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Miller-Uibo storms into semis

DOHA, Qatar — Shaunae Miller-Uibo made her 400 metres debut at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 17th World Championships look so easy.

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Jones disqualified in men’s 200m heats

DOHA, Qatar: Grand Bahamian Terrance Jones, hoping to make the most of his invitation by the International Amateur Athletic Federation to compete in the 17th World Championships, was disqualified in the first round of the heats of the men's 200 metres.

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Gaither misses out on 100m final spot

DOHA, Qatar: Tynia Gaither's bid to make the final of the women's 100 metre on Sunday at the International Amateur Athletic Federation's 17th World Championships fell short as she could only muster a fifth place finish.

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Mystics beat Jones and Sun 95-86 in WNBA Finals opener

The Washington Mystics got off to a hot shooting start in the first quarter and it proved to be too much for the Connecticut Sun to overcome in game one of the WNBA Finals. The Mystics won 95-86 over the Sun at home yesterday in Washington DC’s Ente

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SCHEDULE: Bahamas at the 17th IAAF Worlds

DOHA, Qatar — Here’s a glance of the upcoming events for Team Bahamas at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 17th World Championships: Tuesday, October 1 Men’s 400m heats 9:35am EST - Steven Gardiner and Alonzo Russell. Men’s high j

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'I was really sad when I learned that it was coming to an end'

DOHA, Qatar — After serving for two consecutive terms as a Councilwoman of the International Amateur Athletic Federation, Pauline Davis-Thompson’s tenure will officially be over at the end of the 17th World Championships here on Sunday, October 7.Dav

Top junior sailors make a splash on day 1

THE top junior sailors in the region set sail in Montagu Bay yesterday for day one of fleet racing at the 2019 Optimist North American Championships. The Nassau Yacht Club and Bahamas National Sailing School are currently hosting one of the most pre

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Sports Minister Meets with IAAF President Coe in Qatar

DOHA, QATAR — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle (left) met with International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President, Lord Sabastian Coe during the IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, on September 27. Minister R

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Minister Rolle meets with Team Bahamas

DOHA, Qatar — Before she leaves to return to the business of the House of Assembly on Tuesday morning, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle met with Team Bahamas at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 17th World Championshi

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Gaither qualifies for 100m semis

DOHA, Qatar: Running blind out of lane two of the women's 100 metres heats, Tynia Gaither bolted out to a terrific start, but didn't see the rest of the field as they reeled her in.

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Twin brothers miss out on triple jump final spot

DOHA, Qatar: They were hoping for a double in the men's triple jump at the Khalifa International Stadium in their first appearance together at the International Amateur Athletic Federation's 17th World Championships.

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Miller-Uibo has support in the stands

WHEN she competes in the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 17th World Championships in Doha, Qatar, quarter-miler Shaunae Miller-Uibo will have some familiar faces in the stands at the​ renovated multi-purpose Khalifa International Stadium.

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WNBA Finals: Jones and Sun to face Mystics in Game 1 Sunday

The matchup for the 2019 WNBA title tips off this weekend and Jonquel Jones’ Connecticut Sun are set to go head-to-head against the Washington Mystics and the reigning league MVP - Elena Delle Donne.

Colebrook: Bahamas entitled to international financial support

AS a member of the Union Cycliste Internationale, Bahamas Cycling Federation president Roy Colebrook said the Bahamas is entitled to some international financial support. So he’s off to appeal for the cycling community affected by Hurricane Dorian.

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Ayton, Hield lead charge in Hurricane relief effort

DEANDRE Ayton and Buddy Hield continue to be two of the leading voices for Bahamian athletes in the Hurricane Dorian relief effort.