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Jonquel is ‘one of the greatest’

Women’s National Basketball Association MVP Jonquel “JJ” Jones and the New York Liberty are preparing to celebrate their first title win in franchise history with a celebration parade in Manhattan on Thursday.

Minister Bowleg’s congrats to Bahamians in Big Apple

BAHAMIAN athletes have represented The Bahamas with great pride at the highest level across various sporting disciplines and this weekend was no different.

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Eva Hilton, Sybil Strachan repeat as champions

EVA Hilton and Sybil Strachan Primary School repeated as champions of the Dawn N Knowles Primary Schools Soccer Tournament hosted at the Roscow AL Davies Soccer Field yesterday.

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Kaylia Capri crowned ACW champion at home

ALL Caribbean Wrestling (ACW) made a thunderous return to the Kendal GL Isaacs National Gymnasium in Nassau, Bahamas, for an unforgettable night of wrestling action that had fans on their feet from start to finish.

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‘Jazz’ and Yankees get ready for the World Series

BAHAMIAN third baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and the New York Yankees are headed to the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series.

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It’s official, Bahamas joins Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation

AS a 2nd Dan Kukkiwon black belt, World Taekwondo certified Level 2 coach, and the national coach for Bahamas Taekwondo, I am thrilled to announce that the Bahamas has officially joined the Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation (GTTF), marking a significant milestone in the development of Taekwondo in our country.

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‘JJ’ and Liberty win WNBA title

The third time is usually the charm for most people but for Grand Bahamian Jonquel “JJ” Jones her fourth trip to the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals was the one that counted the most when it was all said and done.

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Kai Jones upgraded to two-way deal

A STRONG showing during the National Basketball Association (NBA) preseason has paid big dividends for Bahamian big man Kai Jones.

Korn Ferry announces three-year contract extension

THE Korn Ferry Tour and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, title sponsor of the tour’s pair of season-opening events in The Bahamas since 2017, announced a three-year contract extension (through 2027) on Friday.

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Kansas rallies to win the White Sands bahamas NCAA Women’s golf invitational

AMY DeKock led Kansas with a 2-under-par 70 yesterday and teammate Lily Hirst birdied two of her last three holes to lead the Jayhawks to a come-from-behind win at the weather-shortened White Sands Bahamas NCAA Women’s Golf Invitational at the Ocean Club Golf Course.

Fifth William ‘Knucklehead’ Johnson Cross Country Championship this Saturday

AFTER postponing the event two weeks because of the inclement weather, the Silver Lightning Athletic Club will host the fifth William “Knucklehead” Johnson Cross Country Championship on Saturday.

Legendary Bahamian boxer Gomeo Brennan honoured in London

THE Tower Bridge Leonardo Hotel in London on September 29 was the scene of a grand ball organised by the Commonwealth Boxing Council (CBC), on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.

‘Painting the streets red’ in memory of ‘Unca Lou’

FOR the 13th year, the family of St Augustine’s College will “paint the streets red” as they keep the memory alive of the late sporting icon/principal and coach Leviticus “Unca Lou” Adderley.

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Mingoes fall to MAU in South Florida

DORAL, Florida — The University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team suffered a 6-0 defeat against the Millennia Atlantic University Macaws at the Doral Meadow Park Football Field in Doral, Florida, on October 17.

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Guardians stun ‘Jazz’ and the Yankees 7-5

The Cleveland Guardians took some of the pressure off themselves and placed it on Bahamian Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his New York Yankees in their Major League Baseball’s 2024 American League Championship Series.