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Truckers, Wildcats keep All-Star titles in Nassau

The Bahamas Softball Federation’s All-Star Classic on Sunday in aid of Hurricane Dorian relief saw the Commando Security Truckers and the Sunshine Auto Wildcats keeping the titles here in New Providence. In the late game played on Sunday night to co

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University of Houston cougars men capture team championship at the White Sands golf Invitational

THE University of Houston Cougars men’s golf programme capped its fall season in impressive fashion on Sunday afternoon, capturing the team championship in the White Sands Invitational at Ocean Club. Competing on the 7,159-yard, par-72 course, Houst

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Dean, Greene go head-to-head in Canada high school preseason

A PAIR of Bahamian prep basketball prospects went head-to-head with their respective programmes in Canadian high school preseason play. Romad Dean (Crestwood Prep) and Paul Greene (J Addison Prep) are both in their first year with their respective p

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NPBA: UB Mingoes stop the Regulators 87-68

THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball season started strong with a victory in the New Providence Basketball Association at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Saturday night. Three Mingoes basketball players combined for 45 points to lead

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Bahamas Tennis Federation to host North American IC Rod Laver Jr Challenge this weekend

THE Bahamas Tennis Federation is all set to host the North American IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge at the National Tennis Centre this weekend with teams from Barbados, USA, Mexico and the Bahamas participating. The competition features top players 16

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Water polo: Miller and Tigers have their sights set on title

SAEQUAN Miller and his Salem University Tigers water polo team have their sights set on contending for the conference title. The Tigers will compete in the Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference West Championship, November 9-10 in Erie, Pennsylvania. As

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Lafleur 4th overall at Amateur World Cup in Spain

HAVING qualified with her victory at her first pro show for the year in Montreal, Canada in August, Lorraine Lafleur had to settle for a fourth place finish in the women’s physique elite pro category at the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness’ 2019 Amateur World Cup in Tarragona, Spain.

Sunshine Auto Wildcats are All-Star Classic champions

The New Providence Softball Association’s ladies champions Sunshine Auto Wildcats didn’t get to play for another Bahamas Softball Federation National Championship title.

Local standouts shine at Caribbean Tip-Off Classic

IN addition to some of the top prep basketball recruits in the United States, Canada and Finland, the first Caribbean Tip-Off Classic also gave local standouts an opportunity to showcase their skills at home.

NPBA: Triple header rocks AF Adderley

THE calendar flipped to November and to a full six-game slate last weekend in the New Providence Basketball Association with triple headers on both Friday and Saturday night at AF Adderley Gymnasium.

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‘Buddy’ Hield, Fox lead Kings to 113-92 rout of the Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 22 points, De’Aaron Fox had 24 and the Sacramento Kings routed the New York Knicks 113-92 last night for their second straight victory following a 0-5 start.

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Minister launches National Sports Month

MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle (right) announced the launch of National Sports Month at the ministry’s head office on October 31.

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Baha Mar Cup to feature Gauff and Roddick

LEGENDARY retired tennis player Mark Knowles has announced plans for the first of the Baha Mar Cup at Baha Mar that will feature some of the top-notch players including American rising young star Coco Gauff and veteran Andy Roddick.

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Suns awaiting decision on Ayton appeal

The Phoenix Suns are still awaiting a decision on Deandre Ayton’s appeal process on his suspension, but no announcement has been made on talks between the league and the Players Association.

Brown recruiting Bahamians to compete for Clayton State

NOW that he’s settled in his new role as the head coach, veteran quarter-miler Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown is trying to recruit as many Bahamians to Clayton State University to compete for the Laker track and field team.