Sprinter Samson focusing on studies
With his collegiate track and field season abruptly ended during the indoor season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, sprinter Samson Colebrooke said he has focused his attention on his studies as he goes through his experience in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Mako swimmers to make splash in US colleges
MAKO Aquatics Club, coached by Travano McPhee, has produced several CARIFTA swimmers and two national championships in their brief history and now they are adding to the number of swimmers they have competing in the NCAA.
Bullseye: Darts lovers’ heaven
THE line-ups and fixtures have been confirmed for the first four nights of the PDC Home Tour ahead of today’s launch of the innovative new tournament.
WNBA Draft: Higgs hopes to make Bahamian history
The WNBA Draft will continue as planned amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Lashann Higgs hopes to make Bahamian history by becoming the country’s third woman selected.
Athletes named All-Americans
ALTHOUGH their seasons were cut short just before their final meets of the year, several Bahamian student-athletes received postseason awards and were named All-Americans in their respective divisions.
CARIFTA postponed
Like the 2020 Olympic Games, which has been called off until next year, the 2020 CARIFTA Games has now been postponed until 2021.
BAAA president sets record straight on Nationals
ALTHOUGH the governing body of track and field, World Athletics, has reserved a date for their member countries to hold their national championships in August, Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations president Drumeco Archer said the Bahamas’ nationals could only be held at that time if the Bahamas Government gives the clearance to stage any local events.
Grand Bahamian point guard Joanna secures scholarship
Through the assistance of the Darrell Sears Basketball Showcase, Grand Bahamian point guard Joanna Munroe has secured a scholarship to attend Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas, in August.
Johnson: ‘All my hard work and dedication has gone down the drain’
THE Easter holiday weekend was expected to be a time when the Bahamas Aquatics Federation capitalised on the opportunity to successfully defend their CARIFTA championship titles.However, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the meet was another casualty in the world of sports.
Williams: 'I am following the guidelines and trying to stay healthy'
HAVING had to rescheduled his next professional fight and his Bard Yard Rumble Promotional card, Sherman 'the Tank' Williams is encouraging Bahamians to follow the rules of the Government so the Bahamas can get through the Coronavirus Pandemic as quickly as possible.
Deandre Ayton selected for new E-Sports venture
THE NBA season has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but through E-Sports, the league looks to continue its fan engagement and Deandre Ayton was one of several NBA players selected to participate in a new venture.
Bahamas Esports Federation host League of Legends community national team trials
THE Bahamas Esports Federation, which is now a part of the International Esports Federation, hosted its League of Legends community national team trials over the weekend.
New social media app: ‘You want it. We’ll runnit’
HE was known for his speed and now that he’s officially retired, Olympic and World Championship sprinter Jamial Rolle is taking advantage of his talent in the form of a new business concept that he’s hoping will fast track his post track and field career.
COVID-19 challenging for amateur and pro athletes
Bahamian athletes, both at home and abroad, have struggled with maintaining their training and physical activity under strict government-mandated lockdowns and curfews.
Jones: ‘I’m back home’
Jonquel ‘JJ’ Jones, the Bahamas’ top female professional basketball player, is back home in Grand Bahama after escaping Russia before the coronavirus pandemic exploded and now she’s urging Bahamians to heed the warnings by the government officials.
