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Briontae Riley to play pro in France

FROM the time she picked up a basketball under the supervision of coach Varel Davis at CH Reeves Junior High School, Briontae Riley knew that she was going to be something special. Thanks to Bahamian Jaraun ‘Kino’ Burrows and his Raw Talent organisation, the versatile multi-talented Riley is heading to Grans, France, to play professionally for the Basket Club Gransois.

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Vlasov and Beaumont pull off emotional win

It was a great weekend for Bahamian Ana Camille ‘Millie’ Vlasov and her horse, Beaumont, at the Jumping du Golfe St Tropez Hubside 1* Equestrian competition in St Tropez, France. Vlasov, the lone Bahamian in action, competed in three classes against competitors from France, Spain, Turkey, Italy, Chile, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Brazil, Ireland, Israel, Portugal, Switzerland, Sweden and the United Kingdom and was successful, winning all three of her races.

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Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm and Marlins sweep Phillies

“JAZZ” Chisholm and the Miami Marlins have moved into sole possession of second place in the National League East following yesterday afternoon’s sweep in a double header over the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Former baseball player Asa Ferguson dies at 83

ASA Ferguson, a former baseball player who became involved in the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations making great personal sacrifices, including mortgaging his home to sustain the sport financially, died on Saturday.

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High jumper Donald Thomas eager to resume season next year

EVEN as a late bloomer in the sport, Grand Bahamian Donald Thomas has surged on top of the Bahamian chart as a high jumper, having won every medal possible except for the Olympic Games.

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Tennis coach John Farrington continuing his career

TENNIS is back and so is Bahamian John Farrington as he takes advantage of the opportunity to continue his coaching career with a number of players on the international scene.

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Chisholm and Marlins regain winning record

The Miami Marlins began a pivotal seven-game homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies with their first walkoff win of the season and regained a winning record in the standings.

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Shavaul Butters all set for transfer

SHAVAUL Butters will relocate to a new state to complete his senior season of high school basketball and prepare himself for collegiate recruitment in the class of 2021.

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'Reno' Johnson vs Jaime Munguia tentatively set for October 24

A MUCH anticipated bout between Tureano Johnson and Jaime Munguia has a tentative date - October 24.

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Chisholm hits his first home run in the majors

Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm was searching for a breakthrough at the plate and it finally came in the first at bat of last night’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves.

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‘Jazz’ shows his worth in Marlins’ 8-0 shutout win

Even as they moved him around on the infield and up in the batting line-up, Bahamian Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm showed his worth to the Miami Marlins as he helped in another victory last night.

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NFL: Chiefs’ Fenton gets championship ring

AFTER enjoying his first experience as a National Football League champion, Kansas City Chiefs’ second year corner back Rashad Fenton finally got his championship ring.

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‘Jazz’ Chisholm scores first run of MLB career

Another day, another career milestone for Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm.

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‘Jazz’ gets his first hit

Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm notched a career milestone with the first hit of his MLB career for the Miami Marlins against the American League East leading Tampa Bay Rays.

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Taylor aims to become the first Bahamian CPL cricket player

ALTHOUGH he missed out on an opportunity to get drafted in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) TwentyTwenty (T20), Marc Taylor has secured himself a sponsorship that could enhance his goal to become the first Bahamian CPL professional cricket player.