‘Reno’ seeks alternate path to coveted boxing titles
EVER since Tureano ‘Reno’ Johnson left Madison Square Garden Theater with the World Boxing Association’s International and World Boxing Council’s silver titles around his waist, the public wondered what was the next step.
Lyford Cay Dragons make Bahamian soccer history
For the first time in Bahamian football history, a local club will represent the country with the best clubs from around the region in a champions event.
‘Champ’ posting impressive numbers in the minor league
LAST week represented the opening in Minor League Baseball as well, and one Bahamian player on the diamond got off to a quick start in his promotion to an elevated level of Single A play.
New York Jets’ first ever fan cruise makes a splash at Breezes Bahamas
THE Bahamas once again hosted a major sporting franchise as its sports tourism product continues to expand.
St John’s Native Baptist advances to 15-and-under final in the AID Basketball Classic
DEFENDING champion and pennant winning St John’s Native Baptist Church was the first team to book their spot in the Baptist Sports Council’s 2015 AID Basketball Classic championship series.
‘Dawning of a new day’ on baseball diamond
THE groundwork has begun and by December, local players could be participating in a new Thomas A Robinson Baseball Stadium at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Shockers’ Rigby awarded full athletic scholarship
HIS coming out party in the New Providence Basketball Association ended with an early exit in the playoffs after he put in a most valuable player performance during the regular season.
Men’s national rugby team to face Turks and Caicos this weekend
AFTER turning in a very good showing in their victory over Bermuda last month, the Bahamas Rugby Union is all set to take its men’s national team to the Turks and Caicos Islands on Thursday to compete in another international event this weekend.
Pre-School Sports Day in memory of Andrea Wisdom
ANDREA D Wisdom, hailed as the architect of modern pre-schools in the Bahamas, will be honoured posthumously as the Department of Education Pre-School Unit host its 11th Pre-School Sports Day.
North Andros, Mary Star Catholic emerge as champions
THE North Andros High Seminoles and Mary Star Catholic High out of Grand Bahama emerged as the champions of the eighth annual Gateway Christian Academy Invitational Basketball Tournament at the Gateway Gymnasium in Porgy Bay, Bimini, over the weekend.
Kiprop to lead Team Kenya at World Relays Bahamas
TO follow up their series of record-breaking performances last year, one of the greatest distance running countries in the world will field a star- studded team for the 2015 BTC/IAAF World Relays Bahamas.
The awards pour in for three basketball standouts
ANOTHER group in the long list of Bahamian prep basketball stars in the United States were awarded for their successful seasons in Miami, Florida.
The Revenge - Mud, Guts and Glory
THE second edition of the Chickcharney Challenge is in the books and event organisers are optimistic about its growth and the growth of local obstacle course racing in the near future.
SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: The return of small market teams - by Royals decree
SOME of my fondest memories growing up were listening to major league baseball with my grandfather K M Thompson - yes, the same one of the I Need A Laundry, Lions Club (founder and charter president) and Hobby Horse Hall thoroughbred fame (he had a stable full of champions).
Pep rally to show appreciation for CARIFTA teams
TO show their gratitude to the members of Team Bahamas for their impressive showing at the Silver Jubilee CARIFTA Games over the Easter holiday weekend in St Kitts and Nevis, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) is scheduled to hold a pep rally on Thursday.
