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Triple jump legend Willie Banks visits Nassau
VETERAN long-triple jump coach Peter Pratt said he was delighted to renew his relationship with former American world record holder Willie Banks.
Mikhail McLean making impact as assistant director of player development
AFTER suffering an injury, Bahamian basketball player Mikhail McLean thought his career was over.
Valicia Demeritte holding court
Regarded as one of the top young female basketball players in the country, Valicia Demeritte is holding court as a small forward for the Coker University Cobras in Hartsville, South Carolina. The 20-year-old former player for the Kingsway Academy Saints left the Bahamas in grade nine in 2015 to enroll at the Potters House Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, where she played for the Lion’s basketball, volleyball and track teams, earning the most improved player award and was a four-time SIAA State champion.
Justin Roberts and Maginley stay alive in doubles
AFTER they both got eliminated the day before in their singles, Bahamian Justin Roberts and his close friend and long-time partner Jody Maginley from Antigua and Barbuda stayed alive in the men’s doubles in the Legacy Bank NWA Tennis Series.
An excellent opportunity to revive pro boxing
WITH the absence of First Class Promotions, Major Productions has stepped up and provided an excellent opportunity to revive the sport of professional boxing in the Bahamas. Under the direction of Meacher 'Pain' Major, the promotional group staged its sec
An excellent opportunity to revive pro boxing
WITH the absence of First Class Promotions, Major Productions has stepped up and provided an excellent opportunity to revive the sport of professional boxing in the Bahamas. Under the direction of Meacher 'Pain' Major, the promotional group staged its sec
Williams prevails by unanimous decision
After losing his last fight by a split decision in the United States, Rashield Williams went to the Dominican Republic where he took his frustration out on his opponent in the third fight of his professional career with a four-round unanimous decision on Saturday night.
Leevan Sands: ‘My goal is to qualify for Tokyo’
AS he prepares for his second season as an assistant coach with the Bears’ track and field team at the University of Northern Colorado, Leevan “Superman” Sands is eagerly looking forward to his final appearance at the Olympic Games.
Joanna Evans: Training for US Open Swim Championships ‘going pretty good’
While she continues to train at her alma mater at the University of Texas, Bahamian multiple national record holder Joanna Evans is preparing to get back into the pool when she competes in the 2020 US Open Swimming Championships.
BLTA Nationals: Denali Nottage takes home men’s crown
One day after enduring his longest match ever to book his ticket to the finals, a well-rested Denali Nottage got his shortest time on the court to hoist the 2022 Giorgio Baldacci Open National Championships. In what he anticipated to be an early present for his 19th birthday on Saturday, Nottage, fully regrouped from his three-set thriller over fellow Grand Bahamian Rodney Carey Jr on Wednesday, only played one game against Kevin Major Jr before he was crowned the new champion.
Deyton Albury enrols at Believe Prep Academy
AS he continues to work through the best offer for his collegiate experience, rising young basketball star Deyton Albury has enrolled at Believe Prep Academy in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Coming off a series of AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Tournaments in July and August as he reunited with his former Temple Christian Suns’ coach Jamal Smith and team-mate Garreth Edgecombe, Albury said he’s eager to showcase his talent for coach Kevin Jackson.
Sprinter Anthonique Strachan posts season’s best performance in Europe
IN another season’s best performance, Bahamian sprinter Anthonique Strachan improved on her previous finish to complete her two track and field meets in Europe this weekend.
BSF names Team Bahamas for Carifta
The Bahamas Swimming Federation (BSF) ratified the Bahamas' 36-member swim team for this year's Carifta Swimming Championships - scheduled for April 12-15 in New Providence. The event, sanctioned by FINA, is a qualifier for the London Olympics. Algernon C
Eagan Neely crowned Athlete of the Year
ALL of the sacrifices and hard work paid off for Eagan Neely as he was crowned the Red-Line Athletics Club’s 20022 Athlete of the Year. The honour was bestowed upon the 14-year-old sprinter during the club’s Christmas party and awards ceremony that was held at the National Training Agency on Sunday.
Roadrunners Track & Field Club’s 18th annual gala awards banquet
FOR the 18th consecutive year, president/head coach Dexter Bodie and his executive team took the time out to honour the accomplishments of their Roadrunners Track and Field Club at their gala awards banquet.
Briontae Riley to play pro in France
FROM the time she picked up a basketball under the supervision of coach Varel Davis at CH Reeves Junior High School, Briontae Riley knew that she was going to be something special. Thanks to Bahamian Jaraun ‘Kino’ Burrows and his Raw Talent organisation, the versatile multi-talented Riley is heading to Grans, France, to play professionally for the Basket Club Gransois.
‘Reno’ gets busted lip ‘stitched right away’
TUREANO ‘Reno’ Johnson was on the verge of setting himself up for one of the greatest accomplishments in Bahamian boxing history. But that was thwarted by Mexican Jaime Munguia at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, on Saturday night.
Swaby: ‘He got me with a really good left hook to the body’
BAHAMIAN professional boxer D’Angelo Swaby suffered his second straight defeat as a heavyweight and now he’s contemplating dropping down to the cruiserweight division for his next bout.
QC Comets blast Giants 28-1
GAMETIME: The Queen's College Comets' junior girls blasted the visiting St John's Giants 28-1 at QC as Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools continued its regular season on Wednesday. Shown are some of the game's highlights.
QC Comets blast Giants 28-1
GAMETIME: The Queen's College Comets' junior girls blasted the visiting St John's Giants 28-1 at QC as Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools continued its regular season on Wednesday. Shown are some of the game's highlights.
