BAAA 'vote of no confidence' in Lewis, Oliver and Petty
JUST six months after their election of officers was held, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations has found itself in turmoil.
'We will continue to operate in our capacity'
A “rift” has split up the executive board of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations with three members ousted by a “vote of no confidence” at a duly publicised and constituted Extra Ordinary Meeting.
Mexico get 'in the mood' for World Cup qualifier
Less than a week remains before the Bahamas hosts several regional powerhouses in the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Associaion (CONCACAF) qualifier for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013, and one tournament favourite is already in the capital beginning their tournament preparation.
Acklins community wants regatta site named in King Eric Gibson's honour
FOR his contributions to the growth and development of the Acklins and Berry Islands Regatta, King Eric Gibson will have the regatta site at Spring Point named in his honour when this year’s regatta is held August 1-5.
Sports inbrief
JUSTIN Roberts and Kevin Major Jr ended another outstanding week of competition at the Dayton Beach ITF event on Thursday.
Making history
FOR the first time in history, a Bahamas women’s 4 x 400 relay team has qualified for the IAAF World Championships - the 14th edition is set to be held in Russia August 10-18.
NFL: Redskins sign Thompson as undrafted free agent
Another son of the Bahamian soil has worked his way onto an NFL roster following the 2013 NFL Draft.
Bahamas to field team in Men's U-19 Caribbean Championships in T&T
AS the regular season concluded over the weekend, the Bahamas Rugby Football Union now sets its sights on international competition for the youth development programme.
Brooks, Miller selected to Lions FC Super 20 squad
TWO young soccer players have capitalised on the opportunity of a lifetime and begun a path toward a professional career with an international club.
'We want every opportunity to promote the Bahamas'
HIS current focus is on the ring and a matchup with Romanian heavyweight Bogdan Dinu, but Sherman “Tank” Williams is continuing to use boxing as a means to act as an ambassador for the Bahamas.
Georgette to make LPGA debut
GEORGETTE Rolle is coming home to make her LPGA debut on the same piece of land where she learned to play and love the game of golf.
SAC, Moore's Island make history at the Penn Relays
FOR the first time, St Augustine’s College made it to the Championships of America round for high school girls at the world renowned Penn Relays Carnival.
Four retired coaches honoured
FRANK Johnson, Clayton Townsend, Lawrence Sweeting and Peter Jones, all now retired from coaching, were honoured Tuesday during the opening ceremonies of the New Providence Principals Primary Schools Sports Association’s (NPPPSSA) third annual Bertha’s Go-Go Ribs Track and Field Classic.
Sports in brief
JUSTIN Roberts turned in another strong performance in the singles round of 32 of the Daytona Beach ITF in Florida on Tuesday. Roberts defeated American Will Adkisson 6-3, 6-0 to earn a berth in today’s quarterfinal.
Beach Soccer: 10-member team Bahamas in Cancun tune-up
IN preparation for the CONCACAF beach soccer qualifier for the 2013 FIFA World Cup, the Bahamas Football Association has selected a 10-member team that is scheduled to leave town on Wednesday to compete in the BSWW Riviera Maya Cup 2013 May 8-12 in Cancun, Mexico.
