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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.

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SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: In season opener, Cowboys ‘earned a few moral victories’

EVEN though I’m not a huge fan of ‘moral victories,’ especially in sports, I have come to accept the fact that they are a huge part of the sporting landscape.

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Gardiner’s visit home

It was a return to Moore’s Island where it all got started for Olympian Steven Gardiner four years ago.

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In Brussels, Donald Thomas seventh overall in high jump

WHILE quarter-miler Shaunae Miller shut down her season and opted not to compete because of a contractual breakdown, high jumper Donald Thomas took advantage of the opportunity on Friday to compete in the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damm in Brussels, Belgium.

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Anfernee Seymour and Braves make team history

ANFERNEE Seymour and the Rome Braves made team history by reaching the Class A (Full) South Atlantic League Championship series for the first time in 13 years.

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NACAC considers more area permit meets for region

SANTO DOMINGO, September 10, 2016 – Track and field athletes in the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC) region will have an expanded calendar of events in 2017 as more Area Permit Meets (APM) are considered from a proposed calendar.