Visiting beach soccer teams give Bahamas rave reviews
THE 15 visiting teams competing in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 gave The Bahamas rave reviews after several days in Nassau preparing for the biggest beach soccer event on the globe. The teams dug their heels in the white sands of the national beach soccer arena ahead of the competition, which will see a champion crowned after nine gruelling days of play.
First National Interschool Equestrian Championships April 29
THE high school sporting schedule continues this weekend as with the introduction of a new initiative.
Rotary Club’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Ocean Club May 8
THE Rotary Club of East Nassau is set to host one of the signature events on its sporting calendar and a major fundraiser focused on community outreach.
Operators force deciding game 5
With the game and their season on the line, Keva Johnson powered inside for the winning basket to help the Bommer Gee Operators stave off elimination and force a fifth and deciding game.
Bahamas relay teams get set for the Penn Carnival
THE goal was to get all four relay teams qualified for the IAAF World Championships over the weekend. But team manager Philippa Willie said they were more surprised that the 4 x 400 teams didn’t make it and the 4 x 100m teams did at the IAAF/BTC World Relays at Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on Sunday.
All systems are go for FIFA Beach Soccer WCup
INTERNATIONAL excitement is boiling over for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 set to kick-off tomorrow, and FIFA officials say the host country is ready to stage the best tournament yet. The stadium is dressed and all systems are go.
Justin Roberts and Bulls defeat UCF 4-1 to win title
JUSTIN Roberts helped the University of South Florida Bulls win the American Athletic Conference Championship title on Sunday, as they defeated in-state rival UCF 4-1.
COUNTDOWN TO THE FIFA BEACH SOCCER WORLD CUP: Tahiti
There was no qualification tournament in the Oceania Zone, with the regional confederation choosing to name Tahiti as their representative at Bahamas 2017, and not without good reason.
Local coach disappointed in turnout of players for basketball showcase
RODNEY Curry’s second annual Top Elite Basketball Showcase is going quite well at the AF Adderley Gymnasium. But the local basketball coach is just a little disappointed in the turnout from the players.
New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association’s 3-day track meet starts today
RIGHT on the heels of watching some of the world’s elite athletes in action, some of the future Bahamian stars are expected to take the spotlight this week at the original Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
A GOLDEN MOMENT: BAAA President satisfied with Bahamas’ performance at 3rd IAAF World Relays
One gold medal and two qualifications for the IAAF World Championships was what Team Bahamas mustered at the 3rd IAAF/BTC World Relays at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium over the weekend.
Miller-Uibo going for the double at London Worlds
AFTER coming out as the crown of the jewels of the women’s 400 metres at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Shaunae Miller-Uibo said she’s even more committed to doubling up in the 200 and 400m in August at the IAAF World Championships in London, England.
Shaunae donates PS4 to Ranfurly residents
SHAUNAE Miller-Uibo, still celebrating her triumph as a member of the mixed gender 4 x 400 metre relays team, made a special visit to the Ranfurly Homes for Children to award the residents who came out to watch her perform in the3rd IAAF/BTC World Relays over the weekend.
Shaquillo commits to Arkansas State Red Wolves
DECISION day came for Bahamian basketball player Shaquillo Fritz as he prepares to make the transition to the NCAA Division I level.
COUNTDOWN TO THE FIFA BEACH WORLD CUP: Poland
Poland kicked off their campaign in the European qualifying tournament with a creditable second-place finish in Group E, in which they registered two victories - beating Estonia 5-3 and Denmark 5-1 - and a 4-2 loss to table-topping Spain.
