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Quick registration urged for Bahamas Half Marathon

By RENALDO DORSETT

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Dc Pratt seeks his first win of year

It was approximately a year ago when DC Pratt made a successful Muay Thai debut. Now, he will return to the same promotional card seeking his first win of the year.

BAISS softball season all set to begin on Monday

Four weeks into the academic year, the athletic calendar gets underway for the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools with the 2013 softball season.

Gala banquet to celebrate success of women in sports

FORTY Bahamian women will be lauded by a local governing body for their contributions in local sports.

City Bowling League hits lanes for 2013-14 season at Mario's

FRESH off the competition in their Shootout Championships, players were back in their bowling shoes on Monday as the City Bowling League kicked off its 2013-14 season at Mario’s Bowling Lanes.

Fry: A pro card would be a dream come true

WITH just a day left before she joins the Bahamas team going to the Central America and Caribbean Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships on Thursday, Dawnita Fry said she’s excited and ready to make the trip to compete in the Dominican Republic this weekend.

'Bahamas half' in November good warm-up for Marathon Bahamas

DISTANCE runners will have another opportunity to display their skills when the Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club, in conjunction with Wildside Online Inc., hosts the inaugural “Bahamas Half” marathon, two months before the start of the prestigious Marathon Bahamas 2014 in January.

BOC expresses gratitude to Rogge, wishes new president Back success

THE Bahamas Olympic Committee, expressing its gratitude to Jacques Rogge for his past presidency of the International Olympic Committee, has revealed a number of programmes that they hope will lend its support to greater participation of Bahamian athletes on the international scene.

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Bahamian players' presence felt despite loss in AFL

DESPITE an opening day loss in the Atlantic Football League, several Bahamian players made an immediate impact in their debut with the Holland College Hurricanes football club.

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'Godfather of sports' dies in hospital

TWO days after the Grand Bahama sporting community laid to rest the late coach Errol Bodie, longtime philanthropist and sporting enthusiast Basil Neymour passed away 11:50am Monday in the ICU at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He was 71.

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Sports in brief

THE Sigma Brackettes could become the first team to advance to the New Providence Softball Association’s best-of-seven championship series when they take their 2-0 lead in their best-of-five playoff series against the Electro Telecom Lady Hitters. Game three is all set for 7pm tonight at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

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Saunders has smooth transition from basketball to American football

IT has been a seamless transition from the basketball court to the football gridiron for Mavin Saunders and, now in his senior season of high school, the Florida State commit looks to hone his skills before he advances to the collegiate level.

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Waltiea Rolle off to begin pro career in Czech Republic

AFTER opting out of going directly to play in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), Waltiea Rolle has her bags packed as she heads out today to begin her professional career in the women’s league in the Czech Republic.

BOC to embark on 'business of sports'

THE Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) looks to extend its focus to the “business of sports” and make its presence felt throughout the Family Islands with a series of new initiatives.

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First game for BGDBA title

ONE team was dominant all season, the other hit an incredible win streak at the right time, and now the two meet to decide The Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association title.