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Commonwealth Youth Games daily schedule

THE schedule of events for the 6th Commonwealth Youth Games: TODAY Beach Volleyball at Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility Court One 9am - Cameroon vs England (W) 9:50am - Australia vs Nigeria (W) 10:40pm - New Zealand vs Rwanda (W) Noon -

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BSC teams jockey for playoff spots

BSC teams jockey for playoff spots AFTER getting rained out last weekend, the Baptist Sports Council is scheduled to host the final week of its regular season at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex as teams jockey for the pennant and playoff spots in the

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Straw Market: The votes

Straw Market: The votes "I'm supporting the FNM because I'm married to a Haitian and Hubert and the FNM has tried to help the Haitians more than the PLP has. "If the PLP gets in power, I would feel sorry for a lot of Haitians and those closely affiliated

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Lester Brown Jr to face Dencil 'Death' Miller in 'Pain and Glory'

When Lester Brown Jr meets Dencil “Death” Miller on the undercard of the return of professional boxing to the Bahamas, it will be a battle of youth versus experience.

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Texas A&M Aggies capture inaugural Island Relays

GRAND Bahama — Veteran coach Pat Henry remembers his last trip to The Bahamas in October to participate in the homegoing service for his former Olympic sprinter Shavez Hart. This time, he was in a more celebratory mood as his Texas A&M Aggies captured the inaugural Island Relays over the weekend.

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Thomas expects 'nothing but the gold' at Commonwealth Games

After turning in what he called a “disappointing” performance at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Great Britain, last week, Donald Thomas has his sights set on winning the gold at the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia,

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Beyonce in the Bahamas

SUPERSTAR singer Beyonce Knowles was yesterday unveiled as the new face of clothing giant H&M in a stunning picture shot in the Bahamas.

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Star Trackers Track & Field Club results

THE Star Trackers Track & Field Club got away from the normal track and field meets by hosting their first Star Kids Track & Field Classic at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium Saturday.

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Sports news in brief

Sports news in brief BEFORE the rain came at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday, a limited number of games were played during the second week of the Baptist Sports Council's 2012 Basketball League. Here's a summary of the games played: Temple

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NPVA all set for Best of the Best Tournament

THE New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA) is scheduled to hold the 2012 Best of the Best Tournament during the Christmas break.

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Team Bahamas eager to compete at home

WITH the dress rehearsal almost over and done with, members of Team Bahamas are eagerly awaiting their opportunity to compete before the home crowd at the inaugural International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Relays this weekend.

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Eagles Nest avenge double whammy

IT was payback time for the Eagles Nest as they avenged a double whammy from Macedonia Baptist to start the Baptist Sports Council’s 2014 Basketball Classic at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday.

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Meacher 'Pain' Major to square off with Brazilian Roger Rosa on December 5

AFTER a year of inactivity, Meacher ‘Pain’ Major is preparing to return to the boxing ring where he will take on the same opponent that he faced in his last appearance.

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'Pain' to face undefeated Mexican in lightweight showdown on Dec. 15

AFTER having his four game winning streak snapped with an injury to his right wrist in his last bout on May 12, Meacher ‘Pain’ Major has decided to return to his long-time American coach Anthony ‘Chills’ Wilson in Hollywood, Florida, to prepare for his next fight.

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Undefeated 'Reno' to face Curtis Stevens next month

AFTER a little over a year of inactivity, Taureano ‘Reno’ Johnson will be putting his undefeated record on the line when he faces Brooklyn middleweight Curtis Stevens on April 4.

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Leevan's road to recovery

It has been a long road to recovery for triple jumper Leevan ‘Superman’ Sands since the 2012 Olympic Games. But the national record holder said his progress is going so great that he anticipates that he should be ready to compete at the Commonwealth Games this year.

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Quotes of the day

Quotes of the day I'm a 20 year old, COB student, and a first time voter. I'm so proud to be able to have a job in this country, and to also be on a COB scholarship! Don't know HOW ppl could still vote PLP. I Can't wait until I get off at 12pm sharp to v

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Hield aims for medal

FOR the past three trips he’s been on, Carl Hield has always travelled with a Bahamian partner. This time, he’s making the trek alone to compete at the International Boxing Association (AIBA) World Boxing Championships.

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Hurdler Gibson hoping 2019 will be banner year

AFTER a rarely quiet year since winning the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia, in April, Bahamas national 400 metre hurdles record holder Jeffery Gibson is hoping to have a banner year in 2019. “I’m setting some goal

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'Fireman' getting ready for indoor season

AFTER deciding to skip the remainder of the outdoor season, including the 16th IAAF World Championships last year, quarter-miler Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown is preparing to return to the indoor season where he’s had a great deal of success.Undoubtedly, the