Jones expresses interest in Slam Dunk Contest
KAI Jones’ youthful exuberance was one of the highlights of Charlotte Hornets’ media day.
‘Overall it is a great start for Team Bahamas’
COACH Marion Bain is more than pleased with what she has seen so far from the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s three-member team at the International Tennis Federation’s COTECC Under-12 competition in Santo Domingo.
A first for live stream boxing
Due to financial constraints, promoter/boxer D’Angelo Swaby and his newly formed Hrizan Sports Promotions team were forced to reduce the four scheduled virtual professional boxing matches to two exhibition bouts.
Dorsett to get new position on WBSC Americas Softball board
AFTER spending the past few years as the president of the English Speaking Caribbean Softball Confederation, Burkett Dorsett is expected to be rewarded with a new position on the board of the WBSC Americas Softball, formerly known as the Pan Am Softball.
Jones named to Defensive 1st Team, Sun host Sky in semis Tuesday
JONQUEL Jones received another postseason accolade and the WNBA semifinals matchup is set for her Connecticut Sun as they prepare to make their 2021 postseason debut this week.
King Jr ‘breakout guy’ of NBA Academy Invitational
FREDRICK King Jr was the breakout player of the NBA Academy Invitational and boosted his recruiting profile as an elite international prospect.
Baz’s 5 2/3 scoreless innings helps Rays sweep ‘Jazz’ and Marlins 3-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Shane Baz pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings to win his second straight start and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 yesterday for their team-record 14th series sweep.
COTECC U-12 tennis: BLTA fields three-member team Bahamas
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has fielded a three-member team to represent the country at the 2021 COTECC Under-12 competition.
‘It’ll mean the world to me’
As injuries continue to mount for the Indianapolis Colts’ receiving corps, Mike Strachan is on tap to receive more opportunities and is also just weeks away from having the opportunity to play an NFL game in front of his entire family for the first time.
‘Mario, coming from among us, understands our plights’
FINALLY, Bahamas Olympic Committee president Romell Knowles said the newly formed Progressive Liberal Party government, under Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, got it right by selecting a Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture who came from among their fraternity.
Livingstone Parks dies at 72
LIVINGSTONE Parks, remembered for the sufficient role he placed in the development of softball from behind the scenes as an executive of the Bahamas Softball Federation and continued even when he demitted office, passed away on Wednesday, September 15 at Doctors Hospital.
Core Athletics looks to recruit middle distance runners
FORMER 400/800 metre specialist Waldon Whyms and his newly formed Core Athletics Track Club is looking to recruit some more middle distance runners in the country.
Bahamian coaches discuss pressing issues affecting local sports
SOME of the most influential members of the Bahamian coaching fraternity came together to discuss some of the most pressing issues affecting local sports on both the local and international levels.
Horton to take over as president of basketball federation
WITH Mario Bowleg being ascended to the position of the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, first vice president Eugene Horton will be moved up to take over the role of president of the Bahamas Basketball Federation.
New minister says his focus will be providing equality to all
OUTGOING Bahamas Basketball Federation president Mario Bowleg, now in charge of the three-headed Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, said his focus will be providing equality to all and not just concentrating on one over the other.
