THE FINISH LINE: 'We should be celebrating Gardiner' for his silver run
Instead of coming home to try to plan a welcome home celebration for Steven Gardiner and Shaunae Miller-Uibo for their medal-winning performances at the 16th IAAF World Championships, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations has decided to ho
Anfernee Seymour named to the Peoria Javelinas roster
ANFERNEE Seymour has made headlines recently for his efficient hitting and achieved another milestone yesterday in his progression through the Atlanta Braves franchise.Seymour was named to the roster of the Peoria Javelinas in the Offseason Arizona F
Miller-Uibo to chase 400 title at AG Memorial Van Damme
WITH half of her mission complete, Shaunae Miller-Uibo will be in Brussels, Belgium, for the last half of the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s Diamond League Final where she will try to add the 400 metre title to the 200m crown she secured
Carey: BAAA has 'very ambitious agenda moving forward'
ROSAMUNDE Carey, president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations, outlined the pending agenda for her administration moving forward. The executives seek to establish several new concepts, most notably the establishment of a chief execu
Independent committee to investigate 4x4 fallout
The fallout from the drama surrounding the men’s 4x400m relay at the recent IAAF World Championships continues as the matter is now headed for arbitration.BAAAs President Rosamunde Carey addressed the issue yesterday and said an independent committee
In rebounds, Jonquel Jones on the cusp of WNBA history
WITH two games left in the regular season, Grand Bahamian Jonquel Jones is on the cusp of WNBA history. Jones recorded an historic feat with her third 20-rebound game of the season and propelled the Connecticut Sun to a win that solidified their pla
Vilmar joins Redemption Christian Academy Lions
AFTER an injury shortened his senior season at the high school level, D’Andre Vilmar will take the prep school route in an effort to strengthen his recruitment for the class of 2018.Vilmar joined the Redemption Christian Academy Lions prep school in
Team Bahamas 4th at Goodwill Games
In their third appearance at the Goodwill Games, the Bahamas’ swim team produced its best showing as the 36-member team returned from Georgetown, Guyana, with a fourth place finish.
Munnings: Athletes’ subvention programme under review
DURING the time that he served as the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Neville Wisdom implemented a subvention programme by the government to assist our elite athletes with their training expenses.
‘It was a great learning experience for me’
IT didn’t turn out the way Tureano ‘Reno’ Johnson anticipated, but he felt he gave it his all against Sergiy ‘The Technician’ Derevyanchenko in the International Boxing Federation’s middleweight elimination bout.
Athletes set to take spotlight at gala awards banquet
NORMALLY there is a parade to celebrate the accomplishments of our athletes at the Olympic Games and the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s World Championship teams following their medal-winning performances.
Pulse Boys and Girls Clubs take the spotlight in Orlando karate challenge
PULSE Boys and Girls Club - a community-based programme in the Farm Road Community as a Salem Union Baptist Church outreach programme - took a team to compete in the Tong Doo Soo Karate Challenge in Orlando earlier this month.
Waltiea Rolle on the rebound
Waltiea Rolle has been the pioneer, breaking the barrier as the first Bahamian female basketball player to play in the Women’s National Basketball Association.
Frank Rutherford: ‘Now I see why Noah had to build the ark’
AS a Bahamian who has experienced the devastation of hurricanes before, Olympic triple jump bronze medallist Frank Rutherford said he has been able to cope with the catastrophe that they are now dealing with in the state of Texas from Tropical Storm Harvey over the weekend.
Keano making a name for himself on the gridiron
A NEWCOMER to American football, one Bahamian high school student is garnering media attention for his size and natural ability to adapt quickly to the game.
