Category: Sports
Jaydon Roberts Qualifies For Junior Pan Am
Bermudian archer Jaydon Roberts has qualified for the Junior Pan American Games in Asuncion, Paraguay, next summer. The 18-year-old finished sixth in the under-21 men’s recurve at the Pan American Youth and Masters Championships in El Salvador yesterday [May 10] to secure one of the ten qualifying spots for the multi-sport event. He was accompanied... Read more of this article
Cricket: Bermuda Smash Invitational Draft
The first Bermuda Smash Invitational Draft took place at the Ocean View Golf Club, with players were selected to four teams as the Pembroke Panthers, Sandys Spartans, Hamilton Parish Hurricanes, and the Smith Sixers all filled their rosters. Sandys Spartans Coach – Jeff Richardson Captain – Kamau Leverock International Player – Shamarh... Read more of this article
Swizzle Defeat Dark & Stormy At Sports Center
Swizzle defeated the Dark & Stormies 4 – 1 at the National Sports Center in Bermuda field hockey action. Swizzle took the lead in the 28th minute when Rupert Cuddon-Large scored a field goal, in the 31st minute Kyle Hamilton doubled the lead with a field goal, and one minute later it was 3 – 0 with Jenn Hamilton finding the back of the net with... Read more of this article
Kim Burns Memorial Open 2024 Underway
The Kim Burns Memorial Open 2024 Tennis and Pickleball Tournament got underway at the Pomander Gate Tennis & Pickleball Club. In opening night action, the pickleball mixed doubles 4.0 and above final featured Val Stevenson and Gavin Manders against Sarah Jane Jones and Neal Towlson, this after they won their semi-final battles. Pickleball Mixed... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy Places 7th In Yokohama
Dame Flora Duffy made a strong return after an 18-month injury lay-off after coming seventh at the World Triathlon Championship Series event in Yokohama in Japan yesterday [May 10]. Duffy, who had not raced since clinching a record fourth world title in Abu Dhabi in November 2022, completed the standard-distance course [1.5-kilometre swim, 40km bike... Read more of this article
Ryan Outerbridge Wins Three Events
Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce men’s track and field teammates competed in the Northeast-10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Outerbridge won the men’s 1500 meters clocking a time of 3:55.60 and during the men’s 5000 meters, Outerbridge finished 6th with a time of 15:22.44. Outerbridge also won the men’s 3000 meters... Read more of this article
Hall & Winnipeg Goldeyes Fall In Season Opener
Adam Hall and his Winnipeg Goldeyes teammates struck out in their first game of the 2024 campaign. The baseball club opened the American Association season with a 5 – 3 loss to the Cleburne Railroaders in Texas. Hall went 1 for 3 at the plate, with a double, scoring 2 runs, and striking out once. In the top of the third, Hall advanced to 1st after... Read more of this article
Bermuda Smash Invitational T20 Tournament
The Bermuda Smash Invitational T20 Cricket Tournament will be held on May 15-19 at the National Sports Centre. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport is encouraging all interested residents and cricket fans to attend the Bermuda Smash Invitational T20 Cricket Tournament which takes place next week. “Happening at... Read more of this article
Swan’s Running Club Donates To Open Airways
Swan’s Running Club concluded its 7th season of the Legends running series with a charitable donation of $5000 to Open Airways. A spokesperson said, “The 7th season of the Swan’s Legends running series finished last week with many winners! The Swan’s Legends running series consists of 4 races, each named after a Bermuda running legend. Ed... Read more of this article
Dr. Douglas’ Dept & Office Co-Hosts Track Meet
Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas’ department and office recently co-hosted the Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet at Edwards Stadium on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. A spokesperson said, “The 19th annual Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet was an overwhelming success. Over 1200 registrants (from the Bay Area and across California) along with... Read more of this article
International Development Academy Webinar
The International Development Academy [IDA] is hosting a webinar next week for players and families. A spokesperson said, “International Development Academy has continued to provide opportunities for aspiring players from Bermuda to pursue their dreams to be the best player they can be, with global travel for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. “Many... Read more of this article
Remember When: Troy Darrell Faced Olajide
[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been exactly 37 years since Bermudian boxer Troy Darrell suffered a controversial defeat to Michael Olajide in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on May 10, 1987. The ten-round televised fight was considered a tune-up for the Canadian, a top prospect in the division, en route to contesting for the vacant IBF middleweight crown. However,... Read more of this article
