Category: Sports
Family Centre Beyond Rugby Annual Awards
Family Centre’s Beyond Rugby Bermuda celebrated the achievements of their participants at their Awards Dinner, with the 2024 Nathaniel Morgan Player of the Year Award presented to Berkeley student Chelsea Almeida, marking the first time the award was presented to a female player. A spokesperson said, “Beyond Rugby Bermuda is an after-school... Read more of this article
Adam Hall And Biloxi Defeat Montgomery
Baseball player Adam Hall played his part in Biloxi Shuckers 6-4 win over the Montgomery Biscuits at Keesler Federal Park yesterday [July 19]. The Shuckers took an early lead on a sacrifice fly from Hall in the first inning. Hall also scored a run after a sacrifice fly that allowed him to drive in from third base in the bottom of the seventh inning. The... Read more of this article
Wins For North Village And PHC Zebras U23
PHC Zebras Under-23 defeated Somerset Eagles Under-23 2-1 in the second round of the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Summer League Knockout Cup at BAA Field yesterday [July 19]. Jenico Sealey and Joshua Joseph scored PHC’s goals in the first half. Meanwhile, North Village Under-23 beat Robin Hood Under-23 4-2 at BAA Field yesterday. Scoring... Read more of this article
Tariq Simons Named MTM Academy Director
Manders Tennis Management (MTM) has announced the appointment of Tariq Simons as the new academy director at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium. The appointment marks a new chapter in Simons’ career and the continued growth of MTM. As academy director, Simons will oversee the development of junior and adult programmes, ensuring that the values and vision... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Paralympian Jessica Lewis
Jessica Lewis – who will become the first Bermudian to make four appearances in the Paralympic Games — recently spoke with another top Bermudian athlete, with Dage Minors interviewing her on behalf of Bernews as part of the ‘Best Interview the Best’ series. Lewis has represented Bermuda at the 2012 London Games, the 2016... Read more of this article
HSBC Sponsors Cup Match For 17th Year
HSBC marked its 17th year as lead sponsor of the Cup Match Classic, hosting pre-event festivities and continuing its support for Bermuda’s premier sporting event. “The Bank’s relationship with Cup Match over the years is one that we truly value,” HSBC Bermuda’s Head of Wealth, Personal Banking and Marketing, Tanya Bule said. “Beginning... Read more of this article
IDA-Bermuda U13 To Play In Northern Ireland
The International Development Academy-Bermuda Under-13 boys’ team will play in the Super Cup Northern Ireland football tournament for the third successive year. The team comprises of Xavier Thomas-Bassett, Adam Barritt, Darshan Dhesi, De’Ari Trott, Conor Thomas, Ja’Zhari Ingham, Darien Lambert, Tyler Pickering, the captain, Conor O’Sullivan,... Read more of this article
Sincere Hall Scores Against Fenerbahce
Bermuda footballer Sincere Hall continued his fine pre-season form by scoring in Hull City’s 5-1 defeat away to Turkish giants Fenerbahce yesterday [July 18]. Hall, who came on as a 62nd substitute, scored a consolation goal for the Sky Bet Championship side with a neat finish – his second in as many games after netting against top-flight Turkish... Read more of this article
Minister Owen Darrell On Cup Match
“As we embark on this festive journey, let us embrace the spirit of Cup Match wholeheartedly,” Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said yesterday [July 17] in the Senate. The Minister said, “In the upcoming weeks we will come together to celebrate a cherished and time-honoured tradition, a true reflection of the spirit... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Adriana Penruddocke
Bermuda sailor Adriana Penruddocke – in an interview with tennis player Gavin Manders – said she is excited to experience her first Olympic Games in Paris, where she will make her debut at just 24-years-old. Penruddocke will continue Bermuda’s proud sailing tradition at the Olympics, following in the sails of Peter Bromby, Kirk Cooper,... Read more of this article
Remember When: Women Win 1st Football Gold
It has been 11 years since the Bermuda women’s national football team won the gold medal after beating Greenland in a penalty shootout at the NatWest Island Games on home soil on July 18, 2013. Coach Naquita Robinson’s side claimed the title in dramatic style, with the game going down to the wire with a penalty shootout in which Bermuda goalkeeper... Read more of this article
BCB Hosts 2024 Howzat Cricket Summer Camp
Over 100 young cricketers took the chance to improve their cricketing skills at the Bermuda Cricket Board’s Howzat Cricket summer camp this year. A spokesperson said, “National and international players and coaches hosted girls and boys aged 7-13 for three weeks in July at three locations across Bermuda. The program forms just one part of the... Read more of this article
