LOCAL NEWS: Tennis summer camp to produce 'world-class' athletes
THE BAHAMAS Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA), in conjunction with one of the top tennis coaches in the country, is in the infant stages of establishing an event they hope will revolutionise the development of the sport at the junior level.
LOCAL NEWS: 40 member team to represent Bahamas at CUT Track and Field Championships
A 40-member team is scheduled to leave town on Thursday to represent the Bahamas at the Caribbean Union of Teachers Track and Field Championships in Kingston, Jamaica, this weekend.
Olympics: Who will win medal for Bahamas this year?
IT was back in 2002 in Barcelona, Spain, where Frank Rutherford won the Bahamas’ first track and field medal at the Olympic Games.
Elite four on Olympic track in London Grand Prix
AS a prelude to the 2012 Olympic Games, four Bahamian athletes got a feel of the facilities as they competed in the Aviva London Grand Prix in England over the weekend.
Anthonique's double gold
The Bahamas’ medal haul and place in the standings could increase today as four Bahamians will be featured in final events as IAAF World Junior Championships continue in Barcelona, Spain.
Local Sports: Nikkita, Jamaal win mixed doubles title
IT IS quite unusual to see siblings playing against each other. But on Saturday at the National Tennis Centre, Nikkita Fountain teamed up with Jamaal Adderley as they won the mixed doubles title at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Hot Shot National Open Tennis Tournament over the team of Gabrielle Moxey and William ‘JJ’ Fountain.
Anthonique Strachan wins sprint double
AT the 13th IAAF World Championships in Moncton, Canada in 2010, Shaunae Miller was the toast of the women's 400 metres. This year in Barcelona, Spain, Anthonique Strachan surpassed that feat by emerging as the queen of the women's 100/200 sprint double.
Four Bahamians in finals today
The Bahamas’ medal haul and place in the standings could increase today as four Bahamians will be featured in final events as IAAF World Junior Championships continue in Barcelona, Spain.
Young tennis ace falls in second round of ITF 4 Juniors
THE season has been a struggle thus far on the international scene for young tennis ace Justin Roberts as he still searches for a deep run at a tournament title on the European circuit.
Regatta to return to Montagu Bay
AFTER taking a tour around the Family Islands, Bahamian Brewery Company will be bringing its Sands Beer Man in da Boat Sculling and E Class Regatta back to Montagu Bay over the weekend of July 21-22.
'Reno' signs with Gary Shaw promotions
AFTER getting off to a fast start in his professional career two years ago, Taureano ‘Reno’ Johnson is hoping to step it up by signing an exclusive promotional contract with highly acclaimed Gary Shaw Productions.
'Fun Night' expected to become most popular
EACH summer, the Jeff Rodgers basketball camp has a number of landmark days including its opening, visits from NBA superstars and the heralded “Fun Night.” However, camp director Jeff Rodgers expects yesterday’s new initiative to become its most popular.
Strachan wins gold in 100m
Already one of the most decorated junior sprinters in Bahamian history, Anthonique Strachan delivered yet another historic performance on day two of the 14th IAAF World Junior Championship in Athletics.
NFL star hosts summer camp in Nassau
BLENDING a religious message with gridiron skill, aspiring Bahamian football players were treated to days of tutoring by an elite level player who has reached the top of his profession in the NFL.
