Archive for July, 2021
Photos & Video: Cup Presented To Somerset
Fans of the red and blue were elated yesterday as their team claimed the coveted Cup at Cup Match after Somerset recorded a resounding 10-wicket victory over St George’s to retain the Cup. Short video showing the Cup being presented: After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the Cup Match Classic was back this year, being hosted in the... Read more of this article
Somerset Wins The 2021 Cup Match Classic
[Written by Don Burgess] Somerset had a resounding 10-wicket victory over St George’s to retain the Cup. The Red and Blue have now had the Cup for 10 years to mark one of the most dominant eras in Cup Match history. St George’s, who were 151 declared, struggled to get the 130 runs they need to pull even with Somerset’s 281 from the first innings.... Read more of this article
Scorecard: 2021 Cup Match Classic Day Two
The Somerset Cricket Club retained the Cup with a 10 wicket victory over the St. George’s Cricket Club in the 2021 Cup Match. Somerset in their first inning started the day 138/1, they added another 143 runs as they were bowed out for 281, Chris Douglas scored 128, off 137 balls, he hit 12 fours and 7 sixes. The St. George’s Cricket Club... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday July 31
Saturday, July 31 is expected to see midday sunshine between early morning & afternoon showers, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.32am and sunset will be at 8.17pm.... Read more of this article
Live Video & Updates: 2021 Cup Match Day Two
[Updating] The much anticipated Somerset vs St. George’s Cup Match game is continuing today [July 30] at the St George’s Cricket Club and we will be providing a live stream and updates throughout the holiday and extend our thanks to the Bermuda Government for sponsoring the online retransmission. For extensive coverage of all things Cup Match,... Read more of this article
Photos: Second Day Of 2021 Cup Match Classic
The second day of the 2021 Cup Match Classic is taking place today [July 30], with people gathered at the St. George’s Cricket Club to celebrate the festivities and thousands of people watching the match via the online stream at Bernews. We will have additional coverage of the holiday as it progresses, and for a live video stream and updates of the... Read more of this article
International 5O5 Championships Cancelled
The 2021 World Championships — which scheduled to be held in Bermuda at the end of October — has been cancelled. The International 505 Sailing organisation said, “Michael Quirk, President of the International 5o5 Class Association, announces that the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held in Bermuda at the end of October, has... Read more of this article
Scotland & ACE Split Matches Against Jackson
Marcus Scotland recently turned out for ACE Academy XI against Jackson Cricket Under 21 in two Twenty20 matches. In the first match, Scotland scored 25, as ACE went down by 40 runs. In the second game, Scotland scored 62, helping ACE score 124; they then bowled Jackson out for 79. Related Stories Gus Logie To Speak At Cricket Banquet Dennico Hollis... Read more of this article
Simons Commits To Mount Marty University
Nathan Simons has committed to Mount Marty University Men’s Track & Field. Mount Marty University was ranked 11th for the third edition of the NAIA Men’s Outdoor Track & Field National Rating Index by the U.S Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association [USTFCCCA]. Related Stories BNAA National Cross Country Series Results Dage... Read more of this article
Sailing: Kempe Continues Competing In Italy
Two races were completed under classic Lake Garda conditions for the first day of finals series racing at the 2021 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds. With clear skies and 12-15 knot winds, the sailors were treated to a beautiful day on the water. Youth sailor Sebastian Kempe continued competing and has moved up four places to 6th place overall. Kempe has 38.2 points,... Read more of this article
Rower Dara Alizadeh Places 18th At Olympics
Bermuda’s Dara Alizadeh finished 6th in the Final C in the Men’s Singles Sculls at the Tokyo Olympics in a time of 7:09.91, and his overall times throughout the Olympics means the rower finishes in 18th place, a strong showing in this world class field from the first time Olympian. His appearance in the Final C means Bermuda’s competition... Read more of this article
Cycling: Kaden Hopkins Back In Action In Madrid
Stage four in the Vuelta a Madrid Under 23 Road Race saw Kaden Hopkins once again back in action. During the 130-km distance, Hopkins crossed the line in a time of 3:10:43, he was 11:14 behind the stage winner Robbe Claeys. Hopkins is now 2nd overall, 28:10 behind the overall leader Elias Maris who clocked 8:43:32. Related Stories Cyclists To Compete... Read more of this article
