'Gem' set to sail in honour of Sir Durward Knowles, Cecil Cooke
AS the Bahamas continues to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sir Durward Knowles and Cecil Cooke winning the country’s first Olympic gold medal, another member of the sailing community seeks to honour the feat at the upcoming National Family Island Regatta.
A day in the life of Chis Brown
NORTH Eleuthera — The International Amateur Athletic Federation’s “Day in the life” of quarter-miler Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown came to a close on Friday with school visits to North Eleuthera High, Spanish Wells All-Age and Harbour Island All-Age Schools.
Giants avoid being eliminated
JEREMY Hutchinson and Gamaliel Rose provided a 1-2 punch as the twin towers helped the Commonwealth Bank Giants stave off elimination against the defending champions Mail Boat Cybots on Saturday night.
Champions crowned in bowling championships
THE Bahamas Bowling Federation’s 2014 Bahamas Bowling National Championships concluded at Mario’s Bowling and Entertainment Centre with the crowning of a new ladies’ champion Xynea Johnson and a familiar face, Lee “9 lives” Davis, who was back in the winner’s circle on the men’s side for a fourth time.
Sprinter Trevorvano Mackey 'not cleared of doping violation'
Sprinter Trevorvano Mackey has not been cleared of a doping violation, according to an official statement by the Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission earlier this week.
A reception fit for a 'Golden Knight'
SOUTH Eleuthera — ‘Golden Knight’ Chris “Fireman” Brown couldn’t ask for a better reception as he returned home draped with his silver medal from the men’s 400 metres at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s World Indoor Championships in Sopot, Poland.
Chris Brown officially opens One Eleuthera Primary School Meet
SOUTH Eleuthera — Officially opening the One Eleuthera Primary School Meet on Thursday, Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown said he’s disappointed that the athletes are still competing on the grass track at his alma mater at the Preston Albury High School.
Student athletes to test readiness of new TAR stadium
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2014 has set out to ensure that a uniquely Bahamian presence will be amidst the anticipation surrounding the inaugural event, featuring the top junior athletes in the country.
HOPE Centre, Macedonia, Eagles Nest and Men of Vision all winners
HOPE Centre, Macedonia, Eagles Nest and Men of Vision all emerged as the winners of their respective games as the Baptist Sports Council played one of their men’s best-of-three playoffs Tuesday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
CBC launches the official website of Championship
WITH just over 80 days to go before the region’s best basketball teams square off in the elite FIBA qualifying event for Caribbean countries, the organisers are beginning to galvanise support through the Internet.
'Friends of 2014' named
NINETEEN local businesses, 14 media companies and three local hotels have been named Friends of 2014.
Mackey cleared of doping violation
The Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission has made an official statement, clearing sprinter Trevorvano Mackey of a doping violation.
FMU coaches: These young girls have a lot of promise
MICHELLE De Los Rios has been so impressed with the level of talent she has seen here that she would love to include at least one Bahamian on her Lions women’s volleyball roster for Florida Memorial University.
Waltiea will be first Bahamian to play in WNBA
AFTER taking a year off to polish up her game in Europe, centre Waltiea Rolle is now headed to the Minnesota Lynx as the first Bahamian to play in the Women’s National Basketball Association.
Commonwealth Bank looks to rebound in game 2
COACH Wadye Watson said it’s always important to set the tune in a championship series by winning the opening game.
