Category: Sports
Bermuda Banner Seen In Naomi Osaka Interview
In an effort to highlight the systemic injustice and police killings in the United States, tennis star Naomi Osaka recently wore a face mask with the name ‘Breonna Taylor’ at the US Open in New York City, where she was interviewed in front of a Bermuda banner. The Bermuda signage is due to the island being the U.S. Open’s tourism... Read more of this article
Bermuda Championship Purse Increased To $4M
The Bermuda Championship and the Bermuda Tourism Authority announced several significant changes to the 2020 tournament, including a $1-million increase to the prize purse for the event, which is scheduled to take place from October 26 through November 1 at the Port Royal Golf Course. The developments come as the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions,... Read more of this article
Edwards Achieves Academic Award At SAU
Robert Edwards was one of twenty-four Saint Augustine’s University [SAU] student-athletes earning Academic Achievement Awards for the 2019-2020 season from the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association. The awards program highlights student-athletes who compete in NCAA Division II sports. Edwards competed in Cross Country and Indoor Track and... Read more of this article
BFA: Men’s Charity Cup To Take Place On Sept 4
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the Men’s Charity Cup will take place on Friday [Sept 4]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is pleased to announce that the Men’s Charity Cup will take place on Friday, September 4th 2020. “The opening game of the season, and first piece of silverware available... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cricket Weekend Top Performers
Following yet another weekend of Premier and First Division cricket, we take a look at the top performers. Dominic Sabir from Bermuda Under 19 Team was the weekend top performer with a knock of 55 not out against Cleveland County, Maccai Simmons from the St. George’s Cricket Club was the next highest scorer with 49 not out, Seion Darrell finished... Read more of this article
Tribute To The Late Earl “Townsey” Russell
Minister of Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo has joined the sporting community in extending condolences following the recent passing of one of Bermuda’s football icons, Earl “Townsey” Russell. Minister Foggo said, “‘Townsey,’ as he was affectionately known, had a long and distinguished career. He was an outstanding player locally... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gold Cup To Take Place On Oct 26-30
The 70th Bermuda Gold Cup sailing event will take place on October 26-30 in Hamilton Harbour with a full 16-team lineup expected, the organisers announced today. A spokesperson said, “After months of careful consideration the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club confirmed last night that the 70th Bermuda Gold Cup for the King Edward VII trophy will take place... Read more of this article
Concacaf Football Preview: Bermuda In Group B
Bermuda was drawn in Group B for the Concacaf Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and will match up against Canada, Suriname, Cayman Islands, and Aruba. In providing a preview of the group, Concacaf said, “When the First Round of Concacaf World Cup Qualifying kicks off in October, many eyes will be on Group B in which a star-studded Canada... Read more of this article
Olympian Inspires Endeavour’s Youth Sailors
Endeavour Community Sailing, a registered charity and non-profit dedicated to engaging Bermuda’s youth in experiential learning welcomed a Bermudian Olympian sailor for an inspirational chat and sail with young people engaging in Endeavour’s programmes. A total of 20 students from nine schools enjoyed the opportunity of a lifetime to sail with Bermudian... Read more of this article
Photos: First Division Play-Offs, Premier Division
[Updated with photos] Bermuda Under 19 Team, Western Stars, Flatt’s Victoria, St. David’s Cricket Club, and St. Georges Cricket Club all recorded victories in this weekend’s First and Premier Division cricket action First Division Play-Off Bermuda Under 19 Team Won by 14 Runs: Bermuda Under 19 Team 149/5 Cleveland County 135 The Bermuda Under... Read more of this article
Sailing: Laser National Championships Results
Campbell Patton has been crowned the Bermuda Laser Open National Championships champion after the seven race series took place off Spanish Point Boat Club, while Laura Hupman claimed the Laser 4.7 Fleet title. Going into the final day, Patton took a commendable lead after winning all four races on day one, sailing to victory three times on the day to... Read more of this article
Football: Parfitt-Williams & Fylkir Defeat Grotta
Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir teammates were back in action in the Iceland First Tier Division, picking up a 3 – 0 win over Grotta. Valdimar Þór Ingimundarson gave Fylkir the lead in the 10th minute, Hákon Ingi Jónsson doubled the lead in the 34th minute, and Ragnar Bragi Sveinsson made it 3 – 0 in the 4th minute of stoppage time to... Read more of this article
