Philadelphia 76ers Host Training Camp at Atlantis

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Eric Gordon and Isaiah Mobley have joined the Philadelphia 76ers at different points in their NBA Careers, but both relished the opportunity to take the first steps on this journey here in The Bahamas.

Eric Gordon has emerged as a leader of the national team program over the last two years.

His late threes lifted The Bahamas to a historic win over Argentina in the Olympic pre qualifier and he also averaged 14 points per game at the olympic qualifier last summer in Spain.

He spoke about what it means to be a part of training camp here in The Bahamas. Isaiah Mobley joined the national team for the first time at training camp in houston and noted his plans to continue with the program in the future.

MLB

It all comes down to this. One game to decide who moves on to the National League Divisional series.

Antoan Richardson and the New York Mets surrendered a late lead to the Milwaukee brewers last night and the brewers staved off elimination with a 5-3 win.

The decisive game three is on the field right now.

The Mets overcame a slow start and back to earn a playoff berth on the final day of the regular season.

The Brewers are attempting to become the first team to win a best-of-three wild card series after losing the opener under the new playoff format.

Boxing

Carl Hield stepped into the ring to defend his WBA Fedecaribe welterweight title for the first time.

Hield kept his title with a first round knockout over challenger Humberto Caraballo of Venezuela last weekend in Cartagena, Colombia.

His combination series ended with a body shot that sent the crowd of 5,000 into a frenzy.

Hield originally won the title on June 21 with a win over Christian Bautista.

Hield remained undefeated as a pro at 8-0 while Caraballo fell to 18-4.

Up next for Hield, plans to make his pro debut at home in December.

NCAA Football

We head into the college football weekend with our weekly spotlight of teams from Conference USA and the Mid-American Conference headed to the Bahamas Bowl on January 4. 

In C-USA, newcomer to the league and to the FBS,  Sam Houston State, overcame a 22 point deficit to defeat Texas state, 40-39.

FIU wide receiver eric rivers caught seven passes for 95 yards and a touchdown to help the Panthers open conference play with a 17-10 win over Louisiana Tech.

Another comeback win over in Maction – inaugural Bahamas Bowl winners Central Michigan Chippewas overcame an 11 point deficit for a 22-21 win over San Diego State. 

Eastern Michigan running back Delbert Mimms III rolled up 145 yards rushing on 23 carries, and two touchdowns. In his team’s 52-33 win over Kent State.