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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.

Lumberjacks basketball to lend support in Dorian aftermath

GRAND Bahama native Nathan Bain is entering his senior season with Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks men’s basketball and the programme looks to lend support in the Hurricane Dorian relief effort.

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THE PRESS BOX: The Cowboys can beat the Saints again

LAST season the Dallas Cowboys beat the New Orleans Saints due to a very good defensive effort.

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Minister Rolle off to IAAF's 17th World Championships

With an official three-member delegation, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle is off to the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 17th World Championships in Doha, Qatar, to support the nine-member Bahamian track and field team.

Jones and Higgs join in Hurricane Dorian relief recovery effort

A PAIR of University of Texas Longhorns student athletes led their respective programme’s Hurricane Dorian relief recovery initiatives. In an effort to provide aid and supplies to local victims of Hurricane Dorian, Texas Athletics partnered with the

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Boyce seeking financial support for Tokyo Olympics qualification

LENNOX Boyce continues his rise as the leading amateur boxer in the country and continues to seek local funding as support toward his qualification for the 2020 Olympics.Boyce recently won his division at the Title Impact Boxing Championships II, Sat