A fitting tribute to a future hall of famer
I WANT to applaud the executives of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association for the decision to honour Mark Knowles on his retirement from the ATP men’s circuit after a stellar 20-plus year career.
Sands, Hollingsworth or Lewis for president?
The stage has been set. Three men, including the incumbent, an interim and a newcomer, will contest the position as president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA).
Junior Comets dominate
Freedom Farm Baseball Park turned into “Comet Country” as the Queen’s College Comets dominated the junior division last night, sending two teams soaring into the finals.
Renaldo's Ramblings: Week 11 picks
The “When Nobody Wins, Everybody Loses” Award presented by The Entire Referendum/Opinion Poll Hulabaloo - The Rams missed an opportunity to win and make the biggest statement win for the Sam Bradford era, while the Niners looked far too marginal against a team they should have dominated
Danny Sumner calls for national lottery
Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) president Danny Sumner is reiterating a call he made many years ago for the establishment of a national lottery to help with the development of sports in the country.
Slatter, Lockhart Bowling champs
FOR the third consecutive year, David ‘Mr Consistency’ Slatter emerged as the male champion of the Mario’s Bowling Championships that wrapped up on Sunday at Mario’s Bowling & Entertainment Center. There was a new champion crowned on the women’s side as Joy Lockhart took the title.
Sports Notes November 14
MACEDONIA and Golden Gates continued where they left off as the Baptist Sports Council’s defending champions, opening up the 2012 season on the winning note in the 19-and-under, co-ed and men’s divisions respectively at the Banker’s Field, Baillou Hills Sporting Complex, on Saturday.
Beach soccer: Bahamas to face 'Reggae Boyz'
Taking advantage of the ambience of the sun, sand and sea, as well as the scenic view of Paradise Island, the Bahamas Football Association will open its historic Beach Soccer Faculty at Malcolm Park on Saturday. It’s the first of such a venue to be created in the Caribbean.
National Hall of Fame induction set for Friday
THE National Hall of Fame will be increased by 14 when the 2012 Class is enshrined on Friday night.
BLTA to honour the late Giorgio Baldacci
STILL in mourning over the passing of one of the sport’s legendary figures, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has already begun preliminary plans to honour the late Giorgio Baldacci.
Mini-tennis courts to be named after Mark Knowles
IN AN effort to honour the greatest name in Bahamian sports while simultaneously bridging the gap to the youngest generation of budding tennis stars, the BLTA will begin the first of many accolades for Mark Knowles this weekend.
'The Tank' loses in Helsinki
SHERMAN “The Tank” Williams put up a gallant effort, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough to impress the judges enough to give him the decision.
Shaquille Cleare in college debut
MAKING his collegiate debut against the defending national champions and in front of a sellout crowd at the new $1 billion Barclays Center, Shaquille Cleare made an immediate impact in limited minutes for the Maryland Terrapins in their 72-69 loss against third-ranked Kentucky.
Battle 4 Atlantis: Top NCAA teams ready
THE NCAA basketball season kicked off last weekend and the Bahamas will look to make its mark on the early tournament scene as the Battle 4 Atlantis will feature four teams ranked in the latest edition of the AP top 25 poll.
Buddy provides spark off bench
Recruited to provide instant offense off the bench for the Oklahoma Sooners, Buddy Hield delivered an impressive debut performance in his introduction to Division I College basketball.
