Gaither, Strachan burn up the track in Italy
ALTHOUGH they competed in two different heats, Bahamas national champion Tynia Gaither had a better showing than runner-up Anthonique Strachan in the women’s 100 metres at the XXXV Meeting Citta’ Di Pasdova, Italy.
NPSA: Mystic Marlins rout Mighty Mitts in 25-14 slugfest
AFTER getting shutout on a no-hitter the night before by the front running C&S Hitmen, the second place Mystic Marlins bounced back on Saturday night and took their frustration out on the fourth place Chances Mighty Mitts in a slugfest.
CONCACAF Men’s U-17 qualifiers: Bahamas improves record to 2-1
TEAM Bahamas is currently fourth in Group A at the CONCACAF Men’s U17 Qualifiers.
A boost for Sports in Paradise
THE Sports in Paradise brand got a major boost this past weekend when the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation presented at The Bahamas Invitational Charity Golf Tournament at the Atlantis Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island.
Pro basketball player Zane Knowles signs with new club
ZANE Knowles will continue his career in Bulgaria’s National Basketball League.
Anthonique Strachan wins again, Tynia Gaither second, Devynne Charlton secures finals berth
FOR the second consecutive race within a week, Anthonique Strachan picked up a victory, this time with fellow Bahamian Tynia Gaither trailing as the duo went head-to-head on Friday at the Hungarian Grand Prix Series in Budapest, Hungary.
Marvin Johnson 13th overall in 50m freestyle
Marvin Johnson became the second member of Team Bahamas to advance to a semi-final at the 8th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships in Lima, Peru.
Rodgers disappointed in call to halt ‘sparring wars’
STRIKERS Boxing Club founder and coach Ronn Rodgers said he was disappointed in the call by Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg and Bahamas Boxing Commission chairman Fred Sturrup to halt their “Sparring Wars” amateur boxing shows.
Alfie ‘Spy’ Bethel gave himself unselfishly to helping others
THE family and friends of the late Alfie ‘Spy’ Bethel will remember him as a caring and loving person who gave himself unselfishly to helping so many others.
After surgery, Turner ‘in great spirits’
KENDALIA Turner is in great spirits, having completed a successful surgery on Sunday morning to repair her broken right ankle in an injury she sustained during the New Providence Softball Association Ladies’ All-Star game in the Banker’s Field Saturday night.
Eugene McMinns brought back as Dalhousie wide receivers’ coach
EUGENE McMinns will return to the Dalhousie Tigers sidelines to begin his second season as a wide receivers’ coach for the vaunted conference powerhouse football programme.
Heavyweight boxer Amron ‘Sandman’ Sands recovering
A LITTLE over two months since he suffered an injury to his left pinkie finger in his unanimous victory over American Joe Jones, heavyweight boxer Amron ‘Sandman’ Sands said he’s recovering and should be ready to get back in the ring before the end of the year.
UB Mingoes men’s soccer team defeat BFA defending champions Dynamos FC 5-4
THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team defeated current Bahamas Football Association defending champion Dynamos FC 5-4 Saturday.
Jones and Sun lose, Sky even series 1-1
Jonquel scores game-high 23 points
Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun will head back to the friendly confines of the Mohegan Sun Arena with home court advantage and their WNBA Semifinals series with the Chicago Sky tied at 1-1.
Strachan named to Colts opening day roster
MIKE Strachan successfully overcame an offseason injury and a late start to training camp to make the Indianapolis Colts’ opening day roster for the second consecutive season.
