Iesha survives 1st round of the Goombay Splash Bowl
IESHA Shepherd, back home on a break from participating in a tennis academy in the United States, picked up her first win in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Goombay Splash Bowl.
Bowling added to GSSSA after-school curriculum
It was a red letter day yesterday for the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology as bowling was added to the after-school curriculum for the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association.
‘Tum Tum’ and Spartans top the Eagles
NCAA Men’s Division I basketball moved into its second week and several Bahamian players were in action over the weekend.
FOURTH QUARTER PRESS: Baseball in the Bahamas a step closer to a new stadium
AS work on the long-promised Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium advanced last week with the announcement that the government has opted for the installation of a synthetic field at the new facility, I for one issued a round applause from my little corner of the local sporting universe.
NPBA: Regulators stop Pirates in Division 1 as Kings get win in Division 2
THE New Providence Basketball Association had some interesting games over the weekend as the division II swung into high gear along with the division one play at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
O’Neil and Suzannah win Bahamas Half Marathon
Two new champions were crowned yesterday at Arawak Cay as O’Neil Williams, making his debut, and Suzannah Eneas, improving on her first appearance last year, finished as the top competitors in the Roadmasters’ fourth annual Bahamas Half Marathon.
Ayton shines on the hardwood with 2-0 outing at home
THE Sand Between Your Toes Showcase proved to be a welcoming homecoming experience for the most highly regarded high school basketball prospect in America.
Shaunae, Buddy, Leevan and Chris win awards
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture held its 2016 National Sports Awards in the ballroom at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island on Saturday night.
GSSSA volleyball champions crowned in all four divisions
THE Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) crowned its 2016 volleyball champions in all four divisions at the DW Davis Gymnasium last week.
Bahamian men on top college basketball teams in Canada
BAHAMIAN players are prominently featured on several of the top teams in the latest men’s basketball national rankings for the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association.
Shanea and Lady Bulldogs gaining momentum ahead of Junkanoo Jam
SHANEA Armbrister and her Georgia Lady Bulldogs are dominating their early non-conference schedule and look to head into next week’s Junkanoo Jam with momentum.
Rookie guard Buddy dishes out his season high 5 assists
With All-Star forward Anthony Davis sidelined for the first time this season, Buddy Hield and the remainder of the supporting cast for the New Orleans Pelicans gave a valiant effort but again fell short and dropped to 2-10.
Bahamas and Canada to face off in street hockey tourney tonight
THE Nassau Street Hockey League (NSHL) is all set to host an international tournament tonight. Team Bahamas is slated to take on Team Canada (Withrow Knights Ball Hockey League) at the rink (former Sand Trap).
Iraqi war veteran to run marathon with 35-pound sack on her back
AS if running a marathon isn’t hard enough, one Iraqi war veteran is taking things a step further – running Marathon Bahamas with a 35-pound bag strapped to her back. Over the summer, Dimitra Bairaktaris, 41, of Somerset, New Jersey, visited The Bahamas, along with her family and enjoyed her vacation so much that she vowed to return.
Giants, Panchos get wins
THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season at AF Adderley Gymnasium Wednesday night when the Johnson Trucking Panchos and the Commonwealth Bank Giants won their respective games.
