Steven Gardiner breaks his national record in 300m
OFF to what he considers to be his best indoor track and field start ever, Bahamas male 2021 Athlete of the Year Steven Gardiner feels he’s on track to securing his third straight medal at a global meet in the men’s 400 metres at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, in August.
BBF hopes to secure funding for men’s national basketball team
BAHAMAS Basketball Federation president Eugene Horton said they are still hoping to secure the necessary funding for the men’s national basketball team to travel to the second round of the FIBA World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers February 24-28 in the Dominican Republic.
International Basketball Academy launches Grassroots Basketball League
IN an effort to provide student athletes with an avenue for exposure and continue to hone their skills, International Basketball Academy tipped off a new venture with its Grassroots Basketball League.
Coach Lance Brauman brings week-long training camp to New Providence
ALTHOUGH they train in the warm weather conditions in Clermont, Florida, coach Lance Brauman didn’t mind bringing part of his Pure Athletics Track Club, led by two-time Olympic gold medallist Shaunae Miller-Uibo, to the sunny Bahamas for a week-long training camp.
Sawyers and St Fort train with Miller-Uibo in The Bahamas
GREAT Britain’s long jumper Jazmin Sawyers and Trinidad & Tobago’s sprinter Khalifa St Fort said they couldn’t ask for a better teammate than Bahamian two-time Olympic women’s 400 metre gold medallist Shaunae Miller-Uibo.
Terrence Jones off to record-breaking start
Grand Bahamian Terrence Jones got off to a scorching, record-breaking start in his indoor debut for the Texas Tech Red Raiders to highlight a weekend filled with a number of Bahamians competing for their respective colleges and universities in various meets around the United States of America.
Roger Kelty ‘was a good friend’
PAT Strachan, chairman of the Retired Boxers Association, expressed sadness on the passing of Roger Kelty, calling him “a good friend”.
Ryan Reckley makes it official with Giants
THE most highly touted Bahamian prospect of the 2022 International Signing Class, Ryan Reckley made it official with the San Francisco Giants.
Neymour and Simmons sign with Marlins
CHERIF Neymour and Toby Simmons became the latest Bahamian prospects to join the Miami Marlins organisation. The International Sports Academy prospects officially signed their professional contracts surrounded by their respective support systems at the Balmoral on the opening day of the 2022 International Signing Period.
MOTIA welcomes golfers to Great Exuma Classic – PGA Korn Ferry Tour
EXUMA, The Bahamas – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Chester Cooper welcomed over 100 participants to the Great Exuma Classic/PGA Korn Ferry Tour, as the country rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Pure Athletics’ stars hit track
WHILE she cherishes every opportunity she gets to return home, “Golden Girl” Shaunae Miller-Uibo said there’s no better gratification for her to be able to do it with some of her training partners in Pure Athletics Track Club.
Two-time Olympic champion returns to her alma mater
As she has done every year when she returns home to relax and recuperate, “Golden Girl” Shaunae Miller-Uibo made a stop at her alma mater at St Augustine’s College on Wednesday without any of the fanfare of the student population.
Robinson scores season high 16, Joseph shines for Wolves
SHERMAN Robinson scored a season high as his role increases with the Newberry College Wolves in NCAA Division II basketball.
Southwest Tennis Club’s Doubles Challenge hits Flamingo Gardens
OVER the past few weeks, Michael Butler has been bringing some top notch tennis competition to the community of Flamingo Gardens with his Southwest Tennis Club.
Josh Saunders chasing NFL dreams
THE latest prospect in the Grand Bahama to the University of Charleston pipeline has high expectations for his game at the next level of football.
