‘It’s mandatory for athletes to compete’ in Nationals
WHILE it’s going to be mandatory for athletes to compete in the upcoming Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations National Championships, president Mike Sands is calling for them to ensure that they come home and compete in the events that they would like to participate in at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China.
THE FINISH LINE: Elite athletes in prime form ahead of Nationals
RIGHT on the heels of the successful hosting of the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015, a number of elite athletes showed that they are in prime form, one month ahead of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National Championships.
Alex Smith on short list of options for Denver Broncos
WITH the NFL offseason in full swing, one veteran player with Bahamian roots looks to continue his career as a journeyman reserve. Alex Smith has emerged on the short list of options for the Denver Broncos as they look to replace acclaimed rookie tight end Jeff Heuerman.
Wilchcombe praises Sunland Baptist senior boys for championship win
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe praised the Sunland Baptist Academy’s senior boys team for its victory in the Obie Wilchcombe/Derek ‘Bookie’ Nesbitt Basketball league championship after an impressive undefeated regular season.
Second Popeyes Bahamas Bowl all set
THE second Popeyes Bahamas Bowl is scheduled for the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on December 24, and this year’s event is expected to showcase schools from Conference USA and the Mid-American Conference.
Strachan and Gibson get set for IAAF Diamond League
THE 2015 edition of the IAAF Diamond League will get underway this Friday and, according to provisional entry lists, Bahamian athletes will figure prominently in competition on the first leg in the series.
Todd Isaacs Jr delivers in the clutch
Already establishing a reputation as a college baseball standout for his speed, Bahamian outfielder Todd Isaacs Jr proved his prowess at the plate with the game on the line.
Henri Delauze: ‘My plan is to run 45 seconds by the end of the season’
IN just his freshman season, Grand Bahamian quarter-miler Henri Delauze has set his sights on lofty expectations for his initial NCAA campaign, including a conference title.
NPSA: Player movements should make for interesting 2015 season
THERE is expected to be some significant changes when the New Providence Softball Association kicks off its 2015 season in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex Friday night.
Jaraun ‘Keino’ Burrows: ‘I had a good season in Sweden’
HE would have loved to have stayed around and played a little longer in the playoffs, but Jaraun ‘Keino’ Burrows was satisfied with the season that he experienced this year in the Swedish Professional Basketball League.
NBA Hall of Famer enjoying his first trip to the Bahamas
JOHN Stockton has had a phenomenal career in the National Basketball Association. Now the retired Hall of Famer is enjoying spending time watching his children participate in the game that he left behind with an impeccable impression.
Bobcats rout Lady Truckers 85-35
The Montana State University Bobcats made game two of their Bahamas Basketball Federation Summer of Thunder exhibition game look so easy against the Johnson’s Lady Truckers.
Bobcats pound All-Stars 61-46
With retired National Basketball Association All-Time assist and steals leader John Stockton in the stands cheering on his daughter, the Montana State Bobcats pounded the Ladies All-Stars 61-46 at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium last night. It was the start of the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s 2015 Summer of Thunder exhibition games and the Bobcats will be out again tonight when they take on the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association champions Johnson’s Lady Truckers to close out their series of games.
Henry Rolle sets the record straight on World Relays team selection
HENRY Rolle, one of the personal coaches for the elite athletes, cleared up any misconception of the Bahamas not being able to field the best athletes for the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015, indicating that the Bahamas Association of Athletic Association’s selection committee knew in advance that the female athletes would only be competing in one event.
Lanece Clarke and Steven Gardiner victorious in 400m
IT was another dose of victory for the Bahamian duo of Lanece Clarke and Steven Gardiner. Fresh off their appearance on the Bahamas’ team for the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015 at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium earlier this month, the pair of quarter-milers pulled of victories in the women’s and men’s 400 metres in the Georgia Invitational at the Spec Towns Track at the University of Georgia over the weekend.
