NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On Thursday, Dekalb County Police identified a man shot to death Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of an office park in Stone Mountain, Georgia as former Bahamian track and field standout Douglas Lynes-Bell. The 37-year-old lived in Atlanta, Georgia and represented The Bahamas on numerous national teams as a junior at […]
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St. Valentine Regatta skippers receive their awards
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Skippers that competed in the 2019 St. Valentine Regatta last weekend received their awards today at a special ceremony at the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the ministry responsible for regattas. This year’s event was hosted in honour of its founder Eleazor “Barber J” Johnson, who passed away last month. Johnson’s […]
Bahamas Stars set to host collegiate soccer showcase
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Stars organization is hosting a collegiate soccer showcase for local high school athletes this weekend at the Roscoe Davies Field. A total of five colleges, including the University of The Bahamas (UB), will be represented at the single-day event. Along with the skills showcase on Saturday and Sunday, there will […]
Sands remains undefeated
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Heavyweight contender Amron Sands moved to 8-0 overall this weekend after scoring a first-round knockout over Hector Hodge in Tampa Bay, Florida. Sands hit Hodge with an overhand right hand that sent him to the canvas. The referee immediately stopped the fight following the knockdown. The win catapulted Sands to No.17 on […]
Gardiner posts new world-leading/national record time
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Steven Gardiner opened his 2019 track and field season with a bang this weekend, setting a new national record and personal best in the men’s 300-meters (m) at the University of South Carolina Indoor Open. Gardiner, representing Adidas, crossed the line in a world-leading 32.26 seconds for the win. He finished a […]
Hield, Ayton participate in All-Star weekend events
Both Buddy Hield and Deandre Ayton took part in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) All-Star weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hield represented the Sacramento Kings in the 3-point contest on All-Star Saturday night, while Ayton represented the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in the Rising Stars Challenge as a part of Team World. Hield had […]
Conchman triathlon registration now open
FREEPORT, BAHAMAS – The overwhelming support shown for the GBPA Conchman Triathlon last November, from triathletes near and far, has prompted the organizing committee to begin early registration for the increasingly popular competition scheduled for Saturday, November 2 on Taino Beach in Freeport. Interested persons can register online now at www.conchmantriathlon.com. All event categories are open, […]
BBF names FIBA Pre-Qualifiers team
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) yesterday named the team that will represent the country later this month at the 2021 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) AmeriCup Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers. The four-day event runs from February 21-25 in Belize. BBF Vice President Mario Bowleg said the federation is confident that the team will have a […]
Mingoes drop to Rockets second time this season
The University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball team lost to the Discount Distributors Rockets for the second time this season 88-81 Wednesday night at the C.I. Gibson gym. Lerecus Armbrister lead the Rockets with 18 points and four assists. Georgio Walkes scored 17 and eight rebounds while David Taylor scored 16 to go along […]
MOT: NBPA announces sponsorship for One Court Bahamas
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Some of the most influential athletes in the world will be in The Bahamas this weekend vacationing and conducting business. During the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) All-Star Weekend break, over 100 NBA players and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) representatives will attend exclusive viewing parties, comedy shows and poolside events at Rosewood […]
Richardson signs with Giants office
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Antoan Richardson continues to work his way up the Major League Baseball (MLB) front office ladder during his post-playing career. Richardson, who played for the Giants, Rangers, Braves, Orioles and the New York Yankees, this week was named as a field coordinator by the San Francisco Giants. Last season, Richardson was hired […]
Smith signs with Kansas State
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Sprint hurdler Oscar Smith signed a letter of intent to compete for Kansas State University (KSU) next fall. Smith announced his decision to compete in the Midwest yesterday at his high school, Saint Augustine’s College (SAC). Kansas is a member of the Big 12 Conference. The team has won 23 major conference […]
Wells, Taylor set new school records
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A number of Bahamian collegiate and elite track and field athletes competed in various meets around the world this weekend. Oral Roberts University (ORU) sophomore Sasha Wells broke her own school record in the 60-meter (m) hurdles, crossing the line at the 4th Annual Indoor Gorilla Classic in 8.48 seconds to […]
Cornish posts career-best game on Stony Brook win
Stony Brook University guard Jaron Cornish had a career night on Saturday in a 75-65 win over UMASS Lowell. The senior poured in 30 points in the game, the best by any Seawolves player this season. He also had six rebounds and four steals. “I think the big key was Jaron Cornish […]
Special Olympics Bahamas team visits GG
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Members of the Special Olympics Bahamas World Games team paid a courtesy call on Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling (pictured centre) at Government House on February 8. The athletes are set to compete next month at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (BIS Photos/Kristaan Ingraham)
Falcons protesting disqualification
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Prince William Falcons Sr. boys basketball team is facing a difficult situation with just a week to go before the start of the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) playoffs. According to team coach Ernest Saunders, and father of the athlete in question, Dwight Dean, the Falcons have been wrongfully […]
Campbell named HCC athlete of the week
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Highland Community College (HCC) sprinter Coshan Campell earned “Scottie Athlete of the Week” honors after a strong performance over the weekend at the Fred Belie Classic in Crete, Nebraska. Campbell set a new school record in the women’s 800 meters (m) in a time of 2:15.25, lowering it by two seconds. The […]
Athletes achieve CARIFTA qualifying standards
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Several athletes achieved CARIFTA qualifying standards this weekend at the 2019 Star Trackers Classic at the original Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The 2019 CARIFTA Games take place April 20-22 in the Cayman Islands at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex. In the under-20 girls 100 meters (m), Jaida Knowles ran a qualifying […]