Island Hoops going from strength to strength
Island Hoops Basketball, an initiative founded by local basketball enthusiast Dwajaneil Dorsett along with Benjamin Clarke, Wendell Dean and Jadyn Gomez, is quickly becoming one of the most recognised movements in Nassau’s casual basketball community. Started at the beginning of 2025, the initiative provides a safe, structured, and competitive environment for basketball players of all ages who simply love the game.
Close battles in school soccer
THE New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Assocation’s 2025 Dawn Knowles Primary School Soccer Tournament wrapped up on Friday with some close encounters to determine the champions.
Olympians stir champion spirit
THE unique Champion Spirit Country Club is expanding its wings, not just with the inclusion of its cadre of professional coaches, but their interaction with the local sporting community, including the government and private schools, to their vast program being offered.
Rodgers impressed with Hield progress
MENTOR and coach Ronn Rodgers said he’s pleased with the progress he’s seen from Bahamian professional super welterweight boxer Carl ‘242 Flashy’ Hield.
Mingoes lose battle with Warhawks
CAPTAIN Anjeniker Joseph and outside hitter Hannah McBride had four kills each, but it was not enough as the University of The Bahamas Mingoes women’s volleyball team opened the season in the New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA) with a loss to the Lady Warhawks on Monday.
IDB: Bahamas to top the Caribbean over disaster governance
The Bahamas will have the best disaster risk management regime and governance in the Caribbean once it executes vital reforms aided by a $160m Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan.
Pacers Champions
THE RM Bailey Pacers emerged as the champions of the Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation’s 2025 AID basketball tournament on Saturday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
Second loss for Team Bahamas
DESPITE losing its second consecutive loss at the U23 Pan American Championship, Bahamas Baseball Association’s officials are still optimistic about Team Bahamas’ performances in Panama.
Charlton Joy at Daytona Beach debut
DAWN Charlton was pleased with her season’s professional bodybuilding debut at the 2025 NPC/IFBB Pro League Daytona Pro/Am Championships over the weekend in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Deandre: This is my biggest opportunity
DeAndre Ayton had his first official appearance as a Los Angeles Laker yesterday at the Lakers’ media day. Ayton spoke candidly about embracing his new role and the expectations accompanying it.
Finlayson Classic returns
THE Anglican Diocesan Youth Department is inviting families to lace up their sneakers, pack their towels, and head to the Original Thomas A Robinson Stadium on Saturday, October 4, for a day that blends competition with community spirit.
Ballers pull one back on crimestoppers
The Nassau Flight Services Ballers pulled off a dramatic 88-85 victory over the number one-seeded Police CrimeStoppers in game three of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) championship series yesterday at the AF Adderly gymnasium.
Crimestoppers take 2-0 series lead in championship
The Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) championship round tipped off this past weekend at the AF Adderly gymnasium.
Island Youth League to launch in October
The Island Youth Basketball League (IYBL), powered by Ballin’ By Da Beach, is set to launch this October, reviving mini basketball in The Bahamas and opening new opportunities for children from K4 through Grade 8.
Media day debut for VJ - and happy to be there
Valdez VJ Edgecombe took part in his first media day as an NBA player this weekend at the 76ers’ annual media day.
