THE FINISH LINE: ‘I’m sure we could be looking at our future international stars’ in sailing
THE Back to School Regatta in Montagu Bay over the weekend turned out to be quite an interesting exercise.
Tureano Johnson has strong words for Miguel Cotto
NEVER one to hold his tongue when it comes to taking verbal shots at other fighters in his weight class, Tureano Johnson is already looking ahead to his next move as he continues to position himself for a major title fight.
SANCHESKA Vs RENALDO: NFL picks week two
Week 1 Awards The “Trigger Fingers Turn To Twitter Fingers” Award, presented by Meek Mill - Russell Wilson. Ciara’s boyfriend took to Twitter on Saturday, to predict a Seattle win with his customary “1-0 #GoHawks.” Of course, after the Rams 34-31 upset, Black Twitter exploded with everyone from the Rams official Twitter account to linebacker Akeem Ayers chiming in. A fan got flipped off too. Good times all around.
‘I think Mavin Saunders will make that catch in the future’
THE Florida State Seminoles’ passing offence struggled mightily last weekend, and to help jumpstart the ACC powerhouse’s game through the air, the coaching staff may turn to greater involvement from Bahamian redshirt freshman Mavin Saunders.
NAUGHTY'S NFL PICKS: Chiefs to pile on misery for pensioner Peyton
EASY people it’s not how you start it’s how you finish.
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THE 11th Annual Grand Bahama Road Cycling Championships is slated to be held on Saturday with competition in categories 1, 2 and 3 to see who will take home the crown of Grand Bahama Road Cycling champions.
Hurricanes’ junior boys open new season on a winning note
The St Andrew’s Hurricanes’ junior boys opened the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) 2015 softball season the same way they did a year ago.
Miller tops list of Bahamian athletes in IAAF Rankings
WITH the completion of the IAAF Diamond League grand finale over the weekend in Brussels, Belgium, the track and field season ending rankings have been released with some Bahamians sitting in pretty good positions.
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THE top scorer in City Bowling League competition Monday night was Kelsey Rolle of Ten Back Strikers, who crushed the pins for an outstanding 255 high game along with an impressive 653 high three game set.
Denair wins two gold and a silver at the Special Olympics World Summer Games
WITH the cheers of thousands of spectators spurring him on and the claps of his coach encouraging him, 21-year-old Denair Rolle delivered the winning throw that sealed his gold medal win in the softball throw at the Special Olympics World Games.
Parker gets ‘Plaque of Merit’
KEITH Parker, MBE, veteran Bahamian track and field coach and administrator, received an extraordinary honour from outgoing International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Lamine Diack at the opening of the Beijing IAAF 50th Anniversary Congress on the eve of the Beijng World Championships for track and field.
NCAA: Buddy named preseason third team All-American
NCAA division I basketball is still weeks away from tip off, but the American national media has already placed Bahamian guard Buddy Hield among its projections as one of the top players in the country.
Armbrister to join SEC powerhouse Lady Bulldogs this fall
SHE has excelled thus far at the junior college and international level for the Bahamas. Now, high scoring wing player Shanea Armbrister is expected to be a major contributor for an SEC powerhouse programme.
‘We saw a lot of talented kids’
A group of tennis instructors from the Lyford Cay Club, led by former Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) president Derron Donaldson, took the time out to share their expertise with a group of youngsters during a clinic at the park in Flamingo Gardens on Saturday.
