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Gregory McKay Jr takes the spotlight

GREGORY McKay Jr has been selected Player of the Week for the BG Hagen in the Germany Pro B Basketball League.

Gymnasts to put on 'show for the world'

A 35-member team, representing New Providence, Grand Bahama, Eleuthera and the United States, will carry the Bahamian flag at the 2026 CARIFTA Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Geno Bullard Jr: 'When I'm coaching, I don't see them as women, but rather as athletes'

GENO Bullard Jr, a former Bahamian three-star athlete, continues to make an impression on the coaching fraternity in the United States of America.

Ramsingh-Pierre named president of Caribbean Equestrian Association

THE member federations of the Caribbean Equestrian Association (CEA) elected a new executive board for the 2026-2028 term at the CEA’s recent Annual General Meeting, naming Bahamian Catherine Ramsingh-Pierre as president.

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Franco Miller Jr adjusting to pro basketball in China

BAHAMIAN guard Franco Miller Jr finished the Ningbo Rockets’ preseason schedule with a 15-point, eight-assist performance against the Zhejiang Golden Bulls on Sunday as he continues to adjust to professional basketball in China.

'Coach Yo' and Rebels rebuilding roster

BAHAMIAN head coach Yolett McPhee McCuin is preparing to lead Ole Miss into another competitive Southeastern Conference women’s basketball season, with the Rebels facing the challenge of rebuilding their roster after reaching the NCAA Tournament for the fifth consecutive year.

‘Knucklehead’ Johnson honoured in 7th annual Cross Country Invitational

SILVER Lightning Athletic Club thanked participants, schools, clubs and sponsors for supporting the seventh annual William “Knucklehead” Johnson Cross Country Invitational, which was held at St Augustine’s College on Saturday.

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Devynne shares her knowledge with ‘next generation’ of hurdlers

THREE-time consecutive World Indoor Women's 60-metre hurdles champion Devynne Charlton returned to the track where she began her journey at the old Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on Saturday to share her knowledge with the next generation of Bahamian hurdlers by hosting a free clinic through the Devynne Charlton Barrier Breakers Foundation.

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Bahamas golfers snap Jamaica’s stranglehold in the Caribbean

THE Bahamas Golf Federation's 14-member team finally snapped Jamaica's stranglehold of the Caribbean Golf Association's Four Ball Championship by turning in a dominating performance to win this year's title over the weekend.

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Hield ‘being a mentor to the younger’ Bulls

‘VJ’ has another strong performance for 76ers

BAHAMIAN NBA players Chavano “Buddy” Hield and Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe continued their preparations for the upcoming regular season, with Hield showcasing his perimeter shooting for the Chicago Bulls and Edgecombe producing another strong scoring performance for the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Willisa returns from Panama as triple crown champion

SELF-trained Willisa Armstrong will be returning home Wednesday from the NPC Panama Fall Classic in Panama City over the weekend as a triple crown champion.

Kai continues to shine in Turkish Super League

Kai Jones continued his impressive start to the new season in Turkey on Sunday, posting a double double and earning Most Valuable Player honours as Anadolu Efes defeated Bordo Sportif Balikesir 85-79 in the Turkish Basketball Super League.

How broadcaster Steve McKinney turned journalist dreams into reality

FROM the time they attended Bishop Leonard Junior High School, Matt Maura said his late friend and classmate Steve McKinney used to emulate former veteran sportscaster Peter 'Giant' Bowleg with his sports broadcasting rendition.

Rolle and Jones advance in Junior Golf Championships

TYHLER Rolle and Amari Jones emerged as the two qualifiers to advance in the Bahamas Golf Federation 's Junior Golf Front 9 Championships over the weekend at the Ocean Club on Paradise Island.

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LeBron praises VJ’s ‘confidence and maturity’ but says still ‘considerable room’ for growth

Valdez “V.J.” Edgecombe has already made an impression on one of his newest teammates who just so happens to also be one of the greatest players in NBA history.