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Varel davisreturns asthe gsssapresident

AFTER turning the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association around over the last two years, Varel Davis was rewarded as she was returned as president for her second two-year term in office.At the annual general meeting and election of officers

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Sebastian Gray: 'I am one of the leaders of the team'

ENTERING his sophomore season at the JuCo level, Sebastian Gray is expected to take on a greater leadership role with his Northern Oklahoma-Enid Jets men’s basketball programme.Gray is one of just five sophomores and is the second leading scorer of a

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Lady Wildcats claw their way to 10-5 win over Lady Sharks

NO matter how they play during the regular season, the Sunshine Auto Lady Wildcats always find a way to make their presence felt during the New Providence Softball Association’s postseason.

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Men’s national softball team off to splitting start

The Bahamas men’s national softball team split their first two games played in the X Men’s Pan American Championship in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

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Keith Rolle ‘was the life of the party’

HE didn’t set any national records or win any international medals, but debonair Keith Rolle was remembered as the world traveller for Special Olympics Bahamas who inspired those who came in contact with him, while he used his charm to wow every “pretty girl” he met.

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Anfernee Seymour suspended for ‘violation of team rules’

ANFERNEE Seymour’s season came to an abrupt end before he had an opportunity to suit up in the Offseason Arizona Fall League.

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A hero’s welcome home

Hailed as a “silver lining” in the destruction left behind by Hurricane Irma, Gavin McKinney returned home on Wednesday night to a “hero’s welcome” as the fourth Bahamian to win a world sailing championship title.

Senior men’s national basketball team to face Canada in FIBA WCup qualifier

AFTER a disappointing summer for national basketball teams at both the junior and senior levels, attention shifts to preparation for the senior men and qualification for the FIBA World Cup 2019.

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Franco Miller to play season of prep basketball in Canada

HIGHLY sought after basketball recruit for the class of 2018, Franco Miller Jr will spend a season playing prep basketball in Canada before he makes the leap to the collegiate ranks.

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THE FINISH LINE: Athletes who should be considered for some type of national recognition

THERE has been another clarion call for a permanent recognition for legendary sailor Sir Durward “Sea Wolf” Knowles.

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Buddy takes leader role

After a busy offseason, Buddy Hield and the Sacramento Kings will be back with the organisation in an official capacity with 2017-18 training camp set to tip-off in less than two weeks.

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Chavez Young and Canadians win title

CHAVEZ Young’s late season addition to the Vancouver Canadians gave the second year pro an opportunity to join a championship-winning team.

AMERICAN FOOTBALL STANDOUTS FLY WITH THE EAGLES

THE Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles have been a pipeline for young Bahamian student athletes in recent years and another pair has been added to the football programme this fall.

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Bahamian college football players in NAIA action

BAHAMIAN collegiate football players Michael Bullard and Dwight Butler and their Peru Bobcats will have an opportunity to play in a televised game this weekend in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I play.

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Growing interest in archery with Bahamas junior Olympic development programme

INTEREST in archery has been growing in The Bahamas recently, as more and more people experience the excitement, challenge and joy of the sport, and The Bahamas Archery Federation has stepped up the game with the launch of the Bahamas Junior Olympic Archery Development Programme.