Category: Sports
Photos: Celebrity Exhibition Netball Match
[Written by Don Burgess] National Squad player Ebonie Cox scored 13 points to lead the Gombey Warriors to a 16 – 14 come from behind victory over the 9-Parish Ballers in the Bermuda Netball Association’s Celebrity match at Bermuda College. In a game filled with laughs, it was Cox whose star shined the brightest. DJ Nikai Albouy – aka Twin... Read more of this article
Tucker Murphy Finishes 24th In New Zealand
Bermuda’s Winter Olympian Tucker Murphy took part in the FIS Cross-Country Ski Classic at Snow Farm for the Winter Games in New Zealand. Murphy, the 3rd skier to take off, clocked a time of 35:27.1 over the 10K distance to finish 24th overall. Benjamin Lustgarten from the USA won the event stopping the clock in a time of 27:35.5, Kaichi Naruse... Read more of this article
Terceira Begins Competing In The Netherlands
Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira began competing in the Equestrian Centre De Peelbergen International Horse Jumping Event in the Netherlands. Terceira competed on 1 Horse in 1 Class on Day 1. During the Concours de Saut International Young Horse [CSIYH1*] Class 1.30m-1.35m Two Phases Class, Terciera and Chakova finished 48th, the pair clocked a... Read more of this article
Daniel Augustus Wins Another Moonlight Title
Bermuda’s Daniel Augustus made it two wins in two events when he won the OGA Moonlight Tour event at the Champions Gate Golf Course in Orlando, Florida. Augustus went into today’s Second Round with a three stroke lead over Devin Suri from Florida. Both shot second round 75’s with Augustus picking up the win. OGA Moonlight Tour Champions Gate... Read more of this article
TMR Triathlon Set For Sunday, September 24
Athletes of all ages and abilities are being urged to sign up for one of the island’s top triathlon events, with the Tokio Millennium Re 2017 Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon to take place on Sunday, September 24, starting at Albuoy’s Point. It is the 11th time the event has been held; this year, instead of giving trophies and monetary awards, all... Read more of this article
Burgess & Carey Win Cricket Players Of Week
One Communications and the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced that the First Division Player of the Week [for week 12] is Cory Burgess of PHC, while the First Division Player of the Week [for week 13] is Dajon Carey of Flatts. A spokesperson said, “One Communications and the BCB are pleased to announce that the One Communications First Division... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: St. George’s, Flatts Victoria Win
St. George’s Cricket Club and Flatts Victoria recorded victories in recent cricket action. St. George’s Cricket Club Win by 179 Runs: St. George’s Cricket Club 209/9 PHC 30 At the Wellington Oval, the St. George’s Cricket Club recovered from losing four early wickets after being sent in on a damp wicket by PHC, they would eventually score 197/9... Read more of this article
Results: Second Spring Senior Bowling League
The Second Spring Senior Bowling League Season got underway at the Warwick Lanes, with the Blue Angels defeating the Last Pin 3 – 1, the match between the Pinsplitters and the Drifters ended 2 – 2, the Islanders and Old ‘N Kickin also ended 2 – 2, while the Last Minutes went down 3 – 1 to the New Comers. Men’s Handicap Game: Richard... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: PHC Zebras Win Charity Cup
PHC Zebras are the 2017/18 Charity Cup Champions after defeating Robin Hood by a score of 1 – 0. This game started off with a hot pace in hot conditions at the BAA Field, with the defending League Champions Robin Hood taking on the FA Challenge Cup Champions PHC Zebras. It was Robin Hood who came close to scoring early, but Antwan Russell’s... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: BBA Winners Edge Criterium
The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Road Race Season resumed with the Winners Edge Criterium in Hamilton. The Adult A Division title went to Anthony Bartley who crossed the line in a time of 38:52.037, his Winners Edge teammate Adam Kirk was second in 38:52.239 and Mark Hatherley made it a one, two and three for Winners Edge when he finished third with... Read more of this article
Emily Nagel To Sail In Volvo Ocean Race
[Updated] Bermudian sailor Emily Nagel has joined team AkzoNobel, set to take part in the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18. The 23-year-old Nagel is the third female sailor to be announced as part of Dutch team AkzoNobel. Inspired by British solo skipper Ellen MacArthur, this will be Nagel’s first race around the world. “Not long after I started sailing,... Read more of this article
World Triathlon Event Business Opportunities
“New opportunities have emerged for entrepreneurs and small business owners as a result of the ITU World Triathlon Series coming to Bermuda,” the Bermuda Tourism Authority said today. “WTSBDA Ltd., the entity managing the event, released 16 requests for proposal documents on its website today in an effort to recruit locals to work... Read more of this article
