Sports
Villanova edges Iowa in overtime 88-83 to claim Battle 4 Atlantis championship - Dec 4, 2013 - 3:42:00 PM
Paradise Island,
Bahamas - In an absolutely riveting championship game, Villanova rode a
wave of nine second-half 3-pointers to overcome a 15-point deficit and
defeat 23rd-ranked Iowa 88-83 in overtime. The victory came 24 hours
after the Wildcats used a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left to beat No. 2
Kansas in the tournament semifinals.
“That was a thrill, to say the least,” Villanova coach Jay Wright said. “That was a great game. It was a great tournament.”
The
Hawkeyes took the lead midway through the first half and stretched
their advantage to 50-35 with 17 minutes left in the game. Iowa still
led 55-43 when Villanova guard James Bell let loose with a trio of
3-pointers...
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(Video) Star Sailors League Welcomed to The Bahamas - Dec 4, 2013 - 1:57:05 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Minister
of Youth, Sports and Culture, Dr. Daniel Johnson, welcomed the World Finals Star Sailors League to the Bahamas this week.
The Olympic Class races are being hosted from
December 3rd-8th at the Nassau Yacht Club.
"The huge thing for
us, as Bahamians, is that we honour that the first Olympic gold medal
was won by a Bahamian, Sir Durward Knowles in this same class of boat,"
said Johnson. "By exposing our young people to the best athletes in
the world, it will inspire them to do the same thing."
Sports
Results of the Goombay Splash Bowl tennis event in Bahamas - Dec 2, 2013 - 2:41:33 PM
Nassau,
Bahamas - Tyler Smith of Bermuda is the winner of the Goombay Splash
Bowl Junior Tennis Tournament in The Bahamas. In the boys singles it was
Christian Langmo of the USA.
The tournament attracted some of the best young tennis players from
around the world, with athletes representing The Bahamas, the United States,
Trinidad, Brazil, Japan, Jamaica, Denmark, Hong Kong, Germany, Mexico,
Russia, Italy, Canada, India, Aruba, Venezuela and more.
In the
finals Tyler Smith defeated Elena Muller from the USA in straight sets 6
- 4, 7 - 6. In the finals Christian Langmo defeated Julian Rozenstein (USA) 6 - 2, and 6 - 0.
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Star Sailors League Final team introduction 6: "The debut of Ed Wright in the Star Class" - Dec 1, 2013 - 4:45:38 PM
Nassau
(Bahamas) - The first Star Sailors League Final taking place in Nassau
next week will not miss the significant contribution for sailing made by
Great Britain with their heavyweight Edward Wright. He is a strong and
talented sailor who has spent most of his time in Olympic classes, from
Laser to Finn, where he earned the Bronze at the 2006 Finn World
Championships. His crew will be Petter Mørland Pedersen from Norway,
unable to sail with his usual skipper Melleby.
Wright's
passion about all aspects of training is evidenced by his unparalleled
fitness and precise technique, These have resulted in his major career
highlights, which include winning the European and World Championships,
as well as the ISAF World Cup. In recognition of his outstanding
performances in 2010, Wright was nominated for the ISAF Rolex World
Sailor Award, followed by receiving The British Olympic Association's
Athlete of the Year Award.
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Bahamas to host World Finals Star Sailors League in Nassau - Nov 29, 2013 - 4:14:54 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Dr. Daniel Johnson, speaking at
press briefing for the World Finals Star Sailors League, November 27,
2013, at the Nassau Yacht Club. The Olympic Class races will be hosted
from December 3rd-8th at the Nassau Yacht Club.
Pictured from
left: Steven Roberts, Commodore, Nassau Yacht Club; Sir Durward Knowles,
former NYC Commodore and Guest of Honour; Minister Johnson; and Janet
Johnson, Director of Marine Tourism.
Sports
Meacher Major (Bahamas) to take on Roger Ross (Brazil) in December 13th Bahamas fight - Nov 29, 2013 - 1:39:14 PM
(The Tribune) Meacher Major "Pain" vs Roger Ross will be
the main event and our fighters will be on the undercard! The event will
take place on Friday the 13th of December at the Wyndham Nasssu Resort.
Meacher ‘Pain’ Major feels a good home showdown is exactly what he needs to revitalise his young professional boxing career.
Since
his last fight here on December 15, 2012, Major suffered his second
consecutive loss and now he’s back home from his training site in
Buffalo, New York, waiting to get in a fight before the year is over.
Sports
3rd Annual Crabbin' Bay Festival & Junior Regatta - Nov 29, 2013 - 11:50:05 AM
 Located at the eastern end of Grand Bahama near the settlement of
McLean's Town, the history of Crabbin' Bay traces the steps of the
resilient people of African descent, who settled at the picturesque
shore-line at the turn of the 1900's.
Sloop
sailing and boat building formed part of that rich seaside tradition, as
well as sponging, fishing, conching and the farming of various plants
and fruits. These residents' signature dishes and beverages were boiled
& stewed fish, dried conch and rice, corn, sweet potato bread and a
switcher soft drink.
The story of Crabbin' Bay
also chronicles the lives of several Grand Bahama families who resided
there - the Pinder's, Thomas', Davis', and the Higgs' - and their
interaction with Water Cay and Sweetings Cay.
Sports
New executives announced for Bahamas Government Secondary Schools’ Sporting Association - Nov 28, 2013 - 1:41:41 PM
As
a result of a press conference that was held on 22 November, 2013, by
Ms. Varelle Davis, an executive member of the present Government Secondary
Schools’ Sporting Association, naming what she refers to as a new slate of
officers, I would like to address the Nation.
The
Minister of Education, Science and Technology, the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald, the
Director of Education, Mr. Lionel Sands, and the New Providence Association of
Public High School Principals, recognize the following persons as the duly
elected executives of the GSSSA, for the 2013-2015 period.
Sports
Junkanoo Jam: Women’s College Basketball Elite meet in Grand Bahama - Nov 28, 2013 - 10:45:21 AM
Seattle, WA- Basketball Travelers, Inc. is proud to announce the fields and brackets
the
11th Annual Junkanoo Jam Women’s College Basketball Tournament in Freeport, Bahamas. Filling
out the Freeport Division is Florida, Illinois State, Oregon State, and Penn State. The Lucaya Division
fields Kansas State, Southern Methodist, Tennessee, and Virginia. The tournament kicks off on
Thanksgiving Day and runs through November 30th. Each team plays a two-game bracket style
tournament on back-to-back days. Florida, Illinois State, Oregon State, Penn State, Kansas State, and
Virgnia are all making return trips to the Junkanoo Jam while Southern Methodist and Tennessee make
their inaugural trip to the Bahamas.
"We are thrilled to be part of the action in the Bahamas this year. Basketball Traveler...
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21 Inducted into 2013 Bahamas National Sports Hall of Fame - Nov 28, 2013 - 6:45:01 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - The
Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture has inducted 21 great Bahamians
into its class of 2013 National Sports Hall of Fame. The prestigious
ceremony was held at Government House on Friday, November 22.
Governor-General, Sir Arthur Foulkes was on-hand to congratulate the
inductees and bring Sports Heritage Week to a close. He thanked them for
the pivotal role they played in developing character, self-esteem and
discipline in the lives of the countless Bahamians they mentored.
In
this the 40th year of Bahamian Independence, Minister of Youth, Sports
& Culture, Dr. Daniel Johnson said an elite class of former star
athletes were chosen from a stellar line-up of nominees. Dr. Johnson
called the class of 2013 "a perfect representation of the high caliber
of athletes, sports administrators, and exemplary citizens the Bahamas
has produced.
Sports
First Sports Academy of its kind in The Bahamas - Nov 27, 2013 - 6:53:59 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - For centuries, nations have known that if they nurture the talents of
children while they are young, it significantly increases their chance
of success. This is the formula that Max D Sports Academy is using to
create clear paths to success for young, aspiring professional baseball
players inThe Bahamas.
Max D Sports Academy opened its doors this September to
21 young aspiring baseball players whose level of skill and talent have
resulted in them being recommended to attend as the inaugural class of
the academy. The students, some of whom are on scholarship, were
playing in the Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN) where their
talents were recognized. These students, ages 11 to 17, attend school
from 7am to 12 noon, and then attend baseball training session after lunch until 5pm. They do not have to do...
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Grand Bahama Girls' Soccer League scores as of November 23rd - Nov 26, 2013 - 10:41:18 PM
Freeport,
Bahamas - The Grand Bahama Girls Soccer Developmental League is underway. The league has over
300 girls registered thanks to team sponsors and the dedica
tion of many
volunteers including coaches, junior coaches, referees, organizers and
parents.
The league has five divisions and league play
is each Saturday from 2 - 4pm at the Freeport Rugby Football Club.
This past Saturday, the coaches in
the Kamodo, Iguana, and Gecko Divisions focused on training and league
games were only played in the Chameleon, Curly Tail and Mini Star
Divisions...
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Mike Sands: Setting the Record Straight - Nov 26, 2013 - 8:43:12 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The following remarks were made by Mike Sands, President, BAAA on Friday, November 22nd, 2013:
Dear Members,
I am compelled to respond to the various exchanges in order give better clarity to the constant in-fighting.
The members voted to remove Iram Lewis (VP) Carl Oliver and Harrison Petty
The vote of the members was not accepted, and a selected number of executives were taken to court for a judicial review
The court ruled “lack of Jurisdiction” but the trio were not satisfied. They filed to the courts again.
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Bahamas 2013 National Sports Hall of Fame Luncheon - Nov 22, 2013 - 3:10:05 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The
2013 National
Sports Hall of Fame Luncheon was held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 held at Thomas A.
Robinson National Stadium.
Being inducted this year is Leroy Archer Senior; Rev. Enoch Backford II;
Jacqueline P. Barnett-Bethel; Sir Arlington Butler; Bernard Livingston
Bostwick; Roscow A. L. Davies; John Barrie Farrington; Alpheus ‘Hawk’
Finlayson; Eugene ‘Sonny Jiggy’ Haven; Dr. Norman Gay; Maryann
Higgs-Clarke; Osborne ‘Goose’ Lockhart; Oswald Moore; Kendal Nottage;
Harold Munnings Senior; Dr. Gail North-Saunders; Garth W. Rolle (Exuma);
the late Basil Neymour (Grand Bahama); the late captain Hezron L.
Moxey; the late Leroy ‘Mitch’ Mitchell and the late Philip ‘Smoker’
Smith...
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Davis and Ferguson attend the World Athletics Gala in Monaco - Nov 22, 2013 - 11:37:19 AM
The annual International Athletics Foundation (IAF) World Athletics
Gala took place at the
Salle des Etoiles of the Sporting Club d’Eté on Saturday 16
November in Monaco.
The Gala’s over 600 guests included Bahamas' Debbie Ferguson and Pauline Davis among many of the world’s top athletics stars.
Hosted by IAF Honorary President HSH Prince Albert II of
Monaco and IAF & IAAF President Lamine Diack, the World Athletics
Gala was highlighted by the announcement of the male and female 2013
World Athletes of the Year...
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"Should Present Turmoil Within BAAA Negatively Affect or Cause Cancellation of the Inaugural IAAF World Relays?" - Nov 21, 2013 - 6:55:39 PM
 Nassau, Bahamas -
Bahamas Athletics makes a passionate please to the Rt. Hon. Prime
Minister, Perry Gladstone Christie, Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Phillip
Davis, Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Obediah Wilchcombe (whose Ministry
has the responsibility for Sports Tourism) and Minister Daniel Johnson,
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture to meet with the executives of the
BAAA’s and see how best this matter can be resolved.
As we are all aware, The Bahamas was selected to host the 2014 Inaugural World Relays scheduled for May 2014.
This
selection is indeed a privilege for the Bahamas as we are the first
Country selected to host the relays outside of Europe. We are also the
first Country selected to host the relays for two consecutive years...
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A Day of Upsets and Surprises in Grand Bahama Girls’ Soccer - Nov 21, 2013 - 1:42:10 PM
Freeport, Bahamas -
The parents who came to watch got to see some great games on Saturday,
November 16th. There were changes in league standings in three of the five
divisions.
In
the Curly Tail Division Pelican Bay Hurricanes led by Coach Shorn
Malcolm and Coach Yvette Evans took the leader board by handing Coach
Courtney Cunningham and her Jumex Juice Jammers their first loss of the
season. In the other match up Hidden Island Treasure Hawks tied Grand
Bahama Anesthesia Sleepers 1-1.In the Chameleon Division, Barefoot Gals
beat Mulligan Meat & Spice Cutters by a score of 6-1.
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Pancho Rahming: Why a vote of No Confidence in the BAAA Executive is a good call - Nov 20, 2013 - 7:53:49 PM
If we are honest with ourselves, we must admit that between the AGM in
November 2012 and today, there have been friction, dissension,
disrespect, name calling and for use of a better word, disruption of
progress and everything else that divides an organization. And what
makes it worse, everyone involved feels that they’re right.
New
members on the executive board have refused to cooperate and in many
instances the majority of the meetings have come to an abrupt end with
shouting and name calling. I hate to say it’s contagious and had myself
at one time stop in my track, remember my upbringing and at the end of
the meeting made my peace with the member for Grand Bahama. No, I did
not get to name calling but did raise my voice
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2013 BAAA Competition Calendar - Feb 23, 2013 - 11:55:10 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The first meet of the year was held in Nassau on January 5th.
The Odd Distance Track and Field Meet began the 83 day
countdown to CARIFTA 2013 and will act as a measuring stick by coaches
and athletes to test fitness and progress going into the new season.
Athletes home for the holidays were expected to compete in the event, which had over 400 entries.
See the 2013 BAAA COMPETITION CALENDAR within...
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