SPORTS
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025
Court rules in favour of Kerr
By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor
After a lengthy three-year court battle, former presidential candidate Ken Kerr said he feels vindicated that the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association will now have to call the proper elections they sought after in 2021.
On Monday, the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of Kerr and Bjorn Ferguson, who challenged the actions of the BLTA, including the legality of the 2021 AGM and their alleged unlawful membership termination.
In its final order, the Court of Appeal ruled that all declaratory relief sought by the appellants was granted; the March 19, 2021 AGM and constitutional
BAHAMAS GIRLS DISPLAY STRONG PERFORMANCES ON DAY ONE
replacement were declared invalid; the Membership termination were voided and the BLTA bear all legal costs.
Following the ruling, Perry Newton, who was elected at the AGM as the president, issued a statement stating that the ruling will be reviewed in full, in consultation with their legal team, to determine the most appropriate course of
action in the best interest of the association. “Despite the legal proceedings over the past three years, the BLTA has remained focused on strengthening Bahamian tennis,” Newton’s press release stated.
“We have expanded access to the sport, supported the development of national teams, and built meaningful partnerships locally and internationally.”
Newton, who has since been appointed to a number of international boards, noted that the BLTA has been moving forward with momentum, guided by a renewed sense of purpose, accountability and service to its members and the tennis community at large.
TEAM Bahamas’ girls put in some strong performances on day one against Puerto Rico.
Lisa-Anne Cambridge was up first. She fought but lost 3-6 3-6 versus Milena Ramirez.
The No.1 Londyn Mortimer came out blazing as she tied up the second set 6-4 vs Puerto Rico’s No.1 Valentina Gomez after dropping a close first set 5-7. It would come down to a third and deciding set where Londyn fought hard, losing 3-6.
Kennadi Major would see action for the first time teaming up with Lisa-Anne in a well paired doubles, losing 5-7, 2-6.
On day two, The Bahamas faced the host nation No.1 Dominican Republic.
Both Lisa-Anne and Londyn lost in straight sets in singles 0-6, 0-6 versus Kyara Khayyat and Ana
While he felt they had no other recourse to achieve that goal than going to the courts, they are happy with the final verdict on Tuesday.
“We feel the membership and the broader tennis community are anxious to have their memberships restored or in good standing across
Kerr, a former star American football player who turned to playing tennis in his retirement, said all they were seeking was for a fair election process at the time.
Paula Vega respectively.
Lisa-Anne and Londyn would then team up for doubles, fighting but losing 1-6, 0-6 against Vega and Martinez.
Hoping for better results on day three, The Bahamas faced Bermuda. There was a rain delay but the team was able to return to the
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courts where Lisa-Anne fought but lost to Ariana Parra, 6-0, 6-1. Up next, Londyn Mortimer also fought in a losing effort 1-6, 1-6 to Chloe McBearty. Coach Paula would team up Kennadi Major and Lisa-Anne who also put in a good effort but lost 2-6 3-6. “All the girls
Kevin ‘KC’ Edgecombe heading off to college
By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor
ALTHOUGH he’s been hampered by a birth defect, Kevin “KC” Edgecombe has not let his irregular size or speech deter him from his goal of playing basketball.
At 19 years of age, he has secured an athletic scholarship to play for the Hawks men’s basketball team at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois.
The seven-foot centre just completed high school at Russell Christian Academy in Meridian, Mississippi, after he left Teleos Christian Academy to prepare for college.
Now he’s eager to take that next step in his goal of being a professional basketball player.
“I just want to show the division one and two coaches what I can do, at this scale and to see where I can go as a pro,” Edgecombe Jr said.
At Russell Academy, Edgecombe said the coaches prepared him for basketball and he did what he had to do in the classroom as an honour student.
As he prepares to enrol at Harper College in August, Edgecombe said he just wants to help the Hawks win as many games as they can.
“I’m also looking forward to playing against the tough guys that I have to play against,” he pointed out.
The Hawks, coached by LaMario Richards and assisted by Ivan Patterson, are coming of a 5-25 winloss season, their first in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II conference.
While home for the summer, Edgecombe said he’s trying to embrace every opportunity he get to go on the basketball court and work his game.
He’s currently training in the Raw Talent Sports programme being conducted by pro player/coach/ agent Jaraun “Kino” Burrows at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
“Those 6am workout sessions are really helping me,” said Edgecombe, who admitted that he needs to improve on his footwork and be more aggressive. His father, Kevin Edgecombe Sr, said he’s excited about the path that he has
THE New Providence Softball Association continued its regular season on Tuesday night in the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
In the lone game played, the Titans nipped the Chances Mighty Mitts 21-20 as Marino Cartwright got the win over Michael Kelly on the mound.
When it counted the most in the sixth inning, the Titans produced seven hts, scoring eight runs in the keenly contested match up.
The team will play Dominican Republic Team #2 next and the BLTA wishes them more strong performances.
The competition ends on Saturday, July 26.
are seeing action for the first time and are competing well against the top talent in the region, we are very proud of them,” according to a press release. The team consists of captain Paula Whitfield, Londyn Mortimer, Lisa Ann Cambridge and Kennadi Major. Other countries representing at the competition include host nation Dominican Republic, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.
Chances could only come up with a pair of hits, but scored eight runs in the inning. Offensively, Philip Johnson led the attack for the Titans with a 3-for-4 night with a double, three runs batted in and scored three times.
Cartwright helped his own cause by going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and two runs scored and McKellen Bowleg was 2-for-5 with
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CHARLTON BARRIER BREAKERS FOUNDATION
THE Devynne Charlton Barrier Breakers Foundation is offering emergency assistance to athletes needing assistance with travel and/ or accommodations for the upcoming Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ Senior Nationals, scheduled
July
for August 1-2. Interested athletes are urged to contact Laura PrattCharlton for more information and to apply for support. The email contact is dcbarrierbreakers@gmail.com and the phone contact is 357-3109.
WINSTON MARSHALL PLANS have been revealed for the
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TEAM Bahamas at the Cotecc U12 tennis competition.
Raw Talent Sports highlights
WITH his goal of getting as many young players off to college or to play professional basketball, Jaraun “Kino” Burrows has extended his locallybased Raw Talent Sports programme.
The programme, started six years ago, was to afford those players coming home an avenue to stay sharp and focused during the summer break as they got to compete in a number of local tournaments, including the ‘Peace on da Street’ and the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer of Thunder.
Burrows, who spent the past 20 years playing in Europe, has now branched out to become a sports agency where they get to promote and secure deals for about 15 players who are currently overseas, including Leonardo “Nardo” Bridgewater and Kenny Isnord.
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memorial and funeral service for the late Winston Marshall.
A wake is scheduled for 7pm Friday, July 25 at #32 Thompson & Trinity Lane, Stapledon Gardens. The funeral service will be held 10am on Saturday, July 26 at St Matthew’s Anglican Church on Shirley and Church Streets.
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FUNDRAISER
SPECIAL OLYMPICS RAFFLE GRILL FUN DAY SPECIAL Olympics Bahamas is scheduled to hold their annual raffle grill fun day fundraiser on Saturday, August 16 from 11:30am to 6pm at the Stapledon School Grounds on Dolphin Drive. Dinners will include chicken, steak, fish, hot dogs, burgers, pastries and soft drinks. Domino’s, Connect 4 and basketball games will be played during the day.
Interested persons are urged to call 426-0233, 477-0304 or 359-3558 for information on ticket purchases.
THE Boxing Federation of the Bahamas is planning to host a souse out as a fundraiser on Saturday, August 2, at the National Boxing Training Center, Blue Hill Sports Complex. The event is scheduled to take place from 9am to 3pm with chicken pig feet and sheep tongue with Johnnycake or rolls on the menu for a donation of $15. Soft drinks, potato, coconut and zucchini breads will also be on sale. This is part of our effort to meet our goal of $60,000, according to federation president Vincent Strachan. “We are seeking your support by purchasing tickets and additional donations of food items, if possible,” Strachan said. The 15 members are expected to participate in The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Championships in St Lucia from August 1-3. The team is expected to depart July 31 and would remain there for a training camp with the St Lucia national boxing team. They would depart for Georgetown, Guyana from August 14-18 for the school boys and girls championship and seniors. They would remain in Guyana for another training camp until August 27. Then they are expected to head to St Maarten, for The Battle Of The Islands Championships.
ASPIRING basketball players take advantage of Jaraun “Kino” Burrows’ locally-based Raw Talent Sports programme at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. Photos: Chappell Whyms Jr
BANKERS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
SET TO HOST ITS 4TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNEY THIS SATURDAY
THE Bankers’ Athletic Association is scheduled to host its 4th annual golf tournament at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Driving Range on Saturday.
The tournament is slated to begin at 9am and will feature 11 participating teams, including three from Fidelity, three from Global Sun Integration Management, two from Central Bank and one each from the Royal Bank of Canada, BC, RF (formerly Royal Fidelity) and LENO.
The first nine teams will tee off at 9am with the other two at 10:30am.
The golf tournament was a recent addition to the Bankers Athletic Association’s calendar of events and has been a hit with its members.
Newcomers like Central Bank, which has entered two teams, will get a taste of the action for the first time.
However, all eyes will be on the former champions from Fidelity and Global Sun Integration Management to see who will triumph on Saturday.
‘Jazz’ continues to make waves for Yanks
By Jonathan Burrows
JASRADO “Jazz”
Chisholm Jr continues to make waves for the New York Yankees in his 2025 campaign.
In Monday night’s 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, Chisholm Jr launched a towering three-run homer - his 18th of the seasonhelping the Yankees snap a brief losing streak and reminding fans why he’s quickly becoming one of
baseball’s most electric players.
Chisholm Jr finished the game 1-for-3 with a walk, bringing his season line to a .251 batting average, 18 home runs, 48 RBIs (Runs Batted In), and a robust .857 OPS (On-base Plus Slugging).
According to ESPN, he now ranks tied for 30th in the MLB in home runs and tied for 70th in RBIs, impressive for a player known more for flash and
speed in his early years than power production.
“He’s not just putting on a show anymore,” a Pinstripe Alley analyst noted.
“Chisholm is producing at an elite level - his 140 wRC+ (Weighted Runs Created Plus) ranks him in the same tier as established All-Stars like Jose Ramirez,” he added.
Chisholm’s advanced metrics back the breakout. His .369 wOBA (Weighted On Base Average), 46.6%
hard-hit rate, and nearly 18% barrel rate put him among the MLB’s most dangerous hitters.
In the last 10 games, Chisholm’s batting average is .278 with three home runs and nine RBIs, helping keep New York’s offence afloat during key injuries to Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo.
But not all headlines have been celebratory.
During the 2025 Home Run Derby in Atlanta, Chisholm
struggled mightily, managing just three homers and bowing out in the first round. “I had a lot of fun. I enjoyed every second of it,” Chisholm told SportsNet New York (SNY) after the Derby.
“You can’t ask for a better feeling. I’m still an All-Star. I still hit in the Home Run Derby. Who could ask for a better experience than that?” He added. Social media dubbed it the “flyout derby,” but his
lighthearted response kept spirits high. Despite the blip, Chisholm’s regular season performance is turning heads.
As Yahoo Sports noted,” He’s gone from streaky highlight machine to consistent All-Star calibre contributor.”
With the Yankees battling for postseason positioning, Chisholm’s evolution from flair-first to force of nature could be the differencemaker in the Bronx.
VERLANDER ENDS HISTORIC 16-GAME WINLESS STREAK AS DEVERS’ 2 HOMERS POWER GIANTS PAST BRAVES
By The Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Justin Verlander ended the longest streak of starts in a season without a win in Giants history, Rafael Devers drove in four runs with three hits, including two home runs, and San Francisco beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 yesterday.
The 42-year-old Verlander (1-8) had been winless in his first 16 starts, the longest stretch by a Giants pitcher in a single season in franchise history.
The three-time Cy Young winner, who finalized a $15 million, one-year deal with San Francisco in January, allowed one hit in five scoreless innings and overcame five walks.
Devers went deep off Spencer Strider (4-8) in the fifth for the game’s first run. Strider then hit Willy Adames with a pitch before Matt Chapman’s two-run homer gave San Francisco a 3-0 lead. Devers added a three-run shot off Dylan Dodd, who was recalled earlier in the day, in the sixth.
MARLINS 3, PADRES 2 MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Sánchez hit a two-run homer and 2022 NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara pitched seven innings with four strikeouts as Miami beat San Diego. Padres’ pitcher Dylan Cease (3-10) struggled with control early, walking
Miami’s first two batters before Augustín Ramírez got the Marlins on the board with a single to center field that drove in Xavier Edwards.
San Diego tied things up in the fourth inning after a throwing error from catcher Nick Fortes advanced Luis Arraez to second, and Manny Machado drove him in with a single to left field. The Padres’ run was swiftly put to an end, though, after a double play finished the inning with the score tied at 1-1.
METS 6, ANGELS 3 NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer to power New York to a win and series sweep over Los Angeles. Alonso, mired in a 2-for34 slump dating back to July 10, homered two batters after Francisco Lindor broke a career-long 0-for-31 drought with an RBI single. Brandon Nimmo hit his 14th career leadoff homer and Lindor added another RBI single in the fourth for the Mets, who swept a series for the fifth time this season.
PIRATES 6, TIGERS 1 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Spencer Horwitz hit his first career grand slam and Bailey Falter matched a career-high with eight strikeouts to lead Pittsburgh to a win and sweep of Detroit. Horwitz drove a two-out cutter from Troy
Melton (0-1) 416 feet to centerfield to make it 5-0. Andrew McCutchen opened the scoring in the first with his ninth homer of the season.
REDS 5,
NATIONALS 0
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Lodolo pitched his first complete game with eight strikeouts, Nick Fraley and Santiago Espinal each had two hits as Cincinnati beat Washington 5-0. Lodolo (8-6) allowed four hits with no walks. The 27-year-old left-hander made his 21st start of the season and has 124 1/3 innings pitched, a single-season career best.
Noelvi Marte hit an RBI double and Jose Trevino’s sacrifice fly drove in Jake Fraley in the eighth inning. Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz each had an RBI in the ninth to cap the scoring.
ROYALS 8, CUBS 4
CHICAGO (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino hit two of Kansas City’s four tworun homers and doubled on a 3-for-4 afternoon, leading Kansas City past Chicago.
Salvador Perez and rookie Tyler Tolbert also went deep as the Royals took two of three games from the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Tolbert’s homer was his first in the majors.
Matt Shaw and Pete Crow-Armstrong hit solo shots for Chicago, which entered tied with Milwaukee for first place in the NL
Central and the best record in the majors.
MARLINS 3, PADRES 2
MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Sánchez hit a two-run homer and 2022 NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara pitched seven innings with four strikeouts as the Miami beat San Diego.
Padres’ pitcher Dylan Cease (3-10) struggled with control early, walking Miami’s first two batters before Augustín Ramírez got the Marlins on the board with a single to center field that drove in Xavier Edwards.
San Diego tied things up in the fourth inning after a throwing error from catcher Nick Fortes advanced Luis Arraez to second, and Manny Machado drove him in with a single to left field. The Padres’ run was swiftly put to an end, though, after a double play finished the inning with the score tied at 1-1.
The Marlins came back when Sánchez hit his ninth home run of the season on a fly ball to right field in the bottom of the fifth inning, putting Miami up 3-1. Cease retired the next two batters to escape the inning but was pulled heading into the sixth.
ROCKIES 6, CARDINALS 0
DENVER (AP) — Tanner Gordon pitched six scoreless innings and Ezequiel Tovar hit a home run to help Colorado beat
St. Louis and win back-toback series for the first time since Sept. 13-18, 2024. Gordon (2-2) gave up four hits with three walks and three strikeouts. Jimmy Herget threw two innings of one-hit relief before Tyler Kinley pitched a 1-2-3 ninth. The trio combined for Colorado’s first shutout of the season.
The Rockies hit five consecutive singles in their four-run second inning off St. Louis starter Andre Pallante (5-7) and Jordan Beck added an RBI double in the fifth to make it 5-0. Tovar’s solo shot in the eighth capped the scoring.
Germán Márquez, who was scheduled to start for Colorado, was moved to the 15-day IL earlier Wednesday due to right biceps tendinitis.
BREWERS 10, MARINERS 2
SEATTLE (AP) — Brice Turang drove in three runs with three hits and Milwaukee had 17 hits overall in a rout of Seattle, who sat home run leader Cal Raleigh on Wednesday. Quinn Priester (9-2) allowed two runs on six hits with six strikeouts in seven innings for Milwaukee (6141), which took two of three games in the series. Seattle right-hander Luis Castillo (7-6) went five innings, allowing six runs on 10 hits with seven strikeouts. The six runs allowed were a season high.
ASTROS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 3
PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Walker singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the Houston beat Arizona to complete a three-game sweep.
Zack Short and Taylor Trammell started the ninth with bunt singles against Kevin Ginkel (1-4). One out later, Walker, a former Diamondback, hit a grounder up the middle to score Short.
Josh Hader pitched the ninth for his 27th save and the Astros, who have won four in a row took a sixgame lead in the AL West. Arizona trailed 3-1 entering the eighth, but Geraldo Perdomo led off with a double off reliever Bennett Sousa (4-0). Ketel Marte singled to drive in Perdomo, Corbin Carroll doubled to right sending Marte to third. Marte scored the tying run on Josh Naylor’s single.
DODGERS 4, TWINS 3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani matched a franchise record with a homer in the fifth straight game and Freddie Freeman drove in two runs with a two-out single in the ninth inning as Los Angeles rallied to beat Minnesota.
Freeman hit a sinking liner to left field that eluded a diving Harrison Bader and scored Mookie Betts and Ohtani, setting off a wild celebration.
Ohtani hit a solo homer to center in the first, his National League-leading 37th of the season. It marked the seventh time in Dodgers history that a player has homered in five consecutive games. Ohtani joins Max Muncy, Joc Pederson, Adrian Gonzalez, Matt Kemp, Shawn Green and Roy Campanella in that club. The Twins scored two runs in the eighth off the Dodgers bullpen, one day after scoring seven runs off Los Angeles’ pen in a 10-7 victory..
Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow was dominant, allowing three hits and one run with 12 strikeouts in seven innings. The righthander was making his third start since returning from a shoulder injury.
Minnesota’s Chris Paddack had a strong outing, allowing four hits and one run in six innings with eight strikeouts.
TORONTO Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) slides safely into second base ahead of a tag by New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
(Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)
‘The Generator’ is warming up
Valdez ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr makes a name for himself in the NBA Summer League
By Jonathan Burrows
THE newest Bahamian NBA phenom, Valdez Drexel Edgecombe Jrthe 3rd pick in this year’s NBA Draft - has emphatically announced himself in this year’s summer league, unfolding a story of raw talent, resilience and high upside.
The 6’5” guard carved through competition from his debut, immediately stamping his influence with a dominant performance on July 5 against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.
In that opener, Edgcombe Jr exploded for a stunning stat line - 28
points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal - anchoring an electrifying all-around showing that didn’t go unnoticed. ESPN’s coverage simply described it as an “impressive summer league debut, posting a 28-point double-double.”
His follow-up in Las Vegas, on July 26, was quieter statistically but no less promising in substance. Over 30 minutes versus the Washington Wizards, Edgecombe Jr contributed 15 points (shooting 6-for-6 at the free-throw line), six rebounds, four assists and three steals in a polished win for the Philadelphia
76ers. Despite missing early foul calls and initially struggling by missing all of his six field goal attempts in the first quarter, the rookie persisted.
Edgecombe’s mental toughness was on full display as he faced critics head-on. He told media after the game.
“It’s part of the game,” embracing his missed shots as a learning experience and embracing his ongoing growth as a facilitator and leader.
Though a left-thumb sprain sidelined Edgecombe for part of the Summer League play, he played only two games and
still posted an impressive summer league average of 12.5 points per game.
His combined stats - 33 points, 16 rebounds, eight assists, five steals, and two blocks across two games - paint the picture of a two-way talent ready to transition to the pros.
As he enters training camp, the narrative around Edgecombe is clear - a dynamic athlete with star potential, defensive intensity and growing offensive polish.
If his Summer League is any indicator, “The Generator” is warming up, and basketball fans should be paying attention.
BE LIKE MIKE? JALEN HURTS GETS CHAMPIONSHIP TIP FROM MICHAEL
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA
(AP) — Jalen Hurts calls Michael Jordan a friend — the two cigar aficionados were photographed rubbing shoulders over the summer in Greece — so when the retired Chicago Bulls great offers advice, it’s perhaps best to listen.
Jordan won six NBA titles, including two separate runs of three straight, so his words of wisdom to Hurts following the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl victory resonated with the QB.
At the top of the list?
“He used every word but repeat,” Hurts said with a laugh.
One by one, from coach Nick Sirianni to Hurts to general manager Howie Roseman to offensive lineman Jordan Mailata, the Eagles stood firm Wednesday on the first day of training camp that the word “repeat” for the 2024 champions is not part of the vernacular around the complex.
“We’re not defending nothing,” Mailata said, later tossing in a profanity for emphasis. “We’re not the defending champs. We’re the 2024 world champs, that’s it.”
Hurts, who won Super Bowl MVP honours in the Eagles’ 40-22 thrashing over Kansas City, said he appreciated Jordan’s advice. The best approach in 2025 is for the Eagles to took at the season as a blank canvas, that it’s “purely about resetting,” rather than rambling on about a repeat, which would shift focus to what they accomplished last season.
Maybe that’s why Hurts was never photographed wearing the Super Bowl ring in the scores of photos released on social media from last week’s ceremony. While most Eagles players were snapped flashing the gaudy bling, Hurts simply held the box in his photos.
Hurts was cryptic when asked if he actually slipped on the ring — which include wings on each side that release from the bezel and feature 145 diamonds, celebrating the Eagles’ 145 points scored in the playoffs.
“I’ve moved on to the new year,” Hurts said. “It’s as simple as that.” Hurts did say the ceremony allowed him to
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appreciate the Super Bowl “one last time.”
Only the ones in uniform have truly moved on from the Super Bowl. Super Bowl swag blanketed fans and most of them stopped to pose next to the oversized Super Bowl replica ring that greeted them as they made the walk to the field. Fans in Super Bowl gear crushed beers in the parking lot as they waited for the gates to open for camp.
Unlike the diehard revelers, Mailata noted, “I’m not trying to be hung over.”
Mailata was talking about the so-called Super Bowl hangover, of course, and how the Eagles are taking steps like banning the word repeat in a bid to ... well, win a Super Bowl for the second straight season.
The players who talked to the media bulked up on buzzwords such as chemistry and culture, and reiterated the “tough, detailed, together” mantra that inspired them last season.
Just in case they forget, those words are also stamped on the ring.
“I truly felt like a true champion,” wide receiver A.J. Brown said of the ring ceremony.
“I came there only for the ring. I didn’t eat, I didn’t do anything.”
Saquon Barkley, who became the ninth 2,000yard season rusher in NFL history, said it was easy to turn the page after a whirlwind offseason that included a parade, a White House visit and, even for the All-Pro running back, a video game cover.
“Howie asked me, what’s better, the confetti or the ring,” Barkley said. How about a new contract?
(For the record, Barkley said it was the ring.)
Roseman put the Eagles in prime position to win the Super Bowl again with a busy offseason that included making Barkley the highest-paid running back in NFL history, giving him a two-year contract extension and $36 million guaranteed.
The Eagles retained AllPro linebacker Zack Baun before he could test free agency, centre Cam Jurgens got a four-year extension and Sirianni earned a multiyear extension, too. It’s all just part of the recipe that add up to the Eagles having the best
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Gardner-Johnson having moved on, Sirianni said he was ready to get to work in camp and learn about his new roster.
“It’s so important at this time to come together as a football team,” Sirianni said. “You do that through suffering together.”
Suffering in Philly? What year is this, 1998?
The Eagles have played in three of the last eight Super Bowls and won two of them. They are no longer loveable underdogs but a model NFL franchise with yearly championship expectations.
So what if the Eagles don’t want to call it a repeat bid inside the locker room?
“You’re not looking back, you’re not looking forward,” Sirianni said.
Yeah, but take a look around and let it soak in that, for only the second time in franchise history, the Super Bowl champs are indeed here.
odds out of the NFC to win the Super Bowl at 7-1, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. With Brandon Graham retired, and Darius Slay and C.J.
VALDEZ Edgecombe Jr - the newest Bahamian NBA phenom.
PHILADELPHIA Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs onto the field during an NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Philadelphia.
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Court rules in favour of Kerr
New Providence and elsewhere and that we can have a properly called annual general meeting and set dates for new officers of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association.” With a new mandate for the AGM and subsequently the elections, Kerr said he doesn’t have any interest again to run as a president.
But he said he’s willing to throw his support behind a group of young and old players who are willing to take the association to the next level.
“The anticipated new leadership that will be vying for the board is expected to be a combination of seasoned professional administrators and long time accomplished tennis players for the best interest
of tennis moving forward,” Kerr pointed out. Notwithstanding, Newton said that the BLTA has acted in good faith throughout the process and in accordance with the BLTA constitution and the collective will of their membership. He said their commitment to transparency, sound governance and longterm development remains
steadfast. “Our mission remains unchanged,” he stated.
“We remain focused on growing tennis in The Bahamas and will work hand in hand with players, coaches, officials, parents, and partners to ensure that the BLTA remains a credible, progressive and united organisation.”
Newton thanked their members and supporters for their continued trust and confidence. And he said they will reaffirm their unwavering dedication to building a sustainable future for tennis across the islands of The Bahamas.
It will be interesting to see when the BLTA calls the next AGM, sets an election and the outcome is revealed who will be the next executive board.
Jonquel Jones makes a triumphant return
By Jonathan Burrows
JONQUEL Jones made a triumphant return to the New York Liberty lineup on July 22, posting 18 points and nine rebounds in a 98-84 win over the Indiana Fever, her first game back since aggravating a
right ankle sprain on June 19. Displaying no rust, she hit a key 3-pointer in the fourth quarter that helped break the game open.
“It felt great to be back out there,” Jones told ESPN. “Obviously, it’s been a while… my teammates held it down while I
was out, and everybody was excited for me to be back in.” Jones got off to a slow start, 1-for-7 from the field and tentative defensively, but shook it off to dominate the paint and the glass in the second half. Head coach of the
New York Liberty, Sandy Brondello, applauded her versatile presence: “You have to scout her-inside, outside, it opens the floor… that gravitational pull she brings.”
Before re-injuring her ankle, Jones had been averaging a robust 12.1 points,
9.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game over nine games.
Yahoo! Sports reports the Liberty were 10-1 with Jones in the lineup, but slid to 5-5 without her. Jones anchors the Liberty’s league-best defensive rating and reigns as a double-double threat.
Jones’ injury saga began on June 5, returned briefly, then she re-aggravated the ankle on June 19 versus the Mercury. She ultimately missed nine games, though her rehab included recovery workouts both in Brooklyn and back home in The Bahamas.
DEARICA HAMBY’S 24 POINTS, 14 REBOUNDS LEAD SPARKS OVER MYSTICS FOR 3RD STRAIGHT WIN
By The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dearica Hamby had 24 points and 14 rebounds for her 48th career doubledouble, Rickea Jackson scored 20 of her 22 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Washington Mystics 93-86 on Tuesday night. Los Angeles (9-14) has won three straight games, including back-to-back victories over Washington (11-12), before and after the All-Star break.
Los Angeles led 81-78 before scoring nine straight points, capped by Hamby’s baseline jumper with 1:54 left in the fourth quarter for a 12-point lead. Kelsey Plum sealed it on a long 3-pointer with 49.1 left. Plum finished with 11 points and three 3-pointers for Los Angeles. Jackson made four of the Sparks’ 13 3s. Brittney Sykes led Washington with 18 points and Shakira Austin added 17. Kiki Iriafen scored 13. Sonia Citron, Washington’s second-leading scorer at 14.1 points per game, finished with seven points, five assists and three steals. Citron did not attempt her first field goal until midway through the third quarter.
LYNX 91, SKY 68 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier scored 19 points apiece and Minnesota dominated the middle quarters in a win over Chicago, improving to 13-0 in home games. Down 24-18 after one quarter, the Lynx outscored the Sky 29-14 in the second for a 47-38 lead at halftime.
A 23-12 scoring edge in the third quarter made it 70-50 entering the fourth. Bridget Carlton had 11 points for the Lynx (21-4) and Alanna Sith and Courtney Williams each had 10. Backup point guard Natisha Hiedeman injured an
ankle in the third quarter and finished the game on the bench. Kia Nurse, starting in place of the injured Ariel Atkins, scored 16 points to lead the Sky (7-16). Angel Reese had 11 points and 11 rebounds with nine turnovers, and Kamilla Cardoso added 10 points and 10 rebounds. WINGS 87, STORM 63 SEATTLE (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale scored 20 points including four 3-pointers, Paige Bueckers
had 14 points for her 19th straight double-digit game to begin her career, and the
assists per game, did not play due to personal reasons.
ACES 87, DREAM 72
LAS VEGAS (AP) —
A’ja Wilson had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Dana Evans provided a spark off the bench and Las Vegas won three straight games for the first time this season with a victory over Atlanta. Evans scored the first nine points of the second quarter to give the Aces the lead for good and finished with 14 points. Jackie Young added 14 points for Las Vegas (1211), which plays its next four on the road. NaLyssa Smith had 11 points.
Allisha Gray led the Dream (13-10) with 24 points and eight rebounds. Jordan Canada added 12 points.
Atlanta is without AllStar and leading scorer Rhyne Howard due to a knee injury.
She missed the last two games before the All-Star break and will miss at least four more.
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INDIANA Fever’s Aliyah Boston (7) and Dallas Wings’ Arike Ogunbowale (24) go for a loose ball during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
NEW York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones tries to hold onto the ball under pressure from Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd, left, and forward Nneka Ogwumike, right, during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, August 30, 2024, in Seattle.
(AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Kevin ‘KC’ Edgecombe secures athletic scholarship
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“We also hope that he gets stronger to develop his game and to stay focused, but more importantly to put God first in everything and he will be fine.”
When Edgecombe Jr was born, he weighed about 16 pounds, according to Edgecombe Sr. He had to be detained in the hospital for about two weeks after because of a medical challenge he encountered.
“He was about to outgrow them and function here. He’s been in the US for the past two years and
functioned very well there,”
Edgecombe Sr noted.
“His GPA was like 3.88 on his GPA this past term, It started off with 3.5, 3.7 and then 3.8. Outside of that, there’s no challenges.”
Edgecombe Jr is the son of Rachel Edgecombe and the older sibling to two sisters, Kelly Edgecombe - a 16-year-old who attends St John’s College - and participates in every sport and Kriscel Edgecombe - a 12-year-old student at Teleos.
Edgecombe Jr said he just wants to lead by example for his family.
KEVIN “KC” Edgecombe. left, has secured an athletic scholarship to play for the Hawks men’s basketball team at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois.
