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Jonquel Jones posts another double double By RENALDO DORSETT Tribune Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net

onquel Jones followed this weekend’s historic performance with another double-double, however, her Connecticut Sun continue to fall short in close games. Yesterday, Jones finished with 14 points, 13 rebounds and a season-high four blocked shots in the Sun’s 78-76 loss to the Washington Mystics at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. It was her third double-double of the season and the fourth game with either double-figure points or rebounds. It was also her first game this season with multiple three-point field goals made. She shot 5-15 from the field, 2-4 from three-point range and 2-2 from the free throw line. The Sun squandered a ninepoint fourth quarter deficit and the Mystics’ Elena Delle Donne delivered the game-winning three-point play with 44 seconds left. With the score tied at 75, Delle Donne’s three-point play put Washington (4-2) ahead with the 78-75 lead. The Sun (1-5) had a final chance to tie it when Della Donne fouled Alex Bentley while

attempting the game-tying 3, but she missed the first free throw. Two weeks into the season, she is averaging 14.5 points and leading the WNBA with 12.3 rebounds per game. Thanks in large part to Jones, Connecticut owns the third-highest rebounding percentage in the league and has scored the most second-chance points. Three of the Sun’s five losses have been in close games, by just two points. In a WNBA.com article by Justin Lester, Jones said her teammates’ confidence in her has been vital in her improvement this season. “I think I just have a better understanding of the game and what to expect. I feel like my teammates are trusting me more and we’re trusting each other. Even though it’s not showing up in the win column, we’re playing together and we’ll get over the hump,” Jones said. “Anytime an organisation believes in you like that, you want to play well for them. Especially coming out of college, and I wasn’t in one of the power conferences. I’m still trying to prove them right every time I step on the court.” Sun head coach and general manager Curt Miller said his

CONNECTICUT Suns’ Jonquel Jones, centre, is fouled by Minnesota Lynx’s Lindsay Whalen, right, as Sylvia Fowles, left, helps on defence in the first half of a WNBA game on May 26. Photo: Sean D Elliot/The Day via AP)

second-year forward was sought after by several other teams. “Everybody was reaching out and asking if there was any way they could acquire her. Obviously, she was off limits, a big piece of the puzzle for our future. But everyone sees the potential, her versatility. She has a really special future ahead of her.” Jones took on a bigger role with the Sun after their second leading scorer, Chiney Ogwumike, suffered an Achilles tendon injury during the offseason playing in China. “It has opened the door for Jonquel to not only play a lot of minutes but to be able to play through mistakes without looking over her shoulder,” Miller said after Sunday’s game. “Tonight was a perfect example of that. She did not have a particularly good first quarter. She missed some assignments and was off to a start where our coaching staff and veteran players challenged her to get into the game. If we had Chiney, if we had more depth in the post, it could mean she may not have the opportunity to get herself out of it.” The Sun continue their road trip when they travel to face the San Antonio Stars on Saturday, June 3, in San Antonio, Texas.

Brandon Meadows signs letter of intent to join the Lancers this fall By RENALDO DORSETT Tribune Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net ANOTHER member of the Sunland Baptist Stingers basketball programme will be afforded an opportunity to continue his career at the collegiate level. Brandon Meadows officially signed his letter of intent to join the Eastern Wyoming Community College Lancers this fall. Meadows has been one of the driving forces in the last two seasons for the Stingers as he became one of the top senior players in the country. The versatile 6’3” guard increased his scoring numbers as a senior last season after many of the Stingers departed for several programmes in the United States. At Eastern Wyoming, Meadows joins a programme which includes

BRANDON MEADOWS has officially signed his letter of intent to join Eastern Wyoming Community College Lancers this fall. three of those former high school teammates. Tyler Davis, Romero Cornish and Daniel Wright each signed with Lancers in 2016 following their senior season with the Stingers. Ahmad Pratt was the

fourth Bahamian player on the Lancers roster last season. Wright appeared in 23 games, while Cornish appeared in 20, with one start and averaged 2.4 points per game. Pratt appeared in just

11 games late in the season but had a dynamic finish. In 11 games, with eight starts, he averaged 17.4 points per game The Lancers, located in Torrington, Wyoming, compete in the NJCAA,

Region IX which consists of 22 colleges from Colorado, Montana, Nebraska and Wyoming. Coaches Jay Philippe and Marco Cooper, both former students of Sunland Baptist School who received col-

lege basketball scholarships, have coached the team to successful seasons which includes the aforementioned league titles in Grand Bahama and a runner-up finish at the 2016 Hugh Campbell. In 2016, along with the Davis, Cornish, Wright trio, guard Kaleel Solomon signed his letter of intent to attend Eastern Florida State College. They followed former teammate Andrew Roker who received a scholarship to Walters State following the 2015 season. The Stingers are preparing to host their second annual Stingers Basketball Camp in a few weeks, June 19-30 in Grand Bahama. Week one will be conducted on the Sunland campus while week two will be hosted in the St George’s Gymnasium. The camp will be hosted at a cost of $50 per week.

Ballin’ By Da Beach Basketball Camp returns this summer By RENALDO DORSETT Tribune Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net BALLIN’ By Da Beach Basketball Camp returns to the courts this summer with several new initiatives in place for the

2017 edition. This year’s weeklong event is all set to be hosted June 26-30 at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. The programme was created by Jurelle Nairn in 2010 when she saw a need to place a greater focus on the development of women’s basketball at the youth level. Previously a camp exclusively for girls, this year’s event will also be open to boys as well, facilitating players ages 5-18, with packages ranging from $50 to $125. The two camps will be held at the same time but will remain separate. SJ Lennon, game operations coordinator for the Toronto Raptors and founder of BallUp Academy, alongside Tim Lewis of Montreat College, Assistant Coach (Ashville, North Carolina) and Crossover Athletics, will conduct the boys’ segment of the camp. Familiar camp conductor, Charisse Mapp, will again host the girls’ segment for the eighth time. She is currently the head coach at Charlotte Latin High School (Charlotte, North Carolina) and Founder

of Queen City Athletics. Mapp, a former player for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was coaching at Salisbury University where she first met Nairn, who served as her assistant coach. When Nairn decided to start theBallin’ By Da Beach Camp, the first person she turned to for assistance was Mapp. The 2016 camp was cancelled because of issues with the facilities but Mapp still made the trip to the Bahamas and assisted with summer programmes hosted by Sherelle Cash and Pattie Johnson. Camp organisers are expecting both local and international attendees. A press release issued by the organisation said: “Our mission is to take a personal interest in every basketball player and coach to help them become game changers on and off the court. Our vision is to build a movement of passionate basketball players by delivering excellence through the game. Our vision inspires us in our daily work. We create a diverse, collaborative, encouraging environment where teamwork and

openness are the cornerstones.” Since 2010, the camp has featured hundreds of underserved, aspiring student athletes. In addition to serving as an assistant at Salisbury University, Nairn has coached the Queen’s College Comets and was an assistant on the women’s national basketball team. “This movement was birthed from my passion to serve and inspire change in the Bahamas through basketball. Since I started playing basketball, God has just graced me with His favour over and over again,” she said during previous editions of the camp. “I can truly say that I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for basketball,” she said. “It has opened doors that would have never been opened had I not played for the right people, in the right place, at the right time.” Interested persons can register at www. BBDBCamps.com., with further information via Twitter - @BBDBCamps, Facebook - www.facebook.com/bbdbcamps or E-mail - hello@bbdbcamps.com

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NEW PROVIDENCE SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION HIGHLIGHTS

Wildcats get 12-7 win over Sharks

ON THE REPLAY: The Sunshine Auto Wildcats got a 12-7 win over the Platinum Pool Sharks in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Tuesday night. It was a pitcher’s delight for Mechelle Moss and a batter’s dream for Larikah Russell as they combined to help the Sunshine Auto Wildcats pull off the victory. With the win, the Wildcats improved their New Providence Softball Association women’s win-loss record to 2-1, rebounding from losing their first game to secure two straight, while the Lady Sharks suffered their first loss in two games. Photos: Shawn Hanna/Tribune Staff

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BTC BOUNCES ON BOARD FOR ANNUAL LABOUR DAY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Freeport, Grand Bahama – BTC has signed on as the title sponsor of this year’s Hoytes Labour Day Basketball Classic. Now in its 18th year, the annual tournament will see as many as 24 teams - estimating anywhere from 300400 children, coaches and parents - descend on Grand Bahama for the long holiday weekend. Teams will travel from Nassau, Bimini, and Abaco to compete against local Grand Bahama players for bragging rights and a trophy on the court of the St George’s High School Gymnasium. Tournament director Sharon ‘the General’ Storr said games will be played

in a round-robin style, and stop time will prevail in all circumstances. “The entire schedule is geared towards encouraging as much activity as possible for each participating team, a minimum of three games each.” With over 300 children playing, Fred Sturrup, president of the Grand Bahama Sports Promotion Association, helped coordinate support from corporations to make this event come to fruition and continue to grow and build its success. “We are thrilled to have BTC on board,” said Sturrup. “They are at the forefront of supporting sports, culture and the youth in our country – it would be

strange not to have them with us as partners.” Keen to support this event, Northern VP Eldri Ferguson-Mackey said the huge numbers expected at the tournament “show not just a testament to the athletic talent that continues to come out of our islands, but also an indication of the incredible sports leadership and development that continues to nurture these talents.” “BTC has remained at the forefront of showcasing, supporting and helping to develop that kind of talent particularly in our young athletes and so it made sense for us to partner with organisers this year,” she said.

PICTURED at a press conference to announce the 18th Annual Labour Day Basketball Tournament are (left to right) Gladstone Moon McPhee, event organiser and founder, Eldri Ferguson-Mackey, BTC Northern VP, Fred Sturrup, Grand Bahama Sports Promotion Association President and Tournament Director Sharon ‘the General’ Storr. The tournament will bring over 300 visitors to the island from Abaco, Bimini and Nassau for the four-day round robin event, to be held at St George’s High School Gymnasium in Freeport. Photo by Derek Carroll for Barefoot Marketing) “We look forward to this tournament’s success and hope that next year we can be part of making it even larger and better for Grand Bahama.” Gladstone Moon McPhee, the organiser and founder of the event, has been a fixture in the Grand Bahama sports community for decades, having personally overseen the training

and development of scores of talented players like wellknown Jonquel Jones, playing for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA. “This year’s competition will kick off on June 1 – 4th coinciding with the annual Labour Day Holiday and provide residents with a prime opportunity to fully support the event which is also receiving government

buy-in from newly appointed Minister of Youth Sports and Culture, the Honourable Michael Pintard,” said McPhee. “On the last day, we take all and sundry down to West End,” he added. “This is a time for us to showcase the West and for players to also enjoy some of their out-island culture and our great country. I invite everyone to join us.”

SOFTBALL FEDERATION MEETS WITH MINISTER PINTARD

MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Michael Pintard (fourth from left) can be seen with representatives of the Bahamas Softball Federation and sports stakeholders from his ministry during a courtesy call at the ministry on Monday. Pictured (l-r) are Arthur Johnson, Jeffrey Henfield, Senator Jennifer Isaacs-Dotson, Minister Pintard, Federation President Ted Miller, MYSC Chief Sports Officer Kevin Colebrooke, Thomas Sears, and MYSC Director of Sports, Tim Munnings. Photo: Meoshe Poitier/Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture

WASP TO HOST 1ST ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP IN JULY, THANKS TO ALIV DONATION

Calling All High

SCHOOL STUDENTS

Every year in August THE TRIBUNE publishes a popular Back to School supplement as a guide to the following academic year. SHOWN are Anissa Adderley, ALIV Marketing Executive and Paul Clare Jr, W.A.S.P. Founder. ALIV was proud to donate to the We Are Sports Programme (W.A.S.P.), which is scheduled to host its first annual summer camp beginning in July. The donation was made on Monday. W.A.S.P. provides youths from kindergarten to grade six with free interactive knowledge of various sports and teaches them from an early age the basics and discipline of sports. W.A.S.P. will be catering to more than 600 kids, providing them with hats, shirts, water bottles and backpacks. Awards and certificates will also be provided.

CRICKET WILL CONTINUE OVER THE LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND ACTION in the Bahamas Cricket Association will continue over the Labour Day holiday weekend. The BCA is scheduled to host the KFC Nassau Sixes, a Six-A-Side Tournament. The event will be hosted June 3 at Windsor Park and continues June 4-5 at Haynes

Oval. The tournament will comprise six teams, including the Bahamas Union of Teachers team competing for the first time. In other local cricket news, the International Cricket Council has appointed Theo Cuffy to develop the Bahamas’ junior national team programme.

In the supplement we feature the profiles of high school students across the Bahamas and Family Islands. We want profiles from as many schools and students as possible to make this guide essential and informative.

Profiles must include 1. Name 2. Age 3. School 4. Grade 5. Parent name or names 6. Goals and aspirations, prizes won and honours awarded

7. Name of college they will be attending (if attending) Plus a suitable photograph in .jpeg format (graduation or any other image).

How to submit profiles Email to back2school@ tribunemedia.net with ‘Back To School’ in the subject field and photos in .jpeg format. By post to Back To School, The Tribune, Shirley Street & Deveaux Streets, PO Box N-3207, Nassau. By hand to The Tribune office The deadline for the profiles is June 30, 2017 and there is no cost involved. For any questions please contact Tribune Features at 5022380 or 502-2391.

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IN CONTRASTING FASHION, DJOKOVIC, MUGURUZA ADVANCE IN PARIS By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — One struggled, the other had a stroll in the park. In contrasting fashion, defending champions Novak Djokovic and Garbine Muguruza both advanced to the third round at the French Open yesterday. Second-seeded Djokovic barely put a foot wrong in a 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 win over Joao Sousa, while Muguruza had to dig deep to avoid becoming the first reigning champion at Roland Garros to lose in the second round since 2014, when she upset Serena Williams. Resuming his quest for a 10th title in Paris, Rafael Nadal later joined Djokovic and Muguruza without dropping a set, dispatching Robin Haase 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 in one hour and 49 minutes. The fourth-seeded Muguruza was made to work hard for more than two hours on the Philippe Chatrier show court before rallying past 53rd-ranked Anett Kontaveit 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-2. Playing at Roland Garros for the 20th time, a record in the Open era, Venus Williams also reached the third round after defeating Kurumi Nara of Japan 6-3, 6-1. As often in Paris, Djokovic spoke in French during his on-

court interview, and joked. “I’m sorry for my French, my teacher is on holiday,” he said. On a more serious note, Djokovic said he was pleased with his form after coming through some difficult times since completing a career Grand Slam at Roland Garros last year. “I felt better than in the first round, that’s exactly what I wanted,” he said. After dropping the opening set against Kontaveit, Muguruza was down a break in the second before coming back. Playing close to the lines, she got back into her stride and took the decider in 32 minutes on the first of two match points. “I think she was playing so, so good for the first two sets,” Muguruza said. “I was just hanging in there, being aggressive and waiting for my moment.” Earlier in the day, Petra Kvitova’s first tournament since being injured in a knife attack at her home was brought to an early end. The two-time Wimbledon champion, who was seeded 15th, lost 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) to American qualifier Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Kvitova threw her racket in frustration after double-faulting on match point, but the players warmly embraced at the net. Kvitova returned to tennis in

SERBIA’s Novak Djokovic celebrates yesterday after defeating Portugal’s Joao Sousa in their second round match of the French Open at the Roland Garros stadium. Djokovic won 6-1, 6-4, 6-3. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

SPAIN’s Garbine Muguruza celebrates winning 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-2, against Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit yesterday. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

6-7 (6), 5-4, the Frenchman lasted less than eight minutes, losing the first three points on his serve but managing to save the three match points. Olivo converted the next one with a forehand crosscourt winner to prevail 6-4. Tsonga had never lost to a player ranked as low as No. 91 at a Grand Slam. There was also an unexpected visitor at the French

Open, Serena Williams. The winner of 23 Grand Slam singles titles is not playing for the rest of this season because she is pregnant. Williams found a seat in the shade at Court Philippe Chatrier during her older sister Venus’ match against Nara. Serena Williams’ baby is due in the fall. She has said she will return to the tour in 2018.

Paris after being attacked in the Czech Republic in December. Home favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga also exited the tournament, unable to turn around a first-round match against Roland Garros debutant Renzo Olivo that had been suspended on Tuesday due to darkness. Back on court with the 12thseeded Tsonga trailing 7-5, 6-4,

BASEBALL CAPSULES RED SOX 13, WHITE SOX 7 CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Sale made a shaky return to his former home, but Deven Marrero hit two of Boston’s season-high six home runs and the Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 13-7 on Tuesday night. Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr, Xander Bogaerts and Mitch Moreland also went deep. The Red Sox won for the seventh time in nine games after an anticipated duel between aces never materialised. Sale (6-2) got a warm reception from the crowd and a rude welcome from his old team. The five-time All-Star gave up six runs and 10 hits — both season highs — over five innings in his first appearance against the White Sox. Chicago left-hander Jose Quintana (2-7) got pounded for seven runs and 10 hits in 2 2/3 innings. It was his shortest outing since he lasted one inning against the New York Yankees on September 2, 2013. ANGELS 9, BRAVES 3 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols hit his 599th career homer during the Angels’ nine-run third

inning. Pujols moved to the brink of his latest milestone with a three-run shot off Bartolo Colon (2-6) early in Los Angeles’ biggest inning of the season. The 37-year-old slugger has homered in back-toback games for the first time this year. He can become the ninth player in baseball history, and fourth-youngest, to reach 600 homers with his next shot. Parker Bridwell (10) earned his first major league win, pitching six-hit ball into the seventh inning. Matt Kemp and Tyler Flowers homered for Atlanta. DODGERS 9, CARDINALS 4 ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chase Utley, Logan Forsythe and Chris Taylor combined to reach base 11 times and totalled six runs, helping the Dodgers rally for their sixth straight win. Utley finished a homer shy of the cycle. Forsythe reached five times, including three walks, and Taylor reached three times. Adrian Gonzalez’s sacrifice fly and Utley’s RBI double started the Dodgers comeback in the third. Enrique Hernandez tied it at 3 with a single, and Paul DeJong’s throwing error on

the same play scored Utley to give the Dodgers a 4-3 lead. Brandon Morrow (1-0) pitched a scoreless inning for the win. ASTROS 7, TWINS 2 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jose Altuve had four hits and two RBIs, Mike Fiers struck out eight over six innings in his bid to retain a spot in Houston’s bangedup rotation, and the major league-leading Astros earned their sixth straight victory. Alex Bregman homered and drove in two runs, providing further support for Fiers (2-2) in his best of 10 starts this season. Fiers fell behind 2-0 in the first when Eddie Rosario drew a bases-loaded walk and Byron Buxton followed with an infield single, but Astros hacked their way back against Jose Berrios (3-1). PADRES 6, CUBS 2 SAN DIEGO (AP) — Austin Hedges homered and drove in four runs, and the Padres handed the Cubs their fifth straight loss. Hedges hit a two-run homer and a two-run double as the Padres clinched the three-game series against the struggling Cubs. Rookie Dinelson Lamet (20), one of San Diego’s top prospects, struck out eight while pitching five innings of two-run ball. Kyle Schwarber homered for Chicago, and Eddie Butler (2-1) allowed six runs and seven hits in 4 1/3 innings. INDIANS 9, ATHLETICS 4 CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Bauer struck out an AL-best 14 in seven innings, leading Cleveland to the win. Bauer’s career-best strikeout total was one shy of this season’s major league-high of 15 by Washington’s Stephen Strasburg against San Diego on Saturday. Bauer (5-4) allowed three runs and seven hits with one walk. Four Cleveland pitchers combined to strike out 19, tying a franchise record for a nine-inning game. Rookie Bradley Zimmer had a career-high four RBIs for the Indians, hitting a two-run double in the fourth and a two-run homer in the eighth. Sonny Gray (2-2) allowed seven runs in 4 2/3 innings for Oakland, which dropped a season-high seven games below .500. NATIONALS 6, GIANTS 3 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gio Gonzalez pitched into the seventh inning to win for the first time since April 27 as Washington beat San Francisco. Daniel Murphy and Trea Turner had three hits apiece for the NL East leaders, who won their fourth in five games. Jayson Werth added two hits and a bases-loaded

walk, and Michael A. Taylor had two RBIs. One night after a benchclearing brawl that resulted in suspensions for Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (four games) and Giants reliever Hunter Strickland (six games), the teams played without incident. Each player appealed his penalty. YANKEES 8, ORIOLES 3 BALTIMORE (AP) — Brett Gardner and Matt Holliday each homered twice, Aaron Judge drove in two runs and the Yankees received a solid pitching performance from Luis Severino. Gardner set the tone for the AL East leaders by connecting on the third pitch from Chris Tillman (1-2), who had not allowed a home run in his previous four starts this season. Holliday went deep in the first inning and again in the third for his 22nd career multihomer game. Gardner’s second solo shot sparked a three-run fourth that made it 8-0. METS 5, BREWERS 4, 12 INNINGS NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Bruce lined a game-ending single in the 12th inning and the Mets rebounded to beat the Brewers 5-4 after shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera allowed the tying runs to score in the seventh when he flubbed a bases-loaded popup with two outs. Wily Peralta (5-4) pitched a perfect 11th in his fourth relief outing since he was dropped from Milwaukee’s rotation in mid-May, but then allowed a single to pinch hitter T.J. Rivera leading off the 12th. Michael Conforto walked and Jose Reyes grounded into a forceout that left runners at the corners. ROYALS 1, TIGERS 0 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eric Skoglund pitched 6 1/3 innings of twohit ball in his major league debut, helping the Royals beat Justin Verlander and the Tigers. Skoglund, a 2014 thirdround draft pick out of Central Florida, struck out five and walked one. The lefthander was promoted from Triple-A Omaha when the Royals placed Danny Duffy on the disabled list Monday with an oblique strain. Verlander (4-4) left after seven innings, allowing one run and six hits. He struck out five and walked one. MARINERS 10, ROCKIES 4 DENVER (AP) — Kyle Seager homered and drove in four runs for Seattle, and Robinson Cano also connected. Jean Segura had four hits and Ariel Miranda (5-2) pitched five solid innings to help the Mariners sweep two games in Denver. It was just the Rockies’ third loss in 17 series and first since

April 24-27 against Washington. They also fell out of first place in the NL West, dropping a half-game behind the streaking Dodgers. RANGERS 9, RAYS 5 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Elvis Andrus had a career-high five RBIs for Texas, including a tying three-run homer in the seventh inning. Andrus’ two-out drive deep into the visiting bullpen ended a stretch of five scoreless innings from the Tampa Bay bullpen after Matt Andriese left in the second with a mild groin strain. Jared Hoying’s liner off the top of the wall in right came with the bases loaded and one out in a four-run eighth against Chase Whitley (1-1), breaking a 5-5 tie. After a sacrifice fly from Shin-Soo Choo, Andrus’ single to left scored two more. BLUE JAYS 6, REDS 4 TORONTO (AP) — Kendrys Morales hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning for Toronto, and Josh Donaldson belted an upper-deck drive. All six Toronto runs came on homers. Jose Bautista and Russell Martin

also connected for the Blue Jays, who have hit 47 homers in May. Cincinnati’s Zack Cozart hit two solo home runs and Joey Votto had a third. Morales broke a 4-all tie with a two-run blast off Blake Wood (0-3), his 10th. MARLINS 7, PHILLIES 2 MIAMI (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton hit his third homer since moving into the No. 2 spot in the batting order, a change that has revived Miami, which won its third game in a row. Marcell Ozuna also homered for the Marlins, whose modest winning streak is their longest since mid-April. Stanton hit a two-run homer, his 14th, in a fiverun third. Since he moved up to the No. 2 spot, Stanton is 12 for 29 (.414) with three homers and seven RBIs in seven games, and the Marlins are 5-2 while outscoring opponents 48-22. Both starting pitchers departed with injuries. Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez (2-5) left in the second inning because of a right elbow flexor strain, and Marlins left-hander Justin Nicolino exited after three scoreless innings due to a bruised left index finger.

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WHY THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS WILL BE VICTORS IN THE BIG DANCE By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer THERE is a way to beat Golden State. It demands defence. Let the Warriors shoot 50 per cent, they’re almost certainly going to win. Let the Warriors score 103 points, they’re almost certainly going to win. It’s really that simple. To use LeBron James’ word, they are a juggernaut. And that juggernaut will require the Cleveland Cavaliers to play airtight defence in these NBA Finals. Defence has been the question for the Cavaliers all season. That is why

Golden State is my pick to win the NBA championship. For the record, I picked Cleveland at the start of the season primarily for two reasons. One, James is the best player alive and his entire motivation now seems to revolve around collecting more rings. Two, I wasn’t convinced that adding Kevin Durant to the Warriors’ loaded mix would be as seamless as Golden State has made it look. James has probably never been better than he is now. But with Durant, the Warriors have probably never been better than this either.

CLEVELAND Cavaliers forward LeBron James smiles after hitting a basket against the Indiana Pacers during Game 3 of a first-round NBA playoff series in Indianapolis on April 20. At right, in a February 27 photo, Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant looks on during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. (AP Photos) Let’s get back to those numbers. When the Warriors score 103 this season, they’re 78-6. When they score 102 or less, they’re 1-9. (That ratio also holds true going back to last year’s Finals, Golden State going 3-0 when scoring 103 or more, 0-4 otherwise.) And the last time that the Warriors shot better than 50 per cent and lost was in November — that is, November 2014. When shooting over 50 per cent, they’ve won 106 consecutive games, the last 43 of those coming this season. The argument from CavsTwitter upon hearing

those numbers will likely revolve around how Cleveland has clamped down on Golden State in each of the past two Finals, and that take is accurate. Golden State shot 44 per cent against the Cavs in the 2015 Finals, 43 per cent last season. Clearly, Cleveland understands what it takes to frustrate the Warriors just enough. Except those Warriors aren’t these Warriors. And even though Cleveland has rolled through the playoffs, going 12-1, they’ve allowed opponents over 100 points in all but three of those games.

Durant is the difference. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green were daunting enough with Harrison Barnes. Now with Durant in that mix in what essentially was Barnes’ spot, the Warriors have found different dimensions both offensively and defensively. Barnes averaged 9.3 points in the Finals a season ago, on 35 per cent shooting. There’s no way Durant will get held to those sort of numbers. The Warriors have dealt with adversity — particularly Durant’s knee injury and coach Steve Kerr’s ab-

sence caused by his ongoing back problems. They know the pain that comes with losing a Finals, particularly one where a 3-1 series lead gets wasted. Durant has heard so much criticism for leaving Oklahoma City and moving to Golden State last summer. They haven’t blinked. They’re 27-1 in their last 28 games. They’re 12-0 in the playoffs. They’re rested. They’re healthy. James will push Golden State to the limit. But in the end, the 2016 loss will be avenged and the championship confetti will finally fall on Durant. Warriors in seven.

WHY THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN THE NBA FINALS By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer WHY will the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors in the threematch of the NBA Finals? “I feel good about our chances,” LeBron James said this week. “Very good.” Often times the simplest answer is the right one. At 32 years of age, the best player of his generation is playing the best basketball of his life. And if he feels confident going into a series against an overpowering Warriors team filled with four All-Stars,

then the rest of Cleveland should, too. James has reached a rarefied air this postseason, surpassing Michael Jordan on the career playoff scoring list while leading Cavs through an Eastern Conference that looked more overmatched than ever. He is playing in his seventh straight finals. This is home to him and there is no amount of hype, no limit to the number of All-Stars his opponent can have that will shake his resolve. He is averaging 32.5 points per game in these playoffs, eclipsed only by the 35.3

per-game average as a spry 24-year-old in 2009. He is also averaging career playoff highs in shooting percentage (.566) and 3-point shooting (.421) while grabbing 8.0 rebounds and dishing out 7.0 assists. The Cavs are also more well-rounded than they were in the previous two trips to the finals. Kevin Love sat out the 2015 finals with a shoulder injury and was more of a blue-collar, dirty work player in last year’s conquest. He returns this year more closely resembling the stat-stuffing machine he was in Minne-

sota than at any other time since he was traded following James’ decision to come back to Cleveland. Love is averaging 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds this postseason and shooting 47.5 per cent from 3-point range, giving the Cavs a floor spacer that is also a terror on the glass who may be able to exploit the Warriors when they go to a smaller lineup with Draymond Green at the center. Kyrie Irving has also reached a higher plane these playoffs, even after last season’s remarkable performance late in the se-

ries to help the Cavs rally from a 3-1 deficit. He scored 42 in an important Game 4 victory over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals and can stand up to any of Golden State’s perimeter players from a scoring and finishing standpoint. Then there is the Xfactor: Tristan Thompson. Cleveland’s rugged glasseater could be a difficult matchup for the Warriors. If he can control the paint and create second chances for the Cavs offence while limiting Golden State on its possessions, the Cavaliers

will have a chance to hang close in most games. Add to that mix veterans like Deron Williams, Channing Frye, Kyle Korver and J.R. Smith and the Cavs are one of the few teams in the league that have the firepower to stay with the Warriors. “You can look at Golden State and how they’re playing, it’s pretty dominant,” Minnesota Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau said on Tuesday. “But you can never bet against LeBron. If a game is close down the stretch, he can take it over.” Cavs in seven.

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ARSENAL HANDS WENGER NEW CONTRACT AFTER REVIEW OF STRUGGLES ENGLAND ADVANCES AT By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Arsene Wenger will stay on as Arsenal manager, earning a new twoyear contract yesterday despite missing out on Champions League qualification. Arsenal said the 67-year-old Frenchman secured the extension after a full review of the club’s activities “to identify areas for improvement to build a sustained title challenge” was conducted with chief executive Ivan Gazidis. “I love this club and I am looking forward to the future with optimism and excitement,” Wenger said. “We are looking at what we do well and how we can be stronger everywhere. This is a strong group of players and with some additions we can be even more successful. We’re committed to mounting a sustained league challenge and that will be our focus this summer and next season. “I am grateful to have the support of the board and Stan (Kroenke) in doing everything we can to win more trophies. It’s what we all want and I know it’s what our fans around

the world demand.” Wenger’s latest contract was due to expire this year but after holding talks with Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke, Wenger has signed a new deal that will extend his stay at the north London club to nearly 23 years. Kroenke, who has increasingly been the target of abuse from fans, opted to keep the status quo — a decision that is sure to divide opinion. “Our ambition is to win the Premier League and other major trophies in Europe,” Kroenke said. “It’s what the fans, players, staff, manager and board expect and we won’t rest until that is achieved. Arsene is the best person to help us make that happen. He has a fantastic track record and has our full backing.” Wenger joined Arsenal in 1996, making him by far the longest-serving current manager in English soccer. He has won three Premier League titles and a record seven FA Cup titles — the most recent coming on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Chelsea. Arsenal qualified for the Champions League in every full season under Wenger until this year, when the team

U-20 WCUP, GERMANY LOSES TO ZAMBIA

and we will be working hard on and off the pitch this summer to improve and make a strong challenge next season. “The club has grown beyond recognition in every aspect in recent years and we have the platform to be successful and meet the ambitions we and our fans share.” Parts of Arsenal’s fan base have been vociferous in calling for Wenger to leave, arguing that Wenger was holding the club back and that it was time for a fresh approach and a new direction. Wenger said he has been hurt by the open criticism from fans that came during many matches this season and that it was partly to blame for Arsenal missing out on a topfour spot. Such is his influence at Arsenal, both in terms of the club and the team, that Wenger’s departure would have necessitated a complete overhaul of its structures. It would have been a similar position to where Manchester United found itself in 2013 when Alex Ferguson decided to retire after 26 years in charge, with United struggling to recapture its standing at domestic and European level.

ARSENAL team manager Arsene Wenger celebrates with trophy after winning the English FA Cup final soccer match against Chelsea at Wembley stadium on Saturday. Arsenal won 2-1. (AP) missed out after finishing fifth in the Premier League. “There is no complacency anywhere at this club,” Gazidis said. “Our goal is to compete for and win trophies here and in Europe. Everything we do is designed to make that happen

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — England made it through. Germany didn’t. Ademola Lookman scored both goals to put England in the quarter-finals of the Under-20 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Costa Rica yesterday. The Germans, however, lost to Zambia 4-3 in extra time after equalising with a pair of late goals. Lookman gave England the lead in the 35th minute, scoring from Jonjoe Kelly’s cross. He made it 2-0 in the 63rd after Everton teammate Dominic CalvertLewin broke free down the left and found Lookman inside the area. The striker turned past a defender and poked the ball in with the outside of his right foot. Randal Leal pulled a goal back for Costa Rica in the 89th at Jeonju World Cup Stadium. England will face either Senegal or Mexico on Tuesday. In Jeju, Suat Serdar scored for Germany in the 89th minute and substitute Jonas Arweiler added another deep in injury time to make it 3-3 against Zambia. But Shemmy Mayembe scored the winner in the 107th. Zambia will face either France or Italy in the quarter-finals. Also, Uruguay advanced by beating Saudi Arabia 1-0. Nicolas De La Cruz scored from the penalty spot in the 50th minute.

THE WEATHER REPORT

5-Day Forecast

TODAY

ORLANDO

High: 88° F/31° C Low: 70° F/21° C

TAMPA

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Some sun with a shower; warm

Partly cloudy with a shower

Partly sunny and warm with a shower

Clouds and sun with a shower or two

Partly sunny, a shower or two; warm

High: 93°

Low: 76°

High: 93° Low: 79°

High: 92° Low: 77°

High: 93° Low: 78°

High: 94° Low: 79°

AccuWeather RealFeel

102° F

77° F

101°-81° F

102°-80° F

102°-83° F

104°-87° F

High: 92° F/33° C Low: 76° F/24° C

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.

almanac

ABACO

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 78° F/26° C

6-12 knots

High: 88° F/31° C Low: 75° F/24° C

6-12 knots

FT. LAUDERDALE

FREEPORT

High: 89° F/32° C Low: 78° F/26° C

W S

WEST PALM BEACH

uV inDex toDay

TONIGHT

High: 88° F/31° C Low: 77° F/25° C

MIAMI

High: 90° F/32° C Low: 78° F/26° C

6-12 knots

KEY WEST

High: 89° F/32° C Low: 80° F/27° C

Statistics are for Nassau through 2 p.m. yesterday Temperature High ................................................... 91° F/33° C Low .................................................... 79° F/26° C Normal high ....................................... 86° F/30° C Normal low ........................................ 73° F/23° C Last year’s high ................................. 84° F/29° C Last year’s low ................................... 69° F/20° C Precipitation As of 2 p.m. yesterday ................................. 0.00” Year to date ................................................. 4.87” Normal year to date ..................................... 8.42”

ELEUTHERA

NASSAU

High: 93° F/34° C Low: 76° F/24° C

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 78° F/26° C

tiDes For nassau High

Ht.(ft.)

Low

Ht.(ft.)

Today

1:58 a.m. 2:39 p.m.

2.9 2.5

8:29 a.m. -0.1 8:49 p.m. 0.3

Friday

2:58 a.m. 3:41 p.m.

2.7 2.5

9:27 a.m. 9:54 p.m.

Saturday

3:56 a.m. 4:38 p.m.

2.5 2.6

10:21 a.m. 0.0 10:54 p.m. 0.4

Sunday

4:51 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

2.4 2.7

11:10 a.m. 0.0 11:49 p.m. 0.4

Monday

5:41 a.m. 6:16 p.m.

2.4 2.7

11:55 a.m. 0.0 ---------

Tuesday

6:27 a.m. 6:58 p.m.

2.3 2.8

12:38 a.m. 0.3 12:37 p.m. 0.0

Wednesday 7:10 a.m. 7:37 p.m.

2.3 2.9

1:22 a.m. 0.2 1:16 p.m. -0.1

0.0 0.4

sun anD moon Sunrise Sunset

6:20 a.m. 7:56 p.m.

Moonrise Moonset

1:17 p.m. 1:26 a.m.

First

Full

Last

New

Jun. 1

Jun. 9

Jun. 17

Jun. 23

CAT ISLAND

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

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 78° F/26° C

7-14 knots

8-16 knots

ANDROS

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

SAN SALVADOR

GREAT EXUMA

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 77° F/25° C

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 78° F/26° C

High: 87° F/31° C Low: 79° F/26° C

W S

LONG ISLAND

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High: 85° F/29° C Low: 77° F/25° C

7-14 knots

MAYAGUANA High: 84° F/29° C Low: 78° F/26° C

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

CROOKED ISLAND / ACKLINS

tonight’s lows.

RAGGED ISLAND High: 84° F/29° C Low: 79° F/26° C

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 78° F/26° C

GREAT INAGUA High: 87° F/31° C Low: 79° F/26° C

8-16 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 SE at 6-12 Knots SSE at 6-12 Knots SE at 7-14 Knots ESE at 7-14 Knots ESE at 7-14 Knots ESE at 7-14 Knots E at 8-16 Knots ESE at 8-16 Knots ESE at 7-14 Knots SE at 6-12 Knots SSE at 6-12 Knots SE at 6-12 Knots SE at 8-16 Knots SE at 7-14 Knots E at 8-16 Knots ESE at 8-16 Knots E at 8-16 Knots ESE at 8-16 Knots E at 8-16 Knots ESE at 8-16 Knots SE at 6-12 Knots SE at 4-8 Knots E at 8-16 Knots ESE at 8-16 Knots SE at 7-14 Knots SE at 7-14 Knots

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

VISIBILITY 5 Miles 7 Miles 8 Miles 8 Miles 10 Miles 8 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 8 Miles 5 Miles 7 Miles 10 Miles 8 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 8 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 8 Miles 8 Miles 10 Miles 8 Miles 10 Miles 8 Miles

WATER TEMPS. 81° F 82° F 85° F 85° F 81° F 81° F 82° F 82° F 81° F 81° F 82° F 84° F 84° F 84° F 83° F 83° F 83° F 83° F 79° F 79° F 82° F 82° F 83° F 83° F 82° F 82° F

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