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SPORTS SECTION E

VOLLEYBALL

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017

NPVA Champions, Pg 3

Richardson retires By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

ith the passion to play gone and an eagerness now to assist in the development of more Bahamians to follow in his footsteps as a professional baseball player, two-time Major Leaguer Antoan Richardson has announced his retirement from the sport. Holding back the tears during a press conference yesterday, Richardson, accompanied by his long-time mentor and coach Senator Greg Burrows, said it’s time for him to move on as he focuses on his non-profit Limestone Foundation. Although he was the sixth Bahamian to play in the Major League, playing with the Atlanta Braves in 2011, the New York Yankees in 2014 and again with the Texas Rangers in 2015, Richardson said when he left the Bahamas 19 years ago to continue high school and begin his baseball journey, he never envisioned it to be what it turned out to be. The 33-year-old outfielder-turned pitcher followed in the footsteps of the late Andre Rodgers, who played for the New York Giants, San Francisco Gi-

ants, Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates from 1957-67; late Wentie Ford with the Braves in 1973; late Tony Curry with the Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians from 1960-66; late Wilfred Culmer with the Indians in 1983 and Ed Armbrister, who played in two championship games with the Cincinnati Reds from 1973-77. Richardson, in his emotional speech, said his first goal was to graduate from high school, become a police officer and get married, but he ended up leaving the Bahamas to pursue a college education on a sports scholarship at high school. Yet, he still had placed boundaries on what baseball could do for him. “I didn’t understand the role that it would play on my life,” he stated. “Several years later, I also earned a college scholarship, got drafted on four separate occasions and I finally signed with the San Francisco Giants to start my career as a professional baseball player and with that, I travelled the world.” • A show of gratitude Richardson credited his childhood friend Brian Armbrister, who relentlessly pursued him to join him at Freedom Farm where he

Antoan by the numbers CAREER STATISTICS AND HIGHLIGHTS 1. Richardson’s proudest baseball moment was taking the field with nine other Bahamian players during the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Brooklyn, New York, 2016 2. Played with 8 different major league organisations, including: San Francisco Giants; Atlanta Braves (MLB Roster, 2011); Baltimore Orioles; Minnesota Twins; New York Yankees (MLB Roster, 2014); Texas Rangers (MLB Roster, 2015); Pittsburg Pirates; Los Angeles Dodgers 3. 6 years in the minor leagues before major league debut 4. First professional contract with the San Francisco Giants in 2005 5. Active minor league leader in on-base percentage (.394) and stolen base success rate (85 percent) in 2016 6. On September 4, 2011, Richardson recorded his first major league hit, in his first major league at bat, on the first pitch he saw off of Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers (CY Young Winner) 7. During Derek Jeter’s final at bat in Yankee Stadium, Richardson scored the winning run enshrining the play in MLB history 8. Richardson is a lifetime .273/.392/.342 hitter in the minors with 15 homers and 331 stolen bases (in 389) 9. Richardson is a lifetime .350/.381/.350 hitter in the majors with 0 homers and 6 stolen bases (in 6 attempts) and 1 RBI 10. Career Batting Average (Major League): .350 (7/20) 11. Career Batting Average (Minor League): .273 12. 331 Stolen Bases (Minor League)

ANTOAN RICHARDSON, accompanied by his long-time mentor and coach, Senator Greg Burrows, holds back tears yesterday during a press conference to announce his retirement. was recruited by a scout to play at American Heritage High School in Delray Beach, Florida. He publicly thanked his family, especially his mother Glendia Huyler and his aunt Rogan Huyler-Forbes, as well as others for his safety blanket, his friends, including Jeff ‘Sangy’ Francis, who drove the length of the USA to see him play in the minor league, his coaches, including Senator Burrows, and those in America for allowing him to break those boundaries and excel in the sport. Now he’s walking away with his head held high as he rejuvenated the sport

when there were no Bahamians playing in the pipeline at the time and now there are so many following him, only four teams in Freedom Farm which has swelled to more than 30, as well as a more vibrant programme in Eleuthera and Grand Bahama. “My time is done and it’s about the next generation and supporting those guys. It’s about supporting the ones coming up to get to their dreams,” said Richardson, who had only informed his agent a month ago that he was finished and will only be back on the field as a fan enjoying the success of everybody else

behind him.” And so he wants to be able to give back to the sport that has given so much to him. “When I look back on it all, the passion to give has been there since day one when I left Freedom Farm,” Richardson said. “I credited Mr Burrows and some of the things that he did for me, instilled something in me, wanting to do the same. He talked about the story of the four young men coming over to join me and yeah I used to call him and say ‘yeah, I was home sick.’ I was about to leave American Herit-

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Inaugural West End International boat race April 22-23 By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net THE waters off West End, Grand Bahama, will be a buzz with high-speed boat racing in April with the launch of the inaugural West End International. The event, set for April 22-23, is organised by the International Boat Racing Association, and 20 to 28 racers from the US and Canada are expected to compete in West End. Sergio Nativi, president of the IBRA, told The Tribune that the event could be an annual one for West End on the racing circuit. “This will be the third race of the circuit for us, and so West End would become an annual stop for IBRA,” he said. “Hopefully, we can grow to where we have even 50 to 60 boats coming to a race, and our goal is to grow to that point so we can boost your tourism and create benefit for the community.” The high-speed boat races will take place from 9.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23. A kick-off party is Friday night on April 21, at the Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour. There will be hydroplanes, Jer-

THE event is being organised by the International Boat Racing Association and 20 to 28 racers from the US and Canada are expected to compete in West End. sey skiffs and power boats hurtling up to 170 mph speeds in the high-paced, high-energy events. In addition to the races, the event will feature food, drinks, music, vendors, shopping and activities for the whole family. Mr Nativi said that the waters off West End is the perfect place for boat racing to occur. “Some of the boats are going very fast, and we are going to have three different classes. We are expecting a total of 18 boats, but it

could be up to 28 boats depending on how many racers can get there in time,” he said. The IBRA was started racing in Stuart, Florida, in 2012. They hold a number of boat races every year all over the US, and as far north as Canada. Some of the best racing teams are expected to compete in the circuit at West End, including the EMS (Environmental Manufacturing Solutions) team, which has three boats competing – one driv-

en by Brandon Kennedy, the second by his wife, Karson Kennedy, and the third by Paul Barber. The Steelers team, with Bert Henderson, is also expected to compete. “Bert is a long-time favourite and well respected in the sport and we will live stream the event so that everybody back home can see him and at the same time provide some exposure to West End to people that may never heard of the area. And these racers come from everywhere and

they bring their crew and families with them,” said Mr Nativi. Mr Nativi said that they invited representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and the sport commission in the Bahamas to one of their races last year. “They were impressed with the crowds and they were able to see what the crowds were getting, the economic benefits, as well as the entertainment it provided for the town,” he said. Betty Bethel, director of the Ministry of Tourism in Grand Bahama, is very pleased about the event coming to Grand Bahama. “We’re very excited to host the first ever West End International. The event promises fun and excitement for our residents and visitors alike, and we are very excited to host them at the beautiful Old Bahama Bay and the surrounding resorts on West End,” she said. General admission to the races is free. VIP tickets for the races are $60, and the Friday night VIP kick-off party is $75. Tickets are available now at WestEndBoatRaces.com. The West End International is sponsored by the Bahamas government, Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour, Island Coastal Charters and Environmental Manufacturing Solutions.

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‘The competition will be tough, but we have the best team to pull it off’ By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net IT’S one thing to be crowned a two-time champion, but it’s another for Daniel Bastian to be honoured as the patron of the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre’s 2017 Geriatrics Push-A-Thon. Bastian, a 66-year-old quadriplegic who was attended to SRC in 1980 after he was involved in a car accident on June 29, 1978 at the age of 28, will be recognised when the sixth version of the push, walk, run event starts at 7am on Saturday, April 29. “I’m looking forward to winning this one,” said Bastian, a former sports enthusiast who worked as a carpenter before the accident and became a devoted Christian worshipping at St Anselms Roman Catholic Church. In the two times he won and placed fourth in the other, Bastian said he had Sherwin Brown pushing him. He called it a “winning team” and looks forward to them keeping their legacy intact as they go for a third title this year. “I know the competition will be tough, but we have the best team to pull it off,” Bastian said. “He just needs to exercise and run faster. He say he’s been working out, but I can’t see him all the time, so I hope he’s ready to work.” Bastian said whether they win or lose, they will enjoy the competition and look forward to coming back to compete again next year. As a patient at SRC since 1980, Bastian said he has enjoyed his experience because although he’s limited

DANIEL BASTIAN will be honoured as the patron of the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre’s Geriatrics Push-A-Thon on April 29. Photo: Shawn Hanna/Tribune Staff to a wheelchair, he gets to “come and go” as he pleases. I really like it here and the staff has been good to me over the years.” So when he was asked to be the patron for this year’s event, he gladly accepted. What he said he didn’t expect was the amount of publicity that he has received so far, which puts added pressure on him and Brown to win. “I had a lot of phone calls and a lot of people telling me that I have to do this race just for you,” Bastian said. “I would like for the public to come out and sup-

port this event. “It’s for a worthy cause to take us as patients out on a ride. So it’s good for everybody, young and old. You get an opportunity to develop your body and your mind like I do with Brown.” Brown, who brings a sporting attitude to the team as a former player in the Commonwealth American Football League, said Bastian is ready for the challenge ahead of them. “With the event being named in his honour, we have to make sure that we win,” Brown said. “ There’s no added pres-

sure for us, but this one is more important than the others because it is named in his honour. “So definitely, not just for me, but this is for Mr Bastian. Without him, there would be no me and with me, there would be no Mr Bastian. He’s the mastermind of it. I’m just the engine. Together, we make the dream team.” As the two-time champions, Brown said everybody wants to beat them, but they welcome all challengers. He assured them that as long as they sign up and show up at the starting line, the race

will be on. It will start from the SRC and head south on Fox Hill Road, north into Elizabeth Estates, west along Prince Charles Drive, south onto Fox Hill Road and back to SRC. The registration fee is $15 for those persons who register before race day. On race day, the price will be $20 and will include a bag with goodies as well as a t-shirt. Breakfast will also be served that morning. Michelle Collie, senior welfare officer at SRC, said as a committee member, the sixth annual Push-A-

Thon gets bigger and better. “I’m particularly excited about this one because it’s named in honour of one of our prestigious patients, Daniel Bastian,” she said. “I want everyone who knows him to come out and support the event. “It also gives the public a different view of what the Geriatric Ward is all about. Daniel is one of our long time patients, he’s involved in a lot of activities here and he really likes the promotions, so we’re glad that he’s a part of our team.” Said Jennifer Munnings, the nursing officer in charge of the McClennan Ward where Bastian is a patient, “We have a total of 17 patients, all male on the ward, and Danny has been par excellent. He is well loved by our clients and our staff. He has a love in him that gravitates people to him on a daily basis so you would see everybody around his bedside,” she said. “So it’s indeed an honour to have this event named after him. I met Danny over 10 years ago and I think it’s no more than fair to him because he’s participated in the race and has won it twice. Him and Mr Brown are a dream team, so I expect them to win again this year.” And Christopher Strachan, a public relations officer, said they are encouraging persons to come out and support the event instead of sitting at home and watching television or using their gadgets. “This is good for you. Walking a little, running a little and pushing somebody is good for the body,” he said. “We want to invite persons to come out in groups and participate in the event.”

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WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: National Fencing Intruders, winners of the men’s championship title, show off their awards.

Intruders, Vixens NPVA champions THE New Providence Volleyball Association completed its best-of-five championship series at the DW Davis Gym with the Scottsdale Vixens and National Fence Intruders winning the ladies’ and men’s titles respectively. Both series finished in two-game sweeps on Friday night. The Vixens repeated as champions as they pulled off a 22-25, 25-14, 25-14, 22-25 and 15-6 win over the Johnson’s Lady Truckers to complete their series. Q’Jannis Wilson was named the most valuable player after she ended up with 18-of-34 spikes and 5-of-20 receptions. Other members of the team who contributed to Friday’s victory were Laval Sands, Camilla Dean, Brianne Bates, Lamanda King, Melinda Bastian and libero Shevaughn Woodside. Kelsie Johnson, Davia Moss, Eugenia Adderley, Mechelle Moss, Anastacia Moultrie, Tanaj Cooper and libero Rebecca Moss led the Truckers. The Intruders, on the other hand, knocked off the Defenders 18-25, 25-21, 25-12 and 25-23 to claim the men’s title as Prince Wilson was named the MVP after he completed 23-of-65 points as the best scorer. Joining Wilson in their victory were Javari Southard, Arison Wilson, Victor Grant, Dellan Brown, Ruel Williams, Glen Rolle and libero Jamile Ferguson. The Defenders were led by Lahaundro Thompson, Je’Vaughn Saunders, Byron Ferguson, Tonny Simon, Lorenzo Williams and libero Garry Greenslade. At the end of the championships, a number of awards were presented. The coaches of the year were Mcklyn Rolle for the women and Lloyd Davis for the men. The rookies of the year were Saree Albury for the ladies and Michael Bodie for the men.

CHAMPIONS: Scottsdale Vixens, winners in the ladies’ division, with their awards.

• The women’s divisional season individual award winners were: Best digger - Davia Moss; best attacker - Melinda Bastian; best setter Je’Nae Saunders; best blocker - Eeugine Adderley; best receiver- Chandra Mackey; best server - Michelle Moss and best scorer - Kelsie Johnson. • The men’s divisional season individual award winners were: Best receiver - Rashad Ferguson; best attacker- Prince Wilson; best setter Javari Southard; best blocker - Dellan Brown; best libero - Rashad Ferguson; best server - Dellan Brown and best scorer - Dellan Brown. The NPVA also presented the Excellence Award in memory of volleyball icon Devince Smith. The first recipient was Jason Saunders, a former player turned coach and executive of the league.

RUNNERS-UP: Johnson’s Lady Truckers, the runners-up in the ladies’ division.

RUNNERS-UP: The Defenders, runners-up in the men’s division, with their awards.

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RESULTS: BARRACUDA SWIM CLUB/ATLANTIC MEDICAL INVITATIONAL • Here’s a look at the individual performances of the Barracuda Swim Club’s Atlantic Medical Invitational at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex over the weekend: Boys 8 & Under 100M Freestyle - 1, Daniels, Maxwell P, DSC-BA, 1:23.18. 2, Saunders, Donald L, DSC-BA, 1:33.30. 3, Robinson, Aidan J, SWIFT-BA, 1:43.00. 4, Butler, Damari K, SWAT, 2:02.24. 5, Johnson, Tahje D, Blue Waves, 2:02.84. 6, Johnson, Kevin L, Blue Waves, 2:07.10. 7, Burrows, Keron V, BSC, 2:11.86. 8, Lewis, Micah A, BSC, 2:14.40. 9, Fox, Michael A, BSC, 2:16.43. Boys 9-10 100M Freestyle - 1, Ferguson, Tristin K, BSC, 1:11.38. 2, Feaste, William W, SWIFT-BA, 1:21.83. 3, Mott, Koen M, SWIFT-BA, 1:22.41. 4, Moncur III, Tre L, BSC, 1:22.90. 5, Ferguson, Daniel H, AAC, 1:24.03. 6, Sealy, Kieran A, BSC, 1:32.31. 7, Bartlett, Mikhail A, BSC, 1:32.96. 8, Chiacchiari, Luca A, LSC, 1:34.51. 9, Cheetham, Jordan P, SWIFTBA, 1:35.02. 10, Albury, Kyle A, BSC, 1:35.33. Boys 11-12 100M Freestyle - 1, Roy, Ishan A, BSC, 1:07.13 CAR. 2, Albury, Noah C, Abaco Swim Club, 1:07.55. 3, Reckley, Jared J, AAC, 1:08.45. 4, Cooper, Elbert W, AAC, 1:10.49. 5, Knowles, Reis P, BSC, 1:11.08. 6, Beneby, Dominic, Mantas, 1:11.44. 7, Todd, Kyle, SWIFTBA, 1:13.62. 8, Roach, Noah F, SWIFTBA, 1:14.72. 9, Gray, Wellington X, BSC, 1:19.84. 10, Seymour, Jayden, Mantas, 1:20.01. Boys 13-14 100M Freestyle - 1, Pinder, Ian X, BSC, 59.67 CAR. 2, Sastre, Gabriel T, Mantas, 1:05.89. 3, Encinar, Gabriel, Mantas, 1:07.86. 4, McDonald, Gadville L, BSC, 1:10.55. 5, Wallace-Whitfiled, Nicholas J, Mantas, 1:10.87. 6, Sasso, Thor, Mantas, 1:12.25. 7, Parlee, Jack, SOA, 1:14.32. 8, Moss, Allison S, BSC, 1:16.57. 9, Gray, Jahkai, Mantas, 1:18.29. 10, Grant, Jelani, Mantas, 1:18.45. Boys 15 & Over 100M Freestyle - 1, Murray, Joshua M, BSC, 59.00 CAR. 2, Gaitor, Tenajh R, BSC, 59.90. 3, Bevans, Paul A, BSC, 1:00.22. 4, Russell, Dante T, AAC, 1:00.75. 5, McGirr, Shawn W, SWIFT-BA, 1:01.28. 6, Morris, David F, BSC, 1:02.98. 7, Cartwright, Uriah J, DSC-BA, 1:03.43. 8, Jolly, Ricardo E, DSC-BA, 1:03.60. 9, St Rose, Shamar C, BSC, 1:04.67. 10, Roach, Jacob L, SWIFTBA, 1:05.47. Girls 11-12 200M Backstroke - 1, Gibson, Salene P, AAC, 2:55.67. 2, Farrington, Grace M, BSC, 3:01.59. 3, Colebroke, Erin A, ORCA, 4:00.07. Girls 13-14 200M Backstroke - 1, Mortimer, Madison H, ORCA, 2:56.37. 2, Albury, Kaliyah G, BSC, 3:18.22. 3, Rolle, C’Aijah T, ORCA, 3:29.69. Girls 15 & Over 200M Backstroke - 1, Stamp, Virginia A, AAC, 2:32.23 CAR. 2, Armbrister, Vashley L, ORCA, 3:14.19. 3, Mortimer, Elysia S, ORCA, 3:53.48. Boys 11-12 200M Backstroke - 1, Thompson, Jake F, AAC, 2:46.64. 2, Dam, Brayden J, Abaco Swim Club, 2:52.75. 3, Roy, Ishan A, BSC, 3:03.15. 4, Longley, Sean K, BSC, 3:18.28. 5, Russell, Tamir A, ORCA, 3:20.40. 6, Brennen, Dasario D, ORCA, 3:47.76. Boys 13-14 200M Backstroke - 1, Carey, DaVante S, SWIFT-BA, 2:29.84 CAR. 2, Albury, Trent, GBT-BA, 2:36.82. Boys 15 & Over 200M Backstroke - 1, Darling, Mark N, BSC, 2:48.97. Girls 8 & Under 50M Butterfly - 1, Ward, Rayven H, BSC, 53.28. 2, Grandsire, Jade, SOA, 1:07.20. 3, Pratt, Trinity C, BSC, 1:19.57. 4, Campbell, Kaidyn K, SWAT, 1:32.90. Girls 9-10 50M Butterfly - 1, CulmerMackey, Sienna A, DSC-BA, 39.93. 2, Bowe, Taliyah A, SWAT, 44.05. 3, Sands, Giann D, Blue Waves, 49.98. 4, Roach, Kami L, AAC, 51.99. 5, Cowan, Teeann X, ORCA, 53.46. 6, Knowles, Karis J, BSC, 55.98. 6, Kilic, Selin, SOA, 55.98. 8, Taylor, Sophie, SOA, 56.65. 9, Clarke, Alia O, ORCA, 1:01.51. 10, Clivio, Ambra, SWIFT-BA, 1:02.61. Girls 11-12 50M Butterfly - 1, Moncur, Liya L, BSC, 35.15. 2, Jimenez, Jada A, BSC, 38.30. 3, Sastre, Mia G, BSC, 39.42. 4, Burrows, Laila D, SWIFT-BA, 40.87. 5, Moss, Keianna B, BSC, 42.64. 6, Singh, Sarah C, BSC, 44.91. 7, Higgs, Chyme D, BSC, 48.51. 8, Major, Monae R, AAC, 52.37. 9, Castillo, Caylen, SOA, 52.39. 10, Taylor, Lilly, SOA, 52.67. Girls 13-14 50M Butterfly - 1, Roberts, Mandia P, BSC, 32.84. 2, Taylor, Ebonie R, ORCA, 37.58. 3, Prince, Josia N, BSC, 40.18. 4, Maclaren, Alex, SOA, 41.41. 5, Greatrex, Georgia, SOA, 41.65. 6, Hinsey, Anaiyah M, ORCA, 50.03. 7, Chanan, Renee D, SWAT, 54.80. 8, Hanna, Australia P, BSC, 55.96. 9, Hinsey, Aalaiyah A, ORCA, 1:01.35. Girls 15 & Over 50M Butterfly - 1, Pinder, Amber M, BSC, 33.34. 2, Taylor, Eliana A, ORCA, 34.01. 3, Burrows, Logan D, SWIFT-BA, 34.34. 4, Simms, Marisiana N, BSC, 37.15. 5, Martinborough, Madison L, SWIFT-BA, 40.26. 6, Magno, Marjo Dominique A, DSC-BA, 41.39. 7, Isaacs, Teja A, BSC, 43.54. Boys 8 & Under 50M Butterfly - 1, Daniels, Maxwell P, DSC-BA, 40.06. 2, Saunders, Donald L, DSC-BA, 53.03. 3, Roy, Anish G, BSC, 53.98. 4, Butler, Damari K, SWAT, 1:05.69. 5, Rollins, Aiden V, Blue Waves, 1:06.92. 6, Fox, Michael A, BSC, 1:11.64. 7, Johnson, Kevin L, Blue Waves, 1:17.00. 8, Johnson, Tahje D, Blue Waves, 1:19.05. 9, Burrows, Keron V, BSC, 1:20.91. Boys 9-10 50M Butterfly - 1, Bonamy, Amauri E, BSC, 38.32. 2, Ferguson, Tristin K, BSC, 39.44. 3, Feaste, William W, SWIFT-BA, 45.72. 4, Bartlett, Mikhail A, BSC, 46.54. 5, Albury, Kyle A, BSC, 50.95. 6, Butler, Daunte C, BSC, 51.04. 7, Simms, Matthais A, BSC, 53.37. 8, Gib-

9, Leam, Caterina M, LSC, 1:42.66. 10, Higgs, Chyme D, BSC, 1:49.50. Girls 13-14 100M Backstroke - 1, MacPhail, Anya I, BSC, 1:22.04. 2, Roberts, Mandia P, BSC, 1:22.28. 3, Mullings, Kenedi A, DSC-BA, 1:26.71. 4, Rolle, C’Aijah T, ORCA, 1:35.44. 5, Salpadimos, Maryianna A, BSC, 1:53.45. Boys 8 & Under 100M Backstroke - 1, Daniels, Maxwell P, DSC-BA, 1:47.98. 2, Roy, Anish G, BSC, 1:52.13. 3, Saunders, Donald L, DSC-BA, 1:53.74. 4, Robinson, Aidan J, SWIFT-BA, 2:01.34. 5, Farrington, Will B, BSC, 2:01.65. 6, Butler, Damari K, SWAT, 2:29.70. Boys 9-10 100M Backstroke - 1, Bonamy, Amauri E, BSC, 1:36.01. 2, Bartlett, Mikhail A, BSC, 1:49.09. 3, Minnis, Remington A, ORCA, 2:06.54. 4, Miller, Matthew H, BSC, 2:08.21. Boys 11-12 100M Backstroke - 1, Roy, Ishan A, BSC, 1:15.88 CAR. 2, Thompson, Jake F, AAC, 1:18.44 CAR. 3, Dam, Brayden J, Abaco Swim Club, 1:24.85. 4, Russell, Tamir A, ORCA, 1:30.27. 5, Longley, Sean K, BSC, 1:30.32. 6, Brennen, Dasario D, ORCA, 1:42.85. 7, Carey, Christian B, BSC, 1:43.19. 8, Butler, Asa C, BSC, 1:43.89. 9, Scavella, Andrew R, BSC, 2:09.21. Boys 13-14 100M Backstroke - 1, Carey, DaVante S, SWIFT-BA, 1:06.09 CAR. 2, Albury, Trent, GBT-BA, 1:10.99. 3, Pinder, Ian X, BSC, 1:13.25. 4, Miller, Melvin V, BSC, 1:33.29. 5, Parlee, Jack, SOA, 1:35.65. 6, Curtis, Homer N, ORCA, 2:03.35. Boys 15 & Over 100M Backstroke - 1, Russell, Dante T, AAC, 1:10.97. 2, Gaitor, Tenajh R, BSC, 1:13.62. 3, Darling, Mark N, BSC, 1:14.71. 4, Cambridge, Sidney A, BSC, 1:15.38. Girls 8 & Under 50M Freestyle - 1, Grandsire, Jade, SOA, 52.21. 2, Smith, Chelsea, Mantas, 52.66. 3, Proffitt, Poppy Z, LSC, 52.94. 4, Franck, Petra, SOA, 53.52. 5, Pratt, Trinity C, BSC, 53.84. 6, Bain, Quiana L, Blue Waves, 1:05.13. 7, Cooper, Makaela A, BSC, 1:06.35. 8, Stevenson, Kristen R, Blue Waves, 1:07.65. 9, CRUISE CONTROL: Young swimmers compete in the Barracuda Swim Club/Atlantic Medical Campbell, Kaidyn K, SWAT, 1:07.86. 10, Hope, Lily M, Blue Waves, 1:08.26. Invitational at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex over the weekend. Girls 9-10 50M Freestyle - 1, Knowles, son, Zion, BSC, 53.69. 9, Wells, Cherka- D, LSC, 1:34.40. 4, Fergurson, Shawn L, Leylah A, AAC, 33.81. 2, Culmer-Mackdin C, BSC, 53.80. 10, Moncur, Ayrton G, Blue Waves, 1:39.15. 5, Moss, Allison S, ey, Sienna A, DSC-BA, 35.09. 3, Knowles, SWIFT-BA, 55.43. BSC, 1:42.91. 6, Johnson, Aidan M, Man- Anjaleah B, SWAT, 39.11. 4, Johnson, Bianca N, Mantas, 39.27. 5, Bowe, Taliyah Boys 11-12 50M Butterfly - 1, Roy, tas, 1:50.01. Ishan A, BSC, 34.04 CAR. 2, Prince, Boys 15 & Over 100M Breaststroke - 1, A, SWAT, 40.50. 6, Sands, Giann D, Blue Hodari E, BSC, 34.89. 3, Knowles, Reis P, Murray, Joshua M, BSC, 1:12.39 CAR. Waves, 40.83. 7, Kilic, Selin, SOA, 41.63. BSC, 36.57. 4, Bosland, Msanna A, BSC, 2, Walcott, Andre A, DSC-BA, 1:12.94 8, Roach, Kami L, AAC, 42.31. 9, Albert, 38.23. 5, Gray, Wellington X, BSC, 41.13. CAR. 3, Walkine, Michael A, SWIFT- Micah E, LSC, 43.08. 10, Sasso, Skyland, 6, Maclaren, Ronin, SOA, 43.05. 7, Butler, BA, 1:18.38. 4, Mott, Kadin V, SWIFT- Mantas, 45.63. Girls 11-12 50M Freestyle - 1, Lundy, Asa C, BSC, 47.44. 8, Scavella, Andrew BA, 1:29.25. R, BSC, 53.26. 9, Tucker, Anwar J, Blue Girls 9-10 200M IM - 1, Knowles, An- Rachel L, BSC, 30.52 CAR. 2, Sastre, Waves, 59.74. 10, Watson, Czaire D, BSC, jaleah B, SWAT, 3:24.18. 2, Bowe, Tali- Mia G, BSC, 31.95 CAR. 3, Moss, Keian1:04.82. yah A, SWAT, 3:48.34. 3, Fiaux, Elina na B, BSC, 32.00. 4, Cuffy-Bethel, Devin Boys 13-14 50M Butterfly - 1, Pinder, A, AAC, 4:00.41. 4, Pritchard, Erin M, R, BSC, 32.83. 5, Moncur, Liya L, BSC, Ian X, BSC, 27.36 CAR. 2, Neely, Shawn SWIFT-BA, 4:17.05. 5, Johnson, Tysha A, 33.58. 6, Leam, Caterina M, LSC, 34.10. 7, Jimenez, Jada A, BSC, 34.32. 8, Carroll, W, ORCA, 28.39 CAR. 3, Sears, Taro ORCA, 4:48.36. C, AAC, 30.82. 4, Kajokaya, Jeong-il T, Girls 11-12 200M IM - 1, Lundy, Rachel Damali F, DSC-BA, 34.64. 9, Farrington, ORCA, 31.39. 5, Colebrook, Kailen D, L, BSC, 2:49.95 CAR. 2, Cuffy-Bethel, Grace M, BSC, 34.73. 10, Albury, MarisLSC, 33.16. 6, McDonald, Gadville L, Devin R, BSC, 3:01.69. 3, Jimenez, Jada sa, GBT-BA, 35.20. Girls 13-14 50M Freestyle - 1, MacPhail, BSC, 36.26. 7, Parlee, Jack, SOA, 41.52. A, BSC, 3:07.54. 4, Sastre, Mia G, BSC, 8, Munroe, Joshua T, Blue Waves, 1:12.65. 3:12.63. 5, Simms, Monaye A, BSC, Anya I, BSC, 31.32. 2, Slatter, KatherBoys 15 & Over 50M Butterfly - 1, 3:39.31. 6, Proffitt, Sascha V, LSC, 3:50.87. ine M, BSC, 31.92. 3, Roberts, Mandia P, Murray, Joshua M, BSC, 27.80 CAR. 2, Girls 13-14 200M IM - 1, Slatter, Kath- BSC, 32.11. 4, Albury, Kaliyah G, BSC, Walkine, Michael A, SWIFT-BA, 28.91 erine M, BSC, 2:44.88. 2, Mortimer, Mad- 32.49. 5, Bethel, Kyla L, BSC, 34.19. 6, CAR. 3, Gaitor, Tenajh R, BSC, 29.45. 4, ison H, ORCA, 3:01.74. 3, Taylor, Ebonie Prince, Josia N, BSC, 34.45. 7, Maclaren, McGirr, Shawn W, SWIFT-BA, 29.64. 5, R, ORCA, 3:08.13. 4, Maclaren, Alex, Alex, SOA, 35.22. 8, Pinder, Angel, ManMorris, David F, BSC, 29.99. 6, Bevans, SOA, 3:20.32. 5, Bethel, Kyla L, BSC, tas, 36.12. 9, Greatrex, Georgia, SOA, Paul A, BSC, 30.12. 7, Cambridge, Sidney 3:22.90. 6, Prince, Josia N, BSC, 3:26.36. 36.31. 10, Evans, Aaleyah S, SWIFT-BA, A, BSC, 31.52. 8, Andrews, Sean, BSC, 7, Greatrex, Georgia, SOA, 3:30.01. 8, Ev- 38.56. Girls 15 & Over 50M Freestyle - 1, 32.62. 9, St Rose, Shamar C, BSC, 33.25. ans, Aaleyah S, SWIFT-BA, 3:32.35. 10, Roach, Jacob L, SWIFT-BA, 34.65. Girls 15 & Over 200M IM - 1, Taylor, Tynes, Serena N, AAC, 29.30 CAR. 2, Girls 9-10 100M Breaststroke - 1, Higgs, Eliana A, ORCA, 2:54.59. 2, Pinder, Am- Slatter, Kaitlyn G, BSC, 32.88. 3, Pinder, Kyana D, BSC, 1:52.03. 2, Pritchard, Erin ber M, BSC, 3:01.89. 3, Simms, Marisiana Amber M, BSC, 33.52. 4, Martinborough, Madison L, SWIFT-BA, 36.13. 5, Rolle, M, SWIFT-BA, 1:54.38. 3, Adderley, Tia N, BSC, 3:18.63. J, BSC, 1:58.60. 4, Fox, Maria A, BSC, Girls 8 & Under 100M Breaststroke Lashawnda V, SWAT, 42.28. Boys 8 & Under 50M Freestyle - 1, 1:59.28. 5, Johnson, Bianca N, Mantas, - 1, Grandsire, Jade, SOA, 2:36.38. 2, Daniels, Maxwell P, DSC-BA, 35.93. 2, 2:01.03. 6, Delson, Arianna S, ORCA, Knowles, Taylor C, SWAT, 2:45.73. 2:03.45. 7, Albert, Micah E, LSC, 2:05.47. Boys 9-10 200M IM - 1, Ferguson, Tris- Saunders, Donald L, DSC-BA, 41.37. 3, 8, Brown, Amy R, AAC, 2:09.89. 9, tin K, BSC, 3:10.75. 2, Charles, Jarrod J, Rollins, Aiden V, Blue Waves, 45.83. 4, Knowles, Karis J, BSC, 2:11.48. 10, Rolle, AAC, 3:37.17. 3, Cordova, Ragh E, DSC- Farrington, Will B, BSC, 48.46. 5, RobinLeslienne K, SWAT, 2:13.68. BA, 3:42.08. 4, Mott, Koen M, SWIFT- son, Aidan J, SWIFT-BA, 50.78. 6, JohnGirls 11-12 100M Breaststroke - 1, BA, 3:48.27. 5, Adderley, Oscar R, BSC, son, Tahje D, Blue Waves, 52.47. 7, Johnson, Kevin L, Blue Waves, 52.82. 8, Butler, Cuffy-Bethel, Devin R, BSC, 1:33.17. 2, 4:38.52. Styles, Philena P, DSC-BA, 1:36.67. 3, Boys 11-12 200M IM - 1, Dam, Brayden Damari K, SWAT, 52.83. 9, Fox, Michael Williams, Kaitlyn O, Mantas, 1:47.65. J, Abaco Swim Club, 2:48.49. 2, Albury, A, BSC, 58.39. 10, Green, Tanarj, Mantas, 4, Leam, Caterina M, LSC, 1:48.06. 5, Noah C, Abaco Swim Club, 2:56.09. 3, 58.75. Boys 9-10 50M Freestyle - 1, BonaDonald, Ava M, BSC, 1:50.48. 6, Carroll, Todd, Kyle, SWIFT-BA, 3:09.28. Damali F, DSC-BA, 1:52.84. 7, Simms, Boys 13-14 200M IM - 1, Bartlett III, my, Amauri E, BSC, 32.37. 2, Ferguson, Monaye A, BSC, 1:52.96. 8, Castillo, Cay- Hugh A, BSC, 2:47.76. 2, Curtis, Jayden Tristin K, BSC, 33.33. 3, Darville, Caellen, SOA, 1:55.45. 9, Taylor, Lilly, SOA, O, ORCA, 2:59.17. 3, McDonald, Gadville lum T, AAC, 37.08. 4, Feaste, William 2:00.42. 10, Munroe, Simone A, SWAT, L, BSC, 3:07.02. 4, Moss, Allison S, BSC, W, SWIFT-BA, 37.53. 5, Mott, Koen M, SWIFT-BA, 37.71. 6, Ferguson, Caleb B, 2:21.49. 3:21.54. Girls 13-14 100M Breaststroke - 1, Boys 15 & Over 200M IM - 1, McGirr, AAC, 38.06. 7, Gibson, Joshua J, Mantas, Bellot, Simone A, DSC-BA, 1:40.12. 2, Shawn W, SWIFT-BA, 2:33.10. 2, Gaitor, 38.55. 8, Sealy, Kieran A, BSC, 39.34. 9, Mullings, Kenedi A, DSC-BA, 1:40.26. Tenajh R, BSC, 2:37.57. 3, Jolly, Ricardo Chiacchiari, Luca A, LSC, 40.11. 10, Gib3, Albury, Kaliyah G, BSC, 1:41.33. 4, E, DSC-BA, 2:39.33. 4, Bevans, Paul A, son, Zion, BSC, 40.48. Boys 11-12 50M Freestyle - 1, Roy, Ishan Bethel, Kyla L, BSC, 1:41.38. 5, Maclaren, BSC, 2:40.51. 5, St Rose, Shamar C, BSC, Alex, SOA, 1:47.62. 6, Greatrex, Georgia, 2:48.72. 6, Roach, Jacob L, SWIFT-BA, A, BSC, 30.42 CAR. 2, Cooper, Elbert W, AAC, 30.97 CAR. 3, Reckley, Jared SOA, 1:50.80. 7, Hanna, Australia P, BSC, 2:51.42. 1:55.62. Girls 13-14 200M Butterfly - 1, New- J, AAC, 30.98 CAR. 4, Albury, Noah C, Abaco Swim Club, 31.31. 5, Knowles, Reis Girls 15 & Over 100M Breaststroke - 1, bold, Jolise J, ORCA, 3:28.36. Slatter, Kaitlyn G, BSC, 1:31.90. 2, Isaacs, Boys 11-12 200M Butterfly - 1, Prince, P, BSC, 31.80. 6, Todd, Kyle, SWIFT-BA, 32.83. 7, Beneby, Dominic, Mantas, 33.27. Teja A, BSC, 1:53.12. Hodari E, BSC, 2:54.95. Boys 8 & Under 100M Breaststroke - 1, Boys 13-14 200M Butterfly - 1, Kajo- 8, Roach, Noah F, SWIFT-BA, 33.30. 9, Farrington, Will B, BSC, 1:58.83. 2, Roy, kaya, Jeong-il T, ORCA, 3:09.44. 2, Neely, Prince, Hodari E, BSC, 33.42. 10, Seymour, Jayden, Mantas, 34.60. Anish G, BSC, 2:00.00. Shawn W, ORCA, 3:14.57. Boys 13-14 50M Freestyle - 1, Pinder, Boys 9-10 100M Breaststroke - 1, BonGirls 8 & Under 100M Backstroke - 1, amy, Amauri E, BSC, 1:41.44. 2, Bastian, Ward, Rayven H, BSC, 2:03.38. 2, Grand- Ian X, BSC, 27.25 CAR. 2, Albury, Trent, GBT-BA, 27.47 CAR. 3, Sears, Taro C, Cairo T, DSC-BA, 1:46.39. 3, Sealy, Kier- sire, Jade, SOA, 2:24.69. an A, BSC, 1:53.11. 4, Cheetham, Jordan Girls 9-10 100M Backstroke - 1, Higgs, AAC, 28.31. 4, Colebrook, Kailen D, LSC, P, SWIFT-BA, 1:54.66. 5, Mott, Koen M, Kyana D, BSC, 1:39.82. 2, Knowles, An- 28.56. 5, Sastre, Gabriel T, Mantas, 29.09. SWIFT-BA, 1:59.12. 6, Moncur, Ayrton jaleah B, SWAT, 1:45.30. 3, Kilic, Selin, 6, Stubbs, Kierro M, SWIFT-BA, 30.37. 7, G, SWIFT-BA, 2:03.92. 7, Albury, Kyle SOA, 1:57.55. 4, Fox, Maria A, BSC, Bartlett III, Hugh A, BSC, 30.69. 8, EnciA, BSC, 2:04.48. 8, Thompson, Matthew 1:59.69. 5, Delson, Arianna S, ORCA, nar, Gabriel, Mantas, 31.07. 9, Fergurson, D, BSC, 2:05.07. 2:01.80. 6, Pritchard, Erin M, SWIFT- Shawn L, Blue Waves, 31.44. 9, WallaceBoys 11-12 100M Breaststroke - 1, Dam, BA, 2:05.08. 7, Clivio, Ambra, SWIFT- Whitfiled, Nicholas J, Mantas, 31.44. Boys 15 & Over 50M Freestyle - 1, Brayden J, Abaco Swim Club, 1:27.87. BA, 2:05.52. 8, Grant, Dasia A, ORCA, 2, Roach, Noah F, SWIFT-BA, 1:44.52. 2:11.81. 9, Adderley, Tia J, BSC, 2:14.75. Murray, Joshua M, BSC, 26.70 CAR. 2, Bevans, Paul A, BSC, 26.76 CAR. 3, 3, Kemp, Yohancy S, DSC-BA, 1:45.86. 10, Cowan, Teeann X, ORCA, 2:15.90. 4, Bosland, Msanna A, BSC, 1:46.41. 5, Girls 11-12 100M Backstroke - 1, Gib- Morris, David F, BSC, 26.89. 4, Bastian, Carey, Christian B, BSC, 1:48.63. 6, Dean, son, Salene P, AAC, 1:20.74. 2, Farrington, Drew E, BSC, 27.46. 5, Cartwright, Uriah Joshua B, Blue Waves, 2:00.38. 7, Scavella, Grace M, BSC, 1:25.15. 3, Moss, Keianna J, DSC-BA, 28.06. 6, Darling, Mark N, Andrew R, BSC, 2:12.78. B, BSC, 1:25.60. 4, Paul, Vanaj J, DSC-BA, BSC, 28.43. 7, Cambridge, Sidney A, BSC, Boys 13-14 100M Breaststroke - 1, 1:28.21. 5, Moncur, Liya L, BSC, 1:30.10. 28.66. 8, Mott, Kadin V, SWIFT-BA, Thompson, Mark-Anthony W, AAC, 6, Albury, Marissa, GBT-BA, 1:30.35. 29.28. 9, Miller, Saequan V, Mantas, 29.44. 1:16.83 CAR. 2, Stubbs, Kierro M, 7, Cuffy-Bethel, Devin R, BSC, 1:31.09. 10, Knowles, Joshua M, Mantas, 29.54. 10, SWIFT-BA, 1:26.00. 3, Colebrook, Kailen 8, Gibson, Alexia A, ORCA, 1:36.42. St Rose, Shamar C, BSC, 29.54.

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Nowitzki tops 30,000 points, Mavericks roll past Lakers 122-111 By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki scored the 20 points he needed for 30,000 in his career in barely more than a quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks celebrated with their second straight easy home win over the Los Angeles Lakers, a 122-111 victory last night. The 7-foot German became the sixth NBA player and the first international one to reach the milestone, joining four Hall of Famers and a future one in Kobe Bryant. Nowitzki is one of three to score all 30,000-plus with one team. The others are Karl Malone (Utah) and Bryant (Lakers). The 38-year-old Nowitzki matched the best first quarter in his 19 seasons by scoring 18 points, and reached the hallowed mark on a 15-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline over Larry Nance Jr. with 10:58 remaining in the second quarter. Nowitzki scored all of his 25 points — one shy of his season high — in the first half to send the Mavericks to a 31-point lead in the third quarter. This was the Lakers’ first visit to Dallas since setting a franchise record with a 49-point loss, a 122-73 blowout on Jan. 22. “It’s been a crazy ride with a lot of ups and a lot of downs but you guys stuck with me and we hung in there,” Nowitzki told the crowd shortly after the final buzzer. “Hopefully a lot more to come.” Dallas extended a franchise record with its 14th straight win over the Lakers, who got a triple-double from Julius Randle with 13 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists in their eighth straight loss. After the signature shot for 30,000, Nowitzki added a 3-pointer for 23 points in the first 14 minutes before the game was stopped as teammates mobbed the wide-smiling star near midcourt. Nowitzki waded through the huddle to get to the bench for more hugs and hand slaps, including one from owner Mark Cuban, then returned to the court to acknowledge the standing ovation. “Dirk has been a model player and terrific ambassador for our game. This latest accomplishment further

OKLAHOMA City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu, left, in the second quarter of last night’s game in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

TRAIL BLAZERS OVERCOME WESTBROOK’S 58 TO TOP THE THUNDER 126-121 By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer

DALLAS Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) celebrates sinking a three-point basket early in the first quarter of last night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Dallas. Nowitzki reached his 30,000th career point int he first half of the game. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) establishes his legacy as one of the NBA’s greatest players,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. Nowitzki finished the night at 30,005 and has said he plans to play a 20th season. If so, the 2007 MVP could have a shot at fifth-place Wilt Chamberlain, who has 31,419. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the career leader at 38,387. With his ABA career included, Julius Erving is the seventh player to reach the mark. Fans arrived with T-shirts draped over their seats that read “30K” behind a silhouette of Nowitzki’s signature one-legged fadeaway jumper. Nowitzki got them going right away, scoring the first eight Dallas points on a long 2-pointer and a pair of 3s in the first 2:15. He was 9 of 12

from the field, 3 of 3 from beyond the arc and 4 of 4 on free throws before halftime. He missed his only shot of the second half. A short video tribute was played when the game was stopped, followed by testimonials from former teammates and fans, even some Germans, during subsequent breaks in the game. Jason Kidd, the point guard with Nowitzki on Dallas’ only championship team in 2011 and second in the NBA in career assists, joked that he should have passed more. Steve Nash, his best friend from the early years of his career, wondered what “ball hog” was in German. The only glitch was Nowitzki’s first attempt at 30,000, an airball on another fadeaway jumper 10 seconds into the second quarter.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers overcame Russell Westbrook’s career-high 58 points to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-121 last night. Allen Crabbe scored 23 points, Damian Lillard had 22 and C.J. McCollum 21 for the Trail Blazers, who won their third straight. Portland shot 55 per cent from the field. Westbrook shot 21 of 39, but just 6 of 15 in the fourth quarter. Westbrook entered the game as the league leader in points and plus/minus score in the last five minutes of regulation and overtime. Westbrook also finished the game with nine assists and made 13 of 16 free throws. Victor Oladipo scored 16 points and Enes Kanter added 11 for Oklahoma City, which dropped its fourth straight. Oklahoma City lost despite shooting 52 per cent. Westbrook scored 28 points in the first half to give the Thunder a 67-61 lead. The Thunder shot 68 per cent before the break. The Trail Blazers outscored the Thunder 38-25 in the third quarter to take a 99-92 lead into the fourth. Portland pushed its lead to 12 early in the fourth quarter, and the Trail Blazers led 106-97 when Westbrook checked back in after a rest. The Thunder rallied to tie the score at 116, but Jusuf Nurkic scored in close twice to put Portland up 120-116. Westbrook missed a 3 with the Thunder trailing 122-119, and Nurkic made two free throws with 9.8 seconds remaining. Westbrook scored a quick layup to make it a threepoint game with 4.5 seconds to go. Portland got the ball in, and Lillard made two free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining to clinch the win.

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age to go to another school and he told me that I have to stay because we have to get some more children over there. From there I made a conscious decision to stay at this school to give some other Bahamians the opportunity to come and I think ever since I left, that has been something that I was passionate about and now is the right time to do as much as I can at this time in my life and I feel strongly about it.” • Injuries played a factor Having rebounded from two major injuries in 2015, Richardson said he was hoping to come back and play at a high level in 2016. However, it didn’t happen. “But honestly, I feel strong and I feel really, really in good shape,” he stressed. “I think the injuries may have played a small role in it. “I think there were a lot of things that may have played a role in it, but ultimately the passion to do something else was the one that trumped it. If I didn’t have this passion to do something else, I would be suiting up to play for a team right now.” Richardson said it was important to let the Bahamian people know first, although he informed his agent a month ago. “It was important for me to make it that way because of the support near and far. People don’t understand the impact they have on your career,” he said. “Sometimes you are walking down the street and a simple ‘congratulations, we are proud of you, keep doing what you’re doing’ goes a long way. So it was very important to come back and let everybody here know first.” With the priority being the launch of his non-profit foundation, Richardson said he will have an appear-

ANTOAN RICHARDSON, accompanied by his long-time mentor and coach, Senator Greg Burrows, holds back tears yesterday during a press conference to announce his retirement. ance around the various leagues and he will be heading to the Family Islands to assist in the development of as many future baseball players as he can. “I even want to get on the academic side of it and provide opportunities in that realm in terms of science, engineering, technology, mathematics and help with growth of that in the country as well. “My goal is to create a programme that would affect every single student in this country and I’m going to work my butt off to make that happen just as I did to get to the Major Leagues.” • Most Memorable Moment(s) When asked what was the most memorable moment of his career, Richardson said there were several that will linger in his mind for the rest of his life. “I think about my first hit of (Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Clayton) Kershaw (on September 4, 2011). That’s pretty special,” he said. “I think about Derek Jeter’s last at-bat in Yankee Stadium (on September 25,

2014 when he pinch-ran for José Pirela in the bottom of the ninth inning, scoring the winning run on Jeter’s walk-off single against the Baltimore Orioles), “But it’s amazing those don’t compare to the feeling that I had this last September being able to take the field with nine other Bahamians. We weren’t able to represent the Bahamas, but we represented Great Britain. Being able to step on the field with those guys and compete at that level was really, really heartening. For me that’s definitely at this point and time the best moment I’ve had in my career as a baseball player.” With so many young players following in his footsteps via high school and college in the United States or going directly into the minor league, Richardson said after everybody was so proud of his accomplishment, he can now appreciate what they are doing. “I’m a fan of all of these guys and I want to see them succeed,” he said. “I want to help them any way I can. If it means being here as

a cheerleader, that’s what I will be. If it means to be here as a mentor, that’s what I will be. But anytime it’s something positive, I’m excited about it.” Having developed a lot of contacts during his 19 years in the game, Richardson said he will be willing to utilise whatever is necessary to assist any Bahamian player in any way he can. • No regrets When he got started, Richardson had the opportunity to further venture into track as a quarter-miler or play on the offensive line in football. Either way, Richardson said he doesn’t regret his decision to stick with baseball where he excelled as a 5-foot, eight-inch, 165-pound right hander. “Once again being one of six is a very special and very proud moment,” he stated. “Being able to be a trailblazer to kind of pioneer the resurgence of the sport that has taken a backseat in this country for a very long time is special. “To see the growth of baseball in this country, the

youth programmes and the number of young men in college and the professional athletes we have in the sport, with the hand that I was dealt, it’s pretty amazing. “So to be a part of that, I am very proud and not one second do I ever regret going down this road. I can tell you this, baseball is still my third love behind track and field and football.” With the Bahamas Government building a new Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre, Richardson said if the opportunity presents itself this year, he just may decide to come back, suit up and play. • A mentor’s reaction Burrows said he’s honoured that Richardson invited him to the ending of his career, just as he was at the beginning. “From a little boy, I did so much things to find out the position that he was best at,” said Burrows, who was instrumental in starting Freedom Farm Baseball League that led to the development of so many local

baseball players. “When you find an individual who wasn’t scared, who had plenty speed, couldn’t throw the baseball from here to the side of the wall, I put him behind the plate to catch on many occasions and I come to realise that if you wanted to teach a child so that they can be a master at it early, put them behind the plate so that they can have the visibility of the whole field and control about 90 per cent of the ball that is thrown in the game and be able to direct the whole game from one position.” Richardson, according to Burrows, was able to understand the game from that position and he congratulated him on a stellar career. “I have many memories of young men like Antoan, especially Antoan. I remember telling him that I have no interest in coming to a minor league game. I don’t want to see a minor league game. Call me when you make it to the major leagues.” Burrows said when Richardson was called up to the major league, he was in the Florida Marlins’ stadium when Richardson presented him with the bat that he got his first major league hit with and today it’s mounted on his wall at his home. What’s so ironic, according to Burrows, is that Richardson is the first Freedom Farm player to sign a professional contract and the first to retire. But Burrows said he’s delighted to know that Richardson will be there to assist in developing more players to follow in his footsteps. Richardson intends to hold a ‘Thank You Party’ for his family and friends on Saturday, April 8. Interested adults are urged to events@limestonefoundation.org by March 24 to register and receive their official invitation. An event for the young players in the sport will be announced at a later date.

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Bayern Munich routs Arsenal 5-1 in Champs League REAL MADRID BEATS By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — With a second 5-1 rout in three weeks, Bayern Munich completed Arsenal’s humiliation on a night of protests against manager Arsene Wenger. Whether Wenger gets a chance to return to the Champions League next season remains unclear, as his latest contract will expire at the end of this season after 21 years at the club. His team’s heaviest-ever loss at the Emirates Stadium, completing a 10-2 aggregate loss yesterday as the German champions reached the quarter-finals, will only heighten demands by pockets of supporters for Wenger to go. Asked if he will manage Arsenal again in the Champions League, Wenger replied: “I don’t know ... I am here to talk about football not my future.” It is Wenger’s failure to deliver Arsenal’s first European Cup that has diminished his standing among fans who once lauded him as a coaching revolutionary. For the seventh consecutive

season, Arsenal has exited the Champions League in the Round of 16 and it has still only reached the final once, back in 2006. Wenger deflected questions about his own future by reprimanding Tuesday’s referee for what the Frenchman called “unexplainable and scandalous” decisions. And there was no sympathy from Bayern, with the five-time European champions joining in the derision by tweeting: “What time is it? Yep, it’s ten to!” The night’s other game saw the first-leg score replicated as Real Madrid beat Napoli 3-1 to reach the last eight for a seventh successive season. But Bayern enjoyed such an emphatic advantage that Arsenal had an uphill task. A glimmer of hope, though, came in the 20th minute when Theo Walcott beat goalkeeper Manuel Neuer at his near post. Nothing went Arsenal’s way after that. Walcott was denied a potential penalty and then Koscielny was dismissed after the referee initially prepared to show the captain a yellow card for bringing down Robert

NAPOLI 3-1 TO REACH THE QUARTER-FINALS

apart with a clinical attacking masterclass. Arjen Robben netted after a poor clearance by goalkeeper David Ospina in the 68th minute, and Douglas Costa added another in the 78th before Arturo Vidal scored twice in the space of five minutes. “Bayern can be a good side but tonight they can also say thank you to the decisions of the referee,” Wenger said. “It leaves me very angry, very frustrated ... (the referee) killed the game.” As Bayern marched into the quarter-finals for the sixth consecutive year, Arsenal cannot be certain it will even be back in the competition next season. Not only are the Gunners far from winning the Premier League for the first time since 2004 but they are out of the top four. The objectives are clearer for Bayern: collecting a fifth successive Bundesliga title and winning the Champions League for the first time since its Wembley success in London in 2013. “We just want to keep chugging along,” Neuer said. “We don’t intend on letting up.”

ARSENE WENGER (AP) Lewandowski 10 minutes into the second half. “The game was difficult until the penalty,” said Bayern coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is looking to win the Champions League with a third different club after successes with AC Milan and Real Madrid. “We were too open. They pushed as we expected. We were not so clear with the ball as we usually are.” Arsenal didn’t do itself any favours, going into freefall as Bayern tore Wenger’s side

By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Two quick-fire goals saw Real Madrid survive an early scare to win 3-1 at Napoli yesterday and reach the Champions League quarter-finals for a seventh successive time. Trailing 3-1 from the first leg, Dries Mertens gave Napoli hope with a 24thminute strike to send a packed San Paolo stadium into raptures. But Madrid captain Sergio Ramos headed in a Toni Kroos corner early in the second half and had another header deflected in by Mertens six minutes later to effectively end the contest. Alvaro Morata wrapped up the 6-2 victory on aggregate for the holders by tapping in a rebound in stoppage time after Pepe Reina had denied Cristiano Ronaldo. “We really suffered a lot in the first half, we couldn’t do what we wanted to do, they were pressing us very high,” Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said. “Then we made changes in the second half and we were much better. It was completely different. We are happy. “We knew the beginning of the match would be very hard ... but a match is 90 minutes and I think we did very well in the second half.”

THE WEATHER REPORT

5-Day Forecast

TODAY

ORLANDO

High: 84° F/29° C Low: 62° F/17° C

TAMPA

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Partly sunny and breezy

Partly cloudy with a stray shower

Partly sunny and beautiful

Partial sunshine

Partly sunny and nice

Partly sunny and breezy

High: 85°

Low: 72°

High: 85° Low: 71°

High: 85° Low: 69°

High: 83° Low: 69°

High: 84° Low: 69°

AccuWeather RealFeel

86° F

69° F

91°-71° F

94°-70° F

91°-67° F

87°-70° F

High: 81° F/27° C Low: 64° F/18° C

The exclusive AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature® is an index that combines the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure and elevation on the human body—everything that affects how warm or cold a person feels. Temperatures reflect the high and the low for the day.

almanac

ABACO

High: 77° F/25° C Low: 70° F/21° C

7-14 knots

High: 81° F/27° C Low: 65° F/18° C

7-14 knots

FT. LAUDERDALE

FREEPORT

High: 81° F/27° C Low: 69° F/21° C

W S

WEST PALM BEACH

High: 79° F/26° C Low: 66° F/19° C

MIAMI

High: 81° F/27° C Low: 68° F/20° C

6-12 knots

KEY WEST

High: 80° F/27° C Low: 71° F/22° C

High: 85° F/29° C Low: 72° F/22° C

High: 78° F/26° C Low: 72° F/22° C

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

4:10 a.m. 4:35 p.m.

2.9 2.4

10:39 a.m. -0.1 10:46 p.m. -0.3

Thursday

5:08 a.m. 5:33 p.m.

2.9 2.5

11:35 a.m. -0.2 11:44 p.m. -0.4

Friday

6:01 a.m. 6:24 p.m.

3.0 2.6

12:25 p.m. -0.4 ---------

Saturday

6:49 a.m. 7:11 p.m.

3.0 2.7

12:36 a.m. -0.5 1:10 p.m. -0.5

Sunday

8:33 a.m. 8:55 p.m.

3.0 2.8

1:23 a.m. -0.5 2:52 p.m. -0.5

Monday

9:14 a.m. 9:36 p.m.

2.9 2.8

3:08 a.m. -0.5 3:31 p.m. -0.5

Tuesday

9:54 a.m. 10:16 p.m.

2.8 2.8

3:50 a.m. -0.4 4:09 p.m. -0.4

sun anD moon Sunrise Sunset

6:26 a.m. 6:16 p.m.

Moonrise Moonset

2:44 p.m. 3:26 a.m.

Full

Last

New

First

Mar. 12

Mar. 20

Mar. 27

Apr. 3

CAT ISLAND

High: 78° F/26° C Low: 72° F/22° C

W S

8-16 knots Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Statistics are for Nassau through 1 p.m. yesterday Temperature High ................................................... 82° F/28° C Low .................................................... 67° F/19° C Normal high ....................................... 78° F/26° C Normal low ........................................ 65° F/18° C Last year’s high ................................. 75° F/24° C Last year’s low ................................... 66° F/19° C Precipitation As of 1 p.m. yesterday ................................. 0.00” Year to date ................................................. 0.95” Normal year to date ..................................... 3.21”

ELEUTHERA

NASSAU

8-16 knots

ANDROS

SAN SALVADOR

GREAT EXUMA

High: 77° F/25° C Low: 72° F/22° C

High: 78° F/26° C Low: 72° F/22° C

High: 80° F/27° C Low: 72° F/22° C

W S

LONG ISLAND

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uV inDex toDay

TONIGHT

High: 80° F/27° C Low: 73° F/23° C

10-20 knots

MAYAGUANA High: 79° F/26° C Low: 72° F/22° C

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

CROOKED ISLAND / ACKLINS RAGGED ISLAND High: 79° F/26° C Low: 73° F/23° C

High: 78° F/26° C Low: 72° F/22° C

GREAT INAGUA High: 82° F/28° C Low: 73° F/23° C

10-20 knots

12-25 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 SE at 7-14 Knots E at 4-8 Knots E at 8-16 Knots E at 7-14 Knots E at 10-20 Knots ENE at 7-14 Knots E at 10-20 Knots ENE at 8-16 Knots E at 8-16 Knots ENE at 6-12 Knots ESE at 6-12 Knots E at 4-8 Knots E at 8-16 Knots ENE at 7-14 Knots NE at 12-25 Knots ENE at 12-25 Knots E at 10-20 Knots ENE at 8-16 Knots E at 10-20 Knots E at 8-16 Knots E at 10-20 Knots ENE at 4-8 Knots E at 10-20 Knots ENE at 10-20 Knots E at 10-20 Knots ENE at 7-14 Knots

WAVES 4-8 Feet 3-6 Feet 1-3 Feet 1-3 Feet 4-8 Feet 3-6 Feet 5-9 Feet 4-7 Feet 4-8 Feet 4-7 Feet 3-6 Feet 1-3 Feet 2-4 Feet 1-3 Feet 5-9 Feet 4-7 Feet 3-6 Feet 2-4 Feet 8-12 Feet 6-10 Feet 2-4 Feet 1-3 Feet 4-7 Feet 3-6 Feet 3-5 Feet 2-4 Feet

VISIBILITY 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 8 Miles 10 Miles 8 Miles 8 Miles 8 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 8 Miles 10 Miles 8 Miles 8 Miles 8 Miles 8 Miles 8 Miles 8 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles 8 Miles 8 Miles 8 Miles 10 Miles

WATER TEMPS. 73° F 73° F 78° F 78° F 76° F 76° F 77° F 77° F 74° F 74° F 75° F 77° F 76° F 76° F 78° F 78° F 78° F 78° F 78° F 78° F 76° F 76° F 78° F 78° F 76° F 78° F

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