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Nationals postponed

IT was supposed to be the first day of competition for the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s National Track and Field Championships yesterday at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.But midway into the morning session of the championships as

Final spot on Davis Cup team to be decided this weekend

THE Bahamas Davis Cup has obtained a level of success over the last five years with two wins in Group III Americas, and Promotion plays in Group II in 2018.This year, the Bahamas top player who is ranked in the 700s on the International Tennis Circui

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CORONAVIRUS: National Track and Field Championships postponed until further notice

AS a precautionary measure due to the threat of the coronavirus in the region, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture postponed its National Track and Field Championships on Thursday until further notice.

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BLTA players turning heads in US colleges, universities

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association has indicated that they are proud of the performances of some of their players who are performing very well for their respective colleges and universities in the US. Lauryn Daxon, playing in #3 flight singles for

Bowlers named to represent Bahamas teams

DESPITE the concerns over the coronavirus, the Bahamas Bowling Federation has released the names of the bowlers selected to represent the Bahamas at a number of international tournaments this year. The team selections were made following the complet

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RBDF officers, marines take part in Police Sporting Events in Grand Bahama

ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officers and marines attached to the Northern Command recently supported the Royal Bahamas Police Force by participating in several sporting events over the past weekend. Led by Lieutenant Commander Whitfield Neely, the c

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Sponsor withdraws but Bahamas Bowl expected to continue

THE Elk Grove Village/Makers Wanted have withdrawn its title sponsorship of the annual Bahamas Bowl. But it’s expected that the United States college football game will continue at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium in December.Two years ago, Elk

Brajaxba Tennis Club Jr Spring Jamboree results

THE Brajaxba Tennis Club hosted its Junior Spring Jamboree at the Gym Tennis Club in Winton Meadows over the weekend. • The following results were posted: UTR Co-Ed singles round-robin - Patrick Mactaggart, the winner with a 4-0 win-loss record; Al

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NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season "until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league's owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.

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Young has impressive spring training outing

CHAVEZ Young had an impressive spring training outing both on the field and at the plate for the Toronto Blue Jays in the Grapefruit League.Young drove in an RBI in the ninth inning and had a highlight reel defensive play in the outfield that led to

FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers: Men's national basketball team players return to pro circuit

FOLLOWING last month’s home triumph at the FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers, several men’s national basketball team players returned to the professional circuit and continued that momentum with their respective clubs. David Nesbitt continues his career in B

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Chisholm assigned to Wind Surge in Triple-A

JAZZ Chisholm will make his 2020 debut in Triple-A Baseball.The 22-year-old shortstop was assigned to the Wichita Wind Surge of the Pacific Coast League and the AAA affiliate of the Miami Marlins.The Marlins trimmed its spring training roster to 26 p

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Elites, Giants even series 1-1 in the NPBA playoffs

Both the Sports Center Elites and TMT Giants evened their respective playoff series in the New Providence Basketball Association Division II playoffs at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.

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NCAA Indoor Awards: Bahamian athletes honoured

BAHAMIAN student athletes at various levels of collegiate track and field - ranging from the NAIA to NCAA Division I - were honoured with indoor season awards.

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Jazz hits 1st homer in loss to Cards

Jazz Chisholm continues to show flashes of brilliance that have the Miami Marlins front office and fanbase optimistic about his future with the organisation.Chisholm hit his first home run of spring training on Sunday afternoon in a 7-3 loss to the S