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.
Sargent elected as new chairman of Boxing Commission
ALVIN Sargent, the only active Bahamian international referee/judge of the International Amateur Boxing Association, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Boxing Commission.
Bahamians advance at IAAF World Juniors
Sprinters Teray Smith, Tayla Carter and Anthonique Strachan, along with quarter-miler O’Jay Ferguson, all advanced through the preliminary rounds of their respective events on Independence Day as the IAAF World Junior Championships got underway Tuesday in Barcelona, Spain.
Mackey makes team 'in nick of time'
BAHAMAS Olympic Committee (BOC) secretary general Rommel Knowles has confirmed that sprinter Trevorvano Mackey has been added to the Bahamas team heading to the 2012 Olympic Games, just making it in the “nick of time,” as he pushes the total to 24 athletes.
Frank Rutherford Elite Development Programme in San Salvador
IN another attempt to search the entire country for young Bahamian talent seeking to use sports as a vehicle to higher education, the Frank Rutherford Elite Development Foundation began hosting a basketball and life skills clinic in San Salvador.
'Superman' soars for a season's best jump
LEEVAN “Superman” Sands seems to be peaking at the right time as he prepares to go after another medal in the 2012 Olympic Games.
'Biggie' wins men's Open title
Anthony ‘Biggie’ Colebrooke, one of the top junior cyclists, survived the thunder and lightning and a crash to win the men’s open title for the second time in the New Providence Cycling Association’s National Road Race Cycling Championships Sunday morning.
