MASTERS SOFTBALL LEAGUE HOSTS VISITING SENIOR MOMENTS SOFTBALL TEAM
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net IT was another Senior Moment for the Masters Softball League. The island's premier league for the elder statesmen of the game hosted the visiting Senior Moments softball team, comprising of
NPWBA CHAMPS GET RINGS
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net FOR the first time in the history of the league, the New Providence Women's Basketball Association will present championship rings to its winners. Over the weekend, association president Sim
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BASKETBALL CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS THE Catholic Diocesan Primary Schools Basketball League is scheduled to hold its sudden death playoffs at the Loyola Hall, Gladstone Road, starting 3:30pm today. The matchups will showcase pennant winning Our Lady's Bl
STAGE SET FOR MORE COMPETITIVE CATHOLIC PRIMARY POSTSEASON
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net THE stage has been set for the Catholic Diocesan Primary Schools' Basketball League postseason. The sudden death playoffs, scheduled for Monday at Loyola Hall on Gladstone Road, will be play
QC Comets blast Giants 28-1
GAMETIME: The Queen's College Comets' junior girls blasted the visiting St John's Giants 28-1 at QC as Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools continued its regular season on Wednesday. Shown are some of the game's highlights.
Bria settles for University of Nebraska scholarship
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net She had a choice between three top division one collegiate programmes in the United States, but Bria Deveaux decided to settle for an athletic scholarship to swim for the University of Nebra
Golden Gates, Temple Fellowship and Calvary Deliverance in position for men's pennant
WITH one more week left in the regular season for the Baptist Sports Council's 2011 Bishop Neil C Ellis Softball Classic, Golden Gates, Temple Fellowship and Calvary Deliverance have positioned themselves as the front runners for the men's pennant title.
MAYNARD: ROAD TO BE RENAMED FREEDOM FARM WAY
DURING the opening of the Freedom Farm Baseball League on Saturday, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Charles Maynard confirmed that the road from Yamacraw Road leading to the field will be renamed Freedom Farm Way. Mr Maynard, however, did not discl
COACH BULLARD HOLDS OPEN HOUSE FOR PARENTS OF BASKETBALL PLAYERS
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net COACH Geno Bullard Sr is no longer at Westminster College where he helped to turn the Diplomats' basketball programme into the most successful in the Bahamas Association of Independent Secon
17th Nelson Cooper 'Peace on da Streets' Basketball Classic July 11-14
17th Nelson Cooper 'Peace on da Streets' Basketball Classic July 11-14 PASTOR Carlos Reid and his Hope Center and Youth Against Violence is eager to get the 17th annual Nelson Cooper Peace on da Streets Basketball Classic underway. The classic is sched
8th annual Providence Holiday Basketball Classic individual winners
8th annual Providence Holiday Basketball Classic individual winners THE 8th annual Providence Holiday Basketball Classic came to a close on Friday night at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. The week-long tournament saw the host CI Gibson Rattlers reclaimed th
The Transition Game
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net HE'S 6-feet, 9-inches and 270 pounds. He hails from the Family Island. But come this year, center Shaquille Oneil 'Shaq' Cleare will be making the transition from high school to college on a
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BASKETBALL CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS THE Catholic Diocesan Primary Schools Basketball League is scheduled to hold its sudden death playoffs at the Loyola Hall, Gladstone Road, starting 3:30pm today. The matchups will showcase pennant winning Our Lady's Bl
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BASKETBALL NPBA SCHEDULE THE New Providence Basketball Association is scheduled to continue its regular season with the following games at CI Gibson Gym: Friday 7:30pm - RBDF Mariners vs Commonwealth Bank Giants 8:30pm - Phil's Rockets vs COB Caribs Satur
In 100 fly, Arianna settles for 3rd place
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net ARIANNA Vanderpool-Wallace closed out a chapter of her collegiate experience with three titles and a third place finish at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Swimming and Diving Championships
Athletes tune-up for IAAF World Indoors
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net QUARTERMILER Chris 'Fireman' Brown, high jumper Donald Thomas and sprinter Chandra Sturrup all competed at the Aviva Grand Prix as a tune-up for the IAAF World Indoor Championships set for n
U-17 girls secure berth in CONCACAF Championships
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net A lone goal from Keisha McCartney was all the Bahamas Football Association's under-17 girls national team needed to secure their berth in the Confederation of North, Central American and Car
In 100 fly, Arianna settles for 3rd place
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net ARIANNA Vanderpool-Wallace closed out a chapter of her collegiate experience with three titles and a third place finish at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Swimming and Diving Championships
THE PROVIDENCE HOLIDAY BASKETBALL CLASSIC'S INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS
All-Tournament A Team - Adney Bethel (CI Gibson), William Rigby (CI Gibson), Erwin Lewis (Eight Mile Rock), Joltman Delancy (RM Bailey), Van Hutchinson (CR Walker), Prince Braynen (CR Walker), Antevin Williams (Jordan Prince Williams), Kenton King (San Sa
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BASKETBALL CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS THE Catholic Diocesan Primary Schools Basketball League is scheduled to hold its sudden death playoffs at the Loyola Hall, Gladstone Road, starting 3:30pm today. The matchups will showcase pennant winning Our Lady's Bl
BAHAMAS ANTI-DOPING COMMISSION CONDUCTS SEMINAR IN FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA
THE Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission (BADC) says its mission to Freeport, Grand Bahama, to conduct an introductory seminar with leading sports figures on the island over the Thanksgiving weekend was successful. A team of representatives, including BADC dep
BAAA 2011 AWARDS NOMINATIONS
The Basil Neymour Most Outstanding Junior Male Track Athlete Of The Year Delano Davis 2011 CARIFTA Games U17 100m Gold medallist 2011 CARIFTA Games U17 200m Bronze medallist 2011 IAAF World Youth 100m Semifinalist O'Jay Ferguson Hig
Athletes on track with outstanding performances
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net It was quartermiler Shaunae Miller's time to shine, stepping down to post the Carifta, Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships and the IAAF World Junior Championship marks in the
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BASKETBALL HUGH CAMPBELL TOURNEY THE 30th annual Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament for senior boys, with 26 teams in the competition, is slated to begin at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium today. The RM Bailey Pacers are the defending champions. * Here's ho
Athletes tune-up for IAAF World Indoors
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net QUARTERMILER Chris 'Fireman' Brown, high jumper Donald Thomas and sprinter Chandra Sturrup all competed at the Aviva Grand Prix as a tune-up for the IAAF World Indoor Championships set for n
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BASKETBALL HUGH CAMPBELL TOURNEY THE 30th annual Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament for senior boys, with 26 teams in the competition, is slated to begin at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium today. The RM Bailey Pacers are the defending champions. * Here's ho
Rev Dr David Samuel Johnson - a man truly worthy of praise
By BRENT STUBBS TODAY, I wish to deviate a bit from the norm on the page of the sporting arena to put some attention on the religion forum. My focus of attention has to do with the passing of Rev Dr David Samuel Johnson, my beloved pastor at the Macedoni
Athletes on track with outstanding performances
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net It was quartermiler Shaunae Miller's time to shine, stepping down to post the Carifta, Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships and the IAAF World Junior Championship marks in the
In 100 fly, Arianna settles for 3rd place
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net ARIANNA Vanderpool-Wallace closed out a chapter of her collegiate experience with three titles and a third place finish at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Swimming and Diving Championships
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BASKETBALL HUGH CAMPBELL TOURNEY THE 30th annual Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament for senior boys, with 26 teams in the competition, is slated to begin at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium today. The RM Bailey Pacers are the defending champions. * Here's ho
Athletes tune-up for IAAF World Indoors
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net QUARTERMILER Chris 'Fireman' Brown, high jumper Donald Thomas and sprinter Chandra Sturrup all competed at the Aviva Grand Prix as a tune-up for the IAAF World Indoor Championships set for n
Athletes on track with outstanding performances
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net It was quartermiler Shaunae Miller's time to shine, stepping down to post the Carifta, Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships and the IAAF World Junior Championship marks in the
Members of boxing community attend seminar
MEMBERS of the boxing community, including coaches, promoters and officials, showed up for the Bahamas Boxing Commission's seminar on medical and officiating duties. Commission chairman Pat Strachan welcomed the attendees and noted that the organisation h
Swift swimmers compete at Auburn
SIX Swift swimmers represented the Bahamas at the Auburn Masters Swimming Invitational. They won 13 races and had six second place finishes. The meet took place at the Auburn University swim complex that is to host the women's NCAA Championships next mont
'Reno' expects pro career to flourish
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net UNDER new management in a new environment, Taureano 'Reno' Johnson expects his young professional boxing career to flourish even more. At the Greensboro Coliseum Saturday in North Carolina,
'We really came together as a team'
'We really came together as a team' By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net It's hard to fathom that, at the age of 41, Mark Knowles is still finding a way to win men's doubles titles on the ATP tour. But teaming up with Xavier M
Knights polish off Cougars 73-41
Knights polish off Cougars 73-41 By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Coach Trevor Grant may have one of the youngest squads he has had to work with in quite some time. But he's confident that his CR Walker Knights will be abl
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TENNIS 2012 BRAJAXBA WINTER CLASSIC 11 Here's a look at the winners in the 2012 Brajaxba Winter Classic Tournament held at the National Tennis Centre over the weekend: MINI-TENNIS A GROUP CHAMPION - Dentry Mortimer RUNNER-UP - Nia Richardson MIN
'Fierce competition' expected on day 2 of Nassau Bowling Championships
'Fierce competition' expected on day 2 of Nassau Bowling Championships By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net DAY two of the initial Nassau Bowling Championships is slated to continue tonight at Mario's Bowling & Entertainment
Women's Open director speaks to the Rotarians
Women's Open director speaks to the Rotarians By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net WITH the second Bahamas Open less than a month away, executive director Tyrone Olander is hoping that there won't be a repeat of the initial t
Burnside elected as new president of fast-pitch softball league
Burnside elected as new president of fast-pitch softball league By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net HAVING spent more than 40 years in the sport as either a player, coach, manager and administrator, Godfrey 'Gully' Burnside s
Reviving the sport of 'sculling' in the Bahamas
Reviving the sport of 'sculling' in the Bahamas In a bid to revive the sport of "sculling" in the Bahamas, Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Company built four more boats named after their products. During the 25th 'Catch Me If You Can' St Valentine's Massacre
'Once the Bahamas becomes a permanent stop on the tour, millions of dollars will come to our country and impact our local economy'
'Once the Bahamas becomes a permanent stop on the tour, millions of dollars will come to our country and impact our local economy' By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net With the second Bahamas Women's Open less than two weeks a
It was 'a golden moment'
It was 'a golden moment' By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net The team of Devynne Charlton, Anderia Ferguson, Janae Ambrose and Cormisha Cox made history as they won the first race held in the new Thomas A Robinson Track and F
'Once the Bahamas becomes a permanent stop on the tour, millions of dollars will come to our country and impact our local economy'
'Once the Bahamas becomes a permanent stop on the tour, millions of dollars will come to our country and impact our local economy' By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net With the second Bahamas Women's Open less than two weeks a
Burnside elected as new president of fast-pitch softball league
Burnside elected as new president of fast-pitch softball league By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net HAVING spent more than 40 years in the sport as either a player, coach, manager and administrator, Godfrey 'Gully' Burnside s
Reviving the sport of 'sculling' in the Bahamas
Reviving the sport of 'sculling' in the Bahamas In a bid to revive the sport of "sculling" in the Bahamas, Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Company built four more boats named after their products. During the 25th 'Catch Me If You Can' St Valentine's Massacre
It was 'a golden moment'
It was 'a golden moment' By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net The team of Devynne Charlton, Anderia Ferguson, Janae Ambrose and Cormisha Cox made history as they won the first race held in the new Thomas A Robinson Track and F
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TENNIS BAIN ELIMINATED THE 5th Little Mo International Junior Tennis Championships are winding down at the Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and Jacobi Bain - the lone representative for the Bahamas - saw his participation come to a close
U-17 girls secure berth in CONCACAF Championships
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net A lone goal from Keisha McCartney was all the Bahamas Football Association's under-17 girls national team needed to secure their berth in the Confederation of North, Central American and Car
