Social media praise for Jonquel Jones
Social media erupted with praise for Jonquel Jones and several WNBA icons joined in celebrating her achievement as she became the single season rebounds record holder.
Miller-Uibo’s $100,000 Diamond League payday
Despite what happened to her at the 16th IAAF World Championships in London, England, last month, Shaunae Miller-Uibo said she was able to live out her purpose by winning the back-to-back IAAF Diamond League Finals in the 200 and 400 metres over the last two weekends.
Jones becomes WNBA all-time single season rebounds record holder
THE team that traded away Jonquel Jones on draft night had a firsthand opportunity to witness the Bahamian forward set WNBA history.
Bahamian players in NCAA football action
THE NCAA football season kicked off at universities across the United States and several Bahamian players were in action in week one.
Lady Truckers roll over the Lady Hitters 13-3
THE New Providence Softball Association (NPSA) continued its regular season action in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex Saturday night with the Lady Truckers and the Platinum Lady Sharks making short work of their opponents in a ladies’ double header.
Sir Durward Knowles 100 Regatta in honour of the ‘Sea Wolf’
IN a speech where he continued to echo the words “never give up,” legendary Olympic sailor Sir Durward ‘Sea Wolf’ Knowles gladly accepted the sailing community’s One Bahamas joint effort to honour him in the Sir Durward Knowles 100 Regatta, just days before he becomes a centenarian.
Eugene McMinns leads the Axemen to 27-10 victory
JUST two games into the 2017 season, the Acadia Axemen are already halfway toward last season’s win total.The Axemen improved to 1-1 on the year with a 27-10 win over Bishop’s Gaiters in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, last weekend.Eugene McMinns continue
Miller-Uibo wins Diamond League 400 final to add to 200
BRUSSELS (AP) — Shaunae Miller-Uibo won her second Diamond League final in as many weeks, setting a world leading time in the 400 metres at the Van Damme Memorial to add to her 200 title.
BLUE CHIPS: Athletes get scholarships to schools in the uS
FOLLOWING the successful hosting of another Blue Chips Athletics Camp, head coach Corrington Maycock says three Bahamian athletes have secured athletic scholarships to schools in the United States.Jordan Lewis was awarded a scholarship to attend Loui
'The next great heavyweight'
Bahamian pro boxer Amron Sands has his fists set on being the island nation’s next great in the heavyweight division.Sands is currently training in preparation for his next bout - against an opponent to be named later - at the Live Center in Orlando,
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
