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Eugene McMinns named Subway Player of theGame in Axemen's 33-14 victory over Mounties

THE Acadia Axemen returned to the field following a bye week and Eugene McMinns returned to form as one of the team’s leading playmakers.The senior wide recevier was named the Subway Player of the Game in the Axemen’s 33-14 win over the Mount Allison

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Elite Tennis Programme set for Tuesday launch

FROM the time he retired in 2016, former touring pro Mark Knowles said his intention was to come home and contribute to the sport of tennis.Now is the ideal time.On Tuesday, Knowles will launch his Mark Knowles Elite Tennis Programme that will be a p

NPSA post season starts this week

THE New Providence Softball Association closed out its regular season over the weekend and will now get ready for the start of the post season in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Tuesday night.In the much anticipated match-

SPORTS NOTE

Charles W Saunders Cougars pulled off a pair of victories Thursday as the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools continued its regular season. In the junior girls’ division, the Cougars marched past the Kingsway Academy Saints 20-5 as S

CAC Bodybuilding Championships cancelled

DUE to the passing of Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the devastation left behind in the region, including host Mexico that was hit by two earthquakes, the Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding Championships was cancelled over the weekend.But Joe

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Morley, Knowles 5th in heat

After making her international debut at the Olympic Games last year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Emily Morley felt like she was one of the ordinary rowers competing at the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota, Bradenton.

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Shepherd pulls off undefeated singles record for the Cougars

IESHA Shepherd continues to be a leading player for the Chicago State Cougars’ women’s tennis team in just her freshman season.

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BLTA endorses elite junior tennis programme

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association has endorsed the elite junior programme that former professional touring pro Mark Knowles will be overseeing, starting next month at the Albany Resort.

Career days for Bahamian football players

IT WAS a marquee day for a pair of Bahamian football players at both the high school and collegiate levels in their latest appearances.

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THE FINISH LINE: Mark Knowles and ‘The Lionheart’ are giving back to the community

IT’S good to see that some of the prominent former sporting icons, who have excelled at the international level, are now giving back to the further growth and development of the sport.

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Amateur boxers see major wins in 24th annual Golden Gloves

THE 24th annual L Garth Wright Golden Gloves boxing tournament featured several dynamic bouts on its five-fight card last weekend.

SPORTS NOTES

THE top scorer in the Financial Bowling League competition last night was Stan Bethel of Strike Force with a 610 high three game set.

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‘Buddy Buckets’ in position battle

One of the immediate takeaways from Sacramento Kings training camp has been the depth on the wing.

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Bahamians standouts on the European basketball circuit

BAHAMIANS have tipped off in preseason tournaments on the European basketball circuit and have had immediate impacts with their respective clubs.

Freedom Farm Fall Ball season now open

THE Freedom Farm Fall Ball season is officially open.