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Bahamas’ top players to represent Great Britain at World Baseball Classic qualifier

INEFFICIENCY at the local administrative level still prevents the Bahamas from fielding its own national team for International Baseball Federation (IBAF) sanctioned events. However, Bahamian players continue to find avenues to compete internationally.

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Tottenham expands its outreach programme to Bahamas

ENGLISH Premier League powerhouse Tottenham Hotspur is set to expand its grassroots outreach programme to the Bahamas.

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Stanhope finishes 22nd overall in world juniors single sculls

WITH a time of 8 minutes 51.43 seconds in his semi-final rowed in difficult conditions, Bahamian William Stanhope finished 22nd overall in the world junior championships single sculls in the Netherlands.

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PONY players represent Bahamas in Caribbean World Series Qualifiers

THIS summer, players from PONY (Protect Our Nation’s Youth) Baseball Bahamas took part in the Caribbean Zone World Series Qualifying Tournaments, thanks to donations from corporate sponsors like Domino’s Bahamas.

WILDCATS GET 12-6 WIN OVER THE OPERATORS, TRUCKERS ROLL OVER THE ELITE WARRIORS 10-3

THE Sunshine Auto Wildcats and the Commando Security Truckers continue to stake their case for the women’s and men ’s pennants as the New Providence Softball Association continued its regular season action Saturday night in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

SPORTS NOTES

THE Bahamas Rugby Union is scheduled to hold a series of women’s 7s events over the next few months as the team prepares for the Caribbean Championships in November.

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Steven Gardiner shines with silver in the Diamond League

The Athletissima Diamond League Meet hosted many of the top names in track and field, including a pair of Bahamians, looking to build on the momentum from the Rio Olympic Games.

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Bahamas medal celebrations begin today

THE celebrations for Team Bahamas begin today as the country finally has an opportunity to show its appreciation to its Olympic heroes.

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Jr swimmers making splash at Pan Pacifics in Hawaii

A BUSY season for the Bahamas’ top junior swimmers continues this week at the 2016 Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.

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Quincy Poitier to join Concord University Mountain Lions

ONE local basketball player will see his game make the transition to another level in the collegiate ranks this fall.

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Bahamas 'can qualify' for the Olympics in basketball

National basketball team stalwart Juraun “Kino” Burrows believes that the Bahamas is on the path for his sport’s first ever Olympic qualification in 2020.

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Buffalo Bulls run over COB Caribs, 81-67

AFTER two victories in Canada over the weekend, the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team moved its foreign tour south to the Bahamas. 

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Pro baller Kentwan Smith signs with BCA Nokia in Finland

KENTWAN Smith received the opportunity he was waiting for all offseason long as he signed with a new club in a new country to continue his pro basketball career.

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Cooper hopes to survive 1st round of Bengals roster cuts

THIS weekend represents a pivotal game for Alex Cooper as he fights for a roster spot with the Cincinnati Bengals this NFL preseason.

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‘It was phenomenal . . . It was just a thrill to watch her compete’

RIO de Janeiro, Brazil — Every time Pedrya Seymour stepped onto the track at the Olympic Stadium to compete, she looked up to the skies to acknowledge her deceased brother, Keron Dean, whom she dedicated her season to.