Shaunae to see where she stands against top quarter-milers
WHILE no final decision has been made as to whether Shaunae Miller will compete in the 200m or 400m at the upcoming IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China, Miller should have a better sense of where she stands against some of the top quarter- milers in the world following this week’s Diamond League meet.
TEAM BAHAMAS ALL SET FOR CARIBBEAN AMATEUR JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
TEAM Bahamas is all set to compete at the 28th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships in St Croix, US Virgin Islands.
Liam Holowesko captures time trials
ONCE again, Liam Holowesko captured the time trials, but he got nipped out at the tape by Jay Major in the road race as the Bahamas Cycling Federation staged its annual National Cycling Championships over the weekend.
SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM – Calling all Laker haters: just wait for 2016
“All that glitters isn’t “Purple and Gold in NBA Free agency!” “Are the Lakers losing their lustre?” “The Lakers have lost their appeal”. “Kobe is ruining it for LA”. “Today’s free agents not moved by stories franchises”. THOSE are just some of the sentiments being made by the “Basketball Gurus” about my Los Angeles Lakers. Empty barrels always make the most noise so I’m not surprised.
Lourawls ‘Tum Tum’ Nairn on 1,000 jumpshots per day
WITH all the accolades he received during the Michigan State Spartans’ run at the Final Four, there remains one major question mark regarding Bahamian guard Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr - his ability on the offensive end.
Sports notes
THE Banker’s League continued its regular season action at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex over the weekend.
Season’s best for ‘Superman’
Leevan ‘Superman’ Sands seems to be getting better as he improves on his comeback trail.
National Cycling Championships: Jay Major captures road race title
History repeated itself as Liam Holowesko captured the time trials, but he got nipped out again at the tape by Jay Major in the road race as the Bahamas Cycling Federation staged its annual National Cycling Championships over the weekend.
MLB veteran Antoan Richardson hopes he can serve as a mentor
MAJOR League Baseball veteran Antoan Richardson hopes he can serve as a mentor to the current group of Bahamian minor league prospects, and if there is anyone that can help facilitate this process, it is the former 35th round draft pick who successfully progressed through the minors to the majors.
Four-time Olympic sailor Kelly reflects on Cat Island Regatta
GODFREY Kelly has been around long enough to know a good thing when he sees it.
High jumper Thomas 2nd in Paris
WHILE Ryan Ingraham and Jamal Wilson went head-to-head in the Blue Marlins Track Classic at Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Saturday, Donald Thomas was holding his own against the rest of the world at the Paris Diamond League Meet in Saint-Denis.
Sports notes
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is scheduled to open the main draw of the International Tennis Federation’s Junior Junkanoo Bowl Tennis Tournament at the National Tennis Center 9am today. THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is scheduled to open the main draw of the International Tennis Federation’s Junior Junkanoo Bowl Tennis Tournament at the National Tennis Center 9am today.
Panthers set to host Independence volleyball tournament
IN an effort to provide an opportunity for the local players to get ready for the New Providence Volleyball Association season, the Central Gas Lady Panthers Club is scheduled to host its first Independence Volleyball Tournament.
Bahamian gymnast Kianna Dean to represent Bahamas at Pan Am Games
Originally, there was supposed to be two competitors selected by the Bahamas Gymnastics Federation to represent the Bahamas at the Pan American Games. But an injury sustained this year by Simone Hall leaves Kianna Dean as the lone flag bearer in Toronto, Canada.
MLB dreams become reality for Bahamian players
IN baseball circles, July 2 is known as the day when dreams come true and careers are solidified for international prospects chasing a spot on a Major League Baseball roster.
