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Bay Street Mile set to make return November 9

WITH some of the cross country competitions on the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ calendar in jeopardy, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Coaches has decided to revive the once popular Bay Street Mile for local distance runners.

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Demetrius making a name for himself

THE St Francis Xavier X-Men have struggled in the Canadian Inter-University sport standings recently, but Demetrius Ferguson continues to emerge as a top flight defensive back in the league.

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Stage set for BSF National Round Robin and Championship series

THE stage is now set for the Bahamas Softball Federation’s 2013 National Round Robin and Championship series.

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'Volleying for the cure'

THE local volleyball community came together Friday night to support October’s breast cancer awareness campaign at the DW Davis Gymnasium with the inaugural “Volley For the Cure.”

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Carl Hield misses out on medal

Carl Hield’s appearance at the AIBA World Boxing Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is over. On Sunday, Hield gave it his best shot but suffered a 30-27 hometown decision to fourth seed Daniyar Yeleussinov of Kazakhstan in the 69 kilo-class division.

'UWC Triathlon Bahamas' set for Clifton Heritage Park November 3

OVER 40 years of community service to Bahamian students for one leading international non-governmental organisation will be celebrated simultaneously with their signature fundraising effort of the year.

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Sports in brief

WALTIEA Rolle was named ZBL Player of the Week on Eurobasket.com.

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Shamar gets all-expense paid athletic scholarship

Shamar Burrows, arguably the best junior boy point guard in the country today, will be packing his bags and taking his talent to Ridley College, one of the best traditional private boarding and day university-preparatory schools in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

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'Volley For the Cure' at DW Davis tonight

THE Johnson’s Lady Truckers Cherrybombs have joined the fight as ardent supporters of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and are all set to host their inaugural “Volley For the Cure” at the DW Davis Gymnasium tonight.

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Ravens, Predators are new champs

The 4th annual Bahamas Flag Football League postseason invitational tournament saw two new champions crowned at the Winton Rugby Field during the National Heroes Day holiday.

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Carl Hield dominates in the opening round

In his fourth trip to the AIBA World Boxing Championships, Carl Hield opened competition in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with a dominant performance in the opening round.

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Karl McCartney back in CFL action after injury

After seven games on the sideline due to injury, Karl McCartney was finally able to return to the field for the Calgary Stampeders last weekend.

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Hitmen walk away with title

SOME things are worth waiting for. Just ask Arnette’s Sporting Lounge Hitmen manager Darren Stevens and his ace pitcher Alcott Forbes.

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Brackettes win NPSA championship, Hitmen walk away with men's title

After getting blown out by 14 runs in game six, the Sigma Brackettes returned the favour, almost shutting out the pennant winning Proper Care Pool Lady Sharks as they pulled off an 11-1 victory to regain the New Providence Softball Association (NPSA) ladies’ championship that they last held back in 2009.

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'I'm ready to fight' - Carl Hield to square off with Scotsman today without head gear

AFTER spending the past two weeks in a training camp, Carl Hield said he’s ready to step in the ring today to compete at the International Boxing Association (AIBA) World Boxing Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan.