Category: Sports
Ministers Meet With Howard University Team
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport hosted a Meet and Greet with the Howard University Swim and Dive Team to culminate the week-long stay by the 60-member team along with ten coaches. Howard University Swim Team In Bermuda “On behalf of the Government, I extend gratitude to Howard University for choosing Bermuda again as their training ground... Read more of this article
Kenni Thompson Joins AFC Bournemouth
Bermuda football player Kenni Thompson has been signed by AFC Bournemouth Women. The AFCB website said, “Bermuda international, Kenni Thompson, has become the latest recruit to join AFC Bournemouth Women, signing from Spanish side Eibar. “The winger arrives to the UK having previously spent time in England with both Chelsea and London Bees. “As... Read more of this article
2024 Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship
Bermuda’s PGA Tour event will continue its partnership with the American Junior Golf Association [AJGA] to host the second annual Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship. A spokesperson said, “Digicel Business joins the event as a presenting sponsor advocating education in golf for talented junior golfers. The three-day tournament will be hosted... Read more of this article
Dage Minors Targets Third Elite Mile Title
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors has set his sights on becoming a three-time winner when he competes in the annual Butterfield Front Street Mile elite men’s race on Friday [January 12]. Minors became the first Bermudian to win the iconic race in 2018 in 4min 33sec and repeated the feat last year in 4:16.68. A look at Dage Minors winning the... Read more of this article
Kempe, Patton Finish Australian Championships
Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton wrapped up their participation in the Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Laser Championships 2024, hosted by the George’s River Sailing Club. The final day witnessed the completion of four races, with Kempe competing in the gold fleet. His strongest performance of the day was a 38th-place finish, securing... Read more of this article
Mufandaedza & Hawley Win Rum To The Beach
Moses Mufandaedza and Erica Hawley won the 2024 Goslings and Hamilton Princess “Rum to the Beach” road race. Mufandaedza covered the 7.13 miles in a time of 42:43, Nicholas Pilgrim was second in 43:28, and Spencer Butterfield crossed the line third with a time of 44:46. Hawley — one of Bermuda’s top triathletes — was the... Read more of this article
Cycling: Fat Tire Massive Lagoon Park Results
The latest round of the One Communications MTB race series presented by Fat Tire Massive was held this weekend at Lagoon Park. A spokesperson said, “Our return to Lagoon Park was a repeat of last year’s course which include Bermuda’s only quadruple downhill Berm section! While Saturday was partly cloudy with hardly any breeze for setup and... Read more of this article
Latest Bermuda Karting Club Racing Results
The Bermuda Karting Club’s 2023/24 race season continued at the RUBiS Southside Raceway with race day #6, although some races had to be halted due to unfavorable weather conditions. In the tag senior class, Jayden Brimmer and Nathan DeCosta claimed victory in two races each, while Roman Wilkinson dominated the tag junior class with wins in all... Read more of this article
Latest Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results
The 2023/24 harness pony racing season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Rockeyed Optimist competing in the 1:04 and faster time bar class clocked a winning time of 1:02&4 with Kamali Tucker in the bike, while Double Time with Candyce Martins in the bike finished second with a time of 1:03&0. Heat 1 1:09&1 &... Read more of this article
Antonio Pierce’s Raiders Beat Broncos In Finale
[Written by Stephen Wright] Antonio Pierce and his Las Vegas Raiders team finished their NFL season with a 27-14 home win over the Denver Broncos at the Allegiant Stadium yesterday [January 7]. The convincing victory further stakes Pierce’s claim for the permanent head coach’s position after leading them to a 5-4 record since replacing Josh McDaniels... Read more of this article
Evans: Record-Breaking Performances Expected
BNAA President and race director for the Butterfield Mile, Dr Freddie Evans anticipates record-breaking performances at the upcoming Butterfield Mile Races. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda National Athletics with the sponsorship of Bermuda Tourism Authority are hosting the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge. The Chubb Triangle Challenge consists... Read more of this article
Sailing: Kempe & Patton In 34th And 10th Place
Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton were back in action competing in the Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Laser Championships 2023 hosted by the George’s River Sailing Club. Kempe — who is competing in the Gold Fleet — had a 34th-place finish in the only race of the day, and is 36th overall with 116 net points. Patton is competing... Read more of this article
