Leonard 'Boston Blackie' Miller dies in hospital
Father’s Day was a somber one for the family of Bahamas National Hall of Famer Leonard ‘Boston Blackie’ Miller and the Bahamas Boxing Federation fraternity as one of the country’s most versatile athletes/coaches passed away. Miller, who would have c
Roberts: 'We are just training, trying to get better'
JUSTIN Roberts, reeling in the catches from his new found fishing hobby, was excited to hear the International Tennis Federation’s announcement last week that the ITF World Tennis Tour will resume on August 3 for ladies’ events and August 17 for the
Serena trying to make the best of life in Iowa
WITH the resurgence of racism and another spike in the coronavirus in the United States, Bahamian female national discus record holder Serena Brown is trying to make the best of her living situation in Iowa.
Team captain Jodie earns unprecedented achievement
4-D Stallions Track Club’s team captain Jodie Ritchie earned an unprecedented achievement as the middle distance runner graduated in the Queen’s College Class of 2020 with academic awards.
NCAA outlines timeline for return of men’s, women’s basketball
THE NCAA Division I Council has outlined the projected timeline for a return to action for both men’s and women’s basketball programmes.
MLB: International Signing Period begins Jan. 15
As the status of the 2020 Major League Baseball season hangs in the balance, the organisation made a decision that could affect several Bahamian prospects.
Happinets re-sign Kadeem Coleby in Japan B-League
KADEEM Coleby will return to the Akita Northern Happinets for his fourth consecutive season of pro basketball in Japan.
Life Prep Academy pipeline for Bahamian student athletes
LIFE Prep Academy continues to be a pipeline for Bahamian student athletes across various sporting disciplines.
Minister visits Andre Rogers national baseball stadium
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle and a delegation from her ministry visited the construction site of the new Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium June 12.
World’s fastest man suspended for missing doping tests
THE likelihood that the world’s fastest man, Christian Coleman, might miss the Olympics next summer increased yesterday when he received a provisional suspension for failing to be home when drug testers showed up last year.
‘This is the best thing for me’
Although she has not gotten the ultimate desire expected in the three years she has been training there, Bahamian sprinter Anthonique Strachan feels she’s in the right place training with some of the world’s best in Kingston, Jamaica.
‘Reno’ Johnson happy pro boxing is back, can’t wait to travel
AFTER all of the problems he has experienced training here at home with the Bahamas Boxing Federation, Tureano ‘Reno’ Johnson said he’s glad that professional boxing is back and he can’t wait for the international borders to open so he can return either to Cuba or the United States to continue to prepare for a possible world title shot.
BLTA officers’ election all set for July 4
AMIDST the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is planning to host its election of officers on Saturday, July 4, at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association.
Etienne gets All-American honours
Bahamian Jyles Etienne, who decided to give up a promising career as a basketball player to compete in track and field, is fast becoming one of the premier high jumpers to watch at the collegiate level.
Minister Rolle outlines official Guidance Document
AS local sporting activities remain on hold throughout the country due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations eagerly anticipate the guidelines that will allow them to return to participation.
