Nassau Select prevails over HMS Richmond
HMS Richmond crew members played against Nassau Select, a group of players selected from all the rugby clubs in New Providence, in an exhibition match on Tuesday.
Cyclists to start season with Super Bowl Sunday race
BEFORE everybody gets bogged down in front of the television to watch the National Football League’s Super Bowl, New Providence Cycling Association members are hoping that they can come out on Sunday to show their support to the local cyclists as the 2014 season officially gets underway.
Sports in brief
THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season on Monday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium with the Y-Care Wreckers and the Commonwealth Bank Giants both coming out victorious.
Alex English all set for inaugural ‘Top 50 Basketball Camp’
Junior basketball players in the Bahamas have been put on notice and Bahamas Basketball Federation executives are encouraging them to prepare for a possible life-altering opportunity this summer.
'Does the BAAA really care about distance runners?'
In an effort to bring some international awareness for the Bahamas in distance running, Oneil Williams decided to return to Kenya to continue his training. He and his younger brother, Ramon, left town on September 27, 2013 and after a journey that took more than 20 hours, they finally arrived two days later.
Boxers ready for battle at the Independent Cup
KESHNO Major, Rashield Williams, Ronald Woodside and Godfrey Strachan will carry the Bahamian flag at the AIBA’s annual Independent Cup in the Dominican Republic next month as they begin the trek towards the 2016 Olympic Games.
Fed Cup: Only three players good to go
What Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association president Derron Donaldson had anticipated to be a very good team heading to the Americas Zone One Fed Cup Tie for women has now been depleted because of injuries and school commitments to the top singles players.
Sumner returns as president of bodybuilding federation
FOR the third consecutive four-year term, Danny Sumner will serve as president of the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation.
'Breakout year' expected for sports tourism in Bahamas
WITHIN the first month of the new year, the Bahamas has already taken part in three major initiatives, which sets the tone for what the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture expects to be a “breakout year” for sports tourism.
Jessica Korda wins Bahamas LPGA Classic
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Jessica Korda laughed about her winning up-and-down and being sprayed with shaving cream. She choked up, too, thinking about her cancer-stricken coach.
Golden Knights settle for silver in Scotland
WHILE Shaunae Miller was burning up the track in the United States, the “Golden Knights”, led by Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown, made their return to prominence in Glasgow, Scotland.
'Great experience' for Georgette Rolle
THE pressure of carrying the Bahamas’ representation on her shoulders was a little too much for Georgette Rolle to handle at the second annual Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Golf Classic at the Ocean Golf Course on Paradise Island over the weekend.
Shaunae wins on and off the track
Shaunae Miller had a big weekend, both locally and internationally off and on the track, typical of the showing the 19-year-old quartermiler had in 2013.
Marathon Bahamas: Bank awards students in relay run
AFTER winning first, second and third place respectively, the CV Bethel Stingrays, St Anne’s Bluewaves and the Queen’s College Comets were awarded by Scotiabank for their performances in the 2014 Marathon Bahamas Students Relay Run.
Player of the week
National team player Jaraun ‘Keno’ Burrows’ decision to go to Finland to continue his professional career is paying off big dividends.
