Sports in brief
THE annual Bull Red Class C Regatta will be held in Black Point, Exuma, starting on Thursday (New Year’s Day). The regatta is slated to run through Saturday, January 3. There will be at least 12 boats competing, including defending champions Asue Draw Thunderbird, Keep Your Eyes on Him, Bulla Reg and the Golden Girl.
NPBA: 2nd half of season starts Jan. 5
AFTER watching a competitive first half of the regular season, New Providence Basketball Association president Keith ‘Belzee’ Smith is eager to get the second half underway at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.
Popeyes Bahamas Bowl 'most amazing game'
THE magic ran out as time expired for the Central Michigan University Chippewas as the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers took the inaugural Popeyes Bahamas Bowl championship trophy on Christmas Eve.
BAAA awards top athletes of the year
Honouring the best of the local track and field community in 2014, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) came together yesterday to recognise the efforts of its members, both past and present.
'It is a premier bowl destination'
THE inaugural Popeyes Bahamas Bowl brought great exposure to the Bahamas and provided a memorable experience for the participants and fans who were treated to one of the most memorable finishes in NCAA bowl game history.
Annual Holiday Classic resumes today
ST George’s Jaguars may not be having the type of season that coach Darrel Sears anticipated in the Grand Bahama High School basketball league. But he’s hoping that they can turn things around by competing in the annual Providence Basketball Club’s Holiday Classic at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium this week.
Baseball icon 'Jim' Wood laid to rest
HUNDREDS of Bahamians packed the Holy Family Church on Robinson Road to pay their last respects to the late James ‘Jim’ Wood on Saturday.
Sports in brief
SOFTBALL MASTERS SOFTBALL MEETING
HILLTOPPERS WIN FIRST POPEYES BAHAMAS BOWL
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers offence performed as good as advertised before they withstood a frantic rally from the Central Michigan Chippewas to claim the inaugural Popeyes Bahamas Bowl title.
American college football fans are in for a treat
WHEN the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers and Central Michigan Chippewas step onto the gridiron at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, fans can expect a powered offensive and defensive game in the inaugural Popeyes Bahamas Bowl.
National team players train with coach Swaby
THREE national team players - Ashley Moss, Shaunae Armbrister and LaShae Rolle - are back home from school for the Christmas holiday and they couldn’t resist the opportunity to take advantage of a training session with their local coach Anthony Swaby.
Let the bowl begin
Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe officially welcomed the Central Michigan Chippewas and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the organisers of the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl to the Bahamas, encouraging them to take advantage of all that the country has to offer.
Bahamas Bowl players rub shoulders with youth
Bowl week events continued yesterday for the inaugural Popeyes Bahamas Bowl as the organisers sought to foster a relationship with the local community and “promote educational and athletic opportunities to the youth of the Bahamas through college football.”
Marino and Dolphins to partner with Ministry of Tourism again
THE most recognisable name in the history of South Florida sports, Dan Marino and the Miami Dolphins organisation will again partner with the Ministry of Tourism.
Asue Draw comes aboard in support of the Bull Reg Regatta
THE Asue Draw has not only improved on its commitment to the sponsorship of the Asue Thunderbird sailing sloop, but they are also throwing their full support behind regattas in the country, starting with the Bull Reg Class C Regatta in Black Point, Exuma, next weekend.
