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SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: Tony Romo’s injury leaves Cowboys weak and ‘Weedy’

OH, how painful it is when history repeats itself negatively.

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Bulldogs repeat as champions in the Banker’s Softball League

THE Banker’s Athletics Association closed out its softball season at the Banker’s Field in the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex with the Fidelity Bulldogs repeating as champions.

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Women changing the face of Bahamian agriculture

YOUNG, female, educated and a farmer – for some people something seems amiss with this picture, as the most common line of thinking advances the view that the average Bahamian farmer is male and in his 60s.

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YOU GO GIRL: Shaunique Ferguson

JUST the thought of being able to save a life or provide assistance to a loved one suffering from an illness was enough motivation for Shaunique Ferguson to enrol in medical school.

‘She Matters’ – Giving teen girls a sense of self-worth

SHOWING every teenage girl their worth, value and purpose is the goal of a nationwide empowerment tour that hopes to uplift and motivate young women.

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Sir Ronald Sanders meets President Obama

SIR Ronald Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, presented his credentials to President Barack Obama at the White House on Thursday.

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Shaunae Miller: ‘It’s amazing to be home’

After an intense year of competition that saw her emerge as the second ranked woman in the world in the 400 metres, Shaunae Miller is just glad to be able to take some time off to relax at home with her family and friends before she starts her preparation in her goal to “shock the world with some crazy times.”

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Truckers stop Mighty Mitts, 12-8

VERSATILE Garfield Bethel knew that once he was inserted into the line-up Saturday night, he had to make his presence felt for the Commando Security Truckers.

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LPGA pro Jaye Green hosts junior golf clinic at Ocean Club

THE Ladies Professional Golfer’s Association took another step toward developing its relationship with the Bahamas and golf at the development level.

Sports notes

In conjunction with the Gym Tennis Club, Brajaxba Tennis Club held its 2015 Back-To-School Jamboree at the Gym Tennis Club on Saturday. The results posted are as follows:

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Miami Heat dancers to take weekend spotlight

AS part of the ongoing relationship with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, 24 Miami Heat dancers are in The Bahamas this weekend to do a photo shoot and give the destination some priceless publicity.

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Hurricanes stop Comets, 5-4

THE St Andrew’s Hurricanes got some sweet revenge as they pulled off their second straight victory in the junior boys’ division of the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools 2015 softball league.

Register today in your baseball league

BASEBALL is arguably the sport with the most populous and effective development programme in the country and two of the leaders have opened registration to attract new players to the game.

Get early jump on seats for NCAA women’s tourney

PRE-SALE tournament passes are already available for visitors and locals who want to get an early jump on seats for the NCAA division I women’s tournament, even though it’s still just over two months away.

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BTC gives Miller warm welcome home

AFTER her stunning performances at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China, where she captured a silver medal in the 400 metres and the IAAF Diamond League in Brussels, Belgium, where she won the gold, BTC-sponsored star athlete Shaunae Miller was welcomed home by the BTC executive management team at the company headquarters.