Sports

SportsJuly 18, 2024 at 9:06 am Laurencia Smith

Sports

BAAA’s president says denying Lacarthea Cooper a spot on Olympics team would be unfair

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- BAAA’s President Drumeco Archer says that denying Lacarthea Cooper an opportunity to compete at the Paris Olympics would be unfair and go against to the federation’s selection process. He added that decisions were made without the BAAA’s full agreement. He made the comments in video published by the BAAA late last night. Shania Adderley […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- BAAA’s President Drumeco Archer says that denying Lacarthea Cooper an opportunity to compete at the Paris Olympics would be... read more »

July 18, 2024 at 9:06 am | Laurencia Smith

SportsJuly 17, 2024 at 3:37 pm Laurencia Smith

Sports

“I DID WHAT YALL TELL ME TO DO”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — 400-meter sprinter Lacarthea Cooper minced no words after not being named to the 20-member team that will represent the Bahamas in the 2024 Olympic Games despite recording a top-three qualifying time. Cooper was one of the three fastest women in the 400 meters at nationals in June and was recommended by The […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — 400-meter sprinter Lacarthea Cooper minced no words after not being named to the 20-member team that will... read more »

July 17, 2024 at 3:37 pm | Laurencia Smith

SportsJuly 17, 2024 at 11:26 am Linton Ritchie Jr

Sports

Sports Minister says ministry has no say in 2024 Bahamas Olympic team selection

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg told the media on Wednesday morning just ahead of Parliament; that the ministry has no jurisdiction who is named to the 2024 Bahamas Olympic Team. Bowlegs comments come just hours after the Bahamas Olympic Committee named the team that will represent the country at the games. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg told the media on Wednesday morning just ahead of Parliament; that... read more »

July 17, 2024 at 11:26 am | Linton Ritchie Jr

LocalJuly 16, 2024 at 8:15 pm Laurencia Smith

Local

Olympic Committee confident in Team Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Olympic Committee has officially named the 20-member team that will represent The Bahamas at the Paris Olympic Games. BOC President Romell Knowles expressed confidence in the team’s members to Eyewitness News, describing it as a powerful and dynamic young group. He also confirmed that 16-year-old Shania Adderley will […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Olympic Committee has officially named the 20-member team that will represent The Bahamas at the... read more »

July 16, 2024 at 8:15 pm | Laurencia Smith

SportsJuly 11, 2024 at 1:01 pm Eyewitness News

Sports

Sixteen-year-old quarter-miler to miss Paris Olympics

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Sixteen year-old Shania Adderley out of Grand Bahama who helped team Bahamas secure a spot in the Paris Olympics Games in the mixed 4×400 meters during the World Relays back in May will not be representing The Bahamas in the upcoming Olympic Games according to, BAAA President Drumeco Archer. He told Eyewitness News that […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Sixteen year-old Shania Adderley out of Grand Bahama who helped team Bahamas secure a spot in the Paris... read more »

July 11, 2024 at 1:01 pm | Eyewitness News

SportsJuly 7, 2024 at 4:36 pm Eyewitness News 2

Sports

Men’s national basketball team falls short in FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament finals

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- In hard-fought battle The Men’s National Basketball team fell short in the finals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament to Spain 86-78. Buddy Hield was leading scorer with 19 points followed by Deandre Ayton with 17 points while Eric Gordon ended the game with 15 points. Congratulations to the men’s national basketball team […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- In hard-fought battle The Men’s National Basketball team fell short in the finals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying... read more »

July 7, 2024 at 4:36 pm | Eyewitness News | 2

Take The Survey

Poll

Loading ...

SportsJuly 6, 2024 at 1:26 pm Eyewitness News

Sports

HISTORIC WIN: Team Bahamas advances to the finals of FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Team Bahamas is making history! The Men’s National Basketball Team is advancing to the finals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament in Valencia, Spain, after defeating Lebanon 89-72. Deandre Ayton led the scoring with 24 points, followed by Buddy Hield with 20 points. Eric Gordon and VJ Edgecombe each contributed 13 points to secure […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Team Bahamas is making history! The Men’s National Basketball Team is advancing to the finals of the FIBA Olympic... read more »

July 6, 2024 at 1:26 pm | Eyewitness News

SportsJuly 4, 2024 at 2:41 pm Jayson Braynen

Sports

Buddy traded to the Golden State Warriors

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian sharpshooter Buddy Hield has officially been traded to the Golden State Warriors, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The move has been confirmed after days of trade rumors and speculation, landing Hield on the same team as Stephen Curry. “Warriors are sending a 2031 Dallas second-round pick to Philadelphia to complete […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian sharpshooter Buddy Hield has officially been traded to the Golden State Warriors, according to NBA insider... read more »

July 4, 2024 at 2:41 pm | Jayson Braynen

Watch Live at 7pm
Watch ILTV Live

LocalJuly 1, 2024 at 9:47 am Laurencia Smith

Local

The Bahamas’ FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying tournament players named

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Basketball Federation has announced its team of players who will suit up for The Bahamas at the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying tournament slated to place in Valencia, Spain. The team will see the likes of NBA players Deandre Ayton, Buddy Hield and Eric Gordon, along with veteran national team player Jaraun […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Basketball Federation has announced its team of players who will suit up for The Bahamas... read more »

July 1, 2024 at 9:47 am | Laurencia Smith

LocalJune 28, 2024 at 9:18 pm Laurencia Smith

Local

Miller-Uibo dealing with unnamed injury

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaunae Miller-Uibo is injured; Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) President Drumeco Archer confirmed this much with the media on Friday. He made the confirmation trackside at the BAAA Kids Athletics Invitational and Junior and Senior National Track and Field Championships. Miller-Uibo was set to run in the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaunae Miller-Uibo is injured; Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) President Drumeco Archer... read more »

June 28, 2024 at 9:18 pm | Laurencia Smith

SportsJune 27, 2024 at 4:55 pm Laurencia Smith

Sports

Bahamas drops first two games of Acropolis Tournament

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The men’s national basketball team fell short in the second match-up of the Acropolis Tournament against the host nation Greece, losing 102-75. AJ Storr was the game’s leading scorer with 14 points, while VJ Edgecombe had 14 points. Sammy Hunter had 12 points. The team dropped their first matchup yesterday against Montenegro […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The men’s national basketball team fell short in the second match-up of the Acropolis Tournament against the... read more »

June 27, 2024 at 4:55 pm | Laurencia Smith

LocalJune 23, 2024 at 11:39 pm Laurencia Smith 1

Local

Big win for Mako Aquatics Club at 52nd Annual Swimming Nationals Championship

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Mako Aquatics Club swam their way to a sixth consecutive National Swimming Championship tittle on Sunday at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex. At the culmination of the 4-day competition the club’s Head Coach Travano McPhee told reporters that was proud of his swimmers’ performance throughout the meet. One hundred fifty swimmers […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Mako Aquatics Club swam their way to a sixth consecutive National Swimming Championship tittle on Sunday at... read more »

June 23, 2024 at 11:39 pm | Laurencia Smith | 1

LocalJune 23, 2024 at 11:14 pm Laurencia Smith

Local

Bad weather leads to shutdown of the 52nd Annual Swimming Nationals Championships

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Severe weather impacted the 52nd Annual Bahamas Swimming Nationals Championships on Sunday afternoon; organizers were forced to shut down the event due to a heavy downpour and gusty winds reportedly led to one of the swimmer’s parents being injured by a tent. Algernon Cargill, President of the Bahamas Aquatics Federation, told reporters […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Severe weather impacted the 52nd Annual Bahamas Swimming Nationals Championships on Sunday afternoon; organizers were forced to... read more »

June 23, 2024 at 11:14 pm | Laurencia Smith

LocalJune 18, 2024 at 3:01 pm Laurencia Smith

Local

The Bahamas Men’s Basketball Team has eyes set on Greece and Olympics Qualifiers in Spain

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Men’s National Basketball team is currently hosting a training camp in Houston, Texas ahead of two big events slated to be held within the next two months; a tournament to qualify for the Olympic Games is in that line up. A number of Bahamian superstar ballers are participating in the […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Men’s National Basketball team is currently hosting a training camp in Houston, Texas ahead of... read more »

June 18, 2024 at 3:01 pm | Laurencia Smith

SportsJune 15, 2024 at 11:18 am Laurencia Smith

Sports

Coach Yo hosts basketball clinic

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Grand Bahama native Yolett ‘Coach Yo’ McPhee-McCuin is hosting a free basketball clinic at the Kendall G.L Issacs gym on Saturday morning. The University of Mississippi women’s basketball head coach noted that aim of the clinic is to help the next generation to learn the fundamentals of the game of basketball. The first […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Grand Bahama native Yolett ‘Coach Yo’ McPhee-McCuin is hosting a free basketball clinic at the Kendall G.L Issacs... read more »

June 15, 2024 at 11:18 am | Laurencia Smith

LocalJune 14, 2024 at 1:31 pm Laurencia Smith

Local

Local sports clinic underway at Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Basketball Federation, in conjunction with Jr. NBA, hosted a Coach Clinic at the Kendall G.L Issacs Gymnasium Friday morning. Men’s National Basketball Head Coach Chris DeMarco and Women’s National Basketball Head Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin served as instructors for the clinic. Officials noted that the aim of the clinic is to […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Basketball Federation, in conjunction with Jr. NBA, hosted a Coach Clinic at the Kendall G.L... read more »

June 14, 2024 at 1:31 pm | Laurencia Smith

LocalMay 24, 2024 at 4:15 am Eyewitness News

Local

Women’s Golf Day 2024 Tees Off

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The inaugural Women’s Golf Day 2024 is set to take place at the Sports Center Golf Academy, Nine Holes Golf Course, on May 31 from 4pm to 8 pm and June 1st from 8 am to 2 pm. Organized by the Bahamas Women’s Golf Association and Flamingos Women’s Golf Club 242, Women’s […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The inaugural Women’s Golf Day 2024 is set to take place at the Sports Center Golf Academy,... read more »

May 24, 2024 at 4:15 am | Eyewitness News

SportsMay 5, 2024 at 1:12 pm Jayson Braynen

Sports

“GROSS OVERSIGHT:” BAAAs apologizes for naming of “Haiti-Bahamas All-Star team”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has released a statement apologizing for the “human error” that led to a team being listed as a “Haiti-Bahamas All-Star team.” Screenshots sparked a firestorm of controversy on social media, with some offended over the name, which was displayed next to only the Bahamian flag […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has released a statement apologizing for the “human error” that... read more »

May 5, 2024 at 1:12 pm | Jayson Braynen

SportsMay 1, 2024 at 3:21 pm Laurencia Smith

Sports

DALLAS BOUND: Undrafted Bahamian signs with Dallas Cowboys

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Undrafted NFL free agent and Crooked Island native Denzel Daxon has signed with the Dallas Cowboys, where he will have the opportunity to make the team for next season. Daxon told Eyewitness News Wednesday afternoon that his journey from Crooked Island to the NFL has been long, and he is truly blessed […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Undrafted NFL free agent and Crooked Island native Denzel Daxon has signed with the Dallas Cowboys, where... read more »

May 1, 2024 at 3:21 pm | Laurencia Smith

LocalApril 25, 2024 at 1:00 pm Laurencia Smith

Local

Davis: ‘Come out and support the upcoming BTC World Athletics Relays ‘24’

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After a seven year hiatus the BTC World Relays Bahamas 24 will return to The Bahamas on May 4th and 5th at the Thomas A.Robison Stadium; Golden Girl and Olympic medalist Pauline Davis expressed her excitement on Thursday morning ahead of the big return, she encouraged residents to attend the much anticipated […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After a seven year hiatus the BTC World Relays Bahamas 24 will return to The Bahamas on... read more »

April 25, 2024 at 1:00 pm | Laurencia Smith