Antoan Richardson retires from baseball
ANTOAN Richardson, the sixth Bahamian to play in the major leagues, announced his retirement from professional baseball on Tuesday after a stellar 12-year career.
National champions: Lady Falcons rout Mystic Marlins 52-30 to win title
A commitment that began long before the offseason was the driving force behind an historic season for the Jordan Prince William Lady Falcons basketball programme, and it culminated with a national title.
Jaguars top Tabernacle Falcons 61-53 to claim championship
AFTER falling short in the inaugural title game, the St George’s Jaguars protected home court in 2017 and brought the national championship to Jaguar country.
Bimini’s Eagles win national title
THE Gateway Academy Eagles out of Bimini dominated the Family Island division from day one of the National High School Basketball Championships and concluded that run with the 2017 title.
SPORTING MISCHIEF AND MAYHEM: Five potential major players on NFL free agent market
WHEN NFL Free Agency gets underway on March 9, expect there to be a splash in the market.
Final trials for CARIFTA Swimming Championships start this Friday
WITH the Bahamas Swimming Federation getting ready to host the 2017 CARIFTA Swimming Championships, president Algernon Cargill said they are confident they will field the best team to regain the title over the Easter holiday weekend.
Turks & Caicos swim Club on their marks for CARIFTA Games debut
THEY don’t have a 25 or 50-metre swimming pool in the Turks and Caicos Islands, but that doesn’t deprive the Surf Side Ocean Academy Aquatic Club from preparing their swimmers to make their debut in the 2017 CARIFTA Swim Championships.
RESULTS: Barracuda Swim Club/Atlantic Medical Invitational
• Here’s a look at the individual performances of the Barracuda Swim Club’s Atlantic Medical Invitational at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex over the weekend:
Mystic Marlins advance to final
The Doris Johnson Mystic Marlins will have an opportunity to defend their National High School Basketball Championship, but to do so they will face a challenge from the Jordan Prince William Falcons.
Olympian Michael Mathieu victorious in 100m
WHILE the collegiate athletes get ready for the NCAA Indoor Championships, others were making their outdoor debuts over the weekend in the United States, including Olympian Michael Mathieu.
University of the Bahamas Mingoes rout island game pros 89-70
COACH Baccus Rolle said he knew sooner or later his University of the Bahamas Mingoes would explode against the Island Game Pros. He just didn’t know when.
FOURTH QUARTER PRESS: ‘I predict a strong showing in the group stage’ by Rake ‘n’ Scrape boys
IN the weeks since Team Bahamas completed a creditable sixth place finish in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship, reports abound concerning some unrest within the squad and a tricky draw for the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament. Despite this, however, the focus should remain on the bright future ahead for the country’s beach soccer programme.
Barracudas champions of Atlantic Medical Invitational
EVEN though they got some welcomed competition from the visiting Surf Side Ocean Academy Aquatic from the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Barracuda Swim Club still emerged as the champions of their Atlantic Medical Invitational.
SPORTS NOTES
ST Thomas University’s track and field coach and academic recruiter will conduct sessions on March 12 at RM Bailey Secondary High School from 2-5 pm.
Gibson, Gaither get set for inaugural Grenada Invitational
A number of Caribbean track and field stars, including Jeffery Gibson and Tynia Gaither, will be among the field to participate in the inaugural Grenada Invitational scheduled for the National Athletic Stadium in St George's next month.
