Sports World leaves 'Go Positive' message
SPORTS World came from Indianapolis, Indiana, and left its mark on the local Bahamian sporting scene.
Lady Sharks force Game 6
The pennant winning Proper Care Pool Lady Sharks came up with one explosive offensive inning in the fifth and they got two great defensive efforts in the sixth and seventh as they held off the Sigma Brackettes to cut the New Providence Softball Association women’s best-of-seven championship series to 3-2.
Bahamas and Cuba in joint sporting venture
THE Bahamas and Cuba have made headlines recently on the political front, but the governments of both countries have agreed to a joint venture to mutually benefit the development of both sporting programmes.
Jonquel eligible to play for Colonials in January
WHEN she takes to the court in the Spring 2014 semester, George Washington University will represent a fresh start for talented forward 19-year-old Jonquel Jones in NCAA basketball.
Edwards set to face American Yancy Medeiros
YVES Edwards, 36, looks to regain a spot in the win column after he was recently added to the fight card of UFC Fight Night 31.
CARIFTA Games generated 'significant profit'
Just over six months after the completion of the 2013 BTC CARIFTA Games, the local organising committee (LOC) of the event produced their executive and financial summaries yesterday.
Waltiea has third double double of season
A PAIR of double doubles from Bahamian players last night in Euroleague action netted different results for Waltiea Rolle and Kino Burrows and their respective clubs.
Drake University to continue partnership with Race Weekend
AS part of the 2014 January term at Drake University, Tom Westbrook, professor of education, and Melissa Sturm-Smith, associate provost for academic excellence and student success, will lead a group of 20 Drake students to the Bahamas for much more than sun, sand, and sailing.
Accelarated programme to develop track and field Family Islands
THE landmark achievement of the 42nd CARIFTA Games was the ability of the local organising committee (LOC) to generate a profit which was then used to establish a “Sports Foundation.”
Sports in brief
THE College of The Bahamas’ men and women’s soccer teams are off to Florida this week to compete in intercollegiate matches.
Bahamian softball teams to be honoured
THE most successful national teams in Bahamian softball history will have their accomplishments recognised when the local governing body in the sport hosts its year end competition.
Burrows makes debut in Finnish league
SEVERAL basketball leagues have tipped off on the international circuit and one prominent Bahamian national team member was the latest to debut.
FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour on Nassau leg
The Bahamas played host to one of the most famous championship trophies in all of sports yesterday when the 2014 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour came to New Providence.
'No update' on Bail's eligibility
THE health and eligibility of Wannah Bail for the upcoming 2013-14 UCLA Bruins basketball season was one of the major topics of conversation for head coach Steve Alford when he addressed local media last week following a pre-season practice session.
USATF to hold coaching course in Bahamas for first time
FOR the first time, the United States Association of Track and Field is all set to hold a Level One Coaching, Training and Certification Course in the Bahamas.
