Sports in brief
THE top player in City Bowling League competition Monday night at Mario’s Bowling and Entertainment Centre was Leon Graham of Unique Discovery, who crushed the pins for a gigantic 666 high three game set. The men’s runner-up MVP was Errol Morley of BEC Shockers with an outstanding 638 set.
Dynamic duo to team up in doubles
IT’S going to be a small field, but Larikah Russell said she’s still expecting the Giorgio Baldacci Battle of the Elite Players Tournament to be an exciting one.
Barbados holds off Bahamas 5-1 for bronze
THE US earned the right to compete in the IC Worldwide Final next year at Wimbledon by beating Mexico 4-0 on Monday as the IC North American 16-and-under Junior Challenge came to a close at the National Tennis Centre.
Elite players qualifying round starts today
WHILE play in the main draw won’t get started until Wednesday, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is allowing 14 other male players to earn eight spots out of the qualifying round to join the top eight in the Giorgio Baldacci Battle of the Elite Players Tournament.
Carlton E Francis girls win their third tournament title of season
THE Carlton E Francis Rockets Primary School girls’ basketball programme continues to roll under head coach Sherman Smith.
‘Private vs Government Schools Scholarship Quest’
The Street Legends Organisation continues its mission of providing opportunities for young Bahamians through the sport of basketball.
Sports in brief
CHAMPION Amateur Boxing Club is scheduled to hold its 18th annual Ray Minus Sr End of Year Amateur Boxing Tournament, recognising the legends of the ring - former Bahamian boxing greats.
Three honoured for their contribution to boxing
PROMOTER Tommy Stubbs said the “Pain and Glory” boxing show on Friday night was not just about the return of professional boxing in the country, but it was also to recognise some of those persons who have made their contribution to the sport over the years.
What happened to 'Death' in Pain & Glory?
WHAT happened to Dencil “Death” Miller? That’s the million dollar question that was asked as the veteran lightweight refused to get dressed to fight the youthful Lester Brown Jr on the undercard of the “Pain and Glory” professional boxing card on Friday night.
NPBA: Giants squash Marines 132-73
THE New Providence Basketball Association ended the first segment of its season on a high note with a pair of marquee matchups Saturday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium. The league reopens play on January 3.
Harbour Island All Age School captures three titles
THE 29th edition of the Father Marcian Peters basketball tournament concluded with continued dominance by Harbour Island All Age School as they captured three of the six contested divisions.
IC Tennis: Bahamas, Barbados in battle for bragging rights
THE US and Mexico will battle for the last spot in the IC Worldwide Challenge Final today at the National Tennis Centre. The Bahamas and Barbados will battle for bragging rights.
CAFL: Stingrays get win over the Falcons, Pros beat Jets in ot
WEEK seven of the Commonwealth American Football League featured three games on the schedule and the first week with games played simultaneously in New Providence and Grand Bahama.
Calderon prevails in 'Fight of the Night'
FERNANDO Calderon knew that he had to be more active than Kendric Stuart to pull off the victory in their amateur match on Friday night in the Rainforest Theatre at the Wyndham Resort on Cable Beach.
Major overcomes pain for win
Meacher ‘Pain’ Major had to go on the defensive, using his jab to hold off a pesky Brazilian Roger Rosa for a six-round unanimous decision on Friday night in the Rainforest Theatre of the Wyndham resort in Cable Beach.
