Local Sports

Frank Rutherford hops into the Hall of Honour

Frank Rutherford, the first Bahamian to win an Olympic Games medal in athletics, will be inducted into the 2016 Hall of Honour of his alma mater at the University of Houston.

Screen printing shop owner asking for help to rebuild

AFTER operating his Southwest Screen Printing Shop, providing uniforms for a number of sporting organisations and schools for the past 30 years, proprietor Leslie Williams is now asking for the public’s assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.

Guard Taylor moves to pro ranks in Iraq this fall

FOLLOWING a stellar collegiate career, Bahamian basketball player D’Shon Taylor makes the transition to the professional ranks this fall.

3-time Olympic gold medallist Scheidt back for Star Sailors Finals

WITH three Olympic gold medals and 14 world titles, Robert Scheidt is one of the best athletes ever produced by Brazil.

NCAA Basketball: Great expectations for Michael Carey Jr in senior season

EXPECTATIONS loom large for Michael Carey Jr headed into his senior season of college basketball.

Whylly, Joseph and Hurricanes get ready for campaign

COLLEGE basketball continues its preseason through various divisions in Canada and Bahamian players are setting the stage for the upcoming 2016-17 campaign.

THE FINISH LINE: In aftermath of the hurricane, let’s be our brother’s keeper

IT’S been just over a week since the passage of Hurricane Matthew and the Bahamas has been in a recovery mode as people try to get back to normality.

Matthew rains on parade of senior national judo team

MEMBERS of the senior national team were scheduled to attend the Jason Morris Cup in Albany, New York, but Hurricane Matthew had different plans.

‘Buddy Buckets’ welcomes All-Star 3-point challenge

When the NBA announced that it was moving its 2017 All-Star Game to New Orleans, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for Buddy Hield to leave his shooting mark on the weekend.

‘Tum Tum’ shines as a leader for Spartans

LOURAWLS “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr has moved to the forefront as a leader for the Michigan State Spartans and in his upcoming junior year, head coach Tom Izzo expects him to have his greatest impact on the younger members of the programme.

BAAA launches ‘project quick relief’

AS the restoration efforts for Hurricane Matthew continue throughout the Bahamas, one local sporting organisation has announced its effort to assist.

Champ Stuart named to Scorpions roster in Arizona Fall League

FORMER Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow may be grabbing all the headlines for the New York Mets in Fall League play, but Champ Stuart continues his rise in the organisation as well.