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World Sailing Opens LA28 Olympic bids
World Sailing has launched the process to select hosts for the Continental Olympic Qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Games, as well as the Last Chance Regatta, the final opportunity for sailors to secure Olympic qualification. Candidacies are also being invited for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 Youth Match Racing World Championships, along with the Women’s... Read more of this article
Photos: Warwick Gombey Troupe On Boxing Day
Continuing a centuries-old holiday tradition, the Warwick Gombey Troupe performed on Boxing Day, one of the multiple troupes that were out celebrating the holiday season, Related Stories Photos: Gombeys Celebrate 2023 Boxing Day Photos & Video: Gombeys Out On Boxing Day Video: Place’s... Read more of this article
Video: Crichlow Scores For Chelmsford City
Bermuda national team footballer Kane Crichlow scored on his return to Chelmsford City in their 4-0 win away to Enfield Town in the Enterprise National League South on Boxing Day [December 26]. Crichlow slotted home a cool finish in the 50th minute to make it 3-0 after good work by Jason Adigun. The 25-year-old striker has rejoined the National League... Read more of this article
Dandy Town And Eagles Reach Cup Finals
Somerset Eagles defeated Wolves 3-1 in the Shield semi-final at Somerset Cricket Club on Boxing Day. Eagles found themselves trailing after 14 minutes when an own goal handed Wolves the lead Rushaine Murphy levelled in the 33rd minute before adding a second in the 42nd minute to make it 2-1 to Eagles. He completed his hat-trick ten minutes into the... Read more of this article
David Patrick’s LSU Defeat Prairie View
Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s basketball team enjoyed a 104-90 victory over Prairie View A&M at the Pete Maravich Assembly Centre. The Tigers had a ten-point deficit with just 17 minutes remaining. However, a relentless final stretch saw them outscore their opponents by 24 points to avoid an upset. Patrick is the... Read more of this article
David Bascome’s Blast Defeat Milwaukee
David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast defeated the Milwaukee Wave 10-7 in the Major Arena Soccer League yesterday [December 27]. Baltimore are fourth in the table after five matches this season. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served as the team’s assistant coach. Related... Read more of this article
Oliver Betschart Signs For Colorado State
Bermudian golfer Oliver Betschart has signed for Colorado State University in the NCAA 1 Division. The 17-year-old, who became the youngest player to compete on the PGA Tour in a decade when he qualified for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in 2023, has officially committed to the university’s programme, starting in August. Betschart, who grew... Read more of this article
Photos: Boxing Day Motocross Races
The Bermuda Motocross Association staged its annual Boxing Day race meet at Southside Motor Sports Park in St. David’s, drawing spectators despite chilly conditions. Fans gathered around the track as riders from youth divisions through expert level competed on the technical dirt circuit. In the PeeWee Class, Diego Daniels finished first, followed... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Harness Racing On Boxing Day
Harness pony racing continued on Boxing Day, featuring a full slate of races at the National Equestrian Centre on Vesey Street. Among the winners was Double Time, driven by Candyce Martins for Belhaven Stables, who posted a 1:05/2 victory, while Kool The Fire with D.J. Burchall took a heat in 1:08/0. Lo Reel Desire, driven by Liam Stones, claimed... Read more of this article
Elijah Daley Helps Toronto Win Over McGill
Bermudian swimmer Elijah Daley recorded multiple second-place finishes as the University of Toronto Varsity Blues men’s swimming team defeated the McGill Redbirds 80.2–62. Daley competed as the third swimmer for the Toronto [A] squad in the men’s 200 SC meter freestyle relay. The team finished the event with a total time of 1:34.34. In the men’s... Read more of this article
Tony Brannon Completes Dementia Fundraiser
Local entertainer Tony Brannon has raised more than $16,000 for Dementia Bermuda after completing a 1,200-mile walking challenge. Mr Brannon launched his “Walk for Dementia” on January 1 and finished on December 10. “I’m really pleased with the amount I’ve raised,” Mr Brannon told Bernews. “The idea of doing 1,200 miles was a challenge... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Shares Christmas Cheer
Hamilton Princess delivered Christmas dinner to BPS and BFRS personnel working on the holiday as part of its annual community outreach. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club delivered Christmas dinner to the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] on Thursday, December 25. General Manager... Read more of this article
