Second swing, bigger vision: Women’s Golf Day draws near
AFTER a powerful inaugural debut, International Women’s Golf Day is back with even more purpose, passion and participation.
Brice Newball Foundation supports 'Sand Wars' tournament
THE beach soccer stadium was alive with action, energy and youthful passion on Saturday, May 3, as “Sand Wars,” a youth flag football tournament, brought together some of the island’s most promising young athletes for a full day of competition and community engagement.
Bahamas trainer of Kentucky Derby horse dies aged 75
Larry Demeritte, a trainer who realized his dream of running a horse in the Kentucky Derby last year, has died. He was 75.
Thompson twins making it happen
They were separated at one point by Hurricane Dorian, but now fraternal twin sisters Cassie and Cassidra are back together and making the most of their collegiate experience as members of the Jacksonville Dolphins women’s track and field team.
Guard Denika looking forward to FIU
LIKE her new team-mate Rhema Collins, guard Denika Lightbourne is just as eager to suit up in a new uniform with the Florida International University Panthers women’s basketball team.
GSSSA crowns senior girls, boys soccer champions
THE Government Secondary Schools Sports Association crowned its senior girls and boys soccer champions on Friday at the Roscoe Davies Developmental Center at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Pickleball: Prize money doubles tourney rocks Romora Bay in ‘Briland’
AS the sport of pickleball continues to grow in The Bahamas, Kevaughn Ferguson decided to venture into the Family Islands, hosting his first prize money doubles tournament over the weekend.
Rising basketball star Rhema Collins in town
As she prepares to make her transition from the University of Mississippi Lady Rebels to the Florida International University Panthers this fall, female basketball player Rhema Collins said she had to stop home for some good old home cooking.
Bahamian connection standing out at Georgia Southern
OVER the years, there’s been quite a few Bahamian connections at various colleges and universities in the United States of America in different sports.
Police handcuff John Brown for 81-78 win
Dion McPhee came through with the clutch putback with 4.3 seconds left on the clock as the Police Crimestoppers handcuffed the visiting John Brown University Golden Eagles men’s basketball team 81-78.
Sydney Clarke ‘making her mark’ in Germany
SYDNEY Clarke returned to Germany and continued to make her presence felt, winning both her opening singles and doubles matches in her first tournament in the Herren Tennis-Turnier um den St Elizabeth-Cup.
Sports calendar May 15
THE Fast Track Athletics Club is scheduled to hold its 4th annual Spring Fling at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex May 16-17.
Ultimate Champion Sports Academy team earns USSSA 10AA ranking
THE Ultimate Champion Sports Academy team, made up of players from Freedom Farm, the Junior Baseball League of Nassau and the Grand Bahama Little League, was so impressive in their recent performances that they have now earned a ranking in the United States Specialty Sports Association 10AA Division.
Global Sun shines on the UB Mingoes’ inaugural golf tourney
GLOBAL Sun Integration Management is supporting The University of The Bahamas Mingoes programme’s inaugural Golf Invitational set for this Sunday at The Royal Blue Golf Course at Baha Mar as a bronze-level sponsor.
Soccer nationals adds juniors ‘for first time’
Every year, the Bahamas Football Association has added a new dimension to its annual Samuel P. Haven Jr High School Soccer Nationals that will be held over the next two weeks in Grand Bahama and New Providence.
