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Bulldogs rout Stars 102-76 By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

he Truman State University Bulldogs men’s basketball team, shaking off the jet lag, broke away from a close encounter in the first half to rout the Bahamian Star Sports Basketball 102-76 last night to start the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer of Thunder basketball tournament at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. After they ended the first quarter tied at 22-22, the Bulldogs surged to a comfortable 53-39 margin at the half. Getting into their groove as they worked the ball inside and out, the Stars didn’t have any answer for the assault and trailed 84-59 at the end of the third. It was just a matter of what the final score would be as the division II Bulldogs out of Missouri prevailed with an easy run-away victory in the first of their three games scheduled this week in the tournament. “It was awesome. Our guests were gracious and we appreciate that they played the right way so it was alot of fun,” said Jeff Horner, who is only in his first month and-a-half as the new head coach of the Bulldogs, who are coming off a third place finish in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) last season. On their slow start, he said they didn’t get to work out in the gym on Sunday after they arrived, so they had to try and get back into sync, and once they settled down they were able to wear down the youthful Bahamian team. Tanner Zeil, who was a tower of strength in the middle, led all scorers with 21 points and was one of six scorers in double figures for the Bulldogs. Jacob Socha and Collin Hill both had 14 points, while Brodric Thomas added 12 and Taurin Hughes had 11. Hill was the rebounding leader with eight, Socha and Scott each had six assists, Hughes pulled in three steals, and Cade McKnight helped out with two slam dunks. Adam Johnson, with two of their five three-pointers, paced the Bahamian Stars with 16 points and seven rebounds. Adrian Thompson had 15 points, five rebounds

AYTON ARRIVES AS SYMBOL THAT SUNS ARE ON THE RISE By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer

ON THE REPLAY: The Truman State University Bulldogs last night routed the Stars 102-76 to start the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer of Thunder tournament at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. Photos: Shawn Hanna/Tribune Staff and three blocks and Dominic Bridgewater was the only other player in double figures with 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and as many steals. Tevin Hudson had eight points with four rebounds and three steals. In addition, Troy Trembley, who joined Johnson in crashing the boards for couple of slam dunks, finished with six points, the same number as Corey Sands.

Michael Bethel and Dave Davis both contributed four. Dereck Cummings, head coach of the Star Sports Basketball Club, said despite the loss he got a chance to view the potential of his new team comprising of some of the better high school basketball players and some potential collegiate players as they played together for the first time. “We were not as competitive as we

would have liked to have been down the stretch, but I won’t make any excuses for them. “I thought they were in better shape, but it was obvious that some of them were not,” he reflected. “When you are playing against collegiate guys, you have to be better than we liked tonight. But we will be better the next time. I see some things that we could work on so that is a good sign.”

Cummings hopes to have his team better prepared for the five games they have scheduled in the Summer of Thunder and hopefully they can put on a better showing for the local fans when they play again next week. The Bulldogs are slated to play again at 7pm tonight against the IBA Elite team and on Thursday against the New Providence Basketball Association’s All-Stars.

PHOENIX (AP) — Since the heady days of Steve Nash came to an end, there have been few signs of joy from a dwindling fan base that watched the Phoenix Suns tumble to the bottom of the NBA standings and miss the playoffs for the eighth year in a row. Then came the announcement that Deandre Ayton would go to the Suns with the first overall pick. A huge cheer went up from the several thousand fans at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Thursday night for the draft party. General manager Ryan McDonough, owner Robert Sarver and coach Igor Kokoskov came out of their meeting room to watch and bask in that rare moment of sheer joy from the fans. “It was a pretty special moment for our franchise,” McDonough said. Not only that, but McDonough engineered a last-minute trade for swingman Mikal Bridges of Villanova, the 10th pick. It was a spendy move because Philadelphia demanded and got Miami’s unprotected 2021 first-round pick. But the Suns are weary of stockpiling assets. It’s time to cash in, they figured, and did it with that trade. “We weighed the pros and cons of trading it heavily and carefully,” McDonough said. “We were only going to put it in play if we had a chance to get a special player and that’s how we feel about McKell.” All four of the Suns’ picks showed up on a crowded dais in Phoenix on Friday — Ayton, Bridges, French point guard Elie Okobo (chosen 31st) and forward George King of Colorado (the 59th selection). The 7-foot-1 Ayton towered over the others, in a white unbuttoned collared shirt and a sharp blue suit, but he looked and sounded a bit weary from the whirlwind of being the No. 1 draft pick. His only sleep lately, he said, was a couple of hours on the plane ride from New York on Tuesday.

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Fourteen Clubs’ junior golf training summer camp underway By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net FOR another year, the Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy’s junior golf training camp is being held in the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Driving Range at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. The daily summer camp, which started last week, is being held 9am-2pm Monday to Friday and camp director Georgette Rolle said that by the time it’s completed on August 17, they hope to

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have developed some future stars in golf. “If you are interested in learning the game of golf, or a sport which teaches you a lot of lifestyles that you can use for a lifetime, check us out,” Rolle said. “We’ve got a new coach, arguably the best male golfer in Bahamian history, Greg Maycock out of Grand Bahama. “He has just joined our team that includes Ahmal Henfield, Matthew Cox and Jim Duncombe.” Rolle, undoubtedly the best female player playing the game today, said during the camp, the participants between the ages of five and 17 will learn the three aspects of swinging the golf club. “With Fourteen Golf Academy, we are calling it our three golf files,” Rolle said. “We teach them how to swing the golf club and get them ready to improve their skills so that they can play in our tournaments we will put on this summer.” Golf equipment will be available for those participants who don’t have any. They will be taught about the rules of the game and how to

YOUNGSTERS take part in Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy’s junior golf training camp in the Bahamas Golf Federation’s driving range at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. Photo: Terrel W Carey/Tribune Staff play the game better. They will also have short game sessions and watch golf swing videos. “So far, we have a lot of our regular golfers coming out to the camp,” Rolle said. “We are having a great time, so we are looking to

add some new campers who are interested in learning how to play the game. “We want to make sure that they have a well-rounded programme and they are keen on learning how to play the game.

So we want to encourage the young golfers to come out and participate.” For more information, interested persons can email info@ fourteengolfacademy.com or call 828-4653 or 535-0552.

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NIGERIA COMPLAINS ABOUT VIDEO REVIEW CALL AGAINST ARGENTINA WHO’S IN AND By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — After going out of the World Cup, Nigeria complained about not being awarded a second penalty in a 2-1 defeat to Argentina yesterday. There were about 15 minutes of a tense game remaining, and Nigeria was enjoying a strong spell of pressure at St Petersburg Stadium, when the latest video review talking point of the tournament came. Marcos Rojo was the only Argentina defender in the penalty box, and under pressure from striker Odion Ighalo lurking behind him, when he jumped high to head Ahmed Musa’s deflected cross away from danger. He didn’t succeed. Instead, the Manchester United defender completely mistimed the header and the ball ended up glancing off his left arm, and then falling invitingly to Ighalo near the penalty spot. Ighalo had lots of time to pick his spot, but blazed the ball wide of the left post. Nigeria’s players were sure it was a penalty, however, and

NIGERIA’s Odion Ighalo gestures to referee Cuneyt Cakir, right, after the ball hit the arm of Argentina’s Marcos Rojo, left, in the box during the group D match between Argentina and Nigeria yesterday. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn) Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir — who awarded Nigeria a penalty early in the second half — used video to review this one and stood by his initial decision not to award a spot kick, much to the frustration of Nigeria’s players. “I don’t understand how that was not a penalty,” captain John

Obi Mikel said. “It was a clear handball. If you look at this game yesterday against Portugal, this was even worse.” Mikel was referring to Iran’s late penalty against Portugal in a 1-1 draw on Monday — awarded for a handball after a video review — and he felt Rojo got away with

it. Rojo went on to score Argentina’s late winner to send his side through, and put Nigeria out. “He (Rojo) had the ball and it hit his hand and it was open. Maybe the referee didn’t want to give a second penalty,” Mikel said. “For us, we’ve seen the replay, it was a clear handball. He looked at the VAR, the ball hit the hand.” Mikel added: “I asked him for explanation, did the ball hit the hand? He said ‘Yes.” Why is it not a penalty? He did not know.” But video replays suggested that there was no intent from Rojo to move his arm anywhere near the ball, as he was looking in a different direction when he headed it sideways. It thus appeared unintentional as Rojo headed the ball inadvertently down onto his arm. While Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr also believed the penalty should have been awarded, he was more understanding of Cakir’s position. “I believe it was a hand,” he said. “I didn’t see the video. It is difficult for a referee to make a good interpretation.” But aside from blaming video review, the Super Eagles may also want to look at their own poor finishing at the end.

Brazil and Germany try to salvage WCup and advance By JENNA FRYER AP Sports Writer MOSCOW (AP) — Two of the best teams in international soccer go into their final group matches in danger of being bounced from the World Cup. Germany and Brazil, both early favourites for the title, struggled through their opening two matches. The teams have a combined nine World Cup titles, Germany is the defending champion and Brazil is still trying to redeem itself from a humiliating 7-1 loss in the 2014 semi-finals, in which it was the host nation. Germany was shocked in its opening match in Russia by losing to Mexico, and the squad needed a goal in stoppage time from Toni Kross to pull out a 2-1 victory over Sweden. To avoid elimination in the first round of the World Cup for the first time since 1938, Germany needs a strong showing today against South Korea in a wide-open Group F finale at Kazan Arena. Germany coach Joachim Loew has been blasted at home for conservative roster choices. So Loew made four changes against Sweden, including dropping playmaker Mesut Ozil from the starting lineup. The changes made for a balanced team that was relieved to pull out the win against Sweden. South Korea’s chances to advance are slim, and captain Ki Sung-yueng won’t play because of a left calf injury. If South Korea beats the four-time world champions, and Sweden loses to Mexico, the squad could make it to the round of 16. Brazil, meanwhile, is trying to regain some swagger. The fivetime champions head into their

GERMAN players run during a training session at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Vatutinki near Moscow, Russia, on Monday. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) final group match against Serbia at Spartak Stadium in Moscow needing only a draw to advance. But after a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, Brazil needed two injury-time goals to pull out a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica. Neymar has been frustrated with the play of the national team, and he dropped to his knees and sobbed after the Costa Rica match. Serbia understands that it needs spectacular play to continue its tournament. “Yes, we definitely need a miracle. That is what can make us beat Brazil and get through to the next stage,” Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic said. “I always say that those that believe in miracles can make them happen. We are Serbian, nothing is impossible. With a bit of luck, we can produce a miracle.”

Germany plays at 5pm (10am EDT, 1400 GMT). Brazil is at 9pm (2pm EDT, 1800 GMT). • Here’s a look at today’s other matches: MEXICO VS SWEDEN 7pm (10am EDT, 1400 GMT) With victories over defending champion Germany and South Korea, Mexico has a chance to win its group with a perfect record for the first time in its World Cup history. Mexico hasn’t yet secured its spot in the round of 16, but forward Javier Hernandez believes the squad is a contender to win the entire tournament. “We are brave enough not only to dream, but to work on those dreams so that we can make them true,” Hernandez said. Hernandez needs one goal to make him Mexico’s all-time

World Cup 2018 results TUESDAY Group C Peru...................................... 2 0..................................Australia France.................................. 0 0.............................. Denmark

Group D Argentina.............................. 2 1.................................... Nigeria Croatia.................................. 2 1..................................... Iceland

leading scorer in World Cup play with five. But, if Sweden beats Mexico today and Germany beats South Korea, three teams would be tied atop Group F with six points. That would make the tiebreakers go to goal difference. Sweden is in its first World Cup since 2006, but was deflated after German’s comeback 2-1 victory. The Swedish team took some solace from its play against Germany and insisted it is ready for its Group F finale against Mexico in Yekaterinburg. “We showed on Saturday we were able to match the reigning champions all the way to the end with the exception of the final 10 seconds,” Mexico coach Janne Andersson said. “That match made us stronger, more confident. Mentally, we’re very, very strong. We believe in what we do.” SWITZERLAND VS. COSTA RICA 9pm (2pm EDT, 1800 GMT) Switzerland found itself scrutinised following its 2-1 victory over Serbia because three of its players used the match to make political statements. FIFA fined three Swiss players for making hand gestures that seemed directed against their opponents because many Swiss players have ties to the former Serbian province of Kosovo. Switzerland will reach the round of 16 with at least a draw. Costa Rica was eliminated after losing its first two matches, which makes Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic wary of the match in Nizhny Novgorod. “Mind you, this is not going to be an easy one,” Petkovic said. “This is a good quality opponent. Obviously they are a proud team and have nothing to lose and are potentially dangerous.”

WHO’S OUT

MOSCOW (AP) — Ten teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup, a dozen have been eliminated and 10 still have a chance. With half of the groups finished and the other four groups still playing, here’s a look at who’s in, who’s out and possible scenarios: GROUP A Uruguay won all three of its group matches, and the Russians won their first two to finish second and move on. Egypt and Saudi Arabia have been eliminated. GROUP B Spain and Portugal tied with five points each and had the same plus-one goal differential, but Spain won the group because it scored one more goal over the three matches. Morocco and Iran have been eliminated. GROUP C France and Denmark played to a forgettable 0-0 draw yesterday in Moscow in the tournament’s first scoreless game, giving France the point it needed to win the group and Denmark the point it needed to make sure it moved on, too. The Danes would have advanced anyway since Australia fell 2-0 to Peru. Australia and Peru were eliminated. GROUP D Croatia plowed through the group, winning all three games including a 2-1 defeat of Iceland yesterday that set up a date with Denmark in the round of 16. Argentina seized the second spot from Nigeria on Marcos Rojo’s 86th-minute strike in St Petersburg. Lionel Messi, who scored the opener, and his teammates take on France in the knockout round. Nigeria and Iceland were eliminated. GROUP E Brazil and Switzerland have four points apiece, Serbia has three, and any of them could grab one of the group’s two spots in the knockout stage. Serbia meets Brazil today, likely needing a win. Switzerland plays Costa Rica at the same time. Costa Rica has been eliminated. GROUP F Mexico leads with six points but isn’t safe yet. If defending champion Germany defeats South Korea today and Sweden simultaneously beats Mexico, three teams would finish with six points. That would send it to tiebreakers that start with the best goal differential. If Mexico and South Korea win, Mexico would top the group and the other three teams would be equal on three points. GROUP G Belgium and England play each other Thursday to determine which team wins the group and which finishes second. Tunisia and Panama are out of contention. GROUP H Japan and Senegal lead the group with four points apiece. Colombia has three and would advance if it beats Senegal, and both could go through with a draw if Japan loses. Poland is eliminated.

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Messi, Argentina get going, beat Nigeria 2-1 at World Cup By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Lionel Messi and Argentina finally got things going at the World Cup. Messi scored an exquisite 14th-minute goal to give the two-time champions the lead in a must-win game against Nigeria yesterday, but it wasn’t until Marcos Rojo’s 86th-minute strike that Argentina was assured of a place in the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory. Victor Moses scored from the penalty spot in the 51st minute for Nigeria, putting Argentina in danger of being eliminated without winning a match in Russia. It took an unlikely goal by Rojo — a centre back — to save Argentina with a cushioned volley into the corner. The win gave the Argentines second place in Group D and allowed the soccermad nation to forget about the 3-0 loss to Croatia last week that sparked days of soul-searching within the squad and back home. Argentina will play France in the last 16 in Kazan on Saturday, keeping alive Messi’s quest for a first world title. He might have retired from international soccer for a second time — and for good this time — if it wasn’t for Rojo’s goal. Messi’s teammates poured off the bench to celebrate with him after the final whistle, forming a circle around him. Messi exchanged a long hug with teammate Javier Mascherano, who clinched him tightly. While Gonzalo Higuain cried nearby, Messi clinched his fist as he turned toward the Argentina fans. Messi’s name adorned the back of most of the Argentina jerseys that dominated St Petersburg

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer

ARGENTINA’S LIONEL MESSI, centre, kicks the ball during the group D match between Argentina and Nigeria at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St Petersburg Stadium in St Petersburg, Russia, yesterday. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky) ahead of the game, and received the biggest roar when the teams were read out. He kicked the ball out of play with his first touch, was tackled with his next, but then he started to put on a show. Messi’s 65th international goal owed as much to Ever Banega’s long, driven pass over the defence as the forward’s exquisite control on his left thigh, another touch with his left foot, and then a cool right-footed finish into the corner. As Messi fell to his knees and pointed his fingers upward in celebration before being

mobbed by teammates, Argentina great Diego Maradona — sitting in a corporate box inside the stadium — placed him arms on opposite shoulders and looked to the sky. Messi, who later hit the post off a free kick, and the recalled Banega ran the game in the first half for Argentina. The team’s biggest problems arose whenever Mascherano lost possession in front of his own defence. And it was Mascherano who gave away the penalty with a pull on Leon Balogun at a 49th-minute corner. Moses converted

— and marked the goal with a somersault — to put Nigeria back in control of the race for second place in the group. Argentina was facing finishing a World Cup without a win for the first time since 1934, but instead they are headed to the knockout stage. GROUP DYNAMICS Nigeria was minutes away from advancing to the knockout round of a World Cup for the fourth time. As it finished, the African nation ended up third in the group — a point behind Argentina.

Argentina has four days to prepare for its last 16 match against France. It is the first game of the knockout stage. KEY TO SUCCESS Messi delivered his best performance of the tournament, with his goal allowing Argentina to take early control of the game. Yet the standout player might have been Banega, who was recalled to midfield after being on the bench for the first two games and impressed with his work rate and range of passing.

CROATIA ENDS ICELAND’S CHANCES IN RUSSIA WITH 2-1 VICTORY By DEREK GATOPOULOS and HAMZA HENDAWI Associated Press ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) — Croatia ended Iceland’s chances at the World Cup and helped out Argentina at the same time. Ivan Perisic capitalised on a defensive error to score a 90th-minute winner, giving Croatia a 2-1 win over Iceland and first place in Group D yesterday. Iceland could have finished second in the group with a victory because Argentina beat Nigeria 2-1 at the same time. Instead, the Croats will face Denmark on Sunday in Nizhny Novgorod and Argentina will take on France on Saturday in Kazan. Fielding a side filled with reserves after already being assured of a spot in the round of 16, Croatia started to take control of the match in the second half. Milan Badelj, moments after hitting the bar, scored the opening goal in the 53rd minute. He sprinted into the area and sent a bouncing shot past goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson. “The fact that we’ve brought on nine new players and won is another sign of our strength and depth, and we have to be proud of that,” said Badelj, who was man of the match. Iceland equalised in the 76th when Gylfi Sigurdsson scored from the penalty spot after substitute Dejan Lovren handled the ball. Defender Sverrir Ingason twice threatened for Iceland, hitting the crossbar with a header in the second half. “There is too much quality in Croatia,” Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson

DENMARK ADVANCES IN DRAB 0-0 DRAW WITH FRANCE

said. “I am disappointed but I am really proud of the character and the performance of the boys. “It was a bit of a shock to concede one, but we did not give up,” he said. “The players should have a lot of credit for this game. I couldn’t have been more proud.” Luka Modric led the Croats for 65 minutes before being substituted. The team, which had already advanced going into the match, played with little verve for much of the match as they contained their opponents. Iceland needed a win to have a shot at a place in the elimination round. Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said he was pleased to show how deep the quality extended in his side, but also paid tribute to his opponents’ “character and discipline.” “I’m upset with the conceded goal, but ... we won nine points, the goal difference is 7-1, and we have top spot in the group. That is fantastic.” GROUP DYNAMICS Iceland’s World Cup dream is over after qualifying for its first-ever World Cup. The nation is the smallest by population, with 350,000 residents, ever to qualify for the tournament. Croatia, which had already qualified for the next round before Tuesday’s match, took the full nine points in the group stage. The Croats now go on to face Denmark. “They are deservedly there in the round of 16,” Badelj said of the team’s next opponents. “They played a tough game against France, who are strong. But I believe in our strengths and our good form.”

CROATIA’S VEDRAN CORLUKA, top, jumps over Iceland’s Hordur Magnusson during the group D match between Iceland and Croatia in the Rostov Arena yesterday. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) KEY TO SUCCESS The Croatians kept nearly two-thirds of possession and outperformed the Icelanders in passing accuracy. The game was physical and ended with five yellow cards. Iceland midfielder Birkir Bjarnason walked off the pitch early in the first half

with a bloody nose after being elbowed in the face by Marko Pjaca, and he struggled with the rest of the match. PROUD PRIME MINISTER Iceland’s prime minister, Katrín Jakobsdottir, said in a post in English on Twitter: “It’s been extremely

inspiring for all of us in Iceland to see how your belief in the team and its possible success despite the odds, has carried you this far. Congratulations dear boys!” As bats fluttered overhead, Iceland fans stood and clapped and were greeted by both teams after the game.

MOSCOW (AP) — A game no team needed to win became the game no fan would want to watch. France and Denmark produced the World Cup’s first 0-0 draw at the 37th attempt amid boos and whistles from fans yesterday. The slow-paced game was out of step with a vibrant tournament. But it advanced both teams to the round of 16 unbeaten, with the bonus of no players suspended and no serious injuries. France will now play Argentina, and Denmark faces Croatia. The draw would always have ensured that outcome, and became inevitable in the second half. Events elsewhere in Group C made this game all but irrelevant. Peru beat Australia 2-0 in Sochi at the same time, meaning the Danes would have advanced even if they lost to France before 78,011 at the World Cup’s signature Luzhniki Stadium. “We did what we needed,” Denmark coach Age Hareide said, praising his team for a disciplined display. “We would have been stupid to open a lot of space for the French team.” France was already sure to advance with two opening victories, and this result spread the happiness to Denmark and its thousands of fans who stayed to dance and cheer in an empty stadium.

AUSTRALIA ELIMINATED, PERU LEAVES ON HIGH NOTE By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Back at the World Cup for the first time since 1982, Peru isn’t leaving Russia empty handed. The Peruvians failed to score a goal in their opening two matches, but the team finally gave its fans a reason to celebrate when it ended Australia’s hopes of advancing to the knockout round with a 2-0 victory yesterday. The Australians had to beat Peru and hope Denmark lost to France in the other Group C match, but neither result occurred. France and Denmark drew 0-0 in Moscow. Andre Carrillo’s 18thminute goal — a half-volley from inside the area — was Peru’s first in a World Cup since its last appearance 36 years ago. Peru hadn’t won a World Cup match since defeating Iran in 1978. “I need to thank the players for their great effort, and the fans, who were incredible and supported us all the way,” Peru coach Ricardo Gareca said. “At least we were able to give them a triumph, that’s the most important thing.” Peru captain Paolo Guerrero, who almost missed the tournament because of a doping suspension, scored the other goal in the 50th with a left-footed strike after getting to a loose ball inside the area. “This triumph is for our people and for Jefferson (Farfan),” Guerrero said of his teammate who missed the match after being hospitalised with a head injury sustained in practice last weekend. “We showed that Peru can play as equal to anyone.” Australia striker Tim Cahill, a 38-year-old veteran who entered the match in the 53rd minute, had a chance to become only the fifth player to score in four World Cups, joining Pele, Uwe Seeler, Miroslav Klose and Cristiano Ronaldo. But he had few chances.

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BLUE CHIPS’ 5TH ANNUAL THROWERS SUMMER CAMP NEXT MONTH By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net COACH Corrington Maycock, who has gained a great deal of success with the rising young throwers in the country through his Blue Chips Athletic Club, is gearing up for the staging of the club’s fifth annual Throwers Summer Camp. It’s scheduled for 9am to 3pm July 23-28 at the Queen’s College campus. April Smith, in her fourth season as an assistant coach in charge of the Fresno State throws group, will be in town to facilitate the camp along with her husband Robert, a former throws coach at Appalachian State, now coaching a high school in Fresno State. Ronald Cartwright, Maycock’s former mentor and coach when he competed, will also be a part of the camp. Cartwright is the head coach of the RC Athletics.

“We’re looking for new talent and we’re looking for future stars for international junior meets,” said Maycock, who has hosted the camp for the past five years, but the third with the Blue Chips Athletics. Since the introduction of the camp, Maycock said he has been pleased with what he’s seen from the participants. “The camp has lived up to its expectations in finding new talent and developing the skills of the throwers,” he pointed out. “So far, we’ve had about five athletes who were able to capitalise on scholarships through the camp and because of their development in the camp.” Smith, who has been a permanent fixture at the camp, will once again be offering scholarships to potential campers and if there CAMPERS enjoy last year’s event. is more talent available that she can’t take advantage of, Maycock said Smith is willing to pass on that she’s associated within in the to other colleges and universities United States.

“Right now, she has three Bahamian athletes, one of which will be going there in August. So she will never close the door on Bahamian athletes,” Maycock said. Andira Ferguson, a long jumper majoring in finance and Tahj’Nee Thurston, a shot put, discus and hammer thrower majoring in accounting, are both listed as sophomores. They are expected to be joined by Latia Saunders - another thrower - in August. For those potential campers, Maycock only asks that they come prepared to work out and show out. “You have coaches here watching, so we want them to go back with your names in their minds for later,” Maycock said. “If you don’t get picked up now, they can keep you on the radar as scholarship recipients they can consider for later.” During the camp, Maycock said they will divide the campers into

beginners, who will be taught the basics of throwing the discus, shot put and javelin. The others will be placed in the advanced category where they will also be taught about throwing the hammer as well. “We want to clean up all of their bad habits so we can prepare them for the future,” Maycock said. “I would like for athletes who don’t feel like they can make it in the other sports to look at track and field. “Track and field is the avenue for scholarships, whether you run, jump or throw. “Track and field has been the avenue for scholarships for our athletes over any other sport whether it’s softball, baseball or soccer. It’s above them.” During the week, Maycock said they will take the campers through a vigorous training session that will be worth their while when they are finished.

Ayton arrives as symbol that Suns are on the rise FROM PAGE 1 “I’m just excited to finally get a jersey on and be able to play five-on-five again,” Ayton said. Ayton had been the frontrunner for the No. 1 pick ever since the draft lottery and any doubts were erased when he went through an individual workout with the Suns, the only team which he did so. McDonough said that Ayton’s workout “in and of itself was as impressive as I’ve ever seen in my 16 drafts in the NBA.” Ayton is seen as strictly a centre, so how does he fit in the modern style of the NBA, when centre plays is diminished and players are essentially interchangeable,

is a question. Ayton replied that he’s no ordinary centre. “I don’t like it when people think I’m just a guy down low,” he said. “They haven’t watched me shoot the basketball.” Ayton and Bridges say they got to know each other well at the college awards ceremony in Los Angeles but never figured they’d be on the same team. “It’s like I’ve known him my whole life,” Bridges said. Now comes the hard work, molding a team with Ayton, Devin Booker and Josh Jackson. A billboard of those three already has been erected downtown. The Suns, so bad for so long, seem on the brink of being relevant.

DEANDRE AYTON “We’re very hungry,” Ayton said. “I think the

great team chemistry and the work ethic that we have, especially us guys coming in, we’re going to bring it to the next level. We’ve got young lets. We can run all day. ... We can really start a winning legacy.” And Ayton is the reason for the sudden leap in optimism, even though he won’t turn 20 until next month. “I embrace it a lot,” he said of the expectations placed upon him. “Through my career I’ve always had that on my shoulder, the expectations. I represent a whole nation (Bahamas) I just do that the best that I can and just help this community start over and be the best player I can possibly be. I just want to be the best great player.”

Kokoskov says Ayton possesses “a unique talent for the decades.” Ayton said he wants “to be the best person on and off the court.” Now the Suns move on to the next phase. Free agency starts July 1 and McDonough wants some veteran players to add to this very young core. He said the team should have $15 million to $20 million to spend. “We were aggressive last night with the picks and the trade up to get Mikal,” McDonough said. “We’re going to continue to be aggressive for the next couple of weeks in free agency. We’ve got some money to spend and we’re looking to spend it on the best players we can get.”

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BOWLING KALIK TOURNEY A total of 10 teams are participating in the 2018 Kalik Bowling Team Tournament for a 1st place prize of $1,200, 2nd place $600 and a 3rd place prize of $400. The top male player in competition Monday night was David Slatter of Pocket Crushers with a 258 high game and huge 658 three game set. The runner-up was Ricardo Rolle of The Bereans with a 588 second high set with Greg Taylor of Strike Force downing the pins for a 215 second high game. The ladies were again led by Xynea Johnson of Brooklyn Strikers who toppled the pins for a 207 second high game and a respectable 587 three game series. Johnson was followed by Janice Hoyte of The Advocates who struck for an outstanding 242 high game and a 577 second high set.

Snell pitches Rays to 11-0 win against Nationals ST. PETRSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Blake Snell took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Kevin Kiermaier hit a grand slam and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 11-0 on Monday night. Wilson Ramos homered twice and rookie Jake Bauers had four hits in the Rays’ fourth straight win. Snell (10-4) walked Trea Turner and Bryce Harper to open the game before retiring 18 straight, striking out five straight at one point. Anthony Rendon doubled leading off the seventh for the first of Washington’s two hits. Kiermaier’s first home run of the season came during a six-run second inning against Gio Gonzalez (6-5). It was the eighth loss in 11 games for the Nationals. YANKEES 4, PHILLIES 2 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jonathan Loaisiga took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Aaron Judge ripped his 20th homer and the Yankees snapped a threegame losing streak. Loaisiga (2-0) didn’t allow a hit until Jorge Alfaro lined a single to right leading off the sixth. He struck out eight in 5 1/3 innings in his third start after jumping from DoubleA to the majors. Philadelphia’s Vince Velasquez (5-8) allowed two runs and three hits in six innings. Aroldis Chapman got four outs for his 23rd save in 24 tries. BRAVES 5, REDS 4 (11 INNINGS) ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies homered in the 11th inning off Dylan Floro (0-1), and Atlanta snapped Cincinnati’s sevengame winning streak. Albies knocked Floro’s first pitch, a changeup, into the right-field seats. Albies doubled twice and scored

two runs before hitting Atlanta’s fifth game-ending homer this season. The NL East-leading Braves have won eight of 12. They improved to 2-8 in extra innings. Rain delayed the start of the game by 1 hour, 20 minutes. DODGERS 2, CUBS 1 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kenta Maeda pitched seven scoreless innings and Enrique Hernandez homered for the third time in two games for Los Angeles. Maeda (5-4) struck out nine and allowed three singles, helping the Dodgers improved to 16-5 in June. Kenley Jansen gave up deep a sacrifice fly to Javier Baez in the ninth inning before closing out the Cubs for his 20th save. Chicago lost its fifth straight after getting swept over four games at Cincinnati. The Cubs have scored a combined 13 runs over their past five games. Cubs starter Duane Underwood Jr. (0-1) took the loss in his major league debut. Chris Taylor added a pinch homer in the eighth, his ninth of the season. It was the second pinch homer of his career. CARDINALS 4, INDIANS 0 ST. LOUIS (AP) — Spot starter John Gant (2-2) pitched one-hit ball over a career-high seven innings and Marcell Ozuna hit a two-run double for St. Louis It was the third consecutive win for the Cardinals and the 10,000th regular season victory for the franchise. St. Louis joined the Braves, Cubs, Giants, Pirates and Dodgers among NL teams to reach the milestone. Cleveland had won seven straight. Mike Clevinger (6-3) allowed two runs over five innings, and the Indians had just four hits.

innings for the Marlins, who have won three in a row. Justin Bour hit his 13th homer. Miller (0-1) made his first start since April 23, 2017. He gave up six hits and five runs in 3 2/3 innings.

TAMPA Bay Rays starter Blake Snell pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of Monday’s game in St Petersburg, Florida. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius) St. Louis closer Bud Norris relieved Austin Gomber with two on and no outs in the ninth. He got a strikeout and a double play to record his 15th save. BLUE JAYS 6, ASTROS 3 HOUSTON (AP) — Toronto’s Curtis Granderson homered in consecutive at-bats against Justin Verlander, and Randal Grichuk added a two-run shot and a huge defensive play. Granderson’s leadoff shot in the fifth tied it at 3. He connected again with two out in the seventh, belting an opposite-field drive off Verlander (9-3). Grichuk’s soaring home run came against Will Harris and made it 6-3 with two out in the eighth. Grichuk then reached over the short wall in right field to rob George Springer of a homer with two on and no outs in the ninth. Toronto’s J.A. Happ (10-3) got his sixth straight win. Seung-hwan Oh worked the ninth for his second save.

RANGERS 7, PADRES 4 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Shin-Soo Choo extended his career-best on-base streak to 38 games with three hits, including the tiebreaking RBI single in Texas’ strange five-run outburst. Robinson Chirinos had two hits and two RBIs for Texas, which has won eight of its last nine games. Tony Barnette (2-0) got the win, and Keone Kela worked the ninth for his 19th save in 19 chances. All five Rangers runs in the decisive sixth inning came after it appeared that Chirinos had struck out for the second out with two runners on base. It looked as if Austin Hedges had the ball secured in his mitt that kicked up the dirt when he reached down. Umpire Tony Randazzo initially indicated Chirinos was out. But that was changed to a foul ball after a discussion among all four umpires, and Chirinos lined an RBI single on the next pitch by Craig Stammen (4-1).

MARINERS 5, ORIOLES 3 BALTIMORE (AP) — Dee Gordon’s slick seventh-inning bunt was the lone hit in a two-run uprising that put Seattle ahead for good, and the Mariners beat the Orioles for just their second win in eight games. Denard Span homered for the Mariners, who benefited from 10 walks and a pivotal wild pitch to get back on track. Felix Hernandez (7-6) allowed three runs on four hits over six innings, and Edwin Diaz worked the ninth for his major leagueleading 28th save. Jonathan Schoop homered and had two RBIs for the Orioles. Miguel Castro (2-3) got the loss. MARLINS 9, DIAMONDBACKS 5 MIAMI (AP) — Brian Anderson and Cameron Maybin each drove in two runs, helping Miami spoil Shelby Miller’s return to the mound after missing over a year for Tommy John surgery. Dan Straily (3-3) allowed three runs in 6 1/3

PIRATES 6, METS 4 NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Bell hit a two-run homer, Gregory Polanco also went deep and the Pirates took advantage of some dreadful defense by the Mets to snap a fivegame losing streak. In a series opener between tumbling teams, Pittsburgh built a five-run lead and held on to hand the Mets their seventh straight defeat before a mostly quiet crowd of 22,135. New York is 6-24 in its last 30 games. Pittsburgh’s Jameson Taillon (5-6) allowed two runs in six-plus innings. Felipe Vazquez struck out the side for his 15th save. Two errors in the first three innings by rookie third baseman Luis Guillorme — touted as a slick fielder — led directly to a pair of unearned runs against Mets starter Seth Lugo (2-3). ROYALS 2, ANGELS 0 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brad Keller pitched seven innings of two-hit ball, helping the Royals beat the Angels in the makeup of a game that was frozen out in April. Kevin McCarthy struck out Chris Young and retired Ian Kinsler to strand a runner on third base in the eighth, and Wily Peralta ended the three-hitter by working around Albert Pujols’ single in the ninth. It was the first save for the longtime starter in 136 career big league games. Keller (2-2) struck out six and walked two in his fifth career big league start. Lucas Duda and Rosell Herrera each drove in a run for Kansas City.

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LAKERS president of basketball operations, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, centre, poses with Moritz Wagner, left, and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk during a press conference to introduce the Lakers draft picks in El Segundo, California, yesterday. Magic Johnson is betting his job on his free-agent recruiting skills for the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson says he will step down as the Lakers’ president of basketball operations if he can’t persuade an elite free agent to sign with his club within the next two summers. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Magic: I’ll step down if I don’t land elite free agent for Lakers By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, California (AP) — Magic Johnson is betting his job on his free-agent recruiting skills for the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson declared Monday that he will step down as the Lakers’ president of basketball operations if he can’t persuade an elite free agent to sign with the 16-time NBA champions within the next two summers. “Next summer, if nobody comes and I’m still sitting here like this, then it’s a failure,” Johnson said after a news conference to introduce draft picks Moe Wagner and Svi Mykhailiuk. Johnson was put in charge of the Lakers’ front office by owner

Jeanie Buss in February 2017, and the former superstar point guard immediately announced his plans to revive the struggling franchise by enticing the game’s best players to join as free agents. With Paul George and potentially LeBron James headlining the market this summer, Johnson is leading the Lakers’ efforts to land both players this weekend. If they sign elsewhere, Johnson and the Lakers will pursue the large crop of 2019 free agents. And if he strikes out with every big name, Johnson said he will quit. “Like I told you when I took the job, it’s going to be a twosummer thing for the Lakers,” Johnson said. “This summer, and next summer, and that’s it. And if

I can’t deliver, I’m going to step down myself. She won’t have to fire me. I’ll step away from it. Because then, I can’t do this job. But so far, so good.” Although the Lakers are mired in the worst five-year stretch in franchise history and haven’t made the playoffs since 2013, Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka have been successful in achieving their initial goals since they took over 16 months ago. They have solidified a decent core of talented young players — Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart — to provide their potential free-agent signees with support. They have made several slick trades and personnel moves to clear enough

salary cap room to offer two mammoth free-agent contracts this summer. Now comes the tough part: Persuading George or James or other big names to move to Hollywood. Johnson said he has no idea whether the Lakers’ pitch will be well-received, but he also feels confident in his task. “I’m Magic Johnson,” he said with his ubiquitous smile. “You know how many finals I’ve been in? “So you think I’m worried about this? I played against Larry Bird in the Finals. I played in nine Finals.” Johnson is the second straight basketball decision-maker for the Lakers to create a self-imposed deadline for success.

In 2014, co-owner Jim Buss told the Los Angeles Times that the Lakers had to be a contender within three to four years, or “I will step down, because that means I have failed.” The Lakers badly missed that deadline, and Buss’ sister fired him and general manager Mitch Kupchak in February 2017. Johnson and Pelinka are spending this week honing and fine-tuning their free-agent pitches. They’ll show their plans to Jeanie Buss later in the week, along with numerous contingency plans for the short-term and longterm future. “If we can sign somebody this summer, we’ll do that,” Johnson said. “If it doesn’t happen, we’ve got to turn to next summer.”

COLUMN: STILL NO DOMINANT PLAYER HALFWAY THROUGH THE YEAR By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer POTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Tiger Woods already has played 10 times as the year reaches the halfway point. Some might consider that a surprise considering where he was a year ago. Woods has finished within five shots of the lead only once, a runner-up finish in the Valspar Championship, and he was never in the picture at either of the two majors. Some might consider that a surprise considering how well he is swinging the club. Six months into 2018, golf hasn’t offered a lot of clarity with Woods, or anyone else. Golf keeps trending younger, with few exceptions, a point driven home two weeks ago at the US Open when 28-year-old Brooks Koepka made it five straight majors won by players in their 20s. Dustin Johnson is still No. 1 in the world, a ranking he has held for all but four weeks. But there still isn’t a dominant figure, except when it comes to attracting a crowd. Woods is at the Quicken Loans National this week, a field so weak that Rickie Fowler (No. 8) is the only player from the top 10 in the world, and no one from the top 15 in the FedEx Cup is playing. There’s still plenty of energy along the Potomac River, mainly because of the No. 82 player in the world — Woods. With two majors, the FedEx Cup, the Ryder Cup and the Race to Dubai still to come, here’s how golf is shaping up so far: BEST PLAYER Given the significance of majors, Masters champion Patrick Reed gets the nod going into the second half of the year.

Reed and Koepka each have only one victory — the best kind — and while Koepka didn’t really start his year until two months ago, Reed had a share of the lead during the final round of the U.S. Open and looked certain to get into a playoff at the Valspar Championship until he had a putt roll back to his feet on the 18th green. Johnson, meanwhile, is No. 1 for a reason. Even with two victories, his year is shaping up as what might have been. He shared the 54-hole lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the U.S. Open. Going back to the PGA Tour season that began in October, he lost a six-shot lead in the HSBC Champions. MOST IMPROVED Bubba Watson has as many victories in the last four months as the previous three years combined. Watson has recovered from a health issue (he won’t say what it was) that caused him to lose 20 pounds, and he abandoned the Volvik colored golf balls he used last year. The result is another victory at Riviera, another victory at Hartford and another World Golf Championship at the Dell Match Play. Watson lobbied to be an assistant captain at the last Ryder Cup. He now is No. 5 in the Ryder Cup standings. He was at No. 117 in the world going into Riviera. Now he’s up to No. 13. RISING Among the top players, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day appear to be on the cusp of at least having a chance to get back to No. 1 in the world. McIlroy dropped out of the top 10 until winning with a big charge at Bay Hill, his first victory

IN this Friday, June 15 photo, Tiger Woods waits to putt on the 15th green during the second round of the US Open Golf Championship in Southampton, N.Y. Woods is playing a regular schedule, but still not winning six months into the year. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) since September 2016. His momentum stalled when he closed with a 74 at the Masters while playing in the final group, lost a weekend lead at Wentworth and missed the cut at the U.S. Open. Day had gone nearly two years without winning until his playoff victory at Torrey Pines. The win was followed by another victory at the Wells Fargo Championship. That at least got him back into the top 10, though he still has a long road to get back to the top.

SLIDING Jordan Spieth had a mathematical chance to get back to No. 1 in the world at the U.S. Open, which suggests his year isn’t all that bad. But so far, it is. It’s not because Spieth hasn’t won since the British Open last summer. It’s because he has given himself so few chances. The only time he was in the serious contention this year was the Masters, where he made bogey on the 18th hole and still shot 64 to finish two shots behind Reed.

In his seven starts since the Masters, Spieth has finished 12 shots or more out of the lead, except for the three times he missed the cut. BIGGEST SURPRISE Ted Potter Jr. had missed 46 cuts in 103 starts since his last victory and was No. 246 in the world. And then he went head-to-head with Johnson at Pebble Beach and beat the No. 1 player in the world. Since then, Potter has missed the cut in seven of his 12 events and

only once finished in the top 25. BEST FINISH Justin Thomas nearly holed a wedge on the 18th hole to force a playoff at the Honda Classic, and he won with a 5-wood over the water to set up a two-putt birdie. He was even better one week later in Mexico City, where he holed a wedge on the final hole for eagle that got him into a playoff. This one didn’t turn out so well, as Thomas made bogey in the playoff and lost to Phil Mickelson.

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KYRGIOS FINED FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR AT TOURNEY

Kvitova, Konta ease into 3rd round at Eastbourne EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Petra Kvitova continued to impress with a straight-sets victory over Kateryna Bondarenko in the second round at the Eastbourne International yesterday. The third-seeded Kvitova, who won her fifth title of the season on Sunday in Birmingham, triumphed 7-5, 6-3 and looks in impervious form ahead of her bid to win a third Wimbledon. Kvitova’s career looked seriously in doubt 18 months ago after a knife attack at her home which led to surgery on her left playing hand. “I’m pretty happy with my win today,” Kvitova said. “Obviously, I’m a little bit tired, but I got a hit this morning before the match, a warmup. “The whole tournament (in Birmingham) was more relaxed for me from my side. It was great that I hopefully will save some energy for the next weeks. I felt good with the body, so that’s important.” In a tight first set, Kvitova secured the first break but Bondarenko broke back when the Czech player was serving for the set. However, Kvitova broke straight back and held her serve to love, clinching the first set with a delightful serve and volley.

Bondarenko went 3-1 up with a break in the second as Kivitova double-faulted. But that was to be the last game the Ukrainian won. Kvitova sealed the match with another break when her opponent hit a forehand into the net. Up next for Kvitova is Agnieszka Radwanska, who defeated 15thseeded Daria Gavrilova 5-7, 7-6 (4), 6-0. British No. 1 Johanna Konta will face top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki in the third round after easing past Aleksandra Krunic 6-1, 6-3. The 13th-seeded Konta stuttered at times and perhaps benefited from Krunic injuring herself while sliding into the net mid-rally toward the end of the first set. The Serbian player had treatment on court and played the second set with strapping on her left leg. Konta has not dropped a set against Wozniacki in their two previous meetings — the 2017 Australian Open and the final of last year’s Miami Open. “I’m looking forward to that,” Konta said about her upcoming match against the Australian Open champion. “I haven’t played her in quite some time and she’s obviously a Grand Slam champion this year,

BRITAIN’s Johanna Konta returns the ball to Aleksandra Krunic yesterday in the Nature Valley International. (Steven Paston/PA via AP) playing some great tennis, so I’ll look forward to that battle.” Earlier, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus upset sixth-seeded Julia

Goerges 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, while Danielle Collins of the United States beat 16th-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain 6-2, 6-4. Collins will next face Angelique Kerber after the German comfortably defeated Dominika Cibulkova 6-3, 6-3. Fifth-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Estonia looked back to some of her best tennis as she dismissed Kaia Kanepi, 6-3, 7-5. It was Ostapenko’s first match since losing in the first round of her French Open title defence. Other seeded players to make it to the third round were: Daria Kasatkina, Elise Mertens, Barbora Strycova, Anastasija Sevastova and Ashleigh Barty. In the men’s draw, fifth-seeded Leonardo Mayer beat Gilles Simon 6-4, 7-6 (4) in the first round. Mayer took the first set when he broke Simon for the second time after a lengthy final game which saw the Frenchman save four set points. The second set was even tighter before the Argentine, who served up seven aces, eventually prevailed. Seventh-seeded Steve Johnson is also safely through to the second round after easing past Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 6-4.

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100°-86° F

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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ABACO

High: 83° F/28° C Low: 80° F/27° C

3‑6 knots

High: 89° F/32° C Low: 75° F/24° C

3‑6 knots

FT. LAUDERDALE

FREEPORT

High: 89° F/32° C Low: 77° F/25° C

W S

WEST PALM BEACH

uV inDex toDay

TONIGHT

High: 91° F/33° C Low: 78° F/26° C

High: 87° F/31° C Low: 77° F/25° C

MIAMI

High: 90° F/32° C Low: 77° F/25° C

3‑6 knots

Statistics are for Nassau through 2 p.m. yesterday Temperature High ................................................... 86° F/30° C Low .................................................... 75° F/24° C Normal high ....................................... 87° F/31° C Normal low ........................................ 74° F/24° C Last year’s high ................................. 92° F/33° C Last year’s low ................................... 82° F/28° C Precipitation As of 2 p.m. yesterday ................................. 0.31” Year to date ............................................... 23.53” Normal year to date ................................... 12.93”

ELEUTHERA

NASSAU

High: 87° F/31° C Low: 79° F/26° C

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 80° F/27° C

KEY WEST

High: 89° F/32° C Low: 81° F/27° C

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 80° F/27° C

6‑12 knots

6‑12 knots Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

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

tiDes For nassau High

Ht.(ft.)

Low

Ht.(ft.)

Today

8:02 a.m. 8:28 p.m.

2.3 3.0

2:16 a.m. 2:04 p.m.

0.2 0.0

Thursday

8:43 a.m. 9:06 p.m.

2.3 3.0

2:56 a.m. 2:44 p.m.

0.2 0.0

Friday

9:22 a.m. 9:44 p.m.

2.3 3.0

3:35 a.m. 3:22 p.m.

0.2 0.1

Saturday

10:02 a.m. 10:22 p.m.

2.3 3.0

4:13 a.m. 4:01 p.m.

0.2 0.2

Sunday

10:42 a.m. 11:00 p.m.

2.3 2.9

4:51 a.m. 4:41 p.m.

0.3 0.4

Monday

11:23 a.m. 11:38 p.m.

2.3 2.8

5:30 a.m. 5:22 p.m.

0.3 0.5

Tuesday

12:06 p.m. ‑‑‑‑‑

2.3 ‑‑‑‑‑

6:08 a.m. 6:06 p.m.

0.4 0.6

sun anD moon Sunrise Sunset

6:22 a.m. 8:03 p.m.

Moonrise Moonset

7:43 p.m. 5:56 a.m.

Full

Last

New

First

Jun. 28

Jul. 6

Jul. 12

Jul. 19

CAT ISLAND

LONDON (AP) — The ATP tour has fined Nick Kyrgios 15,000 euros ($17,500) for inappropriate behaviour during the Queen’s Club tournament. Kyrgios was caught on camera performing an imitation of a lewd act as he sat in a courtside chair at the change of ends during his semi-final loss to Marin Cilic on Saturday. During an earlier win at the same tournament over Kyle Edmund, British broadcaster BBC apologised to viewers after a string of expletives by Kyrgios were audible on air. The 23-year-old Kyrgios has won four titles on the ATP Tour and is widely considered to be a talented and temperamental player, but has a history of sanctions for his behaviour on and off the court.

ANDROS

SAN SALVADOR

GREAT EXUMA

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 79° F/26° C

High: 85° F/29° C Low: 79° F/26° C

High: 86° F/30° C Low: 80° F/27° C

W S

LONG ISLAND

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High: 85° F/29° C Low: 79° F/26° C

6‑12 knots

MAYAGUANA High: 84° F/29° C Low: 79° F/26° C

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

CROOKED ISLAND / ACKLINS RAGGED ISLAND High: 84° F/29° C Low: 81° F/27° C

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 79° F/26° C

GREAT INAGUA High: 87° F/31° C Low: 80° F/27° 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: 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 S at 3‑6 Knots SSW at 4‑8 Knots SE at 6‑12 Knots ESE at 4‑8 Knots ESE at 6‑12 Knots SE at 6‑12 Knots E at 8‑16 Knots ESE at 7‑14 Knots SE at 4‑8 Knots SSE at 4‑8 Knots WSW at 3‑6 Knots WNW at 3‑6 Knots SE at 6‑12 Knots ESE at 4‑8 Knots E at 8‑16 Knots E at 8‑16 Knots E at 7‑14 Knots ESE at 7‑14 Knots E at 7‑14 Knots ESE at 7‑14 Knots SE at 4‑8 Knots SSE at 4‑8 Knots E at 8‑16 Knots E at 7‑14 Knots SE at 6‑12 Knots SE at 4‑8 Knots

WAVES 2‑4 Feet 2‑4 Feet 1‑2 Feet 1‑2 Feet 2‑4 Feet 1‑3 Feet 3‑5 Feet 2‑4 Feet 2‑4 Feet 2‑4 Feet 0‑1 Feet 0‑1 Feet 1‑2 Feet 1‑2 Feet 3‑5 Feet 2‑4 Feet 1‑3 Feet 1‑3 Feet 3‑6 Feet 3‑5 Feet 1‑2 Feet 0‑1 Feet 2‑4 Feet 2‑4 Feet 1‑3 Feet 1‑2 Feet

VISIBILITY 5 Miles 5 Miles 5 Miles 5 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 5 Miles 5 Miles 5 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 5 Miles 5 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles

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