Defenders by name, title defenders by nature
WHILE it was a reunion for American Ryan Stafford as he helped the Scotiabank Defenders successfully defend their title at the “Defend Ya Spike” Volleyball Tournament, it was payback for the International Jammers as they regained their female crown from the Auto Mall Bommers.
Promotion hopes stalled by Puerto Rico defeat
THE Bahamas will have to wait another year to try to get promoted out of zone III of the American Davis Cup tie.
Pinder wins head-to-head against Bain
IT was a weekend for the Bahamian quarter-milers as they competed in a series of events.
Sports in brief
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Regatta ends in controversy
THE 47th Long Island Regatta turned out to be one of the best ever in Salt Pond, but it was sad that it ended up on a controversial note in the last race on the final day of competition on Saturday evening.
Davis Cup stars power past Panama
THE day off worked out perfectly for the Bahamas team at the American Zone III Davis Cup Tie at the Palmas Athletic Club in Humaca, Puerto Rico.
Miami heroes and the elusive title
THE ‘Marks Brothers’ were considered the Miami Dolphins’ best wide receiver tandem to play with Hall of Fame quarter-back Dan Marino.
Predators earn win as playoffs draw near
THE Bahamas Flag Football League is two weeks away from their playoffs and teams are scrambling to secure a good playoff spot. On Sunday past, the featured game in the men’s division was between the Finlandia Predators and A Sure Win Team Elite as the winner of this game would move into 2nd place overall.
Burrows praises Mackey for fitness training
MOST athletes would probably have looked outside of the Bahamas to help them with their physical fitness, but professional basketball player Jaraun ‘Keno’ Burrows said he found the right personal trainer here at home in former basketball player Jimmy Mackey.
'My son has broken through barrier'
MARGARET ‘Muggy’ Albury, a former women’s national volleyball player, never had the opportunity to take her game to the next level, playing on the professional circuit. But she’s extremely proud that her son, Byron Ferguson has broken the barrier and is now making his presence felt.
Overseas rivals to challenge in Bahamas
SEVEN men and seven women teams, coming from the Bahamas, Jamaica, US Virgin Islands, the United States of America and Canada, will be participating in the fourth annual “Defend Ya Spike” volleyball tournament over the Labour Day weekend at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
Sports in brief
AFTER losing their opening match at the American Zone III Davis Cup tie in Puerto Rico on Monday, the Bahamas’ four-member team had the day off on Tuesday at the Palmes Athletic Club in Humacao.
The karate kid
NORMALLY when they’re successful, a parent - particularly a father - prefer to see his son carry on his legacy. Not the case with powerlifter Kevin ‘One Ton’ Woodside and Nathaniel Woodside.
A gift to help regatta
THE Cat Island Regatta is an established fixture on the Bahamian summer calendar and this year’s event in August will offer a busy programme and upgraded facilities.
Great way to end season for special Olympians
SPECIAL Olympics Bahamas recently held its local end of season bocce tournament and organisers of the event deemed it a smashing success.
