Davis Cup tie set for Doral Country Club
THE Bahamas showdown for the first round of the American Zone II Davis Cup tie will be played next month at the Doral Country Club in Miami, Florida, instead of the home surface of Venezuela.
‘Hands Across the Net, Friendship Across the Ocean’
THE focus of attention at the National Tennis Centre will switch to the hosting of the fourth edition of the International Tennis Club, featuring some of the top former players from the Bahamas, US, Canada, Barbados and an international team, comprising of players of various nationalities.
Basketball community says farewell to the late Randolph Swaby Jr
THE basketball community joins in offering its condolences to the family of the late Randolph Swaby Jr, who passed away 4am Wednesday at Princess Margaret Hospital at the age of 59. He was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer.
Sports Notes
THE University of The Bahamas Caribs men’s basketball team is off to Tampa, Florida today to participate in the Sun Coast Men’s Basketball Classic January 5-7.
White team victorious
Kevin Major Jr pulled off a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Justin Roberts, but it wasn’t enough for the blue team to stop the white team from sealing a close 16-15 decision in Brajaxba 2016 Elite Tennis Exhibition on Saturday at the Winton Tennis Centre.
Saunders and the Seminoles win Capital One Orange Bowl
IN his second New Year’s Six Bowl game, Mavin Saunders and his Florida State Seminoles capped his sophomore campaign and a dramatic mid-season turnaround on a winning note.
Tabernacle Baptist Falcons take 3rd place
THEY missed out on the opportunity to play for the 2016 Arby’s Classic, but the Tabernacle Baptist Falcons made sure that the consolation crown didn’t slip out of their grasp as well as they took the third place prize with them back to Grand Bahama over the New Year holiday weekend.
Ayton named MVP as Bruins capture John Wall invite title
BASKETBALL doesn’t stop during the holiday season, and DeAndre Ayton’s Hillcrest Prep Bruins captured another early season tournament title over the weekend.
SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: Super Bowl - Cowboys vs Patriots ‘bold prediction’
WE ARE back after the holidays, and I hope you all had a safe, enjoyable holiday season.
Buddy scores 20 as short-handed Cavs get 90-82 win over Pelicans
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 26 points and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 90-82 win over the New Orleans Pelicans last night.
‘Buddy Buckets’ on fire
AFTER two subpar shooting performances where he played less than 20 minutes in each game, Buddy Hield returned to the hot shooting he has exhibited throughout the month of December.
Richardson coming to career crossroads
He has been the most decorated Bahamian professional baseball player in this era, having enjoyed a sting in the Major League. But after 11 years on the circuit, Antoan Richardson is coming to a crossroad in his career.
Stingers win the Secret Santa tourney
THE Sunland Baptist Stingers’ quest for a national title and a third consecutive GBSSAA championship got off to a promising start this week with an impressive preseason.
Antoan to host ‘career paths to athletic success’
AS the new year rolls in, professional baseball player Antoan Richardson will give Bahamian sporting enthusiasts an opportunity to participate in a free educational forum designed to empower Bahamians interested in college athletics and professional sports.
THE FINISH LINE: Shaunae’s thrilling dive for the gold highlights an amazing year of sports
SO just like that, before we realised it, Christmas has come and gone.
