Active week for J R Cadot, Miller in the NCAA
By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net AS the NCAA basketball season gets into full swing, it was an active week for a pair of Bahamians during a week of inter conference challenges. J R Cadot equalled his double double total from t
BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS 2012 TO FEATURE OUTSTANDING FIELD OF TEAMS
By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net THE newest addition to the NCAA early season tournament scene, the Battle 4 Atlantis will look to continue its momentum and build on its brand with another tournament played at a high level, fe
Dolphins destroy the Raiders 34-14 in Miami
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- Even with his team losing badly, Oakland Raiders linebacker Aaron Curry had to smile. He broke up a fourth-quarter pass with a jarring hit on Reggie Bush, who responded by rolling over onto his stomach and doi
Bob Marley heirs sue half brother over name use
By CURT ANDERSON AP Legal Affairs Writer MIAMI (AP) -- A feud has erupted within the first family of reggae, with the widow and nine children of Bob Marley suing his half brother to stop use of the Marley name to promote an annual Miami music festival and
Number of traffic accident victims rises to 8
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- A Haitian official says the death toll from the collision of a dump truck and a bus has risen to eight. Mayor Santos Alexis of Leogane said Saturday that three people died after being taken to a hospital. Five others died at t
AP Interview: Haiti leader says Venezuela aid key
By IAN JAMES Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Haitian President Michel Martelly says aid and fuel shipments from Venezuela are having a big impact in the Caribbean country as it attempts to recover from the devastation of its 2010 earthquake. P
Active week for J R Cadot, Miller in the NCAA
By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net AS the NCAA basketball season gets into full swing, it was an active week for a pair of Bahamians during a week of inter conference challenges. J R Cadot equalled his double double total from t
BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS 2012 TO FEATURE OUTSTANDING FIELD OF TEAMS
By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net THE newest addition to the NCAA early season tournament scene, the Battle 4 Atlantis will look to continue its momentum and build on its brand with another tournament played at a high level, fe
Number of traffic accident victims rises to 8
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- A Haitian official says the death toll from the collision of a dump truck and a bus has risen to eight. Mayor Santos Alexis of Leogane said Saturday that three people died after being taken to a hospital. Five others died at t
AP Interview: Haiti leader says Venezuela aid key
By IAN JAMES Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Haitian President Michel Martelly says aid and fuel shipments from Venezuela are having a big impact in the Caribbean country as it attempts to recover from the devastation of its 2010 earthquake. P
Active week for J R Cadot, Miller in the NCAA
By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net AS the NCAA basketball season gets into full swing, it was an active week for a pair of Bahamians during a week of inter conference challenges. J R Cadot equalled his double double total from t
Bob Marley heirs sue half brother over name use
By CURT ANDERSON AP Legal Affairs Writer MIAMI (AP) -- A feud has erupted within the first family of reggae, with the widow and nine children of Bob Marley suing his half brother to stop use of the Marley name to promote an annual Miami music festival and
City to face Liverpool at start of tough schedule
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- With its Champions League campaign in danger, Manchester City returns to the safe haven of the Premier League by putting its unbeaten start on the line in a testing trip to Liverpool. City struggled again i
Tennis exhibition is all set for the Atlantis Tennis Complex on Saturday
As part of the annual Mark Knowles Celebrity Tennis Invitational, an exhibition is slated for 3pm December 3 at the Atlantis Tennis Complex. The organisers are building a special centre court at Atlantis which is expected to hold 1,000 spectators to view
Dolphins destroy the Raiders 34-14 in Miami
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- Even with his team losing badly, Oakland Raiders linebacker Aaron Curry had to smile. He broke up a fourth-quarter pass with a jarring hit on Reggie Bush, who responded by rolling over onto his stomach and doi
BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS 2012 TO FEATURE OUTSTANDING FIELD OF TEAMS
By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net THE newest addition to the NCAA early season tournament scene, the Battle 4 Atlantis will look to continue its momentum and build on its brand with another tournament played at a high level, fe
Chavez touts new Latin America, Caribbean bloc
By IAN JAMES Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- What if they threw a giant party for the Americas and didn't invite the United States or Canada? That's what Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is doing with a two-day, 33-nation summit starting today
Planet in sweet spot of Goldilocks zone for life
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It's a bit too big. The planet is smac
Lighting Niagara Falls has long, colourful history
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) -- You can't take a boat ride into the roar and spray of Niagara Falls in the winter, but this time of year offers a different spectacle: Nighttime illumination of the falls in a changing a
Planet in sweet spot of Goldilocks zone for life
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It's a bit too big. The planet is smac
Despite army takeover, fear strong in Mexican town
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press CIUDAD MIER, Mexico (AP) -- Schoolchildren once again chatter and scamper across the town plaza where drug gang gunmen last year torched the police station and left the remains of a dismembered man. By night, towns
Lighting Niagara Falls has long, colourful history
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) -- You can't take a boat ride into the roar and spray of Niagara Falls in the winter, but this time of year offers a different spectacle: Nighttime illumination of the falls in a changing a
Global Witness quits blood diamonds regulator
By DONNA BRYSON Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- A major human rights watchdog left the international body charged with keeping blood diamonds off the market, accusing the regulatory group of refusing to address links between the gems, violence and t
Planet in sweet spot of Goldilocks zone for life
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It's a bit too big. The planet is smac
Contenders and pretenders for NFL playoffs
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- With a month left in the regular season, the Packers, 49ers and Saints have separated themselves from the rest of the NFC, and perhaps the rest of the league. Green Bay and San Francisco already have
Drogba takes Chelsea into Champions League last 16
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- With Chelsea's Champions League progress secured with a ruthless victory over Valencia, Andre Villas-Boas had the confidence -- after weeks of pent-up frustration -- to take on his critics. The manager declared
Despite army takeover, fear strong in Mexican town
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press CIUDAD MIER, Mexico (AP) -- Schoolchildren once again chatter and scamper across the town plaza where drug gang gunmen last year torched the police station and left the remains of a dismembered man. By night, towns
Eagles prepare for Vick's return against Dolphins
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Eagles are finally getting their quarterback back. Perhaps too little, too late. Michael Vick, the NFC's starting Pro Bowl quarterback a year ago, returned to practice Monday after missing three games with two broken ribs, and will
Lighting Niagara Falls has long, colourful history
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) -- You can't take a boat ride into the roar and spray of Niagara Falls in the winter, but this time of year offers a different spectacle: Nighttime illumination of the falls in a changing a
Global Witness quits blood diamonds regulator
By DONNA BRYSON Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- A major human rights watchdog left the international body charged with keeping blood diamonds off the market, accusing the regulatory group of refusing to address links between the gems, violence and t
Planet in sweet spot of Goldilocks zone for life
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It's a bit too big. The planet is smac
Contenders and pretenders for NFL playoffs
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- With a month left in the regular season, the Packers, 49ers and Saints have separated themselves from the rest of the NFC, and perhaps the rest of the league. Green Bay and San Francisco already have
Drogba takes Chelsea into Champions League last 16
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- With Chelsea's Champions League progress secured with a ruthless victory over Valencia, Andre Villas-Boas had the confidence -- after weeks of pent-up frustration -- to take on his critics. The manager declared
Despite army takeover, fear strong in Mexican town
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press CIUDAD MIER, Mexico (AP) -- Schoolchildren once again chatter and scamper across the town plaza where drug gang gunmen last year torched the police station and left the remains of a dismembered man. By night, towns
Eagles prepare for Vick's return against Dolphins
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Eagles are finally getting their quarterback back. Perhaps too little, too late. Michael Vick, the NFC's starting Pro Bowl quarterback a year ago, returned to practice Monday after missing three games with two broken ribs, and will
Lighting Niagara Falls has long, colourful history
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) -- You can't take a boat ride into the roar and spray of Niagara Falls in the winter, but this time of year offers a different spectacle: Nighttime illumination of the falls in a changing a
STRAUSS: BIGGEST CHALLENGE TO COME FOR ENGLAND
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Having achieved their long-awaited aim of becoming test cricket's top-ranked side, England captain Andrew Strauss warned his teammates Thursday that the challenge of staying at the summit will be much more
Planet in sweet spot of Goldilocks zone for life
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It's a bit too big. The planet is smac
Contenders and pretenders for NFL playoffs
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- With a month left in the regular season, the Packers, 49ers and Saints have separated themselves from the rest of the NFC, and perhaps the rest of the league. Green Bay and San Francisco already have
Drogba takes Chelsea into Champions League last 16
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- With Chelsea's Champions League progress secured with a ruthless victory over Valencia, Andre Villas-Boas had the confidence -- after weeks of pent-up frustration -- to take on his critics. The manager declared
Ferrer defeats injured Murray
By CAROLINE CHEESE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- David Ferrer pulled off the first upset of the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-4, 7-5 victory Monday over Andy Murray, whose groin injury might force him to quit the season-ending tournament. Murray, seede
Eagles prepare for Vick's return against Dolphins
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Eagles are finally getting their quarterback back. Perhaps too little, too late. Michael Vick, the NFC's starting Pro Bowl quarterback a year ago, returned to practice Monday after missing three games with two broken ribs, and will
Lighting Niagara Falls has long, colourful history
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) -- You can't take a boat ride into the roar and spray of Niagara Falls in the winter, but this time of year offers a different spectacle: Nighttime illumination of the falls in a changing a
Global Witness quits blood diamonds regulator
By DONNA BRYSON Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- A major human rights watchdog left the international body charged with keeping blood diamonds off the market, accusing the regulatory group of refusing to address links between the gems, violence and t
Planet in sweet spot of Goldilocks zone for life
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It's a bit too big. The planet is smac
Drogba takes Chelsea into Champions League last 16
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- With Chelsea's Champions League progress secured with a ruthless victory over Valencia, Andre Villas-Boas had the confidence -- after weeks of pent-up frustration -- to take on his critics. The manager declared
Despite army takeover, fear strong in Mexican town
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press CIUDAD MIER, Mexico (AP) -- Schoolchildren once again chatter and scamper across the town plaza where drug gang gunmen last year torched the police station and left the remains of a dismembered man. By night, towns
Eagles prepare for Vick's return against Dolphins
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Eagles are finally getting their quarterback back. Perhaps too little, too late. Michael Vick, the NFC's starting Pro Bowl quarterback a year ago, returned to practice Monday after missing three games with two broken ribs, and will
Americans are all smiles after Presidents Cup win
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Looking happier than he has all year, Tiger Woods slipped into the gallery for high fives and back slaps while wearing a green cap that he borrowed from the "Fanatics," the famous cheer squad th
sports inbrief
BANQUET ROAD RUNNERS TRACK CLUB THE Roadrunners track and field club is scheduled to hold its 12th annual awards presentation 7:30pm November 26 (Saturday) at the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino. The event will be held under the theme "Pu