'I've never coached a player like DeAndre'
ARIZONA Wildcats head coach Sean Miller is focusing on the expectations for the 2017-18 season and the immediate impact of a talented recruiting class highlighted by Bahamian prep superstar – DeAndre Ayton.“I’ve never coached a player like DeAndre an
Cybots to face Crimestoppers in BGDBA best-of-5 championships
THE Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association’s best-of-five championships is all set. It is scheduled to begin 8pm Wednesday at AF Adderley Gymnasium and will be played between the Bamboo Shack Cybots and the Police Crimestoppers.Last n
Carey Jr signs up in France
THE next step on the pro basketball journey for Michael Carey Jr will be in France.Carey signed with Étoile Charleville-Mézières of French Basketball’s Pro B Division, the second tier level league in the country.He joins a club that, last year, achie
Axemen win two straight
EUGENE McMinns had another efficient all-around game and helped the Acadia Axemen to their second straight win and fourth in their last five games.The Axemen improved to 4-2 and swept the season series with a 27-24 come from behind win over Bishop’s
Lady Truckers take commanding 2-0 lead
The Johnson’s Lady Truckers survived a scare, pulling off a marathon 19-11 slug-fest over the Lady Hitters to move into the driver’s seat in their New Providence Softball Association ladies’ best-of-five semi-final playoff series.The Lady Truckers, a
Flag football this weekend
Bahamas Flag Football League is all set to host its 8th annual tournament this Saturday and Sunday at the Winton rugby pitch. A total of 13 male and female teams from Freeport and Nassau are expected to compete in a three-game guarantee tournament wi
jonquel jonesto join flamein china duringthe offseason
HER last offseason post propelled Jonquel Jones into becoming the WNBA’s Most Improved Player, an All-Star and an All-WNBA Second Team selection, leaving fans and pundits eager to see what this offseason will bring.Jones’ offseason commitments will t
THE FINISH LINE: Sailors Holowesko and McKinney following in footsteps of 'Sea Wolf'
EVEN as icon Sir Durward ‘Sea Wolf’ Knowles is still making headlines at home long past his retirement, the sport of sailing continues to sail on with the distinguished performances from Mark Holowesko and Gavin McKinney.One month after McKinney made
PASO’s $200,000 grant to rebuild North Andros track
The Pan American Sports Organisation (PASO) has agreed to provide the Bahamas Olympic Committee with a grant for $200,000 for the reconstruction of a track and field facility at the Carl Oliver Stadium on the ground of the Huntley Christie High School in Nicholl’s Town, North Andros.
Young triathletes in CARIFTA Triathlon and Aquathon Championships
IN April, Caribbean triathlon federations, including Bahamas Triathlon Association (BTA), met in Miami with the intention of implementing the first ever CARIFTA Triathlon and Aquathon Championships.
PRO BOXER SANDS TO SQUARE OFF WITH AMERICAN
BAHAMIAN heavyweight Amron Sands has learned the opponent for his next pro bout.Sands will face American Gary Kelly October 28 at Ice Entertainment’s “The Beginning” hosted at the Cocoa Beach Sports Complex in Cocoa Beach, Florida.The card will featu
Fox recognised as Rays' baserunner of the year
THE Tampa Bay Rays lauded Lucius Fox and several of his minor league counterparts for their standout performances over the course of the season.Fox was recognised as the organisation’s Baserunner of the Year. His 30 stolen bases ranked second among R
McPhee-McCuin, Dolphins look to win rings
IN her fifth year at the helm of the Jacksonville University Dolphins’ women’s basketball programme, Yolett McPhee-McCuin has set the bar high once again for the 2017-18 campaign.“Like every year the end goal is to win a championship,” she said after
Robinson 'just lining balls' with Diamondbacks
BOTH Kristian Robinson and the Arizona Diamondbacks had an opportunity to look ahead into the prospect of the future when he got an opportunity to hit in a major league ball park.Robinson, the team’s top international signee, and Pavin Smith, the tea
Week 5: Naughty's NFL Picks
THE bye weeks are upon us so Atlanta, Denver, New Orleans and Washington will all be off this week.
