Bahamians advance in ITF Goombay Splash Bowl
While No.7 seed Iesha Shepherd returned to familiar territory, wild card John Kelly made a breakthrough and Joshua Turnquest had to dig down deep to regain some revenge as the trio were the only Bahamians to advance out of the first round of singles at the International Tennis Federation’s Goombay Splash Bowl at the National Tennis Centre on Monday.
Battle 4 Atlantis: Cleare and Miller to face off on home soil
FOR Shaquille Cleare and Tavario Miller, the 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis presents a rare opportunity for the Bahamian players to face off against each other on home soil and suited up for their respective programmes.
Jeffery Gibson CASJA 2015 Male Rising Star of the Year
ADD the Caribbean Sports Journalists Association (CASJA) 2015 Male Rising Star of the Year to the résumé of hurdler Jeffery Gibson.
Sports Notes
THE most valuable player (MVP) in City Bowling League competition last night was Kevin B Williams of Genuine Knights who toppled the pins for a 247 high game and a 603 high three game set.
Battle 4 Atlantis tips off today
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — No one had to explain to Texas coach Shaka Smart about what to expect in this week’s Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.
Artists unite to help after hurricane
BAHAMIAN musicians yesterday announced plans to hold a “massive concert” next month to raise funds to assist in recovery efforts on Family Islands severely affected by Hurricane Joaquin.
All eyes on calendar girl Shaunae Miller
Quarter-miler Shaunae Miller, named the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s Athlete of the Year over the weekend, has branched out to interact with the general public a little more. Her images are placed in her first calendar produced by Ontrack Management Inc for the year 2016.
Players to watch in Battle 4 Atlantis
THROW out the first 2-3 games of the season, the Battle 4 Atlantis is where the real competition begins for the eight teams featured at the Imperial Arena.
Star Sailors all set for Mayaguana Mini Regatta ahead of the grand finale
THE International Star Sailors are coming to town for the third annual Star Sailors League grand finale on Tuesday, December 1. But before they start competing, the sailors will be placed on various sloop sailing boats as they compete in the Mayaguana Mini Regatta on Saturday and Sunday.
Jonquel Jones named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week
GEORGE Washington women’s basketball senior forward Jonquel Jones, of Grand Bahama, has been named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week for the week ending November 22, the league announced yesterday.
Vixens dispose of Lady Truckers in four sets
THE New Providence Volleyball Association continued its regular season with two match-ups between the top teams at the DW Davis Gymnasium on Sunday.
SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: My Miami vice - reflections from a road trip
MOST of you thought I was joking when I said I was going to Miami to ensure my Cowboys beat the Dolphins.
Sports notes
THE New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association continued its divisional playoffs in the Archdeacon William Thompson Softball Park at the Southern Recreation Grounds over the weekend.
Shaunae Miller earns overall Athlete of the Year honours
SHAUNAE Miller, draped this year with a silver medal in the women’s 400 metres at the 15th IAAF World Championships, was crowned with the Prime Minister Award for National Pride as she received the overall Athlete of the Year honours.
Deleveaux overall men’s winner in Bahamas Half Marathon
WHILE Spencer Deleveaux and Yunelis Lightbourn emerged as the overall champions in the Bahamas Half Marathon, the champions in the 10 kilometre race were Adelet Elysee and Anastasia Stitch.
