‘Time for us to honour Elisha Obed’
Today is an historic day in the Bahamian boxing community. November 12 marks the 49th anniversary of when Bahamian boxing legend Everette “Elisha Obed” Ferguson made history as the first Bahamian to win a world championship in the sport.
Best of the Best Regatta returns
The seventh edition of the Best of the Best Regatta promises to be an exciting affair next month at Montagu Beach. The four-day event will bring out the best sloop sailors in the country from December 5-8.
Red-Line Athletics to host free sprints and relay clinic, wellness seminar
The Red-Line Athletics Track Club is gearing up to host its fifth annual Motivational Health and Wellness Seminar along with a free sprints and relay clinic this weekend.
KENT BAZARD: The Anatomy of Speed Part 1 – How Speed is Produced in the Human Body
Speed is often what separates good athletes from great ones.
Don’t Blink Home Run Derby returns
The Don’t Blink Home Run Derby in Paradise dubbed the “Greatest Show on the Sand” continues to grow and expand at an astronomical rate.
Buddy, Klay pick up wins in Wednesday action
Bahamian sharpshooters Chavano “Buddy” Hield and Klay Thompson both picked up victories on Wednesday night in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Sands-Moultrie: We can have more developmental programmes
Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) pro Jonquel “JJ” Jones made Bahamian history as the first woman to successfully win a WNBA Finals MVP and WNBA championship with the New York Liberty’s 3-2 series win against the Minnesota Lynx in October.
VJ Edgecombe makes collegiate debut
Bimini native Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe Jr finally made his collegiate debut with the Baylor Bears last night and is already making rounds on social media for a monster dunk he threw down against the no. 6 Gonzaga Bulldogs at the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington.
Prince Strachan catches first TD, Mike Strachan makes NFL practice squad
Bahamian wide receiver Prince Strachan caught his first touchdown of the season over the weekend for the Boise State University Broncos.
Bahamas Bowl Weekly Notes
Each week, the Bahamas Bowl will spotlight college football players and teams from Conference USA and the Mid-American Conference. This will provide insight into the programs that are vying for a spot in the Bahamas Bowl on January 4, 2025, at Thomas A Robinson National Stadium in Nassau.
Norius ‘ready’ for Atlantic Coast Pro
Fitness instructor Jimmy Norius is preparing to have a successful showing at the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Atlantic Coast Pro competition slated for November 16-17 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is scheduled to compete in the open class men’s physique, classic physique masters and men’s physique masters.
JJ parade slated for November 16 and 18
Grand Bahamian Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) champion Jonquel “JJ” Jones and the league’s champions the New York Liberty got their celebrations started in the Big Apple a week ago and now those celebrations will be coming to The Bahamas.
Sports Calendar November 5
THE Blue Chip Athletics Club is scheduled to host a souse-out fundraiser on November 9 at the Queen’s College school grounds.
Davis to be inducted in sports National Hall of Fame
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis will be inducted into the National Hall of Fame as part of National Sports Heritage Month, according to Youth, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg.
Champions crowned in tennis contest
The premier senior event on the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) calendar came to a successful close on Sunday at the National Tennis Centre in Nassau, Bahamas. The following National Champions were crowned:
