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.
'Soccer in Paradise'
As they continue their expansion, Quality Beach Soccer Club (QBSC) is all set to host a major fundraising initiative to increase the profile of the sport in the Bahamas.
'The best training camp I have ever been part of'
THE Miami Heat’s 2013 training camp in the Bahamas was a new venture for both the organisation and the Bahamas, a productive one that several Heat players called a memorable experience.
Optimist National Sailing Championships results
SEVENTY-six sailors (41 green fleet, 16 blue, 15 red, four white) ages 6-15 from New Providence, Grand Bahama, Long Island, Abaco, including Man ‘O’ War and Hope Town, Harbour Island and Eleuthera competed in the event. The Red fleet featured 13-15 year-olds, Blue Fleet 11-12 year-olds, White Fleet, 10-year-olds and Green Fleet for novice sailors up to age 15.
1st Annual Give a Child a Ride cycling event
RECENTLY, 170 cyclists took part in the 1st Annual Give A Child a Ride (GACAR) cycling event.
Lex paddles up for Bahamas at training camp and regatta
LEX Fountain and coach Jason Williams, president of the Bahamas Rowing Association, are representing the Bahamas in the Latin America Youth Training Camp and Regatta in Lake IIopango, El Salvador, San Salvador, October 4-13.
Brackettes and Hitmen in the driving seat
THE Sigma Brackettes and the Arnette’s Sporting Lounge Hitmen are now in the driver’s seats of their respective New Providence Softball Association ladies’ and men’s best-of-seven championship series that could wrap up at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Tuesday night.
Demitri No.1 option in V Tech's passing game
DEMITRI Knowles’ productivity as the No.1 option in Virginia Tech’s passing game continues to pay dividends for the Hokies as they won their fifth consecutive game on Saturday.
Battle 4 Atlantis could see Bahamian players for first time
WHILE anticipation builds for next month’s Battle 4 Atlantis NCAA basketball tournament, buzz is already being created by the prospective lineup for the 2014 edition.
Sharks avoid sweep
On a night when he was being honoured by the New Providence Softball Association (NPSA), manager Stephen ‘Bishop’ Beneby made sure that his pennant winning Proper Care Pool Lady Sharks didn’t spoil the show at Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
