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‘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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Miller and Gibson shine in Jamaica

FOR the second consecutive year, Shaunae Miller gained another impressive victory in the women’s 200 metres at the Jamaican Invitational.

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Bahamas falls to second-half onslaught by Mexico

THE Bahamas Rugby Football Union’s national team continues to struggle against Mexico in regional competition.

The ‘chef’ with the recipe for Olympic success

Brent Stubbs meets the man who will have responsbility for ensuring a smooth Olympic experience for Team Bahamas in Brazil this summer . . .

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Junior basketballers to face Caribbean championships

A BUSY summer for the Bahamas Basketball Federation will include not only senior teams, but junior teams will also compete against the best in the region.

Hoops on the court and through the hoops of life

Heading into its 29th edition, the Jeff Rodgers Summer Basketball Camp aims to continue to improve its product while teaching life lessons through the game of basketball.