Shaunae to carry national flag at Rio Olympic Games
RIO de Janeiro, Brazil — Chef de Mission Roy Colebrooke said team officials couldn’t come up with a better selection than quartermiler Shaunae Miller to carry the flag during tonight’s official opening ceremonies for the 2016 Olympic Games.
D’Andre Vilmar gets offers from Oklahoma Sooners, 49ers and Bulls
AFTER a productive offseason on various AAU summer circuits, the major Division I offers he predicted are starting to roll in for Bahamian high school basketball star D’Andre Vilmar.
Lucius Fox No.7 overall prospect for Rays
AS he awaits his new assignment with the Tampa Bay Rays franchise, Lucius Fox immediately slots into the updated list of top-10 prospects.
REVTV steps up its game for Rio Olympics coverage
WHEN the 2016 Rio Olympic Games officially kick off tonight, REVTV customers will have the choice of watching the opening festivities and subsequent competitions on their televisions, computers or from their smartphones and tablets.
Let the games begin
Follow the Rio Olympics in The Tribune in words and pictures as ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ runs for 17 days in Brazil.Follow the Rio Olympics in The Tribune in words and pictures as ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ runs for 17 days in Brazil.
Reflecting on our first Olympic track and field medal
As the Bahamas prepares to participate in its 10th Olympic Games as an independent nation, led by its 24-member track and field team, we reflect on that moment over two decades ago when the sport played a pivotal role in changing the country’s Olympic profile forever.
Former sprinter Atkins calls his absence on Walk of Fame ‘shameful’
YET another Bahamian sporting icon took to social media to voice his displeasure at a perceived lack of recognition by the Bahamian government.
Deandre Ayton and ‘Team Harden’ rout ‘Team Canada’ 123-96 in Adidas Nations
ADD another off-season accolade to the résumé of DeAndre Ayton, playing on the circuit of another shoe and athletic apparel giant.
Antinique Young all set to begin career at Miami Dade
ANTINIQUE Young, a double high school and night league champion this year, has her bags packed and is ready to travel to Miami, Florida, on August 14 to begin her collegiate career at Miami Dade where Bahamian female basketball players have left a rich history with the Sharks programme under the supervision of coach Susan Summons.
Artie Johnson All Eleuthera Youth Tennis Camp a great success
THERE was a great showing once again at the 17th Annual Artie Johnson All Eleuthera Youth Tennis Camp, dubbed a great success by tennis organiser Artie Johnson.
Coca-Cola goes for gold in Rio Olympics with the global #thatsgold campaign
AS the clock ticks down to the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Coca-Cola has its eyes set on celebrating gold – but not just the gold found on top of the world’s most elite podium.
2016 Rio Olympics medal projections: Athletics
MEDAL projections in athletics for the 2016 Rio Olympics, compiled from predictions by the staff of The Associated Press who cover each sport:
