SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: RIP to the Greatest, the Louisville Lip - and my hero
Toll the ring bell As sports tickers buzzed across tv screens worldwide with the melancholy news of the passing of Muhammad Ali, I sat quietly in my front room tears streaming down my face, reflecting on a man who in so many ways impacted my life and those of my peers all while living up to his nickname ‘The Greatest’.
Swimmers to represent the Bahamas at Goodwill Games
THE Bahamas Swimming Federation is sending a national swim team to the Goodwill Games August 19-21 in St Lucia. This is the XXII edition of the Goodwill Games swimming meet held annually in one of five member countries in the southern Caribbean.
Major Jr beats Rolle in marathon match
It took a marathon three set for the youthful Kevin Major Jr to dispose of veteran Marvin Rolle in the final of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s final trials for the Davis Cup team.
Gardiner leads 400m field with season’s best 44.62
STEVEN Gardiner, showing some flashes of his breakout season last year when he broke the men’s 400 metres national record, led a field of Bahamian elite athletes with a sizzling performance in his specialty at the American Track League.
Momentum building for hosting of Commonwealth Youth Games
IT’S still a year away, but the momentum is starting to build for the hosting of the sixth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games.
Jones and Sun, with 1-7 record, continue to struggle
JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun continue to struggle and fell to 1-7 in the WNBA standings after a pair of losses this weekend.
Stingers Basketball Youth Association continues to expand with summer camps
THE Stingers Basketball Youth Association continues to expand its growth following a successful series of summer camps which have transitioned into a year-long programme.
‘It seems the Zika virus won’t derail Rio 2016’
(CNN) — The Olympic Games arrive in Brazil at a time when the country is ravaged by crises. With two months to go until the cauldron is lit in Rio de Janeiro, the host of South America’s first Games is grappling with a public health emergency, a governmental meltdown and economic woes.
MLB to conduct free summer programme
THE partnership between the Bahamas and Major League Baseball will continue this summer with a showcase for developing prospects.
Muhammad Ali, who riveted the world as 'The Greatest,' dies aged 74
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali, whose fast fists and irrepressible personality captivated the world, and who fought his last fight in Nassau, died Friday at the age of 74. He was hospitalised in the Phoenix area with respiratory problems earlier this week, and his children had flown in from around the country.
Scouts raving at Buddy’s potential
Once he opted out of the NBA Draft Combine process, it was evident the private workouts would gain a greater level of importance for Buddy Hield and his draft stock.
Shamar Burrows signs his letter of intent to join Golden Hawks in fall
FOLLOWING an historic and a star-studded prep career, Shamar Burrows is set to take his talents to the collegiate ranks.
BLTA WELCOMES ITF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER GOEDE
BAHAMAS Lawn Tennis Association welcomes John Goede, an International Tennis Federation (ITF) development officer, to The Bahamas.
Basketball player Trevone Grant making move to Acadia
THE basketball journey continues for Trevone Grant as he prepares to make the transition to the university level.
Why can’t we get more team sports qualified for 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
IT may not have any effect on what’s happening in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in August, but at least the Bahamas Olympic Committee can look forward to the 2020 games in Tokyo, Japan with great anticipation.
