Category: Sports
Hall & Biloxi Defeat The Montgomery Biscuits
Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates earned a 4-2 win over the Montgomery Biscuits at Keesler Federal Park. With the win, the Shuckers maintain a 2.5-game lead over the Mississippi Braves and expand their lead to four games over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for the final playoff spot in the South Division with 17 games remaining. Hall went 0 for... Read more of this article
Coach Reflects On DeSilva-Andrade’s Progress
[Written by Stephen Wright] Troy Farnsworth, the Bermuda boccia coach, said it has been a privilege to play a role in Yushae DeSilva-Andrade’s journey from recreational player to becoming a two-time Paralympian. The road to glory is rarely smooth, and DeSilva-Andrade’s rise to the top has been no exception. Farnsworth acknowledges the bumps along... Read more of this article
Remember When: Reggie Lambe Scores Four
It has been exactly 16 years since Reggie Lambe scored four goals in Bermuda’s resounding 7-0 victory over Saint Martin during the Digicel Caribbean Cup qualifiers in the Cayman Islands on August 30, 2008. Aged just 17, Lambe had never scored for the national team before that unforgettable match at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex, making his achievement... Read more of this article
Bailey’s & Flatt’s Unveil Eastern County Teams
Eastern County Cup holders Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club and challengers Flatt’s Victoria have selected their team Saturday’s round of the 2024 series at Lord’s in St. David’s. Bailey’s Bay will be led once again by Terryn Fray, with Kyle Hodsoll the vice-captain. The Bailey’s Bay team features nine players with Cup Match classic experience,... Read more of this article
Nathan Trott Helps Copenhagen Advance
Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott helped FC Copenhagen reach the Uefa Conference League after they defeated Kilmarnock 3-1 on aggregate yesterday [August 29]. The Danish outfit earned a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their play-offs away to the Scottish outfit, having won the home leg 2-0 last week, and progress to the 36-team league stage of European... Read more of this article
St George’s Club Hotel Supports UK Charity Golf
The St. George’s Club Hotel will support a United Kingdom charity golf tournament organized by Rosemary Lockwood, the Lady Captain of Wollaton Park Golf Club in England. A spokesperson said, “The St. George’s Club Hotel has agreed to support a UK charity golf tournament being organized by a long-time Bermuda visitor Rosemary Lockwood, Lady Captain... Read more of this article
Smith Continues World Tour Q-School Event
Camiko Smith continued competing in the DP world tour first stage Q-School event at The Players Club in Bristol, England. After the second round, the Bermudian golfer finds is tied 66th at 12-over par. Related Stories Golfers Continue Caribbean Championships Betschart And Mosquera Finish Campaigns Betschart And Mosquera Competing In US Betschart... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Paralympic Athletes Ranked In Top 4
Bermuda is expected to be quite competitive at the 2024 Paralympics as both the island’s athletes – Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade – are currently ranked in the top four in the world in their respective discipline. Jessica Lewis, competing in her fourth Paralympics, is currently ranked 3rd in the world for the 100m,... Read more of this article
Programme Named In Honour Of Judy Simons
The Commonwealth Games Federation [CGF] announced the launching of a safeguarding programme in the Americas region, entitled ‘Judy’s Legacy’ in honour of the late Judy Simons. A BOA spokesperson said, “The Commonwealth Games Federation [CGF] announced the launching of a groundbreaking safeguarding programme in the Americas region, entitled ‘Judy’s... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Wins First Paralympic Match
[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade achieved a milestone in her boccia career after winning her first-ever match at the Paralympic Games today [August 29]. DeSilva-Andrade, who lost both her matches at her debut Paralympics in Rio in 2016, made a winning start to her Paris 2024 campaign after defeating Kinga Koza, of Poland, 4-1 in the... Read more of this article
Kamau Leverock Joins Gujrat In Indian League
Top Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock has been drafted by the Gujrat franchise in the Indian Legends League Cricket. The talented all-rounder, who scored a century in Somerset’s recent win over St George’s in Cup Match, was picked for a price of 10.89 Lahk [$13,000] and will join the likes of former international stars Chris Gayle, Liam Plunkett... Read more of this article
Hopkins Finishes 49th In Guadeloupe Stage 5
Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U cycling teammates were back in action competing in stage five of the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe in France. Hopkins finished the 158.9km road race in 49th place, clocking a time of 3 hours 43 minutes, and 23 seconds. Related Stories Kaden Hopkins Signs For Belgian Team Robin Horsfield Claims Cyclocross... Read more of this article
