Big victories for the Stingrays and Sharks
WHILE the boys teams are booked for the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s (GSSSA) baseball championship game on Friday at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex, the girls are jockeying for their softball finals spots.
A diamond among island regattas
THE Cat Island Sailing Club will host its Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Regatta in New Bight from July 29 to August 1 as it honours one of the regatta co-founders, Godfrey Kelly.
Regatta visitor hails ‘the land that God kissed’
WANDA Macon, of Jackson, Mississippi, has been visiting The Bahamas since the 1980s and last Friday was enjoying the first ever Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Regatta.
Swift Swimmers set for Charlotte meet
FOUR Swift swimmers who are presently training with clubs or schools in the United States will be competing this weekend at the 2015-16 Arena Pro Swim Series in Charlotte, North Carolina.
National team cyclist injured after ‘hit and run’ accident
BAHAMAS national team cyclist Justin Minnis is in the Intensive Care Unit at the Princess Margaret Hospital after being injured a “hit and run” accident early on Saturday morning.
‘Great experience’ for karate students at California event
A group of 15 students of the New Providence Martial Arts & Fitness Centre participated in the 49th Annual Japan Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai International Tournament from April 29-May 1st in Anaheim, California and returned with karate bags full of medals and accolades for their stellar performances.
Olympic Committee praises govt for high school sports expansion
THE Bahamas Olympic Committee has congratulated the Government on its expansion of High School Championships in an increasing number of core sports.
‘Stronger’ Shaunae praises new coaches
QUARTER-miler Shaunae Miller could have been sitting on the top of the performance charts in both the women’s 200 and 400 metres so far this year.
Search begins for national flag football team players
WITH local flag football leagues nearing mid-season form and the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) World Championships three months away, the search has officially begun to compile a Bahamian national team.
Buddy Hield set for NBA Draft Combine
THIS week marks an important step on Buddy Hield’s path toward the National Basketball Association (NBA) as the top collegiate and international prospects look to increase their stock ahead of next month’s Draft.
SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: Sharing the stage with major sporting highlights
Today is my 18-year anniversary as a professional stand up comedian and as the house comic at Jokers Wild, Atlantis.
Former BBF president loses lower leg after infection
FORMER sports executive David ‘Stretch’ Morley has survived a life-threatening injury, but only by having surgery which meant the loss of his lower right leg.
Alex Cooper shows his versatility at Bengals mini-camp
THE Cincinnati Bengals signed Alex Cooper as an undrafted free agent because of his versatility on the offensive line and that characteristic was on display immediately during his first appearance with the team.
Bamboo takes first leg honours in Billfish event
THE opening leg of the 2016 Bahamas Billfish Championship (BBC) in Guana Cay last week was won by Bamboo, a 40ft Cabo owned by Bill Canida, which released fish on each of the three days of the contest.
Tambearly Titans celebrate 30th anniversary with BFA cup
TAMBEARLY Titans are all smiles after crowning a spectacular football season by winning the BFA cup for the under-12s.
