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Williams in the win column

AFTER taking a brief break from competing at the Commonwealth Games, Rashield Williams returned to the pro ranks where he secured another impressive victory.

Wildcats win Ladies’ pennant, Titans end up third

THE Atlantis Titans solidified third place in the men’s division, while the Sunshine Auto Wildcats wrapped up another ladies’ pennant on Saturday as the New Providence Softball Association completed its regular season and now prepares for the playoffs this weekend.

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Annual Optimist Nationals at Montagu Bay in October

FIDELITY Bank (Bahamas) Ltd. has donated generous sponsorship to The Bahamas Sailing Association to support this year’s Optimist National Championship, the largest national junior event on the country’s sailing calendar.

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JONQUEL JONES, SUN STAY ALIVE: Connecticut routs Las Vegas 105-76

On a night where Jonquel Jones was awarded her fourth All-WNBA selection, her Connecticut Sun staved off elimination in game three of the WNBA Finals.

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Andy and Nancy Knowles to show Let’s Swim Bahamas documentary

AFTER spending the past 15 years teaching primary school students the basic skills in swimming, the Let’s Swim Bahamas programme will provide a private premiere documentary on their progress made so far.

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Jacob Higgins dies at his family home in Yellow Elder Gardens

SLOOP sailing boat owner Jacob Higgins was not just remembered for the pioneering role he played as a competitive sailor, but as an executive chef, who helped to inspire so many of his family and friends.

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Jones: ‘We are taking it one game at a time’

Jonquel reacts to Game 2 loss

Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun are once again facing a must-win situation to keep their 2022 season alive.

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BJ Murray and Cubs one win away from championship series

BJ Murray and his South Bend Cubs continued their dominant second half into the postseason and are one win away from the Midwest League championship series.

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World Baseball Classic qualification: Team Great Britain in training camp

TEAM Great Britain, including members of the Bahamian contingent, has arrived in Regensburg, Germany and are currently in training camp as they prepare to chase 2023 World Baseball Classic qualification.

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Jonquel Jones and Sun lose Game 2

Las Vegas gets 85-71 win over Connecticut

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to an 85-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun last night in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.

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Archers bring home eight medals - four gold

THE Bahamas Archery Federation returned from two archery tournaments in the Dominican Republic last week with historic, impressive performances from the Caribbean Developmental Championships and the Central American and Caribbean qualifying tournament.

Pro boxer Rashield Williams to square off with American Arriaga

NOW that he’s back in his comfort zone, Bahamian professional boxer Rashield Williams said he intends to take his frustrations from the Commonwealth Games out on American Daniel Arriaga when they meet on Saturday night.

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Miller-Uibo ‘still sits in good company’

While she didn’t compete in this year’s Wanda Diamond League Final a week ago in Zurich, Switzerland, quarter-miler Shaunae Miller-Uibo still sits in good company on the all-time list of performers.

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Stephen Sears Jr and X-Men ranked no.6

STEPHEN Sears Jr and his St Francis Xavier X-Men are off to an impressive start this season and are now nationally ranked in Canada’s U Sports poll.

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Amarie Archer records career high eight tackles

AMARIE Archer emerged as one of the top performers for the Dodge City Community College Conquistadors as they earned their first win of the season.