Sports
NBA Legend Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash
CALIFORNIA, USA - 41-year-old NBA superstar and legend, Kobe B. Bryant died today, January 26, 2020, in a California helicopter crash, reports indicate.
Smith makes his mark but Raiders again come up short in BBL
SURREY, England, UK- After back to back losses last weekend, Leslee J. Smith and the Plymouth Raiders were hoping for a change of fortune when they faced Surrey Scorchers in the British Basketball League (BBL) on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
UPDATE: Boxing Day Races- Part 2 cancelled
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The continuation of the Boxing Day Horse Races that were cancelled due to poor weather at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay on December 26, 2019 has been hit with another snag.
NAGICO renews Stoby sponsorship for 2020 road racing season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local insurance company, Nagico Insurances has renewed its sponsorship of long-distance runner, Reuben J. A. Stoby, who now has high hopes of returning to the podium in 2020.
Newly refurbished WE basketball court vandalised!
WEST END, Tortola, VI- In a shocking disclosure, Premier and Minister of Finance and Representative for the First District, Hon Andrew A. Fahie said the recently refurbished basketball court in West End was vandalised.
Whoop Whoop takes first win of RBVIYC 2020 sailing calendar
ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI- Four trimarans took to the water for the first race of the Royal BVI Yacht Club's 2020 calendar, the Halyard Challenge, and it was Kevin Rowlette's Whoop Whoop who claimed line honours and the overall win on January 4, 2020.
Kleon C. Penn makes Top 5 Center of the Decade in Puerto Rico
BAYAMON, Puerto Rico- Virgin Islands professional basketball player, Kleon C. Penn aka ‘BigKle’ continues to stand tall in the professional basketball league in Puerto Rico, having recently been named a Top 5 Centre of the Decade.
Angelle A. Cameron suddenly resigns as Asst PRO of BVIBF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Basketball Federation (BVIBF), which welcomed a new executive body in June 2019, has lost one of its elected members through sudden resignation- Assistant Public Relations Officer, Mrs Angelle A. Cameron.
Smith wins battle of the boards on debut with Plymouth Raiders
PLYMOUTH, England, UK- Making his debut for Plymouth Raiders in the British Basketball League (BBL) at Plymouth Pavilions on Friday, January 3, 2020, Virgin Islander Leslee J. Smith won the tip for Raiders at the start of the first quarter and also ended up with the most rebounds of the game; however, it was not enough to save his team from defeat to Sheffield Sharks.
‘Excited’ Leslee J. Smith debuts with Plymouth Raiders Friday, Jan 3, 2020
PLYMOUTH, England, UK- Virgin Islands professional basketball player Leslee J. Smith will play his first game with this new team, Plymouth Raiders, in the British Basketball League (BBL) on Friday, January 3, 2020.
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