‘Realistically, being a professional athlete, it’s all about the money’
AS he continues to make his way in his career as the country’s first professional volleyball player, Byron Ferguson has his sights set on bringing greater awareness to a path to the pro ranks for Bahamians.
SAC volleyball standout signs letter of intent for full scholarship at University of North Carolina
ST Augustine’s College Big Red Machine volleyball standout Jannelle Curtiss signed her letter of intent for a full scholarship at the University of North Carolina - Charlotte yesterday during a press conference at the Holy Cross Anglican Church.
Bahamas polishes off Guyana in huge 89-69 victory at CBC
MAKE it two in a row for the Bahamas men’s national basketball team at the Caribbean Basketball Confederation 2015 Men’s Championships.
Softball in limbo as games cancelled due to ‘no lighting’
THE Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex became the latest sporting facility to be hit by thieves stealing copper as the New Providence Softball Association’s regular season games had to be called off last night because of “no lighting.”
Hundreds of ‘Basketball Smiles’ in camp’s 16th year
COACH Sam Nichols and his coaching staff are back in town for their 16th annual Basketball Smiles basketball camp.
Bahamian baseball legend Mario Ford to host 28th annual summer camp at Windsor Park
BAHAMIAN baseball legend Mario Ford is set to host his 28th annual summer baseball camp at Windsor Park, Nassau, on June 29.
Reviving ‘the art of sculling’
THE Grand Bahama Regatta committee is on a mission to revive the Grand Bahama Regatta. Coincidentally, this goes hand in hand with the Bahamian Brewery and Beverage’s mission to revive the art of sculling in The Bahamas. As a result, the Brewery recently donated a cheque to the committee to assist with putting on this year’s regatta.
McCartney: ‘I’m still trying to get more linebacker reps and go after that spot’
NOW one of the veteran leaders on the defending Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders, special-teams ace Bahamian Karl McCartney reflected on his time with the club thus far and his plans for the immediate future.
Sports Notes
THE Brajaxba Tennis Beat The Heat Tournament was held at the Winton Tennis Centre over the weekend.
‘We have a number of qualifiers’ for Jr Pan Am, World Youths
The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations hosted its second national championships in two weeks, this time for the juniors, at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium over the weekend.
Bahamas routs Bermuda 57-38 in CBC opener
DESPITE a relatively new supporting cast, the defending champions staked their claim as early favourites at the Caribbean Basketball Confederation Championships.
SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: A legend lost - RIP Dusty Rhodes
GROWING up in the Bahamas there was a Saturday fixture at noon. Championship Wrestling from Florida, with host Gordon Solie.
National teams named for Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships
THE Bahamas Golf Federation has released the names of players who have been selected to represent the Bahamas at both the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships and the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships.
Charlton sets new national record in 100m hurdles
SEVERAL Bahamian student athletes closed out their collegiate seasons at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships highlighted by All-American finishes and a new national record.
Bahamas strikes gold
Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin said she could not ask for a better performance than what she got from the women’s national basketball team as they won the Caribbean Basketball Championship title and in the process qualified for the 2016 CentroBasket Tournament.
