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.
Kerrie wins title
It was deja vu for Kim Griffith-O’Kelley and Dyphany Mortier as their big rivalry in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association back in the 1980-90s was renewed when their daughters Kerrie Cartwright and Dominique Mortier hooked up in the final of the Giorgio Baldacci Elite Open National Tennis Tournament.
Team arrive for Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
BOTH the Central Michigan Chippewas and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have arrived in town and have settled in at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in preparation for the initial Popeyes Bahamas Bowl collegiate football game to be played at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on Wednesday.
Bahamas takes centre stage at halftime in Sun Life Stadium
WITH the backdrop of the Miami Dolphins’ dwindling playoff hopes and exciting finish in the penultimate home game of the 2014 season, the Bahamas took centre stage halftime at Sun Life Stadium Sunday afternoon in a major sports tourism campaign.
Bahamas to host 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
THE Bahamas, fast becoming the mecca for international sporting events, will now prepare to host the 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
Sports notes
TENNIS
Atlantic Crown: The gymnasts 'did an excellent job'
GRAND Bahama Gym turned in the best performance by the local teams and the Lakewood Ranch Gym led the way for the visiting teams that competed in the 2014 Atlantic Crown that concluded at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island on Sunday.
Kerrie set to face Dominique for title
WHILE Kerrie Cartwright and Dominique Mortier will square off for the women’s singles title today, the road to the men’s title in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Giorgio Baldacci Elite Open National Tennis Tournament will get underway with the main draw at the National Tennis Centre.
'Reno' to square off with Colombian Alex Theran
Less than one month since he returned home for his first fight on local soil, Tureano ‘Reno’ Johnson is preparing to head back on the road for his next professional fight.
