Sheldon Longley

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Sports Editor at The Nassau Guardian

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Strong showing in Guadeloupe for The Bahamas

1 day ago | thenassauguardian.com | Sheldon Longley

The Bahamas Youth Equestrian Team made its strongest showing to date on the Southern Caribbean Grand Caraïbe circuit, gaining awards in every division at the 2025 Grand Caraïbe Guadeloupe competition this past weekend. The team of Hannah Knowles, Marlo Pinder, Alana Pyfrom and Sennen Fitzmaurice, under the guidance of Coach Raishun Burch, were among 60 riders from six countries competing across three height categories at the La Manade facility in Saint Claude, Guadeloupe.
Rees plays in tennis tournament in Greece

1 day ago | thenassauguardian.com | Sheldon Longley

Young Bahamian tennis player Khai Rees, playing on the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Tour in Crete, Greece, played a tough match at the M15 Heraklion Series in Crete over the weekend, and fell in straight sets. Before a packed crowd, the only Bahamian on the tour was overwhelmed from the start by the No. 3 seeded Rafael Izquierdo Luque, of Spain. He fell, 6-0 and 6-0. At 25, Luque is nearly 10 years older than Rees and certainly more experienced.
Global Sun shines on UB golf tourney

1 day ago | thenassauguardian.com | Sheldon Longley

Global Sun Integration Management is supporting the University of The Bahamas’ (UB) Mingoes Golf Invitational, set for Sunday May 18, at the Royal Blue Golf Course at Baha Mar, as a bronze-level sponsor. Global Sun is one of many sponsors assisting in making the inaugural event a success. Others include title sponsor Leno Corporate Services and gold sponsors Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) Limited, Lightbourn Trading, Blue Marlin, and Tyreflex Star Motors.
The Bahamas to host 2025 Caribbean Baseball Cup

2 days ago | thenassauguardian.com | Sheldon Longley

The Bahamas will host the Caribbean Baseball Cup for a second consecutive year, and for the third time in the last four years, this December. The sixth version of the classic is set for December 7-14 at the Andre Rodgers National Stadium in Nassau, The Bahamas. In the championship game a year ago, Curaçao defeated the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2-1, and are set to be back in The Bahamas to defend their title.
'VJ' soars at NBA Draft Combine

2 days ago | thenassauguardian.com | Sheldon Longley

Bahamian Valdez ‘VJ’ Edgecombe, already considered a top five prospect in June’s NBA Draft, is in Chicago, Illinois, looking to improve his draft stock by taking part in the NBA Draft Combine. The combine is a multi-day event where college and international prospects showcase their skills and athletic abilities to team officials before the NBA (National Basketball Association) Draft. Edgecombe was one and done in college basketball, declaring for the draft last month on his social media platforms.
Bahamian collegiate tennis player graduates

2 days ago | thenassauguardian.com | Sheldon Longley

Bahamian collegiate tennis player Jacobi Bain has graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA), obtaining his Bachelor of Business Management Degree. Bain was an outstanding tennis collegiate player for the XULA Gold Rush men’s tennis team from 2021-2025. Bain played in singles and doubles for the XULA Gold Rush, including the number one position in both and was ranked as high as number three in doubles in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Mingoes drop to third in BMSL

3 days ago | thenassauguardian.com | Sheldon Longley

The University of The Bahamas (UB) Mingoes held a slim lead at the top of the Bahamas Men’s Soccer League (BMSL) Division I standings, but that lead disappeared after a 7-1 loss to Dynamos FC at Roscow A.L. Davies Soccer Fields on Friday. The loss dropped the Mingoes to third place, now with 10 points and a 3-1-1 win/loss/draw record. Philip Pilgrim was the lone goalscorer for UB on Friday night. Assistant Head Coach Adam Miller said that his squad was punished for making untimely mistakes.
NACAC Championships returning to The Bahamas

3 days ago | thenassauguardian.com | Sheldon Longley

For a second consecutive time, the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Track and Field Championships is coming to The Bahamas, this time in Nassau. The event, a major qualifier for global championships and the preeminent track and field competition in the region, is set for August 15-17 at the original Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium in Nassau, The Bahamas. The 2022 event was held in Grand Bahama.
'Magic' Johnson partners with NexGen Young Men

3 days ago | thenassauguardian.com | Sheldon Longley

It was a morning to remember as the NexGen Young Men Mentorship Program, founded by Senator Ronald C. Duncombe, hosted its transformative workshop on Saturday May 10, 2025. The highlight? A surprise visit by none other than National Basketball Association (NBA) legend and business mogul Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson.
National road cycling championships headed to Exuma

3 days ago | thenassauguardian.com | Sheldon Longley

For the first time in 20 years, the Bahamas Cycling Federation’s (BCF) National Road Cycling Championships are headed to Exuma, where the sport’s popularity has exploded in recent years. Held from June 5-8, the championships will attract the best and brightest in Bahamian cycling, while creating a festival atmosphere for locals and tourists alike. “This championship event is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in our history,” said General Secretary of the BCF Barron ‘Turbo’ Musgrove.