Local Sports

BLTA 'Play and Stay' programme to hit Harbour Island

IN October, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association launched its version of the ITF’s “Play and Stay” programme in the capital. Now, the organisation will formally expand to the family islands.

Promising start for Team Bahamas

It was a promising start for Team Bahamas at the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Americas Group II as keen singles play propelled the four-member team to wins in their first two matches.

Ferguson and Miller making strides on European circuit

WITH less than a month remaining before the IAAF World Championships in Athletics are set to begin in Moscow, Russia, members of Team Bahamas continue to perform well on the European circuit.

$10,000 for Acklins Regatta thanks to Nygard

WHILE he admitted that he would like to see a better support system in place to fund local sporting events to counteract what he has done over the past two decades, businessman Peter Nygard said he never says no to his long-time friend and brother, King Eric Gibson.

DC Pratt in IKF World Classic Amateur/Muy Thai Kickboxing Championships

MUY Thai fighter DC Pratt will make his 2013 fighting debut this year at one of the biggest events in the sport.

Stephen Strachan Jr to suit up for the Eagles

AFTER a storied high school career, Stephen Strachan Jr is set to begin his collegiate career this fall in the NAIA.

Team Bahamas eyes Fed Cup promotion

The Bahamas opens up play this week in the Fed Cup Americas Group II by BNP Paribas, the final competition to determine which countries in the region will receive a promotion to Group I next season.

Young, aspiring football players show up for Devard Darling camp

SCORES of aspiring young football players turned out for the 8th edition of the Devard Darling and the As One Foundation’s annual football camp hosted at the D W Davis Field this weekend.

Frank Rutherford teams up with 'Rocket Man'

Well known for his exploits in the area of competition, Frank Rutherford has made a second career serving as a mentor to many young Bahamian athletes and now has teamed up with an NBA icon to tutor some of the league’s top talent.

Stingers Basketball Camp no pushover

The Stingers Basketball Camp moved into its second week yesterday at the DW Davis Gymnasium featuring dozens of young players looking to hone their skills over the summer months in preparation for the fall.

Team Bahamas player profiles

THE Bahamas Volleyball Federation’s men’s junior national team is set to compete in the 9th Junior Caribbean Volleyball Championships in Guadeloupe July 21-29.

Mr and Mrs Independence Bahamas

THE Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation crowned its 2013 national champions at the National Center for the Performing Arts in an awe inspiring show on Saturday night.