BSF, BAAA get $10,000 each thanks to the BOC
THE Bahamas Olympic Committee made a major investment into the junior national athletics and swimming programmes as they prepare to face regional competition.
Carey and Seahawks denied automatic bid to NCAA Tourney
FOLLOWING a heartbreaking loss in their conference title game, Michael Carey and his Wagner University Seahawks were denied an automatic bid to the Men’s Division I NCAA Tournament and will now have to wait until “Selection Sunday” to find out where their postseason continues.
FOURTH QUARTER PRESS - On Guard: ‘Splash Brothers’ defensive ineptitude can no longer be overlooked’
ENTRENCHED in the fictional world of one of the largest television shows going today - Game of Thrones - there exists this notion that no person, notwithstanding their power, riches or brilliance is safe.
Thomas seeks his 1st World Indoors medal
With just a little over a week left before the start of the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s (IAAF) 17th World Indoor Championships in “TrackTown USA” Portland, Oregon, Donald Thomas said he’s looking forward to making an impression at the Oregon Convention Centre.
BAAA, BOC mourning loss of Sprinter Kevin Johnson
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) and Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) are mourning the loss of another outstanding Bahamian track and field athlete.
Teams jostling for final playoff spots in NPBA
WITH the season starting to wind down over the next two weeks, teams are jostling for the final playoff spots in the New Providence Basketball Association men’s division.
Team Bahamas ready, eager for 1st round of Olympic qualifiers
NOW that all of the hard work is done, members of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Bahamas team are eager to go to Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the first round qualifications for this year’s Olympic Games.
Team No Credit wins the Wahoo Weekend
ANGLERS competing in the year-long Sportfishing Series at the historic Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina set their hooks this weekend towards gathering points leading to a November payout and awards ceremony where final series champions will be honoured.
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THE Bankers Athletic Association is all set to open its 2016 Bankers Slow Pitch season in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday.
TRACK: FINAL CARIFTA TRIALS ALL SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations is all set to hold its final trials for those athletes wishing to make the CARIFTA team heading to Georgetown, Grenada, over the Easter holiday weekend.
Six boxers ‘war ready’ for Olympic qualifiers
The Amateur Boxing Association of the Bahamas will be sending off a six-member team today to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to compete in the first round of the qualifications for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Markham new BFA Technical Director
GARRY Markham, who served for some time as the athletic director for the Queen’s College Comets, has been appointed as the new technical director of the national development programme in the Bahamas Football Association (BFA).
Bahamians in pivotal roles at Holland College
THE Bahamian pipeline continues to pay dividends for the Holland College basketball programmes as they have built a dynasty in the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association.
Munnings, Cooper seek spot in NCAA tourney
THE major conferences grab the headlines, but a number of Bahamian players will also contest conference tournaments for their “mid major” programmes this week as they seek a spot in the NCAA tournament.
SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: Mark my words – these young Lakers herald a new era
FINALLY there is light at the end of this long, dark tunnel.
