Day 1 of Davis Cup action kicked off today. Bahamian Philip Major met Shakir Elvin from Antigua. This one would be the 2nd time they match up in Davis Cup action. The first time was in 2018 where Phillip won in 2 sets 6-4, 6-3. This time it would be much improved with Philip allowing only one game in the 1st set.  In the second set he won 6-3 to win the match.

Able Seaman Gharvis Sturrup proved to be the best all around athlete, as he captured the prestigious Ironman Triathlon competition at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Annual Ironman Triathlon competition on May 31st.

The University of The Bahamas Mingoes women’s softball team lost to the NPSA defending champion Wildcats 20-4 Tuesday night at The Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

The Bahamas Judo Federation held it's national championship at Holy Family Parish Activity Center  this past weekend. Forty eight athletes ages 6 to 25 participated. As expected Olympic hopeful Cynthia Rahming won the senior females middleweight division. Also US Open winner Xavion Johnson continued his dominance repeating as national champion for the lightweight division ages 12 to 14.

After a spectacular winning performance on the CARIFTA 2019 international stage, swimmers are diving headfirst into the Bahamas Aquatic Federation’s 48th National Swimming Championships this June.

The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association held another successful session of its "Play Tennis" Program. The sessions are fun and interactive and provides a pathway for new beginners in the sport.

Over 50 matches were held today as IC Bahamas Junior Tennis Series got underway at the Baha Mar Resorts.

Another exciting and fun week of tennis at the National Tennis Centre for  bright and eager young individuals.  These beginners have displayed a desire to learn new skills and to participate in a fun and dynamic environment.

The bowl season will begin in the Bahamas this year as the 2019 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl has been set for Friday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. ET.

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture held an opening ceremony for the 35th annual Frank "Pancho" Rahming Primary School Track and Field Championships, May 22, 2019 at the Thomas A. Robinson Sports Centre.  Athletes from over 60 primary schools throughout the country participated in a March-Past and were welcomed by the Ministry's Director of Sports, Tim Munnings, who acknowledged that "this is the largest number of participating schools."  Some schools were first time participants. Under Secretary of the Ministry, Renee Bullard, officially opened the event on behalf of Minister of Youth Sports and Culture, the Hon. Lanisha Rolle.  Participating athletes are pictured during their events...

The largest class of student athletes is expected to graduate from The University of The Bahamas at commencement Thursday May 23, 2019.

College senior Justin Roberts who played for the Arizona Sun Devils this past season was awarded the Southwest region Arthur Ashe Leadership &
Sportsmanship Award  by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) this past weekend.

Roberts who hails from The Bahamas  has been a very impactful player and was the only senior on the Arizona tennis team. Justin singles record was 10-8  in 2019, primarily at the number three spot for the Sun Devils...

The Bahamas Tourist Office (BTO) Florida’s participation in the recent Uptown 5K on the Runway Race will directly assist South Florida through the work of Trustbridge Hospice Foundation, organizers of the event themed, “Where Compassion takes Flight.”

After the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) invitational Trials were held at The National Tennis Centre this weekend Baker Newman and Philip Major Jr. have emerged as the two top finishers of the Trials.

Organizers, sponsors, and patrons unveiled all the details for the 33rd Annual Rotary Club of East Nassau and Scout Association of The Bahamas Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Monday the 6th of May.  Over 100 golfers are expected to play in the annual event, noted for being one of the biggest charitable tournaments on the island and looking to raise over $140,000 for local charities...

Two student-athletes who participated in last year’s Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl joined three other alumni from previous years as they were selected during the 2019 NFL Draft, held April 25-27 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Lima 2019 successfully staged its first official Pan American Games test event this weekend, with the 2019 Panamerican Judo Championships a prime opportunity for organizers to fine-tune preparations and for fans to experience elite competition at the newly refurbished Videna Sports Center 1 for the first time...

The UB Mingoes turned in strong performances at the 125th running of the University of Pennsylvania Relays over the weekend despite the rain and weather hurting much of their performances.

The 66th National Family Island Regatta, Class A and B Races.   (BIS Photos/Patrick Hanna)