IOC member says Olympic Games will be postponed
With the spread of the coronavirus pandemic around the world, an International Olympic Committee member said on Monday the 2020 Olympic Games would be postponed, a decision that will affect the six Bahamian track and field athletes who have qualified so far.
NBA telling teams to keep players, staff out of facilities
The NBA has told its teams to close its training and practice facilities to all players and staff starting Friday, saying the shuttering will last indefinitely in the latest response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite virus, IOC still intends to host Olympics
Despite the cancellation or suspension of virtually every major sporting event across the globe as a result of the novel coronavirus, the International Olympic Committee remains steadfast on its intention to host the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games as scheduled.
Durant among 4 Nets to test positive for new coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA.
BLTA completes its national teams for the upcoming Davis, Fed Cup
ALTHOUGH they have not postponed or cancelled the events due to the increase in the coronavirus pandemic, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association has completed its national teams for the upcoming Davis and Fed Cups.
‘Right now, I think it’s more about the safety of the fans, players and coaches’
New Providence Basketball Association president James Price said they wholeheartedly agree with the Bahamas Government on suspending all local sporting activities until further notice.
Despite virus, Coleby and Japanese B-League resume play last weekend
DESPITE concerns expressed by several stakeholders affiliated with the Japanese B-League, Kadeem Coleby and the remainder of the league resumed play last weekend as the coronavirus COVID 19 outbreak continues.
Despite virus, Jonquel Jones continues to play in Russian Basketball Premier League
MOST major sporting leagues around the globe have suspended play due to the coronavirus outbreak but play continues for Jonquel Jones in the Russian Women’s Basketball Premier League. Jones and her UMMC Ekaterinburg club remained undefeated and impr
Amid travel concerns over coronavirus, BLTA completes final trials for Fed, Davis Cup teams
VETERAN player/captain Marvin Rolle has secured the fourth and final spot on the Bahamas Davis Cup team, while Larikah Russell and Simone Pratt earned the third and fourth spots on the Fed Cup team. But there’s still some concern about whether or not
Serena makes successful debut as a bikini model
SERENA Salius Decius-Norius made a successful debut as a bikini model at the NPC 2020 CJ Classic and Sunshine State Bodybuilding Bikini Physique Figure Fitness Classic that was held in West Palm Beach, Florida, over the weekend. Italian born Decius-
BOC recommends all local sports be suspended
With all international travel being suspended by the Bahamas Government until further notice as a result of the spread of the coronavirus, the Bahamas Olympic Committee is also advising all sporting bodies to cease any further local competition until
NPBA Playoffs, NPWBA title games called off
THE New Providence Basketball Association’s men’s division I and II playoffs at the AF Adderley Gymnasium has been postponed until further notice. The case is the same for the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association’s best-of-five championship
BAHAMIAN RIDER QUALIFIES FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
BAHAMIAN rider Reine Pagliaro qualified for the 2021 Young Rider World Endurance Championships in Ermelo, The Netherlands, when she finished her second 120km/75 mile endurance race at the Fun in the Sun Endurance competition held at Williston, FL, March 13-15.
Miller Jr: 'I have greatly enjoyed my time here at Ole Miss'
FRANCO Miller Jr’s tenure with the Ole Miss Rebels men’s basketball programme has come to an end. Miller announced his intention to enter the NCAA’s transfer portal and will have three years of eligibility remaining when he signs to a new programme.
NPBA: Mingoes stop Shockers 91-71 to win series 2-1
THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes not only needed to beat the JD’s Seafood Shockers in the decisive game of their New Providence Basketball Association men’s best-of-three series, they needed to make a statement.They did just that at the AF Adder
