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Soccer girls get their athletic scholarships

LAURANN Brown, Savanna Rolle and Grand Bahamian McKell Yallop were among the first of five soccer players who have pioneered the student-athlete resources and support (Stars) programme.

BLTA’s Junkanoo Bowl starts today

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is getting ready to begin its annual International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junkanoo Bowl Tournament at the National Tennis Centre today.

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Team Bahamas named for Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships

THE Bahamas Golf Federation has announced the team members that are expected to represent the Bahamas at the 63rd annual Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships.

19-member team all set for Mexico

FOR the first time, the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association has added the under-18 division to the Under-23 division for the 10th edition of the biennial NACAC Championships this year. Described as the best that the B

Team Bahamas named for Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships

THE Bahamas Golf Federation has announced the team members that are expected to represent the Bahamas at the 63rd annual Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships. The championships will be held at the Casa de Campo’s The Links Course in La Romana, Domin

El Aalvador: Age group team leaves on July 25

SHERRY Francis likes the make-up of the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Age Group team that she’s taking to San Salvador, El Salvador. The eight-member team, comprising of five from New Providence and thre

BLTA's Junkanoo Bowl starts today

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is getting ready to begin its annual International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junkanoo Bowl Tournament at the National Tennis Centre today. The event features top junior tennis talent from local and abroad. This year

Sands to run for president of NACAC

BY Tuesday, former Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations president and public relations officer Mike Sands will know whether or not he will become the fifth president of the North America, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association.Sa

Arnett-Willie invited to serve as a commentator

WITH a track career that enabled her to compete at the Olympic Games over and done with, former sprinter Philippa Arnett-Willie is lending her expertise to the sport as a commentator.While she has distinguished herself locally, her new found talent w

Freedom Farm claims all three division titles

The Freedom Farm Baseball League highlighted the final day of the Bahamas Baseball Association’s 2019 National Championships with a dominant performance and three division titles. Freedom Farm won the 8U, 10U and 14U titles yesterday in head-to-head

Soccer girls get their athletic scholarships

LAURANN Brown, Savanna Rolle and Grand Bahamian McKell Yallop were among the first of five soccer players who have pioneered the student-athlete resources and support (Stars) programme. The three, accompanied by their parents and family members, wer

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'Thousands' expected to attend Regatta in Morgan's Bluff

THE All Andros and Berry Islands Regatta committee looks to galvanise support for July’s event as they expect thousands to patronise the upcoming 26th edition, July 5-7 in Morgan’s Bluff, Andros. Twenty sloops are expected to compete and highlight t

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'Buddy' Hield enjoys courtside with Jones and Sun

JONQUEL Jones continues to garner recognition from WNBA fans, international media on pace for an MVP season, and a fellow Bahamian basketball icon was on hand to take in her latest contest and the bond between the two.Buddy Hield was courtside as Jon

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Junior tennis stars take spotlight at nationals

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Junior Nationals, sponsored by the Byron Ferguson Foundation, was completed at the National Tennis Centre on Wednesday. The winners and runners-up were as follows: Girls 8-and-under Alyssa Thurston - champion;

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Student-athletes earn college scholarships

St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine’s rich heritage can now boast of having an unprecedented seven student-athletes in the Class of 2019 all achieving Division One college scholarships.