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Bahamian sprint phenom Printassia Johnson excited about switch to 200/400m

ALL her life, Bahamian sprinter Printassia Johnson was running the 100 and 200 metres until an injury this year forced her to switch to the 200/400m combo.

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‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr in Home Run Derby

Tonight will be a very special one for Bahamian Major League Baseball player Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his local coach and mentor Geron Sands.

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Devynne Charlton back in action, Gardiner out

QUARTER-milers Steven Gardiner and Printassia Johnson, sprinter Adam Musgrove, triple jumper Kaiwan Culmer and high hurdler Devynne Charlton shared the spotlight over the weekend in various track and field meets around the world.

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Bahamas’ 14-and-under girls win inaugural softball title at Babe Ruth International

THE Bahamas’ 14-and-under girls national softball team celebrated their Independence holiday by winning the inaugural softball title at the 2025 Babe Ruth International Invitational in Fort Myers, Florida.

BFA hosts official League Awards at the Beach Soccer Stadium

THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) hosted its official League Awards on Saturday, June 28 at the Beach Soccer Stadium, celebrating the best of Bahamian football during the 2024 2025 season.

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‘May your soul rest in peace’ Winston Marshall, 72

THE Bahamas has lost one of the most brilliant minds and avid supporters of track and field in the passing of Winston Marshall.

Wayde Watson holds 4th annual Bain & Grants Town Summer Games track meet

THE Bain and Grants Town communities were abuzz with excitement this past Saturday as the fourth annual Wayde Watson Bain and Grant’s Town Summer Games track meet took over the old Thomas A. Robinson stadium, bringing together youth, families and national heroes in a celebration of athleticism and community spirit.

31st annual AID Claycourt Tennis from August 2–16

PLANNING is well underway for the 31st edition of the annual AID Claycourt Tennis Championships which is all set to be held at the Gym Tennis Club in Winton Meadows, Nassau, August 2-16.

D-Squad Basketball Celebrates 20 years with CWCO’s Support

WHAT began as a small effort to give young people a constructive outlet has grown into an impactful summer camp with participants benefiting from structured practices, personal development sessions and opportunities to compete.

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Decathlete Kendrick Thompson reflects on his bronze-medal feat

ALTHOUGH he didn’t achieve his ultimate goal, Bahamian Kendrick Thompson said he was still extremely pleased with his men’s decathlon bronze-medal performance at the Decastar Meet over the weekend.

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Yankees move ‘Jazz’ back to second base

While he prepares for the Major League’s 2025 All-Star Classic next week, Bahamian Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr has been moved back to second base for the New York Yankees.

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Tonny Simon Jr receives water polo scholarship

NOBLE Preparatory Academy 2025 graduate Tonny Simon Jr is heading to McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois on an academic and athletic scholarship for water polo.

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Denycko Bowles Elite Skills Basketball Camp hosts its annual Parent Interaction Day

IT was all smiles and sweat at the Denycko Bowles Elite Skills Basketball Camp yesterday, as the camp hosted its much-anticipated annual Parent Interaction Day.

NBA debut: ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr explodes for game-high 28 points in 93-89 loss to Jazz

VALDEZ “VJ” Edgecombe Jr’s debut in the National Basketball Association for the Philadelphia 76ers was a spectacular one on Saturday night.

Team Bahamas fifth at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships

THE Bahamas’ team didn’t perform as well as expected at the 2025 Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships at the Barbados Golf Club over the weekend.