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.
Bul Reg Regatta to hit Exuma on New Year’s Day
WITH the completion of the second annual Best of the Best Regatta, the focus of attention switches to Exuma for the Bul Reg New Year’s Day Regatta.
Whylly and Hurricanes ranked No.6 in latest CCAA top 15 poll
ROOSEVELT Whylly and the Holland College Hurricanes men’s basketball programme remain nationally ranked into the winter holiday break.
Boilermakers’ Charlton, Cox open indoor season in fast lane
The Bahamian hurdle and sprint duo of Devynne Charlton and Carmiesha Cox kicked off their Purdue Boilermakers indoor season on Saturday as they competed in the 2017 Hoosier Open at the Gladstein Fieldhouse at Indiana University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
LOCAL GYMNASTS TO MAKE HISTORY
THE Atlantis Crown Invitational has grown tremendously over the last six years but, this year, the event will make history in The Bahamas.
Grand Bahama Secondary Schools crown softball champions
THE Grand Bahama Secondary Schools Athletic Association crowned its softball champions recently with the St George’s Jaguars and the Sister Mary Russell Panthers taking home the senior and junior girls’ title respectively.
