Charlton seventh in Diamond League Final
By BRENT STUBBS
As she prepares for the World Athletics Championships next month, Bahamian national champion Devynne Charlton picked up a seventh-place finish in her specialty at the Wanda Diamond League final in Zurich, Switzerland. Running out of lane one, Charlton posted her season’s best of 12.52 seconds in the women’s 100 metre hurdles to earn a paycheck of $1,500 for her efforts at the Letzigrund Stadium.
Jamaican national record holder Ackera Nugent won the title in a season’s best of 12.30 for $30,000, while Ditaji Kambundji set a Swiss national record of
12.40 for second for $12,000 and American Grace Stark was third in 12.44 for $7,000.
The other three competitors to finish ahead of Charlton were Jamaica’s Danielle Williams in fourth in 12.44 ($4,000) with the Netherlands’ Nadine Visser fifth in 12.45 ($2,500) and American Tonea Marshall sixth in 12.49 ($2,000). Former world record holder Kendra Harrison of
the USA trailed Charlton for eighth in 12.72 (($1,000) and Selina von Jackowski completed the field in ninth in 13.24 ($500). Two of the key figures missing from the Diamond League Final was American record holder Masai Russell, a training partner of Charlton, who has the world’s leading time of 12.17. The other was world record holder Tobi Amusan of Nigeria.
The Wanda Diamond League provided an expected showdown that could take place at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, from September 13-21.
Charlton, 29, will be leading two other competitors in the women’s 100m hurdles for Team Bahamas.
The national champion will be back with Charisma Taylor and Denisha Cartwright. The trio also
Athletics Championships in Tokyo
WHILE there’s a possibility that one or two more athletes could get an invite from World Athletics by its September 1 deadline, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations has released the list of athletes named to the Bahamas team for the World Athletics Championships. The team, minus top quarter-milers Steven Gardiner and Shaunae Miller-Uibo, will feature a mixture of youth and experience in their make up of nine female and three male athletes at the championships scheduled for September 13-21 in Tokyo, Japan. Named to the team are the following athletes:
Females - Javonya Valcourt (400m), Anthonique Strachan (200m), Devynne Charlton (100m hurdles), Anthaya Charlton (100m and long jump), Camille Rutherford (100m), Charisma Taylor (100m hurdles), Denisha Cartwright (100 hurdles), Printassia Johnson (400m) and Rhema Otabor (javelin).
Males - Terrence Jones (100m), Donald Thomas (high jump) and Kaiwan Culmer (triple jump).
represented The Bahamas at last year’s Olympic Games in Paris, France, where Charlton had the best showing with sixth place.
Charlton, the four-time world indoor record holder and two-time champion in the 60 metre hurdles, came into the event with her lifetime best of 12.44 seconds that she ran at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary,
to lower her Bahamian national record.
PLANS UNDERWAY TO ESTABLISH BAHAMAS BOXING ACADEMY
PLANS are underway for the establishment of the Bahamas Boxing Academy, which hopes to strengthen and revitalise the sport of boxing in the country.
Endorsed by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis and the Government of The Bahamas, the construction of the project at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex has already started with an early investment of $200,000 from Adam Arviv and $50,000 from Tedd Meyer. There is also a promised generous donation of boxing equipment and a ring from Thai boxing world champion Abdoulaye Fadiga, president of Rose In Atlas Ltd. Fadiga, who hails from France, is developing the
The Wanda Diamond League is the elite one-day meeting series in global athletics, comprising 15 of the meet’s prestigious events in track and field. Athletes competed for points at the 14 series meetings, although the disciplines were spread around, in a bid to qualify CROSS COUNTRY UB INVITATIONAL
THE University of the Bahamas is scheduled to hold its 2025 Cross Country Invitational starting 7am on Saturday at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The registration fee is $12 per athlete. For more information, persons can contact Ednal Rolle at 242-4246460 or ednal.rolle@ ub.edu.bs
IF you are interested in becoming a basketball referee, the New Providence Association of Certified Basketball Officials is looking for you. The NPACBO is inviting all interested persons to sign up to become a
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By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
DEVYNNE CHARLTON, right, and Masai Russell.
Helping college athletes: A parent’s guide to easing the transition
By Dr Kent L Bazard
SENDING your young athlete off to college is a proud moment, but it can also be a challenging transition.
As they step onto a new campus—often far from home—they may face homesickness, changes in diet, social pressures, and new team dynamics.
Here’s how you, as a parent, can help your athlete navigate this new chapter with confidence. Understanding the College Athlete’s World College athletics is more than just a step up in competition; it’s a total life change. Many first- year athletes struggle not just with performance pressure, but also with feeling out of place in a new environment. As parents, knowing the common challenges can help you offer the right support.
SPORTS CALENDAR
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certified basketball referee and a certified table official. All you have to do is call 242-808-6839 or 242-423-0328 for email npcobahamas@gmail.com for more information.
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Key Challenges and How Parents Can Help
1. Homesickness and Loneliness
It’s normal for college athletes to miss home, especially during the first few months. Encourage regular video calls and send care packages with favorite snacks or mementos. Reassure them that feeling homesick is temporary and normal.
2. Nutrition and Diet
Changes
College dining halls can be a big shift from homecooked meals. Help your athlete create a simple meal plan or guide them on how to choose balanced options. Consider sending them a small cookbook or connecting them with a nutrition app.
3. Social Dynamics and Team Relationships
They might encounter personality clashes with teammates or new coaches. Encourage open
communication and remind them that building trust takes time. Suggest they seek out team bonding activities or campus clubs to find their social circle.
4. Maintaining Confidence and Mental Health Confidence can waver when they’re adjusting to a higher level of play. Encourage positive
self- talk and remind them of their strengths. Keep an eye out for signs of anxiety or depression, and make sure they know it’s okay to seek support from campus counseling or sports psychologists.
The Takeaway Transitioning to college is a big step, but with the right support, your athlete can thrive both on and off the field. Keep the lines of communication open, offer practical advice on everything from nutrition to mental health, and remind them that they’re not alone on this journey.
At Empire Sports Medicine, we’re here to support your college athlete’s physical and mental well-being every step of the way.
• Dr Kent Bazard, sports medicine physician at Empire Sports Medicine, specialises in ensuring athletes reach their peak performance safely. With extensive experience and a
medals for the third-place teams.
Interested persons can contact Sean Bastian at seanbasbastian@gmail.com or call 826-8535 or Brent Stubbs at stubbobs@gmail. com or call 426-7265 for more information.
ESA FAST PITCH
BASKETBALL BBSF TOURNAMENT
THE Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation’s 2025 Basketball Tournament is scheduled for the weekend of September 26-27 at the CI Gibson Gymnasium for the 12-and under and open divisions. Each team will consist of 12 players. Trophies sponsored by AID will be distributed to the champions and runners-up in each category as well as
THE Atlantis Softball League has announced that its All-Star Weekend is scheduled for 3:30pm Wednesday, September 3, in the Archdeacon William Thompson Softball Park at the Southern Recreation Grounds. The draft is slated to be held for the team selection for the All-Star Game and Community Family Fun Day that will be staged at 11am on Saturday, September 13.
CLINIC
THE Exuma Softball Association is scheduled to hold a softball fastpitch pitching clinic over the weekend of August 29-30 in George Town, Exuma. Friday’s session will run from 6-9pm and Saturday will be from 10am to noon and 6-9pm.
Male pitchers Thomas Davis and Delano Cartwright and female pitchers
Mary “Cruise” EdgecombeSweeting and Marissa Lockhart as well as coach Desmond “Big Country” Dean will conduct the sessions. Interested persons can call 242-457-0180 for more details.
LEGENDS TRACK INVITE
THE Devynne Charlton Barrier Breakers Foundation is scheduled to hold the Legends Track and Field Devynne Charlton Invitational on January 24, 2026 at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium. The event, which is expected to bring in a number of top athletes from around the world, will be held in honour of Charlton for her achievement as
the world indoor two-time 60 metre hurdles champion and world record holder.
TRACK & FIELD
CLASSIC
THE Baptist Sports Federation is slated to hold its 2025 Track and Field Classic during the Baptist month of activities on Saturday, October 25 at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium. Odd distance events will be staged for competitors in the under-7, under-11, under-15, under-17, under20, under-40, under-60 and 60-and over categories for men and women. There will also be a Pastors/Ministers category. Trophies will be presented to the divisional
champions and medals to the top three finishers in each event.
Interested persons can contact Ann Thompson at ann87609@gmail. com or call 425-3667 or Brent Stubbs at stubbobs@ gmail,com or call 426-7265 for more information.
NPSA SEASON THE New Providence Softball Association is scheduled to continue its regular season action this week in the Bankers’ Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex with the following games on tap: Saturday 7pm - Ballers Elite vs Pool Sharks (L) 9pm - Gremlins vs Renegades (M)
guidance for athletes of all ages - men and women.
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Young, aspiring tennis stars take advantage of donation
THANKS TO MARK KNOWLES CHILDREN’S TENNIS INITIATIVE AND BAHA MAR FOUNDATION
THE Baha Mar Cup via the vehicles of the Baha Mar Foundation and the Mark Knowles Children’s Tennis Initiative (MKCTI) continue their support of young tennis talent with another donation made to four talented tennis players in The Bahamas.
Two tennis athletes (Danielle Saunders and Caitlyn Pratt) are from Freeport, one tennis player hails from Abaco (Da’Shan Gardiner) and one from Eleuthera (Ayai Bethel).
The focus on island tennis players by Baha Mar and MKCTI promotes the development of rising athletes throughout The Bahamas, providing additional opportunities and access for the players who are from the Family Islands.
Robert “Sandy” Sands, senior vice president at Baha Mar resorts, Melvern Williamson from the Baha Mar Foundation and tennis legend Mark Knowles are pictured presenting a cheque to Perry Newton, president of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association, from donations stemming from the 2024 Baha Mar Cup.
The annual Baha Mar Cup is a one-of-a-kind tennis fundraising event which benefits the Baha Mar Resort Foundation and the Mark Knowles Children’s Tennis Initiative (MKCTI).
The biggest names in tennis participate in this noteworthy initiative.
The far reaching impact of this event is being felt in the lives of many young, aspiring tennis athletes.
Also pictured in the presentation at the National Tennis Centre are Jacobi Bain and Vicky Knowles of MKCTI.
Last year these four players - Ayai, Caitlyn, Danielle and Da’Shan - were identified and received support from the Baha Mar Cup to aid in their tennis pursuits.
The young athletes are top-ranked players in their respective islands and are active participants on the BLTA junior national circuit and will now receive another donation to help in their tennis endeavours. The players and their parents were very appreciative to the Baha Mar Foundation and MKCTI upon receipt of the donation in 2024 (athletes pictured receiving support last year).
represented internationally competing for the country.
The BLTA applauds the Baha Mar Cup and Mark Knowles for the investment they are making into the young tennis athletes.
The players are committed to the sport, putting in the hard work. Some
The focus on the talented quartet from the islands is commendable as this
will spur on more growth of tennis throughout The Bahamas. The players can utilise this donation to assist with coaching and travel expenses to participate in tournaments.
The contribution by the Baha Mar Cup and Mark Knowles will have an
VENUS WINS A US OPEN DOUBLES MATCH FOR THE FIRST TIME
SINCE 2014
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams won a women’s doubles match at the U.S. Open for the first time in more than a decade — and this time without her sister, Serena — teaming with Leylah Fernandez yesterday to defeat the sixth-seeded pair of Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez 7-6 (4), 6-3.
The 45-year-old did her signature twirl-and-wave when it was over and called Fernandez, who is 22, “the best partner I ever played with — outside of Serena.” Williams and Fernandez, the 2021 singles runnerup at Flushing Meadows, were heavy fan favourites at a nearly-full Louis Armstrong Stadium, and the
exponential impact in the development and growth of these athletes. The consistency, positive work ethic and high level of play of these family island athletes are being rewarded.
Congratulations to the tennis juniors, continue to be diligent and focused on
your tennis. This is a wonderful opportunity for each player to receive this support from The Baha Mar Cup and MKCTI to propel them even further in their tennis journey. We hope this support motivates the young players to higher heights.
chair umpire had to ask the crowd multiple times to keep quiet.
The spectators gave Williams and Fernandez a standing ovation after they claimed the opening tiebreaker despite trailing 5-2 in that set — and rose again to cheer after the match ended. There were chants of “Here we go, Venus, here we go!” and a sign in the stands read, “Welcome to the Williams show.”
“Wow,” Williams said in her on-court interview.
“Thank you, you guys.
Thank you for showing up for us.”
She hadn’t won a women’s doubles match in New York since 2014, when she and Serena made it to the quarterfinals, or at any Grand Slam tournament since the 2018 French Open. The
last of the sisters’ 14 major championships in women’s doubles came at Wimbledon in 2016. The older Williams also has won seven Grand Slam titles in singles, and another two in mixed doubles. She had been off the tour for 16 months until returning to action by playing singles and doubles at Washington in July. At Flushing Meadows, Williams lost in the first round of mixed doubles and singles, then was awarded a wild card for women’s doubles. In singles, Williams pushed 11th-seeded Karolina Muchova to three sets before bowing out Monday night. Williams yesterday was playing doubles at a major for the first time since the 2022 U.S. Open, Serena’s final tournament.
BAHA Mar Foundation donates to Family Island tennis juniors.
LEYLAH FERNANDEZ, of Canada, right, returns a shot over doubles partner Venus Williams, of the United States, to Lyudmyla Kichenok, of the Czech Republic, and Ellen Perez, of Australia, during a first-round doubles match of the U.S. Open tennis championships yesterday in New York.
(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
SO FAR, SO GOOD FOR NAOMI OSAKA AND HER NEW COACH AT THE US OPEN
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka is back in the third round of the U.S. Open for the first time since 2021, the year after she won her second championship at Flushing Meadows.
She’s playing rather well at the moment, too, under the guidance of a new coach. Just don’t expect Osaka to weigh in on whether she feels as if she is ready to make another deep run at the place.
“Honestly, I don’t really know. I don’t make it my business to know anymore. I kind of just leave it up in the air,” the 23rd-seeded Osaka said after eliminating Hailey Baptiste 6-3, 6-1 in the second round in just 70 minutes yesterday.
“For me, I realise that I’ve done everything that I could. I’ve trained really hard. I practiced really hard. If it happens, it happens.”
Osaka’s four Grand Slam trophies all arrived on hard courts: two at the U.S. Open, two at the Australian Open. Since her 2020 title in New York, her trips there have gone this way: losses in the third round in 2021, first round in 2022, second round last year. The surface tends to favour the big serves and powerful, first-strike tennis Osaka is best known for, and something she displayed against Baptiste, of course, although she also demonstrated a willingness to vary speeds and spins.
The other talent Osaka is using to great effect so far this week is returning that gets an opponent on the defensive. Osaka already has won 11 of the 18 return games she’s played so far, including during a 6-3, 6-4 win over Greet Minnen in the first round.
After her third-round exit at Wimbledon last month, Osaka split from coach Patrick Mouratoglou and began working with Tomasz Wiktorowski, who used to be part of Iga Swiatek’s team.
One key, Osaka said: Wiktorowski has encouraged her to focus more on the placement of her shots “and not necessarily going for winners most of the time.” They appear to be making quick progress — and Osaka said her impression of him changed quickly.
“Honestly, I didn’t know him, I thought he was very scary, because he’s very tall and he didn’t smile,” she said. “Now that we’re working together, I see that he smiles often. He has a very friendly smile, and it’s very nice. That’s my little fun fact about Tomasz.”
What else happened at the US Open yesterday?
Wimbledon champions Swiatek and Jannik Sinner both won — his victory was much more straightforward than hers. Swiatek had some trouble before getting past Suzan
Lamens, a Dutch player ranked 66th who’d never appeared at a Grand Slam tournament until this year, by a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 score. Sinner was just fine in a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win against Alexei Popyrin, who beat Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open a year ago. Who is on today’s schedule at the US Open?
Carlos Alcaraz, the 2022 men’s champion, and Jessica Pegula, the 2024 women’s runner-up, play their third-round matches in Arthur Ashe Stadium during the day session. Djokovic, owner of 24 Grand Slam titles, meets Cam Norrie in Ashe at night, followed by American Taylor Townsend — who got into a back-andforth with her opponent, Jelena Ostapenko, after their second-round match — against No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva, an 18-year-old from Russia.
NAOMI OSAKA, of Japan, reacts after scoring a point against Hailey Baptiste, of the United States, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships yesterday in New York.
(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
JANNIK SINNER, of Italy, reacts after scoring a point against Alexei Popyrin yesterday. (AP Photo/ Seth Wenig)
IGA SWIATEK, of Poland, returns a shot to Suzan Lamens, yesterday in New York.
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Plans in motion to establish Bahamas Boxing Academy
Champion Spirit Country Club as a fitness/ wellness facility in western New Providence.
The Bahamas Boxing Academy is being spearheaded by Rick Ogden, the largest boxing youth work non-profit organisation.
Valentino Knowles and Kieshno Major, both currently employed as coaches at the boxing gym, are playing significant roles in the academy.
Work on the facility got started in July, but no time frame has been given for its completion as yet.
A press conference is expected soon to provide more details.
When completed, Davis said in an official communication that the facility will become the finest boxing and community The Bahamas has ever seen.
“There will be three state-of-the-art boxing arenas, an outdoor gym, covered seating, a barbeque and social area for the community, even a games room, all funded by the Bahamas Boxing Academy,” Davis said.
Davis commended Knowles and Major, who have been working passionately at the boxing gym and noted that they will now get the opportunity to do so in an environment that will be second to none.
The Prime Minister added that the partnership with the Bahamas Boxing Academy and the government will provide a “shared vision” to put Bahamas back on the world boxing stage as they nurture a new generation of champions, send more athletes to the Olympics and raise more professional fighters.
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said any programme that would afford the Bahamian athletes the opportunity to perform at the highest level, they will lend their support.
“This is an initiative that is being undertaken by some private donors and the government of the Bahamas is supporting the initiative,” Bowleg said.
“Boxing is one of those disciplines that over the years have diminished, but we believe that this new initiative will help to employ more full-time boxers to help rejuvenate the sport and bring boxing back to the world-class status that it once enjoyed.”
The academy, according to Bowleg, will be working in partnership with all of the existing boxing bodies because they all have the same interest and that is the Bahamian young people.
He noted that at the end of the day, the academy
will provide the same type of opportunities that the baseball academies have done in getting some of the young baseball players to play at the professional level.
“As the Minister of Sports and the government of the Bahamas, we support this initiative 110 per cent and we will be working with all stakeholders to ensure that this continues to be a positive development for boxing in this country.”
Knowles, considered one of the country’s most accomplished amatuer boxers, said since he and Major were employed as coaches at the boxing gym, they have utilised their Aftershock Boxing Club to enhance the level of amateur boxing in the country.
But he noted that he’s happy that the establishment of the Bahamas Boxing Academy is on the horizon.
“This will bring around more opportunities for our
local boxers to get more fights locally and internationally,” Knowles said.
“They have already indicated that they will be securing the funds for our team to travel to the USA Boxing Regional Amateur Tournamnent powered by Sugar Bert Boxing in TriValley, California from November 20-24.
“I’m looking forward to carrying six fighters, one of which is very young. Richard Berkley, who is only ten years old. He started boxing, but he will be a part of the team going for the exposure.”
Knowles said he was informed that when the construction is completed, there will be different stateof-the-art gymnasiums to allow the seniors and the juniors to be able to train on their own.
“They will also be equipping us with a game room, which is very vital for athletes to take advantage of when they are not competing at their
various international competitions.That will also draw a lot of people into the programme, especially in the community, because they will have something to occupy their time when they are not training,” Knowles said.
Knowles said he’s just delighted that the investors are making their commitment to the revitalisation of the boxing programme here in The Bahamas.
Davis encouraged the general public, especially those in the business community, to lend their support through their resources, expertise or by just showing up to let their contributions make a difference.
“Let this time be remembered as the beginning of a new era for Bahamian boxing, one that inspires our youth, strengthens our communities and unites our nation in sporting pride,” he said. “Together, we fight for their future, together, we will.”
DIAMOND LEAGUE FINAL: DEVYNNE CHARLTON 7TH IN 100 METRE HURDLES
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for the two-day Wanda Diamond League Final.
During the series of meets leading into the final, Charlton bounced back after she failed to finish the first event at the Egret Stadium in Xiamen, China, on April 26.
She followed that with a seventh place in 12.78 at the China Textile City Sports Centre in Shaoxing/Keqiao, China, on May 30. She then turned in her best showing with fourth in 12.59 at the Olympiastadion in Stockholm, Sweden on June 15. However, her best time came at her next meet when she ran 12.53 for sixth place at the Stade Charlety in Paris, France, on June 20.
She duplicated the same time of 12.69 in her final two meets for seventh and sixth respectively at the Stade Louis II in Monaco on July 11 and in the Stadion Slaski in Chorzow, Poland on August 16.
BAAA names athletes for Worlds in Japan
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Culmer, who has
entered that 17m barrier and Terrence Jones, our lone sprinter in his second consecutive World Championships.” Gardiner was selected, along with decathlon national record holder Ken Mullings, but opted not to go due to the passing of his father.
Mullings pulled out as he’s in training for the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Miller-Uibo, on the other hand, is in her comeback
from injuries and could be considered in the final quota when released on September 1. It’s also hoped that men’s national javelin record holder Keyshawn Strachan would be considered in the final quota by World Athletics to complete their line-up for the championships.
Moss, who previously served as the assistant coach for the Bahamas’ NACAC team in Grand Bahama in 2022 and in Budapest in 2023 at the
World Championships, said he will ensure that the athletes have all that they need to perform at their optimum in Tokyo. Also travelling with the team will be Mabelene Miller as the manager, Sharon Gardiner as the assistant manager/safeguarding officer; Sandeep Goud as the team’s doctor and Karen Wert as the therapist.
BAAA president Drumeco Archer, John Ingraham and Laura
Pratt-Charlton will accompany the team as the congress delegates.
The team will be heading from different locations to Tokyo, leaving on September 7 and should be arriving two days later on September 9 to start preparing for the start of the championships on September 13.
The championships will be offering prize money for the finals inclusive of $70,000 for first place, $35,000 for second, $22,000 for third, $16,000 for fourth,
$11,000 for fifth, $7,000 for sixth, $6,000 for
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PLANS are underway for the establishment of the Bahamas Boxing Academy, which hopes to strengthen and revitalise the sport of boxing in the country. Here is a view of the building. Photos: Chappell Whyms Jr
SOLO HOME RUN!
Chisholm Jr, Grisham, Bellinger homers power Yanks past White Sox 10-4 for 5th straight win
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham hit two-run homers and Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr added a solo shot as the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to five games with a 10-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox last night. Bellinger (three hits) and Grisham homered for the second straight game and Chisholm Jr finished with two hits and RBIs.
White Sox first baseman Miguel Vargas hit his
first career grand slam in the second inning and then left the game with in the fifth with a left wrist contusion after being clipped by Aaron Judge.
The Yankees homered for the sixth straight game, with 18 total in that span. Will Warren (8-6) pitched five innings for the win, allowing four runs on five hits.
The runs, on Vargas’ 14th homer, were ruled unearned after the White Sox loaded the bases on an error, walk and a hit batter. Tyler Alexander (4-12), Chicago’s first reliever, was
charged with the loss. He allowed two runs on four hits in 2 1/3 innings Bellinger hit his 26th homer in the first inning, Chisholm Jr belted his 26th in the second, and Grisham added his 27th in the eighth. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said before the game he expects Judge to play the outfield again this season, but had no timetable.
Judge remains at designated hitter as he recovers from a flexor strain in his right elbow.
Key moment Vargas was hurt while trying to stretch for Curtis
Mead’s wide throw from just behind third base on a chopper by Judge. It appeared Judge’s left leg struck Vargas’ left (glove) hand as he ran to first.
Key stat Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe had two hits and an RBI after entering in a 1-for-38 slump over 11 games.
Up Next
Yankees LHP Carlos Rodón (14-7, 3.24 ERA) faces White Sox RHP Yoendrys Gomez (3-1, 4.73) today.
BAHAMAS TEAM COMPETING IN CARIBBEAN JUNIOR CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
THE Bahamas Cycling Federation is currently in Bridgetown, Barbados, competing in the Caribbean Junior Cycling Championships this weekend. The team is composed of the following: Taylor Knowles in juvenile (15/16 ages) females, Tristan Johnson in the juvenile males and Ayden Bain, Launy Duncombe and D’Nacko Parker in the junior ( 17/18 ) males. Bain and Duncombe just competed in the CARIFTA Triathlon and Aquathlon this past weekend in Trinidad & Tobago. Also on the team are Arcady Thompson from Grand Bahama and Levi Capron from Exuma, both who will be competing in the juvenile males’ division. The team is coached by Barron ‘Turbo’ Musgrove. The assistant coaches are Sammy Johnson from Exuma and Brian Strachan from Exuma. Shirley Mireault is the team manager. “We have Taylor in female juveniles (aged 15 and 16), Tristan, Levy and Arcady in the same age group and Launy, Ayden and D’Nacko in junior males 17 and 18,” Mireault said.
“Launy is on his 4th Junior Cycling team and Ayden on his third. “So we are hoping their experience will help the team. All others are on the team for the first time,” he added. The team will be competing against competitors from throughout the Caribbean doing time trials with two competitors allowed per country per category. The road race will be much longer with three competitors per country per category.
The host country, however, is being
NEW York Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr., left, watches his sacrifice fly to Chicago White Sox right fielder Mike Tauchman during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago last night. (AP Photos/Nam Y.
and Anthony Knowles.
JAZZ Chisholm Jr. celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago yesterday.
YANKEES’ Jazz Chisholm Jr., right, reacts after hitting a solo home run during the second inning.