BAAA Steak-Out & Family Fun Day to liven up the final CARIFTA Trials
WHILE you come out on the final day of competition for the final CARIFTA Trials, fans can also participate in the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ Steak-Out and Family Fun Day at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Saturday.
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THE New Providence Cycling Association is scheduled to hold its stage team relay time trials 8:05am Sunday. The race will start and finish at Baha Mar Boulevard. The entry fee is $30.
Inspirational player award for ‘Tum Tum’
Despite a season hampered by injury, Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr was still recognised by his Michigan State Spartans for his leadership attributes.
CARIFTA team set on ‘defying all odds’ with 3-peat
YOUNG Bahamian swimmers are faced with an opportunity to chase history and stake their claim as being the most dominant junior swimming programme in the region.
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.
