Category: Sports
BDA International Laser Class Sailing Underway
The first day of the Bermuda International Laser Class Association’s 2021 Championships got underway on the Great Sound. Laura Hupman and Millie Lewis came off the water as joint leaders in the ILCA 4 fleet class with 7 points. Hupman won the final two races of the day, while Lewis won the second race, and finished second three other times. Kipling... Read more of this article
HPWC Extend Condolences To Bascome Family
The Hamilton Parish Workmen’s Club [HPWC] extended their condolences to the Bascome family and the St. George’s community following the tragic murder of 23-year-old Osagi Bascome. A spokesperson said, “Upon the confirmation of next of kin being notified, it is with a heavy heart that we write this letter. This week, HPWC honoured the life of one... Read more of this article
Tennis: 2021 MTM Christmas Bowl Day Three
Two finals and a three-setter took place at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts as the Manders Tennis Management Christmas Bowl continued. Jaden Jones won the Under 12 Division title after he defeated Dexter Snaith 6-1, 6-1, while Emiliano Pena defeated Lorenzo Briceno 6-3 to claim the Green Ball 2 Division Final. In Elite B Division action Darren... Read more of this article
Results: Ten Bermudian Footballers Overseas
Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith, Dale Eve, Kole Hall, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, Tai Williams, Keziah Martin, Amar Lewis and Ayleal Dill were in action in England. There is little doubt the footballers were playing with a heavy heart yesterday as they came to terms with the loss of Osagi Bascome, with many local... Read more of this article
Bobb & Parsons Represent UMBC At Navy
Caitlyn Bobb and Za’Kayza Parsons represented the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] during the season opener at Navy. Bobb won the women’s 500m dash in a time of 1:14.14, the fifth-best time in school history and qualifying for the ECAC/IC4A Championships. Bobb and teammates Collese Daley, senior Ayanna Johnson and sophomore Autumn... Read more of this article
Daley Swims PB In Junior International Meet
Elijah Daley had a good start at the Ontario Junior International Swim Meet, representing Markham Aquatic Club. On the first day, Daley set a personal best during the men’s 100m breaststroke touching the wall in a time of 1:07.80 finishing 23rd overall. Daley finished 30th with a time of 58.04 during the men’s 100m butterfly and also finished 32nd... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Osagi Bascome
The police have now officially named the man who was murdered this morning as Osagi Bascome, who was one of the island’s most talented footballers. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, the police confirmed they have launched a murder investigation and have appealed for anyone with information to please contact them. Mr Bascome being presented... Read more of this article
Presidents Cup Cycling Road Race On Sunday
The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s annual Presidents Cup road race will be held tomorrow morning and will include most of all of the island’s current cycling stars. A spokesperson said, “Included in the current registration list is defending cup holder Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, Conor White, Nic Narraway, Zander Miller, Liam Flannery,... Read more of this article
BFA: Senior Football Matches Postponed
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has postponed a number of matches this weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Competitions Committee would like to advise they have made changes in the senior football schedule. The two senior matches scheduled for Saturday, December 18th, [Robin Hood/ Somerset Bridge RC and BAA/Wolves]... Read more of this article
Madelyn Moore Competing In Abu Dhabi
Madelyn Moore began competing in the 15th FINA World Swimming Short Course Championships 2021 at the Ethiad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The Bermudian swimmer took to the pool to compete in the women’s 100m freestyle preliminary qualifiers. Moore — competing in Heat 6 — finished 5th with a time of 55.72 which saw her finish 40th overall. Related... Read more of this article
Eight Sailors Continue Optimist Championships
Eight Bermuda young sailors were back in action competing in the 2021 South American Optimist Championships in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Ethan Thompson, Sarah Davis, Trystan Hocking, Shiloh Cruickshank, Oliver Soares, Riley Lowe, Sophia Dias, and Dylan Menzies all took to the water for the three more races on the fourth day of individual racing. Thompson... Read more of this article
Kempe Wins Youth Sailing Championship
[Updated] Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe made a spectacular showing to win the 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships ILCA6 Male Fleet division in Oman. The event website said, “This went right down to the wire. José Gomes Saraiva Mendes (POR) started the day with a bit of a points gap but the Portuguese sailor was back in 27th and unable to... Read more of this article
