Phenom Challenge: Bahamian 1-2 punch helps Defenders shine
THE Bahamian 1-2 punch of Deyton Albury and Garreth Edgecombe helped the Defenders 2020 to split their four games at the Phenom Challenge over the weekend in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Eagles excited to add Franco Miller Jr
THE Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are excited to add Franco Miller Jr to their programme and look forward to the incoming transfer combo guard to have an impact whenever he steps on the floor.
Bastian invited to showcase
After missing out on his first opportunity to secure a major division one basketball scholarship, Lathaniel Bastian is hoping that his dream comes true this time around.
Athletes make it to US, get ready for season
HEAD coaches Rolando “Lonnie” Greene and Norbert Elliott indicated how pleased they are that their Bahamian athletes have made it to the United States and can now get ready for the upcoming track and field season at the University of Kentucky and Purdue University.
Hield on playoff prospects: ‘We want all the smoke’
CHAVANO “Buddy” Hield had a simple reply when asked about the Sacramento Kings’ playoff prospects:
Mackey to re-join Eagles as assistant coach
NASHAD Mackey will return to the Embry-Riddle Eagles men’s basketball programme, but will transition to the sidelines in a new role as a member of the coaching staff.
Restart ready
Following successful debuts in their return to basketball, Deandre Ayton’s Phoenix Suns and Buddy Hield’s Sacramento Kings gear up for a playoff push and a race for the final spot in the Western Conference when the NBA officially restarts its season.
Rolle: ‘I think the NFL should delay the sport or cancel it this year’
BAHAMIAN Rhodes Scholar, former NFL player, and future neurosurgeon, Myron Rolle offered his unique perspective on the upcoming NFL season.
CONCACAF has new calendar for its events
CONCACAF has restructured its qualification process for several events and announced a new calendar for its regional events amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Major to join Arizona State Sun Devils in PAC-12
ALLBRY Major will transfer to the West Coast to join PAC-12 powerhouse, the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Bain Jr makes comeback
Considering the fact that he was told by doctors during grade seven at Jack Hayward High that a mitral valve prolapse (MVP) heart problem would not allow him to play sports anymore, Trevor Bain Jr made a remarkable comeback this year to win a title with the Las Ranchos basketball team in the Zacatecas League in Mexico.
‘Reno’ Johnson: ‘I’m on my second leg of training’
FOR the past two weeks, Bahamian professional boxer Tureano ‘Reno’ Johnson has been in Hollywood, Florida, preparing for a proposed shot at the World Boxing Association’s super middleweight world title or at least his next fight on September 12.
Bahamas set to compete in CONCACAF Qualifiers
GO TEAM BAHAMAS: The Bahamas men’s national football (soccer) team has qualified to compete in the CONCACAF Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup QATAR 2022.
FIBA World Cup Skills Challenge tryouts called off
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation far exceeded its total of participants for tryouts for the under-17 boys and girls Skills Challenge teams for next month’s International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Americas Region competition for qualification for the World Cup Skills Challenge.
Dynamic duo continue to shine for Defenders Elite
The Bahamian talented young duo of Deyton Albury and Garreth Edgecombe continue to shine for the Defenders Elite basketball team at the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Tournament in South Carolina.
