Gibson advances to 400m hurdles final
GOLD Coast, Australia — National record holder Jeffery Gibson said he didn’t anticipate running as slow as he did, but he’s grateful that it was good enough to get him into the final of the men’s 400 metre hurdles at the XXI Commonwealth Games.As he
Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon on April 15
THE sixth annual Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon is all set to kick off at Jaws Beach on Sunday, April 15. Following impacts of the hurricane season last year, the race directors of the island nation’s premier triathlon have brought the race forward. T
Leashja Grant earns Female Athlete of the Year and Women's Basketball MVP
HER first season playing collegiate basketball in Canada was a dominant one and Leashja Grant was awarded for her efforts by the Lakehead Thunderwolves Athletic programme.Grant earned the Female Athlete of the Year and Women’s Basketball Most Valuabl
McPhee-McCuin officially introduced as Ole Miss head coach
Yolett McPhee-McCuin was officially introduced as the head coach of the Women’s Basketball programme at Ole Miss at a press conference in Oxford, Mississippi.“The number one goal for the program will be to be better every day, and be better tomorrow
Shaunae one of three Bahamians who reach 200m semis
GOLD Coast, Australia: The Bahamas will have three competitors in the semifinal of the 200 metres at the XXI Commonwealth Games.
Mathieu finishes eighth in 400 semifinal heat
GOLD Coast, Australia: Even though he was the recipient of the 24th and final spot by virtue if a disqualification, Michael Mathieu would have preferred to be preparing for the men's 4 x 400 metre rather than running in the semifinal of the men's 400m at the XXI Commonwealth Games.
Wilson, Thomas book spots in high jump final
GOLD COAST, Australia — Jamal Wilson and Donald Thomas booked their spots into the final of the men’s high jump with the third and 11th best qualifying performances of 2.21 metres at the Carrara Stadium yesterday morning.Leading the way in Group A, W
NPBA championships: Giants top the rockets 93-83, High Flyers stop Aliv bucket
THE Division I pennant winners remained undefeated and the Division II defending champions took an early lead as both series got off to favourable starts for the top seeds in the New Providence Basketball Association Championships.Division ICommonwea
Bastian ends up 31st in 50m free
GOLD Coast, Australia — In his second event of the XXI Commonwealth Games, Izaak Bastian had to settle for sixth place in the fifth of eight heats of the men’s 50 metre freestyle at the Optus Aquatic Centre yesterday.Bastian’s time of 24.07 seconds p
Charlton breaks Lolo Jones’ 8-year-old school record
DEVYNNE Charlton, inspired by one of her role models of the sport in the stands watching her perform on Saturday, began her final outdoor season for the Purdue Boilermakers by breaking an eight-year-old school record that was previously held by American Lolo Jones.
Commonwealth Games: Fraser, Robinson and Mathieu advance
GOLD Coast, Australia: Day one of the athletic competition at the XXI Commonwealth Games saw sprinters Warren Fraser and V'Alonee Robinson make it to the semifinal of the men and women 100 metres, while Michael Mathieu just barely go into the semifinal of the men's 400 metres.
Commonwealth Swimming: Fernander withdraws due to illness
GOLD Coast, Australia: N'Nyhn Fernander has had to withdraw from the rest of the competition at the XXI Commonwealth Games due to illness.
Gardiner breaks 200m national record in Miami
GOLD Coast, Australia: He's not here as a member of Team Bahamas for the XXI Commonwealth Games, but Steven Gardiner made his own headlines in Miami, Florida on Saturday.
Lilly Higgs fifth in heat of 200m breaststroke
GOLD Coast, Australia: Fresh from her long journey from the Carifta Swimming Championships in Kingston, Jamaica, Lilly Higgs made her splash in the Optus Aquatic Centre on Saturday morning as she competed in the heats of the women's 200 metre breaststroke.
High Jumper Jamal Wilson prepares for second Commonwealth appearance
GOLD Coast, Australia: Having won medals at the Carifta Games and the Central American and Caribbean Games, high jumper Jamal 'Marly' Wilson is getting set to make his second appearance at the Commonwealth Games.
