Bahamian beach soccer superstar St. Fleur scores first goal for Lazio
Bahamian international beach soccer superstar Lesley St. Fleur scored his first goal playing for Lazio this week when the team squared off against No. 4 Tahiti during a friendly match leading up to the 10th edition Beach Soccer USA Cup in Oceanside, Calif., this weekend.
Shanea Armbrister set for Junkanoo Jam
THE Junkanoo Jam will again feature some of the top NCAA Division I women’s basketball programmes and showcase an appearance by a Bahamian player.
Clubs join for ‘Baby Boy Rolle Boxing Extravaganza’
TWO OF the country’s foremost amateur youth boxing clubs continue to use their sport to foster community involvement and honour past legends of the ring.
D’Andre VIlmar ‘close to college decision’
THIS summer will set the tone for Bahamian basketball star D’Andre Vilmar as he plans to announce his collegiate decision following a season of tournaments, showcases and national team play.
BOC president receives Olympic flame in ‘a special moment’
BAHAMAS Olympic Committee president Wellington Miller was among a distinguished group of delegates in Brasilia, Brazil, last week as they witnessed the official lighting of the flame, signalling the countdown to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this summer.
Jacobi Bain reaches third round at Tennis Europe under-14 tournament
BAHAMIAN Jacobi Bain has been impressing at the Tennis Europe under-14 tournament this week in Sliven, Bulgaria, reaching the third round by knocking out two players, including the event’s third seed, from the host nation.
Baptist Sports Council’s playoffs get underway this Saturday
THE Baptist Sports Council’s 2016 Basketball League playoff picture is set following the completion of the regular season on Saturday at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Curry’s MVP award adds spice to talent argument
STEPHEN Curry is officially the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) first unanimous Most Valuable Player
Judo team off to Rhode Island
A BAHAMIAN national team consisting of seven athletes and a coach are competing this weekend at the Ocean State International Judo tournament in Rhode Island.
Jones gets set for professional debut
JONQUEL Jones enjoyed a surreal moment when she was matched against Elana Delle Donne, of the Chicago Sky, during the Women’s National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) pre-season fixtures. Now reality will set in as she suits up for the Connecticut Sun in their 2016 regular season opener on Saturday night.
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.
