'Big Youth' takes a break
After winning his fifth fight since moving to New York two years ago to push his impressive undefeated record to 13-0, light heavyweight Ryan “Big Youth” McKenzie is taking a much needed break here at home.
BSC Basketball classic
WHILE Eagles Nest and Macedonia remained undefeated in the 15-and-under and 19-and-under divisions respectively in their clash of the undefeated teams, the only two undefeated teams in the men’s division are slated to meet on Saturday as the Baptist Sports Council continues its 2013 Basketball Classic at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Kalik sponsors 60th National Family Island Regatta
THE Beer of the Bahamas, Kalik, continues to support the National Family Island Regatta Committee, as the beautiful Elizabeth Harbour in Georgetown Exuma is readied to host arguably the biggest regatta of the season April 25-27.
First ever LPGA event in Bahamas at Ocean Club
THE LPGA is expected to make its first-ever official appearance in the Bahamas next month with the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic.
‘King Eric’ unveils Palm Cay Princess
In preparation for the 60th National Family Island Regatta, a local sailing icon christened a new sloop before it sets sails in Georgetown, Exuma, next weekend.
Who will be national high school track and field champions?
OVER 1,000 student athletes from approximately 28 schools throughout the country will have three days to decide the title of national champions to conclude their scholastic athletics season.
Roadmasters return from marathon safely
SIDNEY Collie and Shavaughn Blades were glad the seven members of the Road Masters Running Club were not in “harm’s way” when they competed in the Boston Marathon on Monday.
Waltiea to Lynx up next season
Although she follows NCAA coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin in another historic moment when she was selected in the third round with the last of the 36 picks for the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), center Waltiea Rolle said she’s not looking to report to Minnesota Lynx until the 2014 season.
'Fireman' takes a break to be with family
AFTER going through an exhausting three-week period to get ready for his introduction to the promotion of track and field, ‘golden knight’ Chris “Fireman” Brown intends to take a well-deserved rest at home with his family in Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera, before he resumes training for the outdoor season
SAC Big Red Machine to make presence felt on the track, field
AFTER reeling off their 25th straight Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ track and field championship title, the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine is looking forward to making its presence felt at the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ Scotiabank National High School Championships.
Claim that 'elections were ambushed'
HEADED once again by Wellington Miller, the Bahamas Olympic Committee elected a new executive board at the Police headquarters on Friday night.
Sports in brief
BRAJAXBA Tennis is slated to host its third Age Group Tournament for 2013 at the National Tennis Centre on Saturday and Sunday.
Shaunae Miller wins gold in 200m at Spec Towns track meet
TWO days before she celebrated her 19th birthday, Shaunae Miller sped to the fastest time this year under all conditions to win the women’s 200 metres at the Spec Towns Track Meet in Athens, Georgia.
Collie finished marathon before explosions
Sidney Collie has established a reputation as one of the most successful roadrunners in the Bahamas and his success in the sport thrust him into the line of fire at a horrific scene in the world’s oldest marathon.
Brandon Murray named National Player of Week
BRANDON Murray produced a career day that most players - at any level - can only dream of having on the baseball diamond and set several school records in the process.
