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15 C-Class sloops get set for 3rd annual Rock Sound Regatta

IN an effort to continue to pay homage to the memory of a Bahamian cultural icon, The “King” Eric Regatta Committee in conjunction with the Rock Sound Sailing Association is all set to host another event.

Youth Flag Football League debut in Winton Saturday

THE profile of flag football continues to increase in the country and a new initiative will now focus on youth development.

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Bahamas on a roll at Pan Am Bowling Championships

The men’s team was the first to hit the lanes for Team Bahamas at the Pan American Bowling Confederation (PABCON) Championships being hosted in Cali, Colombia.

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SANNIE Vs RENALDO NFL PICKS: Scores are close but long season ahead

The “I Have No Business Being This Good This Early” Award presented by the debut of the Yeezy 350 and 750 cleats – Carson Wentz. In his NFL debut he went 22-37 for 278 yards and two touchdowns. No one saw that coming.

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NAUGHTY'S NFL PICKS WEEK 2: ‘Redskins make it a shootout but don’t have enough arrows to win’

OKAY I went 9-7 last week, but if not for a missed field goal in Arizona and a mental breakdown in Dallas I would be a solid 11-5, but almost only counts in horse racing and with hand grenades.

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RICARDO'S NFL PICKS WEEK 2: ‘My Patriots got a big win last week so I’m overjoyed’

THEY said the Pats without Tom, without Gronk and with all the other issues had no chance down in the desert last week.

ART OF GRAPHIX: Picture perfect way to learn photography

One of the questions that is continuously asked by persons just entering the photography business is: “How can I take good pictures with what I have, and without spending too much money on new cameras and lenses?”.

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$5m in QE Sports Centre upgrade

IN an effort to maintain the country’s appeal as a premier sports destination and attract new business, the National Sports Authority (NSA) is investing $5 million to upgrade several sports facilities in and around the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre.

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New look Heat to hold second training camp at Atlantis

The new look Miami Heat, without the services of All-Star guard Dwayne Wade, will be returning to the Bahamas for another training camp before the start of the National Basketball Association’s 2016/17 regular season.

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Oldtimers softball takes the spotlight

THE New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association’s regular season action continued in the Archdeacon William Thompson Softball Park at the Southern Recreation Grounds over the weekend.

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Avengers even series with police, Cybots take 2-0 lead vs Challengers

THE Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association continued its semi-final playoffs at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.

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Track athlete Lauren turns mentor, coach

SHE had a promising career as a track and field athlete, but after going off to school, Lauren Charlton-Szczygiel has changed her focus and is now giving back to Michigan State University as a mentor and coach.

Auburn University introduces our Olympians during halftime

JUST ahead of their official recognition and celebrations at home, several members of Team Bahamas were recognised by their university for their participation in the Rio Olympic Games.

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Olympic team celebrations to be a ‘grand’ Sunday

With athletes pouring in their sentiments of gratitude, businessman Tommy Stubbs of Buttons Formal Wear said the celebrations for Team Bahamas for the 2016 Olympic Games is shaping up to be a grand event on Sunday.

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Jones and Sun out of WNBA playoffs

JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun were one of the hottest teams in the WNBA during July and hoped to challenge for the final playoff spot. However, a recent losing streak ended those hopes as the WNBA season winds down.