Anthonique Strachan working her way back
BAHAMIAN sprinter Anthonique Strachan has spent the last eight months nursing a season-ending injury to both feet but was finally able to make a return to the track last weekend at the 2025 Queen’s/Grace Jackson Meet at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.
‘VJ’ Edgecombe secures Big-12 Co-Newcomer of the Week honours
BAYLOR freshman Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe put together a couple of impressive performances last week to be named the Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week on Monday.
Simmons named Hurricanes’ basketball Athlete of the Week
BAHAMIAN Aaron Simmons was named the Holland Hurricanes men’s basketball Athlete of the Week for the week ending January 26.
Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation opens 2025 campaign with successful hosting of its Family Fun Run/Walk race
THE Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation opened its 2025 campaign with the successful hosting of its Family Fun Run/Walk race on Saturday.
Greene voted in as the new president
After a few resignations to switch spots, the Bahamas Volleyball Federation avoided a “vote of no confidence” in their president to reshape the executive board in office last year.
Newly elected BBA president Clarence McKenzie: ‘I saw a lot of potential’
NEWLY elected Bahamas Baseball Association president Clarence ‘GJ’ McKenzie has already started to make an impact on the Family Island Associations with the view of increasing the participation of the Junior National Baseball Championships.
Denisha dazzles
Olympian Denisha Cartwright made her season debut a successful one at the Larry Wieczorek Invitational over the weekend.
Track and field: CARIFTA qualifiers hits double digits
DESPITE the windy conditions, several junior athletes delivered impressive performances to meet the standards for the 2025 CARIFTA Games at the Red-Line Sonja Knowles Classic over the weekend at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
Swimmers qualify for CARIFTA Games
ALTHOUGH they increased the qualifying standards for CARIFTA 2025, Bahamas Aquatics president Algernon Cargill was pleased with the performances of the swimmers at their Winter Invitational.
IC Bahamas’ inaugural Nassau Cup Tennis Tournament intensifies
THE second day of the IC Bahamas’ inaugural Nassau Cup tennis tournament attracted more players as the competition intensified over the weekend at the John McEnroe Tennis Centre at the Baha Mar resort.
Sports Calendar January 27 2025
THE Star Trackers Track Club is scheduled to hold its 22nd Star Performance Track and Field Classic on Saturday, February 1 at the original Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium. The event, powered by Baker/Greyco Limited, will be held from 9am to 5pm. The registration deadline is on Friday, January 24 at 10pm at www.coachoregistration.com. Meet director Dave Charlton promises that the athletes and spectators will enjoy a very competitive meet that will be contested on time.
Thomas’ hat-trick propels Mingoes over Cavalier FC
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes came out the Christmas break with a 7-0 victory over Cavalier F.C. earlier this month at the Roscow Davies Soccer Fields. They were led by hat-trick hero midfielder Kevin Thomas. Four other players scored a goal apiece in the win. “Coming from the Christmas break, we wanted to set the tone for the second half of the season. I was happy to get three goals today – three good goals. I am just happy to help the team,” Thomas said.
Bahamas set for must-win game against Cuba
The Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team will be looking to rely on the support of the home crowd as the team approaches the third and final window of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers in less than a month.
Deandre Ayton dominates Heat, Eric Gordon falls to Nuggets
BAHAMIAN big man Deandre Ayton had arguably one of his best games of the 2024-25 National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season in the Portland Trail Blazers‘ 116-107 triumph over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night at the Kaseya Centre in Miami, Florida.
Sports calendar January 23
AFTER making some minor repairs to the Winton rugby pitch, the Bahamas Rugby Union is all set to open its 2025 season at 2pm on Saturday.
