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Shaunae Miller Day at SAC

It was Shaunae Miller’s Day at St Augustine’s College as the Rio Olympics’ women’s 400 metre gold medallist returned to her alma mater for another celebration yesterday.

High school baseball hits milestone in Grand Bahama

A MAJOR milestone was announced for the Grand Bahama Secondary School Athletic Association and the nation’s second city will now feature baseball played at the high school level.

Bahamas Interschool Equestrian League is officially launched

ONE of the new sports set to be introduced into the high school curriculum by the National Sports Secretariat, the Bahamas Interschool Equestrian League (BIEL) was officially launched yesterday.

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THE FINISH LINE: Kudos to National Sports Authority for ‘facelift’ at the QE Sports Centre

THE National Sports Authority has been in a transformation mode over the past few months under the leadership of chairman Lynden Maycock.

SPORTS NOTES

The Bahamas Gymnastics Parent Booster Club will join in the World Gymnastics Day Saturday, September 17 by hosting a fun run/walk fitness race. The event will start at 7am from Goodman’s Bay to Arawak Cay and return to Goodman’s Bay.

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.