Swimmers qualify for CISC, BSF Nationals at Team ORCA meet
THERE were a number of swimmers who did the qualifying standards for both the Caribbean Islands Swimming Championships (CISC) and the Bahamas Swimming Federation’s Royal Bank of Canada National Swimming Championships at the Team ORCA Post Carifta Invitational over the weekend.
Shaunae on fast track
Birthday girl and newly engaged Shaunae Miller literally left it all on the track and was able to get a well deserved standing ovation from the fans at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.
Top athletes post world-leading times at the CBBI
THERE were at least six world- leading marks posted - albeit two were wind-aide - at the second Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational which returned with a bang at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Saturday.
Merritt and James take the tape
WHILE they avoided another early season clash, American quartermiler LaShawn Merritt and Grenada’s Kirani James made it look so easy in turning in two impressive world-leading times in the men’s 200 and 400 metres respectively in the second Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on Saturday.
Chris Brown Invite gets an 'A' grade
ALTHOUGH he considers himself his biggest critic, Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown would give nothing less than a grade A to the organising and executing of his second annual Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational.
Donald Thomas wins early showdown in the high jump
THREE spots will be up for grabs for the Bahamas in the men’s high jump at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the Bahamian fans got a sneak preview of what to look for when the four contenders renew their rivalry at the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National trials in June.
Commonwealth Bank Giants stay alive
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants, the best team in the regular season, refused to exit the New Providence Basketball Association men’s best-of-seven championship series without putting up a fight.
Touching down in Paradise
Bahamian quartermiler Shaunae Miller, now engaged, heads a list of world-class athletes who arrived at the Lynden Pindling International Airport yesterday to participate in the second Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational.
Jones No.6 pick in the WNBA Draft, traded to Sun
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — George Washington Colonials and our very own Jonquel Jones was picked sixth by the Los Angeles Sparks in last night’s WNBA Draft.
Cybots take 2-0 lead over Giants
FOR the second consecutive game, the Mail Boat Cybots found a way to beat the Commonwealth Bank Giants as they took a 2-0 lead in the New Providence Basketball Association’s best-of-seven championship series. This time, the Mail Boat delivered the win from the free throw line.
Bahamian high jumpers get ready for showdown at CBBI
ALTHOUGH there are a number of international stars competing in the second Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational, there will be one event that will be jammed pack with some national flavour as Donald Thomas, Trevor Barry, Ryan Ingraham and Jamal Wilson intend to take over the high jump pit on Saturday.
THE FINISH LINE: Hats off to NPWBA champions Lady Operators
Let’s tip our hats off to the Bommer G Lady Operators.
Sports Notes
FOLLOWING regular season play for the junior division of the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association, the Family Guardian Cheetahs have emerged as the winners of the regular season with a perfect 7-0 win/loss record.
Jonquel Jones heads to Connecticut after WNBA draft pick and trade
JONQUEL Jones, the Bahamian who has won multiple awards while at George Washington University, will play professional basketball for the Connecticut Sun next season after being picked in the Women's NBA draft on Thursday night.
‘Catch the firestorm’ at 2nd Chris Brown Invitational
With just two days to go, the National Sports Authority is firing on all cylinders to get the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium transformed in time for the hosting of the 2nd Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational on Saturday.
