Bahamians to hit the hardwood in Battle 4 Atlantis
WITH the stage set for the 2014 Battle 4 Atlantis, this year’s event will include eight of the top NCAA men’s basketball programmes and for the first time Bahamian players on the floor which should lead to one of the most successful editions to date.
CASJA choooses athletes to receive awards
THE newly formed Caribbean Sports Journalists’ Association (CASJA) is pleased to collaborate with the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC) to select the top track and field athletes in the region.
Back door sweep: Hitmen send Elite Warriors home
The Arnette’s Sporting Lounge Hitmen and their die hard fans celebrated last night as if it was 2013 all over again when they won their first New Providence Softball Association championship.
Six swimmers to represent Bahamas at the CAC Games
STILL reeling from their success at a number of international meets this year, the Bahamas Swimming Federation is looking forward to another grand showing when a six-member team will represent the Bahamas at the 22nd Central American and Caribbean Games.
Crusaders earn 9-3 win over Comets
THE CRUSADERS took one step closer to the junior boys BAISS pennant with a convincing 9-3 win against the Queen’s College Comets yesterday, the victory taking the Nassau Christian Academy side’s record for the season to 4-1.
21st L Garth Wright Sr Golden Gloves Amateur Boxing Tournament
CHAMPION Amateur Boxing Club hosted its 21st Annual L Garth Wright Sr Golden Gloves Amateur Boxing Tournament at the Wulff Road Boxing Square on Saturday.
Predators defeat Alliance 17-14 in OT thriller to win the title
THE fifth annual Bahamas Flag Football League postseason invitational tournament saw one new champion crowned while another repeated as title holders at the Winton Rugby Field during the National Heroes Day holiday.
Hitmen face Elite Warriors in fifth and deciding game tonight
THE pennant winning Sting Truckers are sitting back and waiting for their opponents for the New Providence Softball Association’s (NPSA) Carl ‘Bang Bang’ Johnson men’s best-of-seven championship series.
Sports notes
TWELVE 12 local athletes from seven sports were honoured by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture for their contributions to sports at the Grand Bahama Youth Awards ceremony on Saturday at Christ the King Hall. They were:
Eight to represent Bahamas at Judo World Juniors
“Whoever wins this tournament will be the champion of the world,” said Tim Munnings, director of sports and Olympic medallist, as he delivered a motivating message to the eight young athletes who will be representing the Bahamas at the Judo World Junior Championships this week in Miami.
Kerrie Cartwright making impact in singles, doubles for Seminoles
KERRIE Cartwright, in her senior year at Florida State University, is making an impact in both singles and doubles for the Seminoles women’s tennis team.
Hurricanes a win away from undefeated regular season
THE Holland College Hurricanes officially clinched the top spot in the Atlantic Football League and, by virtue of the pennant, earned home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Empire MMA takes 'Team Beastmode' to Florida
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SAC CRUSH THE CRUSADERS 10-0
THE bats of the St Augustine’s College junior boys softball team came alive early yesterday as they defeated the Nassau Christian Academy Crusaders 10-0.
'I'm in a very good place right now'
ARIANNA Vanderpool-Wallace has some unfinished business to take care of before her celebrated 2014 swimming season is over.
