Fastest growing racquet sport finds a place in Bahamian sun
IT is a game called “Pickleball,” yet it has nothing to do with pickles. The sport is a hybrid of ping pong, badminton and tennis, and very approachable for players of all kinds.
Roadmasters’ Cunningham finishes Berlin Marathon, gets set for Chicago on October 9
MICHAEL Cunningham, one of the country’s top Roadmasters competitors, lowered his personal best time by 18 minutes as he competed in the Berlin Marathon on September 25.
Frank Rutherford Close to be named in his honour
AS he was reflecting on having the Frank Rutherford Close named in his honour, Bahamian icon Frank Rutherford said he owes a great debt of gratitude to his former coach Neville Wisdom for his achievement as the first Bahamian to win an Olympic medal in track and field.
SAC senior boys dominate
The St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine rolled past the Kingsway Academy Saints in an abbreviated 28-6 victory to start their Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ 2022 senior boys softball campaign on a high note.
Ayton: ‘I’m locked in on getting better and starting training camp’
DEANDRE Ayton’s offseason contract situation and his role in his return to the Phoenix Suns were one of several highlights from the team’s media day.
Pitch In For Youth Baseball makes inaugural visit to The Bahamas
PITCH In for Youth Baseball, a non-profit organisation created to assist with the collection and distribution of baseball equipment throughout the Caribbean and South and Central America, made its inaugural visit to the Bahamas over the weekend.
Hield optimistic about potential of pacers’ young core
CHAVANO “Buddy” Hield was the focus of trade rumours for months, but after his first offseason as a member of the Indiana Pacers, the veteran guard is optimistic about the potential of his team’s young core for the 2022-23 campaign.
Jones: ‘With my athleticism, I can have a two-way impact’
THE Charlotte Hornets have a stacked depth chart in the frontcourt headed into the 2022-23 campaign but Kai Jones looks to use his versatility to take advantage of every opportunity in year two.
Jones and BIH look to get in the win column
Jonquel Jones and her Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) side remain winless thus far at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Marlins sweep Titans, make it to finals
ACE pitcher Thomas Davis liked what he saw from his Sigma Blue Marlins as they swept aside the Atlantis Titans in two straight games to advance to the New Providence Softball Association men’s championship series.
Wildcats sweep Truckers, advance
MAINSTAY pitcher Thela Stevens said the best is yet to come from her Sunshine Auto Wildcats.
Young stars emerge at inaugural Frederick Sturrup Boxing Show
THE inaugural Frederick Sturrup Boxing Show on Saturday night saw a brief relief of Meacher ‘Major Pain’ Major, a full recovery of Tyrone Oliver and the emergence of some bright young stars, led by Maleko Davis.
Miami Heat training camp at Baha Mar opens Tuesday
NBA training camps are set to tip off all across cities in the United States and the closest franchise to The Bahamas is set to host its camp in New Providence for the third time.
‘Jazz’ says he’ll suit up for Great Britain
Chisholm Jr gives update on injury
Great Britain baseball has an opportunity to field its most talented roster of all time when it participates in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Let’s Swim Bahamas relaunched
IN relaunching its water safety programme for primary school students, Let’s Swim Bahamas is eager to get more Bahamians learning the importance of being able to swim in an archipelago surrounded by water.
