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Iesha comes out on top

IESHA Shepherd said she knew it wasn’t going to be an easy run defending her women’s title at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s 2016 Giorgio Baldacci National Open Tennis Challenge.

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Young tennis ace Jacobi offered contract to represent Tecnifibre

AFTER closing out the year with two contrasting performances in Florida, Jacobi Bain got some great news that can propel his career even further in 2017.

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Taking ‘The Best of Sports World’ to the next level

CARLOS Mackey, who was responsible for bringing the first collegiate marching band to the Bahamas, is hoping to take his television show ‘The Best of Sports World’ to the next level in 2017.

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Baker wins battle of the Newman brothers after bad lights halt final

AFTER their match was suspended on Friday evening because of inadequate lighting at the National Tennis Centre, brothers Baker and Spencer Newman completed their gruelling men's final of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association's annual Giorgio Baldacci National Tennis Open Challenge at Old Fort Bay.

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Old Dominion win Popeyes Bahamas Bowl in thrilling finish

BASED on recent history, you knew the third matchup between the Old Dominion Monarchs and Eastern Michigan Eagles would come down to fourth quarter execution, setting the stage for a thrilling finish at the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl on Friday afternoon.

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Iesha Shepherd wins thrilling final to take Open title again

IESHA Shepherd, living up to the advanced billing, successfully defended her title as ladies' champion at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association's 2016 Giorgio Baldacci National Open Tennis Challenge.

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THE FINISH LINE: A gift for sports enthusiasts who were ‘naughty and nice’

FORGIVE me for taking this time to stray away a little from the norm. This is not an ordinary time.

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Basketball players Hutchinson Jr, Grant holding court in Canada

COUSINS Van Hutchinson Jr and Trevon Grant, following in the footsteps of their fathers in playing collegiate basketball overseas, have made the adjustment to Canada where they are holding court at their respective college and university.

Annual Boxing Tournaments next Friday

CHAMPION Amateur Boxing Club announced that its 23rd Annual L Garth Wright Sr Golden Glove and 22nd Annual Ray Minus Sr End of Year amateur boxing tournaments are scheduled for Friday, December 30.

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Iesha faces Sydney in title match today

Iesha Shepherd and Sydney Clarke will hook up in the much anticipated showdown for the ladies’ title today as the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s 2016 Giorgio Baldacci National Open Challenge comes to a close.

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Baker and Spencer Newman advance to final

IT will be a repeat match-up between Baker and Spencer Newman as the top two seeds advanced to the men’s final of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s 2016 Giorgio Baldacci National Open Tennis Challenge.

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GAMEDAY: Popeyes Bahamas Bowl kicks off today

THE preparation for the stakeholders, participating teams, fans, locals and visitors are complete and gameday is finally here.

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Winning team to get 'The Prime Minister’s cup

BRINGING together elite NCAA Division I football and Bahamian culture, the third edition of the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl promises to provide entertainment value to football fans both on and off the field.

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SANCHESKA Vs RENALDO: NFL Picks Week 16

The “I’m So Happy This Is a Thing” Award presented by Rodney Moncur’s appointment to the Senate – Coaches going for it on fourth down and going for two point conversions with regularity.

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RICARDO'S NFL PICKS: All I want for Christmas is another good picking week

AFTER a sizzling 15-1 week 15, there is hope.