Sports in brief
SOFTBALL
New national champions
The Grand Bahama Shipyard Cruisers knew that the New Providence Commonwealth Bank Giants would make the necessary adjustments for the championship game. But they felt they still had a team capable of winning the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Bunny Levarity men’s national title.
Men's national softball team fails to qualify for CAC Games
THE men’s national softball team fell into a scoring slump and failed to qualify for the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Cheetahs win title
THE Career Builders Lady Cheetahs tasted the thrill of victory as they pulled off another sweep to regain their Bahamas Basketball Federation’s ladies’ national championship title.
Edwards set for UFC Fight Night
BAHAMIAN mixed martial artist Yves Edwards will have to wait longer than he anticipated for an opportunity to step back into the octagon and regain a spot in the win column.
Bahamas Judo Open is all set for May 10
THE sport of judo continues to raise its profile in the Bahamas and now prepares for a groundbreaking venture in less than a week with the Bahamas Judo Open 2014.
RESULTS: Bunny Levarity National Basketball Tournament
HERE is a look at the games played in the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Bunny Levarity National Basketball Tournament at the AF Adderley Gymnasium over the weekend:
South Andros men win opener
South Andros won the opener of the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s 2014 Bunny Levarity Basketball Tournament at the AF Adderley Gymnasium last night. But Bimini gave them all they could handle.
'Finishing touches on the newest and fastest track on the planet'
IF there were any doubts about the state of readiness for the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s inaugural World Relays at the new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, the Bahamas Government, the National Sports Authority and the Local Organizing Committee put those to rest on Thursday.
Rolle excited about joining Minnesota Lynx in WNBA
WITH training camp well underway, Waltiea Rolle is excited about finally joining the Minnesota Lynx in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
SPORTS IN BRIEF
Bahamas is scheduled to face the Cayman Islands in an international friendly rugby match 5pm Saturday (May 3) at Freeport Rugby Club.
Arianna signs deal with 'Team FINIS'
THE most decorated swimmer in Bahamian history added another milestone to her already impressive résumé when she inked a sponsorship deal with a world leader in technical swimming products.
Revamped coaching staff creates more optimism
A REVAMPED coaching staff for the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s national team programme, headlined by Division I NCAA coaches, has created an increased level of optimism as teams head into international competition this summer.
Irving to headline Jeff Rodgers Basketball Camp
AS the Jeff Rodgers Basketball Camp heads into its 27th edition, an emphasis on developing greater parental involvement will be placed on one of the summer’s marquee events.
Stadium renovations on target for the World Relays
With the deadline for the inaugural International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Relays Bahamas 2014 fast approaching, the renovations to the new Thomas A Robinson National Stadium are progressing on target.
