It came to an uphill sprint . . .
THE New Providence Cycling Association hosted its pre-Independence Cycling Series over the weekend.
THE FINISH LINE: Women’s basketball takes a quantum leap with title win
The Bahamas Basketball Federation has seen the resurgence of the women’s basketball programme, which took a quantum leap by winning the Caribbean Basketball Confederation Championships in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
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THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations has announced that the final registration for the Open National Championships is today.
Team Bahamas tops Suriname 72-57 at the CBC
THREE games and three blowout wins thus far for the Bahamas’ senior men’s national basketball team as they continue to dominate regional competition at the Caribbean Basketball Confederation Championships.
It’s official - Todd Isaacs Jr joins Indians in MLB
Less than a week after he was drafted for the second time into Major League Baseball, Bahamian outfielder Todd Isaacs Jr made his entrance into the MLB official when he signed his contract with the Cleveland Indians.
Klay and Mychel Thompson become first pair of brothers to win NBA title and D-League championship in same season
THE Golden State Warriors are the 2015 NBA Champions thanks in large part to the contributions from the “Splash Brothers” but there is another fraternal relationship that took centre stage after this prestigious feat.
Battle 4 Atlantis: ‘Tum Tum’ Nairn and Spartans good to go
ALREADY touted as one of the top early season tournaments in NCAA basketball, early reports indicate the Battle 4 Atlantis has scored another stacked field for 2016.
‘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.
