NFL Picks: Week Two Results
Week two is in the books and, if the replacement refs allow it, we could be shaping up for an historic season.
Bahamas beat Ecuador, improves to 1-3
FOUR games into the tournament, Team Bahamas finally got in the win column of the VIII Pan American Men’s Softball Championship.
'We want to keep that One Caribbean spirit going'
THE local organising committee of the 2013 Carifta Games hopes to parlay the success of the Caribbean at the 2012 London Olympics into a star-studded celebration of the “One Caribbean” spirit when the Bahamas hosts the games at the new Thomas A Robinson next year.
Superman returns
Precisely one month and a week after having surgery to repair his patellae tendinitis at the Homerton University Hospital in Homerton Row, London, Leevan ‘Superman’ Sands returned home yesterday walking on crutches to a surprise welcome reception at the Lynden Pindling International Airport.
Vixens defeat the Lady Truckers
THE New Providence Volleyball Association opened its 2012/2013 season at the DW Davis Gym on Sunday.
Bahamas falls 8-3 to Dominican Republic
THE New Providence Softball Association’s defending women’s champions Proper Care Lady Sharks and pennant winning Bommer G Operators will both be out to avoid falling in a serious hole in their respective best-of-five first round playoffs series when they resume play on Tuesday night.
Lady Hitmen devour Lady Sharks in opener
A tough opening day for Team Bahamas in international softball competition. However, there remains a window to qualify.
Higgs Jr helps Hurricanes win season opener
THE Holland College Hurricanes have become accustomed to Bahamian players on their roster and the latest group looks to continue that tradition in 2012.
'Mortimer has key role to play'
THIS week, we got to see the long and short volleys in tennis as we reflected on the illustrious career of Mark Knowles on the ATP tennis tour that came to a close and perhaps the quickest termination of any local executive as Dentry Mortimer was dismissed from office in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association.
Coca-Cola sponsors King Eric's 'Queen Drucilla'
Coca-Cola is the new sponsor for King Eric Gibson’s B Class ‘Queen Drucilla’ boat. The new arrangement goes into effect for the Grand Bahama Regatta that is scheduled for September 26-29 in Taino Beach.
Putting on the finishing touches
WHILE plans were announced on Wednesday for the hosting of the 2013 Carifta Games, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr Daniel Johnson said they are working feverishly to ensure that the new Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium is completed for full occupancy by the end of the year.
Renaldo's Ramblings
Aaron Rodgers got rid of the ‘stache. This could be the most important grooming tip in the history of sports since Dennis Rodman said to himself: “You know what, I’m through with this black hair?”
Organisers searching for Carifta title sponsor
In just under 200 days (less than six months) the Bahamas will host the the region’s top junior athletics meet to debut the new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium to the world, and the local organising committee continues to seek a title sponsor for the event.
'We should definitely make Pan Am qualifier'
Manager Godfrey ‘Gully’ Burnside will be carrying a men’s national team – featuring more first time players – to Medellin, Colombia, but one that he is confident can qualify for the Pan American Championships in 2014 and even the World Championships in New Zealand in 2013.
NPSA to open women's best-of-five first round playoffs this weekend
WITH the men’s national softball team travelling this week, the New Providence Softball Association will only open its best-of-five first round playoffs with the women’s division in the Banker’s Field at Baillou Hills Sporting Complex this weekend.
