R. Walker ‘A’ 1:48.63. 3, B N S A ‘A’ 1:51.87.

Women Long Jump OPEN - 1, Robinson, V’Alonee, T W D Athletics, 5.86m, w:2.3 (19-02.75).

Women Shot Put OPEN - 1, Brown, Selina, Blue Chips Athle, 9.59m, (31-05.75). 2, Pratt, Tamisha, University OF TH, 8.25m, (27-01).

Women Discus Throw OPEN - 1, Brown, Selina, Blue Chips Athle, 28.24m, (9208). 2, Pratt, Tamisha, University OF TH, 16.62m, (54-06).

Boys 100 Meter Dash UNDER 8 - 1, Coleby, Kaelin, Club Monica, 17.20, w:-2.5.

2, Davis, Gerard, 3P A Stallions, 17.32, w:2.5. 3, Moss, Mylez, Star Trackers, 17.57, w:-2.5.

Boys 80 Meter Run UNDER 8 - 1, Thompson, Rolando, Beginners Track, 13.76, w:-2.1. 2, Munroe, Cordell, Kids’ Athletics, 13.81, w:-2.1. 3, Coleby, Kaelin, Club Monica, 13.84, w:-2.1.

Boys 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 8 - 1, Beginners Track ‘A’ 1:17.04. 2, Kids’ Athletics Academy ‘A’ 1:19.77.

Boys 100 Meter Dash UNDER 10 - 1, Burrows, Kion, Ambassadors Athl, 14.62, w:-1.5. 2, Clarke, Jaden, Club Monica, 15.10, w:-2.6. 3, Lindsey, Eithan, 3P A Stallions, 15.53, w:-2.6.

Boys 200 Meter Dash UNDER 10 - 1, Burrows, Kion, Ambassadors Athl, 31.71, w:-2.5. 2, Clarke, Jaden, Club Monica, 31.76, w:-2.2. 3, Pratt, Stanley, T-Bird Flyers TR, 32.85, w:-1.1.

Boys 800 Meter Run UNDER 10 - 1, Ferguson, Evin, Beginners Track, 3:02.70.

2, Davis, Jaden, Hurry Murray Ath, 3:17.31.

3, Sands, Simon, Sunblazers, 3:18.51.

Boys 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 10 - 1, X-Treme Athletic Track Club ‘A’ 1:05.71. 2, Star Trackers ‘A’ 1:07.17. 3, Kids’ Athletics Academy ‘A’ 1:07.29.

Boys 100 Meter Dash UNDER 12 - 1, Pratt, Darius, Roadrunners Trac, 14.05, w:1.5. 2, Clarke, Nathan, Alliance Track C, 14.63, w:-1.5. 3, Gray JR, Philip, Dtsp Wolfpack, 14.69, w:-2.4.

Boys 400 Meter Run UNDER 12 - 1, Heastie, William, Club Monica, 1:08.11. 2, Ching, Whtfield, Spirit OF Excell, 1:09.37.

3, Clarke, Nathan, Alliance Track C, 1:11.02.

Boys 800 Meter Run UNDER 12 - 1, Minors, Christopher, Hurry Murray Ath, 2:50.13. 2, Moss, Morgan, Club Monica, 2:54.51. 3, Rolle, Dana, Roadrunners Trac, 2:55.93.

Boys 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 12 - 1, Roadrunners Track Club ‘A’ 58.30. 2, Star Trackers ‘A’ 58.61. 3, Kids’ Athletics Academy ‘A’ 58.95.

Boys 100 Meter Dash UNDER 14 - 1, Bethel, Antonio, Fast Forward, 12.68, w:4.1. 1, Bodie, Daniel, Hillcrest Stalli, 12.68, w:-4.1. 3, Deveaux, Terrance, Star Trackers, 12.97, w:-3.7.

Boys 400 Meter Run UNDER 14 - 1, Laing, Otto, Club Monica, 57.10. 2, Bethel, Antonio, Fast Forward, 57.80. 3, Bain, Shimar, Unattached Mille, 58.49.

Boys 800 Meter Run UNDER 14 - 1, Duncan, Nathan, T-Bird Flyers TR, 2:31.85.

2, King, Cayden, Kids’ Athletics, 2:37.05. 3, Riley, Edwin, Una Attached, 2:38.83.

Boys 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 14 - 1, Roadrunners Track Club ‘A’ 51.80. 2, Star Trackers ‘A’ 52.86. 3, Kids’ Athletics Academy ‘A’ 55.60.

Boys Long Jump UNDER 14 - 1, Laing, Otto, Club Monica, 5.06m, w:5.1 (16-07.25).

2, King, Cayden, Kids’ Athletics, 4.90m, w:2.0 (16-01). 3, Roker, Elijah, Jumpers Inc., 4.74m, w:0.8 (15-06.75).

Boys 100 Meter Dash UNDER 16 - 1, Bethel, Lowell, Unattached Mille, 11.79, w:-3.2. 2, Munroe, Kenrid, Kids’ Athletics, 12.37, w:-3.2. 3, Brown, Joel, Dtsp Wolfpack, 12.59, w:-2.8.

Boys 200 Meter Dash UNDER 16 - 1, Cooper, Reuben, Hurry Murray Ath, 24.32, w:-1.5. 2, Major, Kendrick, Fast Forward, 24.51, w:-3.5. 3, Bain, Kunal, Roadrunners Trac, 24.63, w:-2.7.

Boys 400 Meter Run UNDER 16 - 1, Bain, Kunal, Roadrunners Trac, 54.07. 2, Cooper, Reuben, Hurry Murray Ath, 54.11.

3, Ferguson, Gary, Ambassadors Athl, 55.13.

Boys 800 Meter Run UNDER 16 - 1, Pratt, Anton, Roadrunners Trac, 2:19.72.

2, Sands, Lavano, Fast Forward, 2:20.89. 3, Ozias, Jackson, Roadrunners Trac, 2:21.37.

Boys 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 16 - 1, Roadrunners Track Club ‘A’ 49.12. 2, Star Trackers ‘A’ 50.32. 3, Another Level Track Club Boys ‘A’ 50.66.

Boys 4x200 Meter Relay UNDER 16 - 1, Roadrunners Track Club ‘A’ 1:45.75.

Boys High Jump UNDER 16 - 1, Adderley, Avery, Roadrunners Trac, 1.58m, (5-02.25).

Boys Shot Put UNDER 16 - 1, Daxon, Joseph, Triple Threat TH, 13.05m, (4209.75). 2, Hudson, Tarajh, Throwers Inc., 12.60m, (41-04.25). 3, Hudson, Shannon, Triple Threat TH, 11.67m, (38-03.50).

Boys Discus Throw UNDER 16 - 1, Hudson, Tarajh, Throwers Inc., 40.24m, (13200). 2, Daxon, Joseph, Triple Threat TH, 38.86m, (127-06). 3, Wilson, Malyk, Triple Threat TH, 26.58m, (87-02).

Boys 100 Meter Dash UNDER 18 - 1, Curry, Adrian, Club Monica, 11.05, w:-2.3.

2, Azor, Max, Swift Athletics, 11.29, w:-1.1.

3, Whymms, Denvaughn, Club Monica, 11.30, w:-5.0.

Boys 200 Meter Dash UNDER 18 - 1, Curry, Adrian, Club Monica, 22.38, w:-3.2.

2, Arthur, Godfrey, High Performance, 22.39, w:-1.2. 3, Whymms, Denvaughn, Club Monica, 22.41, w:-1.8.

Boys 400 Meter Run UNDER 18 - 1, Arthur, Godfrey, High Performance, 51.56.

2, Moxey Jr., Rickey, Rickey Moxey Tra,

52.62. 3, Thompson, Matthew, Fast Forward, 52.73.

Boys 800 Meter Run UNDER 18 - 1, Munroe, Edward, Phoenix Track CL, 2:08.16. 2, Collison, Omavi, High Performance, 2:08.17. 3, Rolle, Donavon, Hurry Murray Ath, 2:09.43.

Boys 1500 Meter Run UNDER 18 - 1, Bethel, Ryan, Unattached Mille, 4:32.00. 2, Zamer, Jamely, Another Level TR, 5:00.21.

3, Whymns, Dennis, Roadrunners Trac, 5:13.51.

Boys 400 Meter Hurdles UNDER 18 1, Collie, Tamarco, Club Monica, 58.37. 2, Oriakhi, Raymond, Club Monica, 58.58. 3, Gayle, Edward, High Performance, 59.79.

Boys 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 18 - 1, Star Trackers ‘A’ 47.10.

Boys 4x200 Meter Relay UNDER 18 - 1, Hurry Murray Athletics ‘A’ 1:40.89. 2, Hurry Murray Athletics ‘B’ 2:02.96.

Boys High Jump UNDER 18 - 1, Hanna, Tristan, Fast Forward, 1.79m, (5-10.50). 2, Wilson, Jahmaal, Star Trackers, 1.60m, (503).

Boys Long Jump UNDER 18 - 1, Whymms, Denvaughn, Club Monica, 6.59m, w:5.5 (21-07.50). 2, Adderley, Michael, Roadrunners Trac, 6.13m, w:3.7 (20-01.50). 3, Pratt, Georgio, Jumpers Inc., 6.11m, w:2.3 (20-00.50).

Boys Triple Jump UNDER 18 - 1, Pratt, Georgio, Jumpers Inc., 13.11m, w:3.9 (4300.25). 2, Rolle, Keianno, Leap OF Faith, 12.35m, w:2.3 (40-06.25). 3, Ferguson, Ronnell, Jumpers Inc., 12.14m, w:1.5 (3910).

Boys Shot Put UNDER 18 - 1, Sears, Kevin, Roadrunners Trac, 11.57m, (3711.50). 2, Hanna, Tristan, Fast Forward, 11.33m, (37-02.25). 3, Wallace, T’Naige, Triple Threat TH, 10.81m, (35-05.75).

Boys Discus Throw UNDER 18 - 1, Sherman, Tristan, Blue Chips Athle, 33.00m, (108-03). 2, Sears, Kevin, Roadrunners Trac, 29.19m, (95-09). 3, Johnson, Patrick, Una C I Gibson, 27.70m, (90-10).

Boys Javelin Throw UNDER 18 - 1, Johnson, Patrick, Una C I Gibson, 46.40m, (15203). 2, Wallace, T’Naige, Triple Threat TH, 44.47m, (145-11). 3, Cooper, Dante, Blue Chips Athle, 28.67m, (94-01).

Men 100 Meter Dash UNDER 20 - 1, Dean, Karon, Swift Athletics, 11.12, w:-2.8.

2, Mott, Tavonte, Star Trackers, 11.16, w:2.8. 3, Culmer, Javaughn, Silver Lightnin, 11.30, w:-1.6.

Men 200 Meter Dash UNDER 20 - (w: -2.1) 1, Mott, Tavonte, Star Trackers, 21.86.

2, Handfield Jr., Lavardo, Bahamas High Per, 22.76. 3, Brown, Julian, Club Monica, 23.06.

Men 400 Meter Run UNDER 20 - 1, Archer, Spencer, Quick Step, 50.64. 2, Adderley, Rotaveio, Quick Step, 51.77. 3, Storr, Alexander, Club Monica, 52.37.

Men 800 Meter Run UNDER 20 - 1, Knowles, Glen, Club Monica, 1:59.50. 2, Rolle, Mookie, Swift Athletics, 2:00.56. 3, Adderley, Rotaveio, Quick Step, 2:11.14.

Men 1500 Meter Run UNDER 20 - 1, Butler, Charles, T-Bird Flyers TR, 4:47.19.

2, Bastian, Brandon, Quick Step, 4:50.64.

Men 400 Meter Hurdles UNDER 20 - 1, Storr, Alexander, Club Monica, 57.62. 2, Rolle, Branson, High Performance, 58.37.

Men 4x100 Meter Relay UNDER 20 - 1, Una C I Gibson ‘A’ 42.84. 2, Una C I Gibson ‘B’ 45.04.

Men High Jump UNDER 20 - 1, Alcime, Kyle, X-Treme Athletic, 2.15m, (7-00.50).

2, Duncanson, Stony, University OF TH, 1.90m, (6-02.75).

Men Long Jump UNDER 20 - 1, Greene, Tamar, Jumpers Inc., 6.68m, w:2.7 (21-11).

2, Ferguson, Ronald, Jumpers Inc., 6.44m, w:3.0 (21-01.50). 3, Alcime, Kyle, X-Treme Athletic, 6.26m, w:3.2 (20-06.50).

Men Shot Put UNDER 20 - 1, Williams, Gabriel, Roadrunners Trac, 9.16m, (3000.75).

Men Discus Throw UNDER 20 - 1, Williams, Gabriel, Roadrunners Trac, 27.10m, (88-11).

Men Javelin Throw UNDER 20 - 1, Sands, David, R. C. Athletics, 35.56m, (116-08).

Men 100 Meter Dash OPEN - (w: -3.2) 1, Neymour, Kyle, B N S A, 11.22. 2, Munroe, Shakeem, Runners Athletic, 11.77. 3, Hanna Jr., Alonzo, Runners Athletic, 11.83.

Men 200 Meter Dash OPEN - (w: -1.9) 1, Moise, Rolando, Quick Step, 25.05. 2, Hepburn, Justin, B N S A, 26.92. 3, Gardiner, Leander, B N S A, 26.93.

Men 400 Meter Run OPEN - 1, Stuart, Michael, B N S A, 50.81. 2, Gardiner, Tyler, University OF TH, 53.28. 3, Rahming, Brandon, Hurry Murray Ath, 54.98.

Men 1500 Meter Run OPEN - 1, Adderley, Kendron, Phoenix Track CL, 4:43.94.

Men 3000 Meter Run OPEN - 1, Bastian, Brandon, Quick Step, 10:41.95. 2, Butler, Charles, T-Bird Flyers TR, 10:56.58.

Men 4x100 Meter Relay OPEN - 1, University OF The Bah Gardiner ‘A’ 42.60. 2, B N S A ‘A’ 43.30. 3, C. R. Walker ‘A’ 43.94.

Men 4x200 Meter Relay OPEN - 1, University OF The Bah Gardiner ‘A’ 1:30.34.

2, B N S A ‘A’ 1:32.07. 3, C. R. Walker ‘A’ 1:32.67.

Men High Jump OPEN - 1, Wilson, Jamal, Una Attached, 2.23m, (7-03.75). 2, Uibo, Maicel, Bahamas Speed DY, 2.05m, (6-08.75).

Men Long Jump OPEN - 1, Jennings, Brian, University OF TH, 6.38m, w:3.0 (2011.25).

Men Shot Put OPEN - 1, Uibo, Maicel, Bahamas Speed DY, 14.30m, (46-11). 2, Lightbourne, Anthon, University OF TH, 13.03m, (42-09). 3, Cooper Jr., Bradley, University OF TH, 11.77m, (38-07.50).

Men Discus Throw OPEN - 1, Cooper Jr., Bradley, University OF TH, 38.80m, (127-03). 2, Lightbourne, Anthon, University OF TH, 33.11m, (108-07). 3, Lightbourne, Trevor, University OF TH, 33.00m, (108-03).

Men Javelin Throw OPEN - 1, Romer, Leonardo, University OF TH, 50.35m, (165-02). 2, Thompson, Avery, University OF TH, 44.23m, (145-01).

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017, PAGE 5

Tiger Woods returns to Riviera, where PGA Tour career began

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods is roaring into the new year, preparing to play four times in five weeks in his return to the PGA Tour after a 15-month absence. One of his stops includes a return to his hometown tournament in Los Angeles, where he made his first start on the pro tour as a skinny 16-year-old.

Woods has stayed away from Riviera, which hosts the newly renamed Genesis Open next month, since 2006. He loves the venerable course nestled in a posh residential neighbourhood overlooking the Pacific Ocean, but has never won there.

And that led him to avoid it.

“I’ve just never played it well,” he said Monday as occasional rain pelted the already soggy course.

“That’s the only reason.”

Woods debuted at Riviera in 1992 on a sponsor’s exemption. The teenager from nearby Orange Coun-

ty shot 72-75 to miss the cut.

“I felt fine on that first tee but as I took the club back, I never felt nerves like that,” he recalled. “I was skinny. I looked like a 1-iron. I didn’t weigh a lot. I had a lot of speed.”

Woods birdied his first hole and thought to himself: “That’s how you want to start off your PGA Tour career.”

On his second hole, his shot smacked a fence and before long the teenager was 17 shots behind Davis Love III after 36 holes.

Love eventually lost in a playoff to Fred Couples.

“I have so far to go,” Woods recalled thinking.

“I’m not that good.”

But by 1997, he was Masters champion and well on his way to winning 79 PGA Tour career titles.

“Twenty-five years later, here we are,” said Woods, whose best finish at Riviera was a tie for second in 1999.

From the end of 1999 to early 2000, Woods either won or was runner-up in 10 of 11 PGA events.

The exception was Rivi-

TIGER WOODS lines up a putt on the 17th hole in the final round of the Hero World Challenge golf tournament in Nassau, Bahamas, on December 4, 2016.

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) era, where he tied for 18th.

The last time he played Riviera was in 2006. Woods was among those who got caught out in the rain without an umbrella. He made the cut on the number, but then withdrew the next morning because of the flu.

Although Riviera is con-

sidered his hometown tournament, Woods is partial to Torrey Pines near San Diego, where he’ll start his season on Thursday in the Farmers Insurance Open.

He’s won that tournament seven times along with a US Open playing on a bad knee at the La Jolla course.

Woods will be testing his surgically repaired back starting at Torrey Pines.

Next week, he’ll jet to Dubai for an event before returning to Los Angeles for the February 13-19 Genesis Open and then playing the Honda Classic in Florida.

PSG THUMPS BORDEAUX 4-1 TO REACH FRENCH CUP FINAL

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer

EDINSON CAVANI in action. (AP)

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain thumped a feeble Bordeaux 4-1 to reach the French Cup final yesterday.

The win keeps PSG on track for a third straight domestic treble, and will boost confidence ahead of Sunday’s home clash with league leader Monaco.

Angel Di Maria scored a spectacular free kick in the first half and, after Edinson Cavani struck twice in the second half, sealed the win with a rasping drive from just outside the penalty area that went in off the post.

Cavani has 28 goals in 27 games this season, and is well poised to

beat his career-best mark of 38 in the 2012-13 season with Napoli.

He has completely emerged from Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s shadow, and moved level with former Portugal striker Pauleta on PSG’s all-time list of scorers with 109.

Only Ibrahimovic has more with 156.

Di Maria put PSG ahead in the 19th minute, thumping a curling free kick into the top left corner from 30 meters out.

It was the winger’s best goal of a difficult season. He has largely struggled to recapture the form he showed last season when he had a great understanding with Ibrahimovic, who plays for Manchester United.

Striker Diego Roland equalised

for the home side in the 32nd, ending PSG’s run of five games without conceding a goal.

However, forward Francois Kamano appeared to be in an offside position when he squared the ball to give Roland a tap in.

PSG regained the lead when winger Lucas threaded a fine pass through to Cavani and he drilled a low shot past goalkeeper Jerome Prior in the 60th.

His second goal was a poacher’s effort as he swept the ball home from close range following a corner.

Monaco faces Nancy in today’s semi-final, with the final in Lyon on April 1.

PSG has won the past three finals.

UNBEATEN SINCE OCTOBER, NAPOLI REACHES ITALIAN CUP SEMI-FINALS NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Napoli beat Fiorentina 1-0 to advance to the Italian Cup semi-finals and extend its unbeaten streak in all competitions to 15 matches yesterday.

Jose Callejon used a header to redirect a powerful cross from captain Marek Hamsik and the ball bent back the fingers of goalkeeper Ciprian Tatarusanu midway through the second half.

Following his 10th goal in all competitions, Callejon performed a celebratory dance.

“They play great football but we played very maturely and very seriously,” he said. “Tactically, mentally, and in terms of suffering, we played a great match.”

Napoli will next face either Juventus or AC Milan, who play today in Turin. The Partenopei, which face Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout round, have not lost since falling to Juventus 2-1 on October 29 in Serie A. In the other half of the draw, it’s

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Inter Milan vs. Lazio and Roma vs.

Cesena.

Napoli and Fiorentina entertained. Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina did well to stop an explosive effort from Federico Chiesa, Fiorentina’s 19-year-old forward, early on.

Three minutes later, Napoli’s newly signed forward, Leonardo Pavoletti, wasted a golden chance by shooting high.

And just before the half-hour mark, Napoli forward Lorenzo In-

signe hit the crossbar with a free kick.

Insigne was at it again in the 63rd but Tatarusanu made a difficult save near the corner of the goal frame on another free kick.

Both teams ended with 10 men.

Napoli’s Elseid Hysaj picked up his second yellow in the 90th and Fiorentina’s Maximiliano Olivera was shown his second yellow in added time.

Five-time champion Napoli last won the Cup in 2014.

GRIFFIN BACK, RIVERS OUT FOR CLIPPERS

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Blake Griffin (right) started for the Los Angeles Clippers for the first time since he had arthroscopic right knee surgery in December.

Griffin started at power forward last night against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Griffin was averaging 21.2 points, 8.8 re-

bounds and 4.7 assists before having arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his right knee on December 20.

Clippers coach Doc Rivers did not coach in the game because of an illness.

Mike Woodson coached in Rivers’ absence and handled pregame media responsibilities.

A lot of travel in a short time for the 41-year-old.

“If my back feels good, I know I can prepare enough and I know I can play,” he said.

“I need to have my health at a state where I can prepare. When I feel that way, I know I can shoot scores and win golf tournaments.”

Plagued by injuries after his first back surgery in 2014, Woods had two more surgeries in the fall of 2015 and didn’t play again until his Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas last month.

He finished 15th in the 17man field.

“I just need to get out there and do it,” Woods said.

“I feel like I’m strong enough, I can handle the workload. Feeling good about it and doing it are two different things.”

Three weeks into the new year, Woods already has the Masters on his mind.

“I would love to play and I would love to win,” he said. “I’m hoping I can get everything right, so yes, I’m looking forward to it.”

ALAVES RETURNS TO COPA DEL REY SEMI-FINALS MADRID (AP) — Alaves is back in the Copa del Rey semi-finals after 13 years, advancing 2-0 on aggregate against second-division club Alcorcon after a scoreless home draw on Tuesday.

It is the fifth time Alaves has made it to the last four, but the first since its surprising run as a second-tier club in the 2003-04 season, when it was eliminated by eventual champion Real Zaragoza. It has never reached the final.

Alcorcon, making its debut in the quarterfinals, pressured from the start at Alaves’ Mendizorroza Stadium but couldn’t find the net to reverse the 2-0 home loss from last week.

Real Madrid today will attempt to overcome a 2-1 home loss to Celta Vigo, while Atletico Madrid will defend a 3-0 home win against Eibar.

On Thursday, two-time defending champion Barcelona hosts Real Sociedad after a 1-0 away win.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017, PAGE 7

MURRAY, FEDERER, DJOKOVIC, KERBER TOP OPEN ENTRIES INDIAN WELLS, California (AP) — Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber, the world’s topranked men’s and women’s players, head the field for the BNP Paribas Open, with every top-10 male and female player entered for the two-week tournament in the Southern California desert.

Murray and Kerber will be seeking their first titles at the combined ATP and WTA tour event scheduled for March 6-19 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Four-time tournament winner Roger Federer returns after missing last year, while five-time winner Novak Djokovic is back to defend the title he has won for three straight years.

Serena Williams, a finalist last year, will play for the third straight year after boycotting the event for several years. Her sister, Venus, also returns for the second straight year.

Also in the draws are threetime champion Rafael Nadal, along with former champions Simona Halep, Caroline Wozniacki and Jelena Jankovic.

Confident CoCo Vandeweghe on strong run

By JUSTIN BERGMAN Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — On the court, CoCo Vandeweghe is all bluster and bravado, an all-or-nothing ball striker with a booming forehand who compares herself to a freight train and shrugs (literally) when she upsets the top player in the world.

Vandeweghe has marched through the Australian Open draw with such confidence, in fact, it’s hard to believe she’d ever be intimidated on court.

Yet, after handily beating French Open champion Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 6-0 to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final yesterday, Vandeweghe admitted being quite nervous. If so, she hid it well — and handled the pressure with remarkable poise.

“Maybe I play better nervous and scared,” she said. “I think I don’t shy away from a challenge necessarily. I never have. Growing up, I’ve always just been wanting to prove people wrong.”

The 25-year-old Vandeweghe, the niece of former NBA player Kiki Vandeweghe and daughter of an Olympic swimmer, has always had the kind of power game

She also has a surprising 6-1 record against top 10 players in the past year — better than Serena Williams’ 5-3 mark.

But where Vandeweghe has struggled in the past is with her consistency. She fell in the first round nine times last season and finished the year on a four-match losing streak. The week before the Australian Open, she lost to 103rd-ranked Duan Yingying in Sydney in straight sets.

Her temper has also been an issue. She throws a lot of rackets and berates herself. “I try and behave the best, but it’s a work in progress,” she said.

Coming into the new year, Vandeweghe decided she needed a new mindset. And it’s apparently been paying off.

“When you play tough players like you will in later rounds of tournaments, you can’t be showing that you’re struggling or not feeling confident in yourself,” Vandeweghe said after her 6-2, 6-3 upset of top seed and defending champion Angelique Kerber

COCO VANDEWEGHE, of the US, makes a forehand return to Spain’s Garbine Muguruza yesterday during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open.

(AP Photo/Aaron Favila) to compete with the top players in the game. She won the US Open junior title in 2008 and blasted her way to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon two years ago.

in the fourth round.

“At least, that’s what I decided to tell myself this year ... because I was lacking in confidence in certain tournaments and certain stages. I mean, last year I came here and I didn’t even win a match, so here I am now.”

The numbers in her last two matches show a more composed player: 30 winners, 20 unforced errors against Kerber, 31 winners, 20 unforced errors against Muguruza. She was broken just once (to Kerber). And against, Muguruza she only lost 10 points in the second set.

“So many weapons, so many places to hurt you with,” former top-10 player Mary Joe Fernandez said while commentating her match against Muguzura for ESPN. “She put a pretty good thrashing on Kerber, too. This type of tennis will beat anyone.”

Now, Vandeweghe faces Venus Williams for a spot in the final, and as she’s made clear in Melbourne, she’s not afraid of anybody.

“It’s just another person that’s in front of me, whoever it may be, if it’s No. 1 in the world, No. 130 in the world,” she said. “It doesn’t matter, it’s still an opponent to get in my way of achieving my goals.”

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90° F

68° F

86°-66° F

92°-65° F

85°-64° F

85°-66° F

High: 77° F/25° C Low: 66° F/19° C

ABACO

S

N

High: 76° F/24° C Low: 72° F/22° C

4-8 knots

S

High: 78° F/26° C Low: 61° F/16° C

4-8 knots

FT. LAUDERDALE

FREEPORT

High: 78° F/26° C Low: 65° F/18° C

S

E

W

WEST PALM BEACH

E

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almanac

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W

W

The higher the AccuWeather UV IndexTM number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection.

The exclusive AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature® is an index that combines the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure and elevation on the human body—everything that affects how warm or cold a person feels. Temperatures reflect the high and the low for the day.

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uV inDex toDay

TONIGHT

High: 79° F/26° C Low: 66° F/19° C

MIAMI

High: 81° F/27° C Low: 66° F/19° C

6-12 knots

Statistics are for Nassau through 1 p.m. yesterday Temperature High ................................................... 75° F/24° C Low .................................................... 70° F/21° C Normal high ....................................... 77° F/25° C Normal low ........................................ 65° F/18° C Last year’s high ................................. 70° F/21° C Last year’s low ................................... 50° F/10° C Precipitation As of 1 p.m. yesterday ................................. 0.00” Year to date ................................................. 0.57” Normal year to date ..................................... 1.04”

ELEUTHERA

NASSAU

High: 79° F/26° C Low: 65° F/18° C

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High: 76° F/24° C Low: 70° F/21° C

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KEY WEST

High: 79° F/26° C Low: 72° F/22° C

Ht.(ft.)

2.7 2.1

12:21 p.m. 0.0 ---------

Thursday

6:35 a.m.

6:49 p.m.

2.8 2.2

12:11 a.m. -0.3 1:02 p.m. -0.1

Friday

7:15 a.m.

7:31 p.m.

2.9 2.3

12:54 a.m. -0.4 1:41 p.m. -0.2

Saturday

7:54 a.m.

8:12 p.m.

2.9 2.4

1:35 a.m. -0.4 2:20 p.m. -0.3

Sunday

8:34 a.m.

8:54 p.m.

3.0 2.5

2:17 a.m. -0.5 2:58 p.m. -0.4

Monday

9:14 a.m.

9:37 p.m.

3.0 2.6

3:00 a.m. -0.4 3:38 p.m. -0.5

Tuesday

9:56 a.m.

10:24 p.m.

2.9 2.6

3:45 a.m. -0.4 4:19 p.m. -0.5

sun anD moon Sunrise Sunset

High: 76° F/24° C Low: 70° F/21° C

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S

E

W

4-8 knots

S

4-8 knots

ANDROS

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

Low

5:53 a.m.

6:07 p.m.

6:55 a.m.

5:50 p.m.

Moonrise Moonset

4:52 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

New

First

Full

Last

Jan. 27

Feb. 3

Feb. 10

Feb. 18

CAT ISLAND

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Ht.(ft.)

Today

SAN SALVADOR

GREAT EXUMA

High: 76° F/24° C Low: 70° F/21° C

High: 76° F/24° C Low: 71° F/22° C

N

High: 79° F/26° C Low: 67° F/19° C

E

W S

LONG ISLAND

insurance management tracking map

High: 77° F/25° C Low: 70° F/21° C

4-8 knots

MAYAGUANA High: 78° F/26° C Low: 71° F/22° C

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

CROOKED ISLAND / ACKLINS RAGGED ISLAND High: 76° F/24° C Low: 72° F/22° C

GREAT INAGUA High: 80° F/27° C Low: 70° F/21° C

N

N E

W

E

W

H

High: 77° F/25° C Low: 72° F/22° C

S

S

6-12 knots

6-12 knots

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

Today: Thursday: Today: Thursday: Today: Thursday: Today: Thursday: Today: Thursday: Today: Thursday: Today: Thursday: Today: Thursday: Today: Thursday: Today: Thursday: Today: Thursday: Today: Thursday: Today: Thursday:

WINDS SW at 4-8 Knots SW at 8-16 Knots SE at 4-8 Knots S at 4-8 Knots NE at 4-8 Knots S at 4-8 Knots NE at 6-12 Knots ESE at 6-12 Knots ENE at 4-8 Knots SSW at 6-12 Knots SW at 4-8 Knots SW at 10-20 Knots E at 4-8 Knots S at 4-8 Knots NE at 6-12 Knots ESE at 6-12 Knots ENE at 4-8 Knots SE at 6-12 Knots NE at 4-8 Knots SE at 6-12 Knots VAR at 2-4 Knots SSW at 3-6 Knots NE at 6-12 Knots SE at 6-12 Knots NE at 4-8 Knots S at 6-12 Knots

WAVES 3-6 Feet 3-5 Feet 1-2 Feet 1-2 Feet 3-5 Feet 2-4 Feet 1-3 Feet 1-3 Feet 3-5 Feet 2-4 Feet 2-4 Feet 2-4 Feet 1-2 Feet 1-2 Feet 1-3 Feet 1-3 Feet 1-2 Feet 1-3 Feet 5-9 Feet 3-6 Feet 1-2 Feet 1-2 Feet 1-2 Feet 1-3 Feet 1-3 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. 74° F 74° F 79° F 78° F 76° F 77° F 78° F 79° F 75° F 75° F 78° F 73° F 76° F 77° F 79° F 79° F 78° F 79° F 78° F 78° F 75° F 75° F 77° F 78° F 76° F 76° F