Ontario Open Judo Championships: Xavion Johnson grabs the gold
IN his second tournament in two weeks in Canada, Bahamian rising judoka Xavion Johnson had to settle for a gold and a fifth place respectively in the Cadet and Senior divisions of the Ontario Open Judo Championships at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Center in Ontario.
Bahamas secure hard-fought win over Panama
THE Bahamas men’s national team played with a lot of heart and grit right to the end, securing a hard fought 83-79 victory over Panama in the first of two games at home this weekend as the FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifier continued Friday night at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
Bahamas triathlon team off to CARIFTA
After a two-year hiatus, the Bahamas Triathlon Association is eager to send a national team off to compete in the fourth CARIFTA Triathlon.
Major Jr wins opening match in the BLTA’s IC Junior Tennis Challenge
MICHAEL Major Jr, coming off his double championship victory at the FOCOL Junior Tennis Tournament held recently in Grand Bahama, won his opening match in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s IC Junior Tennis Challenge at the National Tennis Center.
Denika Lightbourne commits to Dayton
AS she heads into the final year of her stellar prep basketball career, Bahamas national team standout Denika Lightbourne ended her sought after recruitment by committing to a Division I programme.
Cayman Prep, St Andrew’s emerge as champions in LCIS KPMG Football Fest
LYFORD Cay International School (LCIS) hosted its 9th KPMG Football Fest last weekend.
Optimist North American Sailing Championships in Nassau next week
THE Optimist North American Championship (OPTINAM) is a large, high profile junior sailing event hosted annually at different locations around the North Americas and Caribbean.
McCoy, McFall in NCAA Division II basketball season tip-off today
THE NCAA Division II NCAA basketball season tips off today and a pair of veteran Bahamian prospects look to build on their productive 2021-22 seasons.
Shamar Burrows and Tigers nationally ranked at No. 10
AFTER the first two weeks of the season, Shamar Burrows and the Dalhousie Tigers are nationally ranked at no.10 in Canada’s U Sports men’s basketball power rankings.
Roadmasters’ Bahamas Half Series November 20
BAHAMAS Roadmasters Running Club (BRRC) is busily making final preparations to stage its 10th Annual Bahamas Half Race Series. Leading a list of notable sponsors is the renowned US-based health care provider, Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA).
‘Buddy’ Hield signs extension with Nike
Chavano “Buddy” Hield has had an endorsement deal with Nike for the duration of his NBA career and that partnership will continue for the foreseeable future.
FIBA World Cup ‘23 Americas Qualifiers postponed
WITH the impending impact of Tropical Storm Nicole on The Bahamas, FIBA and the Bahamas Basketball Federation announced the postponement of the latest window of the World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers.
Junior college basketball prospects soak up early season success in US
BAHAMIAN basketball prospects have teamed up at the junior college level across the United States and have experienced early season success with their respective programmes.
Chickcharney Challenge: ‘The return’
THE country’s premier obstacle course challenge will make its grand return to the Clifton Heritage Park this December, as Chickcharney Challenge organisers hope to double the number of participants in this year’s event.
Carey seeks another term as BAAA boss
After sitting on the sidelines for the past four years watching, Rosamunde Carey will be back to seek another term in office as president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations.
