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Update on Sherman 'Tank' Williams
February 08, 2011
Update on Sherman 'Tank' Williams
Nassau Guardian - This past Sunday evening, Sherman 'The Tank' Williams called with the
delightful news that he had heard from the World Boxing Federation (WBF)
and a decision had been made to declare him the interim champion with a
defense due in six months.
Up to this writing, the WBF had not made an official announcement to the
world of the transfer of its heavyweight title from Evander Ho...
Update on Bahamian, Sherman 'Tank' Williams
February 08, 2011
Update on Bahamian, Sherman 'Tank' Williams
Nassau Guardian - This past Sunday evening, Sherman 'The Tank' Williams called with the
delightful news that he had heard from the World Boxing Federation (WBF)
and a decision had been made to declare him the interim champion with a
defense due in six months.
Up to this writing, the WBF had not made an official announcement to the
world of the transfer of its heavyweight title from Evander Ho...
Knowles returns to clean up game
February 11, 2011
Knowles returns to clean up game
Two years ago, Romel ‘Fish’ Knowles retired as president of the Bahamas Softball Federation (BSF), satisfied that his contributions were sufficient to propel the sport and various associations in the right direction. However, the recent spate of negative publicity about the New Providence Softball Association (NPSA) became a major concern of Knowles and many other softball enthusiasts...
The Bahamas vs. Cayman
February 11, 2011
The Bahamas vs. Cayman
Amateur Boxing Association of The Bahamas (ABA) President Wellington Miller encourages all amateur boxers in the country to take advantage of the relationship forged between the association and the Cayman Islands Amateur Boxing Federation (CIABF). Miller believes that it is a benefical one which will help all boxers in the program to grow.
A team of boxers left for the Cayman Islands today to com...
February 10, 2011
Rommel 'Fish' Knowles to replace Maycock as NPSA president
By BRENT STUBBS
Senior Sports Reporter
bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
AFTER quitting before her historic term was up as the first female president of the New Providence Softball Association (NPSA), immediate past president of the Bahamas Softball Federation Rommel 'Fish' Knowles has been selected to replace Loretta Maycock.
During a special elections Tuesday night, Knowles was voted in 15-10 over Cy...
February 11, 2011
(VIDEO) Interview with Bahamas' boxing superstar, Sherman 'Tank' Williams
Freeport, The Bahamas
- The Bahamas Weekly News Team brings you an enlightening and
informative video interview with Bahamian boxing superstar Sherman
'Tank' Williams during his recent stay in Grand Bahama at Pelican Bay
Hotel.
Fresh off receiving word from the World Boxing Federation that they are making a decision to
declare him the interim champion with a
defense due in six months, Willi...
Williams may get shot at heavyweight title
February 11, 2011
Williams may get shot at heavyweight title
By BRENT STUBBS
Senior Sports Reporter
bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
IT doesn't seem like Sherman 'the Tank' Williams will get a rematch with Evander 'the Real Deal' Holyfield anytime soon. But at least Williams is being considered for another shot at his World Boxing Federation's heavyweight title.
While in town for an honour tonight at the Nassau Stadium by the Pan American Boxing Organisation (P...
Well-known Bahamian bowler dies at 53
February 11, 2011
Well-known Bahamian bowler dies at 53
Cheryl Thompson-Rolle, who developed a name for herself at the defunct Village Bowling Lanes as a perennial contender for the Bahamas Federation of Amateur Bowlers' Rothmans National Bowling Championship title, passed away on Thursday morning.
The Operators Manager at Bank of Nova Scotia's head office was 53-years-old.
Affectionately known as "Cherry T," Thompson-Rolle was receiving treatmen...
Phil's Foodstore makes contribution to local boxers
February 11, 2011
Phil's Foodstore makes contribution to local boxers
By BRENT STUBBS
Senior Sports Reporter
bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
THE Amateur Boxing Federation of the Bahamas has established a mini training camp at the National Boxing Center at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex for its boxers.
Now Phil's Foodstore have come on board to assist the federation in providing food for the boxers as they go through their training sessions in preparation for their ...
'Tank' Williams is special guest at stadium tonight
February 13, 2011
'Tank' Williams is special guest at stadium tonight
Tonight at the Pan American Caribbean Boxing Organization’s (PACBO) Valentine Show at the Nassau Stadium, Sherman “Tank” Williams will the special guest.
He will be making his first official appearance since his image-enhancing showing against former multiple world champion Evander Holyfield last month. There has been constant communication between Williams’ camp and the Wo...
Double boxing success for Bahamas
February 13, 2011
Double boxing success for Bahamas
By BRENT STUBBS
Senior Sports Reporter
bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
W
HEN the Amateur Boxing Federation of the Bahamas' six-member team return from the Cayman Islands on Tuesday, they will be bringing back two victories under their belt.
The team competed in the Bahamas versus Cayman Islands Invitational over the weekend where Alexis Roberts and Richard Charlton were both successful in their match...
Williams prepared for opportunities
February 15, 2011
Williams prepared for opportunities
Sherman ‘The Tank’ Williams, in town over the weekend as a guest of the Pan American Caribbean Boxing Organization (PACBO), admitted that initially he was disappointed with the controversial no-contest ruling by referee Dave Johnson after he had knocked Evander Holyfield around the ring for three rounds.
When Holyfield refused to come out for the fourth round and his corner claimed tha...
January 11, 2023
A total of 10 to vie for the title of national chess champion
The venue is ready, the chess boards are set, and the players vying for the title of the top chess player in The Bahamas have been paired indicating that the kickoff for the 2023 Bahamas National Chess Championship is near.
Security measures heightened ahead of world relays
April 16, 2015
Security measures heightened ahead of world relays
With the second coming of the largest sporting event to hit the shores of The Bahamas just 16 days away, members of the Local Organizing Committee of the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015 (LOC) along with head of security for the event James Carey, have assured that they are doing all that they can to ensure that this year's world relays go off without a hitch...
ThePanthers survive again!
August 16, 2010
ThePanthers survive again!
By SHELDON LONGLEY|NG Sports Editor|slongley@nasguard.com
he Commonwealth Bank Giants had the Georgia State University Panthers right where they wanted them last night, but then let them off the hook.
They almost pulled off the upset of the Bahamas Basketball Federation's(BBF)'Summer of Thunder', but couldn't hold a relentless Panthers team in the fourth quarter, falling 82-76 at the Kendal G.L. ...
Greg Burrows Sparked Baseball's Resurgence
August 16, 2010
Greg Burrows Sparked Baseball's Resurgence
By Fred Sturrup
NG Associate Editor
Eight years ago, Bahamian baseball was caught up in a vortex of controversies. The negative feedback from personal agendas and constant infighting within the local baseball family had the sport whirling and dizzy.
In 2002 when the Progressive Liberal Party Government began its five-year term in office, one of the first item the then Sports Minister Neville Wisd...
Tigers roar in the Bahamas
August 16, 2010
Tigers roar in the Bahamas
IT'S their first visit to the Bahamas and already the University of Memphis Tigers men's basketball team is talking about how much they are loving it.
Competing in the Bahamas Basketball Federation's 'Summer of Thunder' College Scrimmages at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium, the Tigers man-handled the Electro Telecom Cybots with a huge 142-64 rampage.
Head coach Josh Pastner said he couldn't ask for ...
August 18, 2010
Romell Fish Knowles appointed to two more ISF Commissions
VETERAN Softball Administrator and Former President of the Bahamas Softball Federation Romell Fish Knowles was recently appointed to two more prominent ISF Commissions within the International Softball Federation.
Knowles, who became the first Bahamian to be elected to office in the ISF, already chairs the Media Relation Commission and was appointed as Vice Chair of the Hall of Fame Commission...
Bahamian Williams signs to fight Holyfield
August 17, 2010
Bahamian Williams signs to fight Holyfield
DETROIT, Michigan, CMC -
(Starbroek News) Well-known Bahamian heavyweight Sherman "The
Tank" Williams will once again step into the ring in November to face
former World champion Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield.
Williams and Holyfield will contest 12 rounds at the Joe Louis Arena on November 5.
The 37-year-old Williams has not fought since he lost a unanimous decision to Manuel Charr in Oct...
Accounting firm expanding global network
August 19, 2010
Accounting firm expanding global network
By JAMMAL SMITH
Guardian Business Reporter
jammal@nasguard.com
Continuing to expand its presence, SMSChipman is now affiliated with the International Federation of Accountants(IFAC), linking the accounting firm to over 10,000 professionals around the world.
The agency, formerly known as CatsanChipman, joined the larger network due to one of its regional affiliates SMSLatinoAmerica becoming a memb...
Men's national volleyball team take the bronze at Central Caribbean Volleyball Championships
August 20, 2010
Men's national volleyball team take the bronze at Central Caribbean Volleyball Championships
By BRENT STUBBS
Tribune Senior Sports Reporter
bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
HAD the Bahamas Volleyball Federation not sent its men and women national teams to the Central Caribbean Volleyball Championships, the men would not have qualified for the Continental Championships and the Pan Am Cup.
According to federation's first vice president Joseph 'Joe Mo' Smith, despite having to secure a loan of $...
August 24, 2010
?Tremendous Potential? in Bahamas Gymnastics, says Minister Maynard
Gymnastics in The Bahamas is full of ?tremendous potential?, with more participants, better-trained coaches and international exposure that could formulate another national team in a sport that the country would showcase its prowess, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Charles Maynard said, on August 12, 2010.
Freedom Farm sets standard
August 24, 2010
Freedom Farm sets standard
By FRED STURRUP
NG Associate Editor
frederick@nasguard.com
The Freedom Farm Baseball League family is still basking in the glory of last week's 12-and-under Cal Ripken World Series Championship achievement in Wilson City, North Carolina. The league has come a long way in a couple of decades. It has been one of the major planks of the eight-year-old Bahamas Baseball Federation and the success of i...
BBF, Atlantis come to terms over NCAA tourney
August 25, 2010
BBF, Atlantis come to terms over NCAA tourney
By SHELDON LONGLEY
NG Sports Editor
slongley@nasguard.com
It appears that all is cleared up between the'Battle at Atlantis'organizing committee and the Bahamas Basketball Federation(BBF), and for the first time in the history of sports in the country, male and female NCAA Division I basketball games will be played here simultaneously.
According to reports, the Atlantis Resort is going full steam w...
BBF should salute Freedom Farm team
August 25, 2010
BBF should salute Freedom Farm team
By FRED STURRUP
NG Associate Editor
frederick@nasguard.com
The success of the Freedom Farm 12-and-under team that won the Cal Ripken World Series in Wilson City, North Carolina last week should make all within the parent Bahamas Baseball Federation(BBF)group very proud.
In fact, it would be in order for BBF President Craig Kemp, General Secretary Teddy Sweeting and the rest of the executives to a...
It's Time For Local Baseball Unification
August 25, 2010
It's Time For Local Baseball Unification
By Fred Sturrup
NG Associate Editor
More so than at any time during the last four decades of baseball infighting in this country, it must be clear now that full unification is in order. The success of the Freedom Farm League 12-Under team during the recent Cal Ripken World Series in Wilson City, North Carolina, sends a clear message.
Even the strongest advocates within the Bahamas Baseball Associ...
Bethel serves as IFBB judge
August 25, 2010
Bethel serves as IFBB judge
By BRENT STUBBS
Senior Sports Reporter
bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
Bahamas Bodybuilding and Powerlifting Federation president Danny Sumner had the distinction of being the only Bahamian to serve as an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) judge.
Now he's joined by Grand Bahamian Trevor Bethel, who two weeks ago passed his certification and actually worked his first official ...
Strong showing for Rahming at Youth Olympics
August 26, 2010
Strong showing for Rahming at Youth Olympics
By SPORTS WRITER
For The Guardian
Just last week, Cynthia Rahming became the first Bahamian ever to win a match at the world level in Judo, as she defeated an Indian medalist from the Asian Games, at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. The Bahamas Judo Federation(BJF)extends thanks to the Bahamas Olympic Committee(BOC)and Adidas, sponsors for the Youth Olympic Games.
Young Rahming pra...
Bahamians among world's best
August 26, 2010
Bahamians among world's best
By KELSIE JOHNSON
NG Sports Reporter
kelsie@nasguard.com
The recently released International Association of Athletic Federations(IAAF)youth top performance list has Bahamian Shaunae Miller as the fastest youth female quarter-miler in the world. The listing was posted on the world governing body for track and field's website earlier this week.
Miller, 16, won gold in the girls 400 meters(m)at the ...
August 28, 2010
Bahamian Junior Athletes listed as some of the best in the world by the IAAF
The recently undated Top Lists released by the
International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF)
(8-21-10) shows a number of Bahamian Youth and Junior athletes listed
in the top twenty rankings in the WORLD in their respective events. This
is the largest number of athletes ever from the Bahamas to be on the
IAAF list in these categories. Four are ranked within the top five.
Shaunae Miller he...
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