Local Sports

Flag football invitational

The Bahamas Flag Football League (BFFL) holds the third annual flag football invitational tournament sponsored by Heineken this weekend, October 11-14, at the Roscoe Davies Soccer Field in Baillou Hills. Returning to defend the 2011 title will be current BAFF champions the undefeated (in BAFF League play) Frecon Alliance.

Young sailors in islands battle

Sailors ranging from age from 8 to 15 represented New Providence, Grand Bahama, Long Island, Eleuthera, Abaco and the Cayman Islands.

Tributes to basketball icon Arthur 'Gully' Rolle

Condolences continue to pour in for one of the iconic figures in Bahamian basketball whose impact continues to resonate after his passing.

Speed Week brings rare Ferrari Spyder to Bahamas

When dozens of classic and exotic race cars roll out for Bahamas Speed Week 2012, all media eyes are expected to zero in on one specimen so rare it is believed to be the last remaining one of its kind in the world in original condition.

The lean, mean Red Machine

The tough road to consecutive championships already hit a snag with an early season loss, but the SAC Big Red Machine Junior Girls look to keep pace with the league’s two undefeated teams.

Sports Notes

Three Bahamian juniors played the BSAC Tennis Local Fall Classic this past weekend in Brandon, Florida.

High scoring for ladies, but pitcher's duel for men

Stark contrasts in game one of both New Providence Softball Association championship series, with a high scoring finish in the ladies division, followed by a pitchers’ duel in the men’s nightcap.

A whole new ball game at Parliament

Scores of young tennis enthusiasts turned Rawson Square into a temporary court Saturday morning as the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association introduced its branch of the International Tennis Federation’s “Play and Stay” Programme.

Briefly

Friday night’s action in the New Providence Volleyball Association featured The Scotia Bank Defenders topped the Crusaders in straight sets.

Bahamas Optimist National Championships sets sail for Harbour Island starting today

HARBOUR Island is gearing up to host the Bahamas’ largest sailing regatta this weekend when the top junior sailors compete for top honours in the 2012 Optimist National Championships.

Davis signs in Hungary

The professional basketball journey continues for Bennet Davis who joins his latest franchise, his second appearance in Hungary in the Division A League.

Hitmen to face the Truckers for title

The men’s and women’s championship series in the New Providence Softball Association (NPSA) are all set, featuring a rematch in the men’s division, and a newcomer taking on a perennial contender in the women’s division.