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BLTA to roll out red carpet for Mark Knowles

When Mark ‘Knowlzee’ Knowles returns home on November 17, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association intends to roll out the red carpet as they honour the national icon for his distinguished 20-plus years on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) men’s circuit.

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Shockers win first game in overtime

WHILE the St Bede’s Crushers remained winless, St Francis/Joseph Shockers needed overtime to win their first game in the Catholic Diocesan Primary Schools basketball league.

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Coach Bullard and Noble Preparatory Academy making great strides

WHEN coach Geno Bullard opened the Noble Preparatory Academy two years ago, it was to provide an avenue for student-athletes to get themselves prepared for the road ahead to college.

Sports notes

THE Grand Bahama Conchman Triathlon is slated to be held on Saturday, November 3.

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Truckers are NPSA champions

Just like the Bommer G Operators, the Bommer G Truckers clinched the New Providence Softball Association men’s championship title with a four-game sweep over arch rivals Dorin United Hitmen in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex Tuesday night.

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GSSSA: Stingrays bite up Rattlers, 25-0

WITH a nearly flawless performance yesterday, the CV Bethel Stingrays loudly announced themselves as GSSSA title contenders and a team to watch in this weekend’s Austin Knowles Softball Tournament.

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Operators win title

The Bommer G Lady Operators capped off a four-game sweep over the first year Lady Hitmen to be crowned the new women’s champions in the New Providence Softball Association.

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NFL PICKS: Week six results

I’M all about naming things after Sir Sidney Poitier. Even before the bridge it was one of my favourite things to do (scoff if you want but none of you can prove it’s not true, ask my mom for verification).

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Legacy Baseball/Softball Association's Fall Development Camp set for this weekend

GRAND Bahama’s Legacy Baseball/Softball Association released the dates for its Fall Development Camp to be held at the YMCA.

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Two KOs in four days for 'Reno' Johnson

AN impressive start to his professional career continues for Taureano Johnson who recently took part in a rare feat in the modern boxing era.

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NCAA: Coleby 'going to Ole Miss'

With the 2012 NCAA basketball season still weeks away from tipoff, blue chip recruits are already signing on to top programmes for fall 2013, and one Bahamian player added his name to the list yesterday.

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First win for Bicolen Oragons

THE winless Bicolen Oragons, with their pride on the line, barged into the win column for their first win in four games by beating the Extreme Terminators 87-75 during the FAB SportsFest 2012 Season 9 at Kendal Isaacs Gym.

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Could it be a double sweep for Bommer G

Both Bommer G teams will look to close out their respective NPSA Championship series tomorrow night, threatening to sweep with commanding 3-0 leads.

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Honour for Leevan

An elite athlete on the international stage for more than a decade, Leevan Sands is accustomed to receiving accolades, the most recent coming from his high school alma mater.

Next generation is main focus for Carmichael Boxing Club

After months of setbacks due to inadequate facilities, one local boxing club is finally back on track and looking forward to getting back into the ring against some of the top amateur clubs around the country.