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Candidates vetted for invite-only basketball camp

WITH the Bahamas’ first ever scouting basketball showcase of its kind for elite junior players on tap for this summer, the selection committee continues to thoroughly vet the candidates for this summer’s invite-only camp.

COB to host open tryouts for 11th, 12th graders in NP

IN an effort to build upon the foundation of their successful athletic programme, the College of the Bahamas will continue its search for elite student athletes.

BSC basketball Classic continues Saturday

THE Baptist Sports Council continued its 2014 Basketball Classic at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday. The following results were posted:

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SAC Big Red Machine wins 26th straight track and field title

ADD another title to the legacy of the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine track and field dynasty as they surged to a 26th consecutive Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools Track and Field Championship.

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CI Gibson Rattlers celebrate GSSSA, Hugh Campbell titles

AFTER a dominant year on the hardwood, CI Gibson rewarded their Rattlers senior boys’ basketball programme with a day of celebration for their achievements this season.

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The final four

New Providence Women’s Basketball Association (NPWBA) heads into its Final Four this week as the league’s perennial contenders vie for the 2014 title.

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Chris Brown clocks personal best for silver

SOPOT, Poland — It was a long Saturday night for veteran Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown. In fact he didn’t even remember if he slept at all. Sunday morning, Brown found himself still reminiscing over the fact that at age 35 years, he turned in a personal best of 45.58 seconds to clinch the silver medal in the men’s 400m final at Ergo Arena.

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Bahamas ends up tied for 20th in medal standings

SOPOT, Poland — With a silver and bronze medal, the Bahamas placed tied with Belarus, Canada and the People’s Republic of China for 20th in the medal standings at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 15th World Indoor Championships.

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'Q' Ferguson matches season's best in 60m final

Tag her at 14th in the world.

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Shaunae Miller picks up bronze in gutsy performance

SOPOT, Poland — Coming into the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 15th World Indoor Championships, quartermiler Shaunae Miller knew that she was a potential medallist. She just wasn’t sure what colour the medal would be.

World Indoor Championship results

SOPOT, Poland — Here’s a look at the performances of the Bahamas’ 11-member team in the IAAF 15th World Indoor Championships at the Ergo Arena March 7-9:

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Sheniqua Ferguson misses out on final

SOPOT, Poland: Sheniqua 'Q' Ferguson's bid for a shot at the women's 60 metres final came up short, but she will walk away from the International Amateur Athletic Federation's 2014 World Indoor Championship as the 14th fastest woman on the planet.

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Medals for Chris Brown, Shaunae Miller

Sopot, Poland: They both wanted to become world champions, but Chris 'Fireman' Brown and Shaunae Miller can be content with the silver and bronze respectively in the finals of the men and women's 400 metres.

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World Indoors: Relay team and high jumpers out, Sheniqua Ferguson through to final

SOPOT, Poland: The Bahamas will be without a lane in the men's 4 x 400 metre final or a competitor in the men's high jump when the IAAF World Indoor Championships comes to a close on Sunday.