'Carly' to represent 242 in rugby
FROM track and field to rugby, Grand Bahamian native Carlene ‘Carly’ Johnson continues to make strides on the international sporting scene.The former CARIFTA sprinter, now a member of the Bahamas Rugby Union women’s national team, has been selected t
Woodland, Stenson get exemptions for Hero World Challenge
THE Professional Golf Association’s Tour has announced that Gary Woodland and Henrik Stenson have been added to the PGA TOUR’s 2018 Hero World Challenge field as exemptions.The 20th Hero World Challenge, scheduled for November 29 to December 2 at Alb
'Best of the Best Regatta' to make leap for sport of sailing
THE 3rd annual Best of the Best Regatta is scheduled for December 6-9 at Montagu foreshore. Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard made the announcement during a press conference held at the ministry’s headquarters on November 7
Which high school will take home national volleyball title?
THE official list of participants has been released as 20 teams are set to vie for the title of high school volleyball national champions this weekend. Corporate sponsor JS Johnson Insurance Agents and Brokers Ltd will join the Ministries of Youth S
Thomas traded to Pirates in the minor league
TAHNAJ Thomas will be on the move next season with a new organisation in the minor leagues.Thomas was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Cleveland Indians alongside Erik Gonzalez and Dante Mendoza in exchange for Jordan Luplow and Max Moroff.L
Big Red Machine, Cougars are BAISS softball champions
The Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools crowned softball champions in three divisions while the fourth will be determined by a decisive game three today.The St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine won both the junior and senior boys’
Davis makes impact with Mavericks
RADSHAD Davis’ adjustment to the NCAA Division I level has been a seamless transition thus far as he has made an immediate impact with the University of Texas-Arlington Mavericks.The junior guard transfer is averaging 11 points and 8.5 rebounds per g
Fox and Chisholm continue theirstellar play in Arizona Fall League
LUCIUS Fox and Jazz Chisholm continued their stellar play in the Arizona Fall League in their most recent appearances.Fox went 3-4 with a double, an RBI, two runs scored and a walk out of the leadoff spot in a 14-3 win for the Peoria Javelinas over t
Lashann Higgs erupts for 20, reaches 1,000 career points
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Lashann Higgs scored 20 points to reach 1,000 in her career in a matchup of a longtime coach and her mentor.
Kevin Major Jr wins title at USTA tourney
For the second straight week, Kevin Major Jr has hoisted a championship trophy won in singles at a USTA tennis tournament.
Eleven to be inducted in National Sports Hall of Fame
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is expected to induct 11 more persons into the National Hall of Fame next week, bringing the total to 163 since the inception of the highest honour for outstanding athletes, coaches and officials in 1989.
NPBA: UB Mingoes, Elite make it to the win column
THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes and the Basden Elevator Elite won their games in the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.
In the BFA, UB Mingoes top United 2-0
THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes defeated United Football Club 2-0 for the first win of the Bahamas Football Association season as the defending champions look to repeat this season.
6th annual Kids Athletics Road Race on Saturday
FOLLOWING the successful staging of the second annual Shaunae Miller-Uibo Bay Street Mile over the weekend, the sixth annual Kids Athletics Road Race is set for Saturday.
SPORTS NOTES
THE prestigious Bahamas National Chess Championship 2018 is scheduled to begin in one week. Eight of the Bahamas’ top players are expected to compete in a seven round-robin style tournament.
