Athletes on fast track at BAAA Odd Distance Meet
BEFORE taking a break for the Christmas holiday, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations got in its Odd Distance Track and Field Meet.The meet, held Saturday in the original Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, is normally held at the beginni
Lashann and Longhorns rebound from their first loss of the season
MATCHED up against their second nationally ranked team within a week, Lashann Higgs and the Texas Longhorns successfully rebounded from their first loss of the season.Higgs scored 15 points and dished a team high six assists in the No.8 Longhorns’ 87
Ayton, Coleby take spotlight on basketball court
A HEALTHY version of Deandre Ayton’s Arizona Wildcats crept back into the top 25 while Dwight Coleby and his Western Kentucky Hilltoppers put an end to a two-game losing streak this weekend.Ayton finished with 14 points and a game high 13 rebounds in
Wells’ ruling on PM Thunderbird ‘bittersweet’ in sailing community
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources’ decision to allow the Aliv PM Thunderbird to sail in the second annual Best-of-the-Best Regatta has drawn more conversation, not just about the A class boat’s participation over the weekend in Montagu Bay, but in future regattas.
Newman brothers in Giorgio Baldacci Open
When the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Annual Giorgio Baldacci Open is held next week, brothers Baker and Spencer Newman are looking to return and put on a show. The tournament is scheduled to begin on Monday and conclude on Saturday with the top men and women tennis players participating in singles and doubles. The BLTA intends to use the tournament as the trials for the men’s Davis Cup team and the ladies’ Fed Cup team.
Etienne named Big Ten Athlete of the Week
UNIVERSITY of Indiana Hoosiers’ freshman Jyles Etienne was named the men’s field Big Ten Athlete of the Week after competing in the first collegiate meet of his career.
Odd Distance track & field Meet all set for Saturday
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) will kick off its new season when they host their annual Odd Distance Meet in the original Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Saturday.
Moss, Knowles sign professional baseball contracts
ANOTHER pair of young Bahamians will add their names to the ever-expanding list of local baseball prospects to sign pro baseball contracts. Keithron Moss and D’Vaughn Knowles, products of the International Elite Sports Academy, signed with the Texas Rangers organisation to enter their minor league system.
Bahamas Bowl aims to create festive, family atmosphere
THE Bahamas Bowl aims to create a festive atmosphere surrounding the game with community outreach efforts and a family atmosphere. The matchup between the Ohio University Bobcats and UAB Blazers is all set for 12:30pm Friday, December 22 at Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.
Barracuda Swim Meet on Friday
FAMILY Guardian continues to help build the sport of swimming in The Bahamas by partnering with the Barracuda Swim Club for the 31st Annual Family Guardian/Barracuda Swim Meet, which is scheduled for December 15-16.
Buddy connects for 14 in win over slumping Suns
Buddy Hield continues his efficient shooting for the Sacramento Kings. Hield scored 14 points on 6-14 shooting (2-5 from three) in the Kings’ 99-92 win over the Phoenix Suns at the Golden One Center in Sacramento, California, on Tuesday night.
Lashann and Longhorns suffer first loss of season
LASHANN Higgs and her Texas Longhorns suffered their first loss of the season and dropped six spots in the Associated Press Top 25 poll as a result.
Regulators stop Rebels 120-107, Aliv Buckets get 89-75 win over Stampers
THE Regulators dominated the overtime period and closed the game on a 10-1 run en route to the win. Alexander Rolle outscored the Rebels all by himself in overtime when he dropped 10 of his game high 31 points.
Best-of-the-Best Regatta ‘an overwhelming success’
Despite the controversy that highlighted the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources’ Best of the Best Regatta, Minister Renward Wells said the four-day event over the weekend lived up to its expectations in Montagu Bay.
Simonet getting back to his roots
MAHERSHAL Simonet, a professional basketball player of Bahamian descent who has played in a number of countries overseas, is in town to get acquainted with his roots.
