Mackey: 'I always felt I was a clean athlete'
He was sidelined by a doping violation that prevented him from making his initial trip to the IAAF World Championships last year.
'Catch Me If You Can' regatta all set
By BRENT STUBBS
One last victory lap for junkanoo icon Winston 'Gus' Cooper
THERE was one last victory lap that junkanoo icon Winston ‘Gus’ Cooper, the eminent long-time leader, directed for his Valley Boys.
Cecil Rose 'will be missed'
ALTHOUGH it was not as heralded as the other two funerals that took place this weekend, talented guard Cecil Rose was remembered for his contribution as a trailblazer to the Bahamian basketball community.
Cox, Charlton off to good start with Boilermakers
THEY left for Purdue University last year as close friends and rivals off and on the track. Now as room-mates and team-mates, hurdler Devynne Charlton and sprinter Carmiesha Cox are hoping to strike terror in their opponents as they compete for the Boilermakers women’s athletic team.
'KING' ERIC GIBSON LAID TO REST
By BRENT STUBBS
Little gymnastics shine in the Atlantis Crown Invitational
The third annual Atlantis Crown Invitational came to our beautiful island shores once again. Hosted by Branch Gymnastics and Kids Sports USA, the meet was held in the Imperial Ballroom at the Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island.
Ancestral tribute to former director of sports Winston 'Gus' Cooper
ANTHROPOLOGISTS agree the notion that the survival of any culture resides in the capacity of its people to cherish that which it has produced, using such indigenous commodities, human as well as capital, to construct positive patterns of living permanently alluring to successive generations of its citizenry.
Rockets beat Caribs as Cybots take down Marines
THE New Providence Amateur Basketball Association resumed play Monday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium following the holiday season.
Chess set to make move into schools
While Members of Parliament took time out yesterday to acknowledge the historic achievement of junior chess champion Nathan Smith, a major announcement was made regarding mind sports.
Bahamian UFC verteran hosts MMA seminar
A Bahamian pioneer in mixed martial arts has returned to home soil to assist the local development of the sport.
Fed Cup: Top players won't be making the trip
WHEN the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s 45th ranked women’s team travels to Lambaré, Paraguay, next month for the Americas Group 1 of the Fed Cup by Pariba, two of the top players from last year’s undefeated team in Group II in the Dominican Republic will not be making the trip.
Sports in brief
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulated Rasheed Carey, Christian Cargill and Justin Roberts on meeting the qualifying standard to compete in this year’s Australian Open Junior Championships which is the first Grand Slam event for 2014.
NSA prepares for IAAF World Relays
IN preparation for the hosting of the inaugural IAAF World Relays in May, the National Sports Authority (NSA) has engaged the services of Mondo out of Italy to reconstruct the proper sized track at the new Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
Student athletes will get a chance to showcase their skills
THE best student athletes on the basketball hardwood in the Bahamas will have an opportunity to showcase their skills before international scouts and coaches this summer during a specialised three-day camp.
