Cobras, Rattlers strike
The Government Secondary School Sports Association’s CI Gibson Rattlers and the CC Sweeting Cobras took the spotlight on day two of the prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic yesterday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
‘Junkanoo Boyz’ making preparations for CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship
THE “Junkanoo Boyz” were just one win away from advancing to the 2023 FIFA Beach World Cup at the 2023 Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Beach Soccer Championship hosted at home.
VJ scores 24 points for Baylor bears in loss to Arizona
BIMINI native Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe Jr had a strong offensive night against the no.19 ranked Arizona Wildcats in Baylor’s recent 74-67 loss on Monday at the Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas.
$150,000 cheque presented to the Bahamas Fly Fishing Association
AFTER making a pledge last year of $200,000 to support the country’s fly fishing industry, the Government of The Bahamas made good on its promise: A cheque for $150,000 was presented to the Bahamas Fly Fishing Association during a ceremony on February 17 at the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources on East Bay Street.
SPORTS CALENDAR: February 19, 2025
THE Ministry of Works and Family Island Affairs’ 2025 Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Sailing Championships - a three-day sailing competition for young sailors - is scheduled to get underway on Thursday in Montagu Bay and wrap up on Saturday.
Vlasov shines brightly at Sentower Park
ANNA Camille Vlasov found herself back in familiar territory – in the prize money – under the lights last weekend at The Zengersheide International Show at Sentower Park in Opglabbeek, Belgium.
World record for Timothy Munnings
Less than a month after unofficially setting a new record in the masters 55-59 (outdoor) 400 metres event, Bahamian Olympian Timothy Munnings lowered his previous time at the 19th Diana Lynn Thompson Road Runners Track and Field Classic on Saturday at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
Calea Jackson sets new national record
A BAHAMIAN national record-breaking performance by strongwoman Calea Jackson topped a list of performances from Olympians Wanya McCoy and Javonya Valcourt and other Bahamian athletes at various meets in the United States over the weekend.
GSSSA: Four basketball champions crowned
THE 2025 Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) best-of-three basketball championships closed out with four champions crowned in the junior and senior divisions over the weekend at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.
SPORTS CALENDAR: February 17, 2025.
WITH all of the champions decided in the various high school leagues, it’s time for the clash of the titans in the prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic that starts 4pm today at the AF Adderley Gymnasium. Here’s how the teams stack up in the four pools:
Tyler Herro edges out ‘Buddy’ Hield to win 3-point contest
WHILE he’s still waiting on his first National Basketball Association’s All-Star game selection, Bahamian Chavano “Buddy” Hield of the Golden State Warriors gave it another gallant effort, but fell short by one shot in winning his second Starry 2-Point Contest trophy.
12th annual Tour De Grand Bahama cycling competition was a success
THE 12th Annual Tour De Grand Bahama cycling competition, sponsored by the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), turned out to be a very successful event over the weekend in Grand Bahama.
Athletes qualify for CARIFTA at Diana Lynn-Thompson Classic
JUNIOR athletes hit the qualifying mark on the track and field for the 2025 CARIFTA Games at the 19th Diana Lynn-Thompson Classic hosted by the Roadrunners Track and Field Club at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium on Saturday.
Swimmers compete in open water CARIFTA qualifier
OVER 50 competitors braved the chilly waters of Goodman’s Bay on Saturday to try and claim a spot on the Bahamas Aquatics’ five-kilometre open water team to represent the Bahamas at the CARIFTA Swimming Championships.
The results: Bahamas Aquatics Federation Open Water Invitational
BAHAMAS Aquatics Federation Open Water Invitational was held on Saturday at Goodman’s Bay.
