Team Bahamas going for gold at World Indoors
Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) president Rosamunde Carey said all members of Team Bahamas arrived safely, settled in and are ready to start competing today in the IAAF World Indoor Championships at “Track City USA” in Portland, Oregon.
GIANTS HOLD OFF CARIBS TO CAP OFF A NEAR PERFECT SEASON
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants capped off a near perfect season by holding off The College of the Bahamas Caribs 83-81 at the AF Adderley Gym on Wednesday as the New Providence Basketball Association completed its regular season.
Bahamians in opening rounds of NCAA tourney
WHILE the men’s tournament will grab the headlines first as their tournament gets underway, the Bahamas will be well represented by a trio of females in the main event of the NCAA.
THE FINISH LINE: Team Bahamas ‘looks solid’ and should do very well in Grenada
Following the final trials, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations announced a 54-member team that has since being increased by a few additional athletes.
COB track and field team off to Miami meet this weekend
A SEVEN-member contingent from The College of The Bahamas’ track and field team is off to the University of Miami meet in Coral Gables, Florida, this weekend.
National Sports Academy on target for COB in September
THE much delayed launch of the National Sports Academy has a new target date.
ON TRACK: High School nationals all set for next month in Freeport
THE third National High School Championship for the academic year is set to be staged in Grand Bahama in joint partnership between various ministries and local governing bodies for track and field.
‘There’s a lot of raw talent and it’s been really exciting’
THE first ever National High School Basketball Championships featured some of the country’s top local players and one US- based recruiting service was on hand to evaluate the talent.
Noble Prep Academy to host Varsity Boys Spring Classic
IN an effort to foster the development of achievement both on the court and in the classroom, one local school will enter a new venture as its basketball tournament boasts an unprecedented award for its top player.
Bahamians can watch defining moments for CARIFTA athletes and swimmers
SPORTS fans in The Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean looking to cheer on their country in the 2016 CARIFTA Games will be able to watch up to the minute television coverage in high definition (HD) for the first time ever.
Breezes Eagles FC junior teams off to great start
WHEN the Breezes Eagles Football Club approached the Bahamas Football Association (BFA) about joining in 2014, they learned of the BFA mandate requiring them to develop a youth feeder programme as a membership criteria. They accepted the challenge.
Nassau Rowing Club holds it 4th annual ergathon
NASSAU Rowing Club held its fourth annual 12-hour ergathon at Solomons Fresh Marke, Old Fort Bay Town Center, on Saturday.
Sports Notes
THE most valuable player in City Bowling League competition Monday night was Derrick Burrows of Fresh Blend Rolling Stones with a second high game of 258 and an outstanding 663 high three game set.
Cobras get heroes’ welcome
The CC Sweeting Cobras returned home to a “hero’s welcome” as the school population held a special assembly at their Oakes Field campus for the senior boys’ basketball team that won the inaugural National High School Basketball Championships.
Eight divisional champs emerge at Jr Golf Nationals
CAMERON Riley, Inecia Rolle, Xavier Robinson, Haylie Turnquest, Healthcliffe Khane, Ashley Michel, Rhan Miller and Christelle Straub demonstrated that they are among the best junior golfers in the Bahamas.
