Baha Mar Hoops on horizon Nov. 18-27
IN only its second year, “Baha Mar Hoops” will play host to the largest event in the sport of college basketball when 20 men’s and women’s teams play this Thanksgiving at Baha Mar - the leading resort destination in The Bahamas.
Push for World Relays return
WHILE the World Athletics Council has decided to postpone the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 23 until May 13-14, a decision will be made by November 30 on the venue for the 2024 edition.
National Sports Awards ceremony postponed, Annual Youth Month celebrations begin this month
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s annual Youth Month celebrations in November will feature more activities throughout the country, while the National Sports awards ceremony will be postponed until January.
FOCOL sponsors tennis tourney for junior players
THE tournament sponsored by FOCOL featured U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 participants and was held at the YMCA. The event was sanctioned by the BLTA and the results in the various categories are as follows:
‘Buddy’ heats up, Ayton injured
Chavano “Buddy” Hield has enjoyed a hot shooting streak over the last four games while Deandre Ayton continues to be sidelined with an ankle injury to highlight play from Bahamian players in the NBA.
McPhee-McCuin looks to build on last year’s success
WITH a new contract signed, Grand Bahamian Yolett McPhee-McCuin is looking forward to building on the success of last year by her University of Mississippi Lady Rebels.
Bahamians get early start in NCAA Division I
THE NCAA Division I basketball season is still days away from tip-off but several Bahamians got an early start to their 2022-23 campaigns with exhibition games.
Shamar Burrows leads Tigers to opening weekend wins
SHAMAR Burrows and the defending Atlantic University Sport champion Dalhousie Tigers began their 2022-23 campaign on a winning note with back-to-back wins on opening weekend.
USA track & field stages its first legends reunion and retreat in The Bahamas
IN their bid to enhance their relationship in their post track and field careers, the United States of America Track and Field decided to stage their first Legends Reunion and Retreat in the Bahamas.
‘Mann’ on a mission
With a mandate to rebuild and revitalise both the New Providence Softball Association and the Bahamas Government Departmental Softball Association, Dwayne ‘Mann’ Stevens said he couldn’t ask for a better start to his two-year tenure as the dual president.
Sports Notes
THE Bahamas Small Schools Athletic Association’s 2022 volleyball season continued on Wednesday at the Tom “The Bird” Grant Sporting Complex in Yellow Elder with the following results posted:
Ayton earns his second double double of season
DEANDRE Ayton recorded his second double double and his Phoenix Suns dominated the defending NBA champions in a tense physical game that featured an ejection and seven technical fouls.
NCAA men’s golf tees off today at Ocean Club
NCAA golf continues its calendar of events in The Bahamas with the men’s division of the White Sands Series. Hosted by Virginia Commonwealth University at the Atlantis resort’s Ocean Club Golf Course, the 12-team field will tee off today to begin the 54-hole event.
Lahiem Bell looks to boost his ‘Name Image and Likeness’
BASEBALL player Lahiem Bell made a major move on the business side of collegiate athletics when he signed with Premier Talent Sports and Entertainment to boost his “Name Image and Likeness” (NIL) opportunities.
Pro basketball players stand out in Spain, Balkans
In Spain, Danrad Knowles makes his debut in a new league while Lashann Higgs becomes her team’s leading scorer and in the Balkans, Zane Knowles averages a double double and Kentwan Smith’s defence stands out.
