Topic: Basketball
Connolly has Olympic ambitions
Kevin Connolly is regularly featured amongst the top finishers in local road runs and occasionally cycling events. From being a total non-competitor a couple of years ago to finishing on the shoulders of the more established names is quite an achievement.
Sporting Stars will boost athletes
A fresh approach to promoting local sports hopes to build more national pride.
Thunder rumbling to perfect run
While the adults are in midst of their basketball playoffs, Cayman’s young players have been holding court.
Warriors shoot to tame Lions
The Dominos Warriors are a consistent threat in local basketball.
Blazers hope to dodge Bullets
The true mark of a champion is how it responds to adversity. For the Sol Blazers, their backs are firmly against the wall.
Yearwood: We’re ready to host
As local basketball gets more international recognition, Cayman officials say these shores are primed to host elite players.
Business in brief
A roundup of business stories.
Bullets burn Blazers
The Silver Bullets are one win away from ousting Cayman’s reigning basketball champions.
Flowers hits slam-dunk with Universal
Caymanian filmmaker Frank E. Flowers has closed a deal with Universal Studios to write the script for a film about the early life of NBA superstar Lebron James.
Ebanks shines as Mohawks falter
Jorge Ebanks continues to be a bright spot for Cayman Islands basketball overseas.
Avery leapt from newbie to Ironman in record time
Dale Avery, best known as a tennis coach, enjoys the tortuous triathlon too, a sport that many local South Africans like him excel in. Tennis has its own physical demands but triathlon is in a class of its own for endurance demands.
Mims is helping Cayman prodigies
In July 2012, Daniel Augustine ventured into uncharted territory for basketball in the Cayman Islands.
Prep wins battle of the brains
Students from Cayman Prep came out on top in a nerve-shredding battle of the brains that pitted some of the island’s smartest kids against each other in a quiz-show style contest.
Sterling scandal alters outlook
The scope of the Donald Sterling controversy is immense.
Lions hungry to devour Warriors
Cayman basketball’s top flight will have no shortage of postseason drama.
Hoopsters push Titans to the edge
Postseason basketball is in full effect for the Cayman Islands.
Special Olympics honor athletes
Special Olympics Cayman Islands put on a number of competitions to highlight local talent.
Texas 7s is perfect one to try
The Cayman National Women’s squad is in Texas this weekend to take part in the inaugural Celebration 7s Women’s Rugby tournament.
Savannah Primary school shines light on numeracy
Savannah Primary School has fun with mathematics.
Charterland plots flawless campaign ahead of title run
Team Charterland will be hoping their spotless record leads to a basketball championship.
Colombians bounce here
A Colombian team will see if Cayman youth basketball measures up to regional standards.
Kane shoots for third Stanley Cup
A third Stanley Cup could cement Patrick Kane’s legacy on the ice.
Roma look forward to top flight
Roma United will be back in the Premier League next season which is a huge relief for many Jamaican football fans in Cayman because the nucleus of the side comes from the land of wood and water.
One of the most entertaining yet unpredictable teams locally, there is never a dull moment when Roma plays.
Refs point the way to more kudos
After a successful referee clinic, Cayman Islands basketball has added respect within the region.
Huskies slam best
The University of Connecticut reminded the world they are a powerhouse in American college basketball.
Sevens girls seal concrete deal
The Cayman women’s rugby program continues to blossom and their Olympic ambitions were boosted by securing a major sponsor.
Elite Marble & Granite, kitchen and bathroom specialists and leading supplier of granite, marble an tile products, is backing the program.
Kings bowl over National Games
Bowling at Kings Sports Center will play a key part in the 2014 Special Olympics Cayman Islands National Games.
Williams spiked plenty of interest
Noel Williams has just become the former president of the Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation after 10 years at the helm and leaves the sport in a far healthier state than he found it.
Silver Bullets shoot down Blazers
Men’s basketball is headed towards a tense finish.
Ebanks paves way for Hoopsters
After a successful showing in Orlando, a local basketball club has plans for more foreign kudos.
Gall inspires other Caymanians
The newly launched Women’s 7s League is attracting plenty of Caymanians to rugby which is good for the game’s future because the intention is to qualify for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Diamonds sparkle as 7s kicks off
Rugby is one of the best organized sports in the Cayman Islands and its latest development is a women’s domestic 7s league.
New reality series films in Cayman
A docu-style series, produced by Sean Rankine, whose family hails from the eastern end of Cayman, wraps up filming in the Cayman Islands.
Warriors trample over Tarheels to leap up to top spot
The Dominos Warriors have top billing in local basketball.
Ebanks to star at Magic Showcase
Juawon Ebanks will be in the spotlight at the home of the Orlando Magic.
Voot: Blazers burned without stars
The mediocre form of the Sol Blazers has many within local basketball questioning their dynasty status.
Cayman boys complete epic season
A group of Caymanian basketball players recently took their California school to new heights.
Gators chomping at a title run
For basketball fans in the Cayman Islands, March Madness is in full effect.
Ebanks confident in title chances
In spite of a lackluster start, Redver Ebanks feels ladies will finish strong on the court.
Coach teaches Brazilian way
As the Cayman Islands brace for another regional showcase, volleyball development is in greater focus.
Hoopsters target results abroad
The Cayman Islands Hoopsters want young basketball talents to shine at home and abroad this year.
Young athletes get heart health checks
A heart health clinic has given 41 young athletes the green light to represent the Cayman Islands in sports, including football, swimming, cricket, netball, basketball and athletics.
Cayman asked to assist neighbors
As the Cayman Islands prepares for a summer youth basketball tournament, facilities have re-emerged as an issue.
Wahoo sink teeth into KPMG crown
John Gray High School sport Cayman’s top youth basketball teams.
Lions roar after mauling Warriors
A rookie club is enjoying a good start on the court.
Governor will be first female Chief Scout
Governor Helen Kilpatrick will become the Cayman Islands’ first female Chief Scout in a celebration service to kick off Scouts Week on Sunday.
Cool Spot freezes Wolves
Welly’s Cool Spot have a decent start to their title defense.
Smoothie King extinguishes Blazers
Smoothie King look set for more basketball kudos.
Sol Blazers burn George Town
The reigning champions of men's basketball in Cayman are off to a good start.
Welcoming 'the Y' to Grand Cayman
The YMCA's debut could prove to be a landmark moment for community service in the Cayman Islands.
Manzanares conjures up epic DREAM
For nearly two decades, Wendy Manzanares has been synonymous with women’s basketball.
Basketball’s a DREAM for players
Young women have another option on the court in the Cayman Islands.
Collins leaps out in front
Basketball continues to reach out to school talent.
Student’s role in community honored
Student Leanni Tibbetts, 17, who climbed the ranks of Cadet Corps to the position of sergeant has been recognized by the “Proud of Them” initiative for her active role in the community.
England trio spark Mohawk run
Cayman’s semi-pro basketball talent is playing well in England.
Ebanks: College girls show promise
The Women of Valor basketball club is assisting young girls realize their hoops dreams.
Voot in San Juan
Victor ‘Voot’ O’Garro represented the Cayman Islands at a regional conference.
Hoop dreams not over for Parchment
Hannah Parchment may be down but she is not out of chances to further her basketball dreams.
Welly’s prep for title defense
Welly’s Cool Spot will soon storm the court for more glory.
Student stars in school, sports
Abigail Stoddart is a star in school and in sports.
Our trio change English fortunes
Three Caymanians will be storming English courts in 2014 on a high.
Smoothie King blend proves too rich for Big Brother
Local basketball ended the year with a familiar name on top.
Wesleyan eager to keep top spot
Wesleyan Christian Academy’s rise to youth basketball dominance has been quick and comprehensive.
Our people soared above the rim
Basketball and netball in the Cayman Islands netted many high points this year.
Powery and Cole lead kids best
Over the last three months, Jonathan Powery and Denton Cole stormed the court with tactical genius.
Lynx overcome Parchment’s loss
The Lynx overcame many odds in their championship run on the court.
Howard dunks for Christmas respect
As usual, basketball lovers will be treated to prime match-ups this Christmas.
Douglas backs Filipino scorers
Basketball has always been a passion for Ronaldo Douglas.
Nixon heightens legacy at IMG
One of Cayman’s top basketball prodigies is scoring kudos in the US.
Soldiers and Lynx rise to the top
The Wesleyan Soldiers and the Lynx are Cayman’s latest champions on the court.
Sparks electrocute Lynx
The Sparks have been electrifying on the court.
