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Top swimmers take the spotlight at the Central American & Caribbean Games

ZOE Williamson and Lelah Lewis took the spotlight yesterday as the swimmers were the only ones in competition for Team Bahamas at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.At the Juan Pablo Duarte Aquatic Center, Williamson finished fourth in the B final of the women's 100 metres butterfly in a time of one minute and 05.52 seconds.

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Devynne Charlton captures Gold in the 100m hurdles at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland

IN the final event on day four of the track and field competition at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, The Bahamas got its first medal - a gold from Devynne Charlton in the women’s 100 metre hurdles.

EMPIRE SPORTS MEDICINE SERIES: Beyond the Game

MOST people watch sport believing that victory is determined by talent, discipline, coaching, and preparation. While those elements undoubtedly decide what happens on the field of play, there is another influence that often shapes the outcome long before the opening whistle. It is not speed, strength, or skill. It is politics.

‘LJ’ Rose Jr welcomes Hurricanes for preseason retreat

LYNDEN “LJ” Rose Jr has spent years evaluating talent and building rosters at the NBA level, but this week the Bahamian is using his experience to help shape the future of the University of Miami men’s basketball programme in his home country.

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National Sailing School holding summer camp

THE Bahamas National Sailing School is continuing to introduce a new generation of young sailors to the sport through its annual summer camp held at the Nassau Yacht Club, giving participants the skills and confidence to safely take to the water regardless of their experience level.

Bahamas 5th in inaugural Goombay Soccer Cup in U15 Girls Tournament

THE Bahamas concluded the inaugural Goombay Soccer Cup U15 Girls Tournament with a fifth-place finish after earning four points against some of the Caribbean’s top youth programmes, gaining valuable international experience as the team continues preparing for next year’s CONCACAF Under-17 Women’s Qualifiers.

'Making a splash' at the Commonwealth Games

THE competition for the six swimmers on The Bahamas’ 20-member team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded yesterday at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow, Scotland.

Good opening day for out top swimmers at the CAC Games

IT was a good opening day for the Bahamian swimmers at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

CAC Games: Judoka Karra Falls in the semi-finals

IT wasn’t the outcome judoka Karra Hanna anticipated at the Central American and Caribbean Games being held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

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Carl ‘Flashy King’ Hield wins his opening bout

AGELESS wonder Carl “Flashy King” Hield turned in another credible performance, winning his opening boxing match yesterday at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

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BBA All-Star Weekend: Team Orange defeats Team Blue 4-3 in thrilling 8U championship

TEAM Orange completed an impressive run through the Bahamas Baseball Association’s second annual All-Star Weekend, defeating Team Blue 4-3 in a thrilling 8U championship game Sunday at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium.

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Three champions emerge in Beach Wrestling Bash

THREE champions emerged after more than 20 matches in the Bahamas Amateur Wrestling Federation’s Beach Wrestling Bash. The modified round robin event was held at Junkanoo Beach on July 25 with competitors possessing various levels of experience.

RF Bank & Trust sponsors Exuma Sailing Club

RF Bank & Trust is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Exuma Sailing Club, with funding that helped the club purchase a new Sunfish hull for its growing fleet.

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Bahamas 4th in FFE World Clubs Tournament

TEAM Bahamas had a strong showing - for the third consecutive year - at the FFE World Clubs Tournament in Lamotte-Beuvron, France, placing 4th out of 12 teams.

BAAA taking diverse 18-member team to the World Under-20 Championships

THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations will be taking a diverse 18-member team to compete at the World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.