Nashad named Mid-Florida Conference Player of the Year
HIS final season at the Junior College fell short of his ultimate team goal of a national championship, but Nashad Mackey’s stellar individual numbers continue to garner postseason awards.
Governor General launches FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 Trophy Experience
THE FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 Trophy Experience was launched by Governor General of the Bahamas, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling at Government House on Tuesday.
OFFICIAL RESULTS: 28th National High School Track & Field Championships
• Here’s a look at the official results of the Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture’s 28th Annual National High School Track & Field Championships:
Cybots v Shockers all set
THE pennant winning Real Deal Shockers and the defending champions Mail Boat Cybots will now clash in a rematch of the Vince Ferguson divisional final in the New Providence Basketball Association’s postseason.
‘A great day for the sport of baseball’
After years of negotiating, the Bahamas Baseball Association finally welcomed members of the Junior Baseball League of Nassau, the Eleuthera Junior Baseball League, the Grand Bahama Little League and the Grand Bahama Senior Baseball under its umbrella, in a move that they say is for the betterment of the players who want to represent the Bahamas at the international level.
BTC DONATES $275,000 TO 3rd IAAF WORLD RELAYS
WHILE making a donation of $275,000 to the IAAF/BTC World Relays, BTC Chief Executive Officer Leon Williams said they continue to be the title sponsor for as long as the event is held in the Bahamas.
Bahamian basketball players in 70th NJCAA Tournament
WHILE the NCAA Division I Tournament grabs international headlines, several Bahamian players competed this week at the Junior College Division I Tournament.
‘Going to the Dominican Republic from the Bahamas has been a big transition’
HE’S one of the latest Bahamians to sign his name on the dotted line for a professional baseball contract. But Trent Deveaux said he’s looking forward to following in the footsteps of his uncle, the late Wentie Ford, in becoming one of the next Bahamian Major League players.
‘We are committed to bringing more tourism and more Heat fans to Bahamas’
THE Bahamas took centre stage at the American Airlines Arena in a major sports tourism campaign.
SPORTS NOTES
THE most valuable player in City Bowling League competition last night was a red hot Richie Pyfrom of Telco Enterprises, who mowed down the pins for an outstanding 699 high three game set, just missing the exclusive 700 Club by one pin.
‘Special treat’ for Mario Ford baseball campers
The Mario Ford Baseball Camp got a special treat on Saturday as professional baseball player Trent Deveaux took the time out to provide some instructions to the 30-plus campers at Windsor Field.
Shockers seal 96-68 victory over Rockets
THE Real Deal Shockers clinched their berth in the New Providence Basketball Association Division One Vince Ferguson final by routing the Rockets in game three of their best-of-three playoffs.
IAAF World Relays test event ‘went very well’
BAHAMAS Association of Athletic Associations’ president Rosamunde Carey said she feels the Local Organising Committee is ready to host the third version of the IAAF World Relays next month.
TOP JUNIOR GOLFERS IN NATIONALS SPOTLIGHT
THE top junior golfers in the country vied for national title honours and the top spots in the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Junior Division.
‘Basketball smiles’ will be no more
AFTER spending the past 18 years bringing cheers to countless young Bahamian basketball players, American icon coach Sam Nichols will discontinue his Basketball Smiles.
