Category: Sports
Parsons Shines At Nittany Lion Challenge
Bermudian athlete Za’Kayza Parsons delivered a strong performance for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s indoor track and field team at the Nittany Lion Challenge. Competing at Penn State’s Multi-Sport Facility, Parsons showcased her athleticism across two events, securing impressive results in both the long... Read more of this article
Kianté Lightbourne On Passion For Netball
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kianté Lightbourne cannot imagine her life without netball. A formidable defensive presence on the court and a dedicated contributor behind the scenes, Lightbourne’s outstanding displays for title-winning team Phoenix Heat earned her the Bermuda Netball Association’s [BNA] Winter League MVP award last season. At 28 years... Read more of this article
Football: Robin Hood Vs Somerset Ends In Draw
Robin Hood demonstrated their resilience, twice coming from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Somerset Eagles in a first division encounter at the BAA Field. The Eagles took the lead in the 18th minute through Maka Robinson, but Robin Hood responded before half-time with Samuel Carollo finding the equaliser in the 37th minute. The second half saw... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Scores In Bristol City Draw
Nahki Wells scored in Bristol City’s 2-2 draw away to Sheffield Wednesday in the Sky Bet Championship today [January 22]. The Bermuda striker, who has scored six goals this season, netted in the 51st minute to make it 1-1. The result leaves City in ninth place on 38 points, four points off the play-off places. Related Stories Nahki Wells Scores... Read more of this article
Bowling: Too Legit, Sweet, Bailey’s & Strike Win
The commercial bowling league at Warwick Lanes saw a series of upsets this week, with several lower-ranked teams defeating higher-ranked opponents. Sixth-placed Too Legit To Split defeated league leaders Who Gives A Split 3-1, while seventh-placed Sweet Life defeated ninth-placed Spare Parts 3-1. In another upset, eighth-placed Bailey’s Bay Strikers... Read more of this article
YGS Defeat Terrace Onions In Corona League
YGS defeated defending champions Terrace Onions in a nine-goal thriller, winning 5-4 in the Corona League at Goose Gosling Field yesterday [January 21]. Dominique Williams scored a hat-trick for YGS, with Rico Wells and Matt Corriea also finding the net. Jesse Marshall, Jake Smezj, Ross Orr and Jonathan Wood scored for Onions. Related Stories Kole... Read more of this article
Bermudian Pair Score Goals For Binfield
Goals from Bermudian footballers Rahzir Smith-Jones and Reece Jones Jr helped Binfield defeat Hastings United 2-0 away in the Velocity Cup quarter-finals yesterday [January 21]. Jones scored his first goal for the Berkshire side, smashing the ball into the net in the 24th minute. Smith-Jones doubled Binfield’s lead from the penalty spot just before... Read more of this article
Video: Blake Montgomery Scores For Knights
Blake Montgomery scored in London Knights’ 5-2 defeat away to the Kitchener Rangers in the Ontario Hockey League [OHL] yesterday [January 21]. It was the Knights’ first loss since December 14. Montgomery, who joined the Knights on an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement in November, netted his eighteenth goal of the season to make it 2-2. The... Read more of this article
Easton Thompson Recognised By Top Magazine
Jazuri Easton Thompson has been recognised among the most influential amateur motocross riders by Motoplayground Magazine. The Bermudian has been listed in the magazine’s Dirty 100 in the 250cc class in the 36th position on 42 points. Easton Thompson, 17, reached a new milestone in his career, finishing third in the 250cc Limited Superclass main event... Read more of this article
Bodybuilding Competition Set For September
The NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda bodybuilding competition will return to the island on September 27. The annual event is a qualifier for international professional qualifying competitions. “Prepare to showcase your hard work and dedication on an international stage!” read a post on the Royal Grand Prix social. “Stay tuned for more details... Read more of this article
Football: East All-Stars Dominate West 2-0
[Written by Dennis Eve/Anya Thompson] In an electrifying showcase of young football talent, the East All-Stars secured a 2-0 victory over the West All-Stars in a match that captivated the fans from start to finish. The highly anticipated showdown featured top players from across the island, with the East team drawing talent from CedarBridge Academy,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Premier Honours Cricket Team
The government hosted a presentation today to recognize the Men’s National Cricket Team on their outstanding performances at the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifiers in Argentina last month. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today the Premier, the Hon. David Burt JP, MP, recognized members of the Bermuda Men’s National... Read more of this article
