Category: Sports
16 Entrants Confirmed For Bermuda Gold Cup
The lineup for the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Bermuda Gold Cup, a World Championship event of the World Match Racing Tour scheduled Oct. 2-7, is complete, with all 16 entrants confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Fourteen of the 16 teams were announced in August with three-time defending champion Taylor Canfield [Miami], World No. 1-ranked and newly... Read more of this article
Ben Smith On WADA, Minister, Accountability
“To say this is an embarrassment is an understatement,” said OBA candidate Ben Smith after news that the World Anti-Doping Agency [WADA] declared Bermuda to be non-compliant due to a “failure to appropriately implement the Code into their legal system,” which could result in Bermuda’s flag being prohibited from flying at major... Read more of this article
Football: Nia Christopher Earns Two Honours
After becoming Towson University’s all-time leading goal scorer earlier this month, Bermuda’s Nia Christopher has been named both the CAA Offensive Player of the Week and to the College Soccer News Team of the Week. The University’s report said, “Towson women’s soccer senior forward Nia Christopher was named Coastal Athletic... Read more of this article
Football: Paget Lions & Somerset Trojans Win
The Dudley Eve Cup Competition continued at the Devonshire Recreation Club with a double header which produced a total of four goals. Paget Lions 3 – Young Men’s Social Club 0 The Paget Lions defeated Young Men’s Social Club 3 – 0 to advance to the Dudley Eve Quarter-Finals. Omari Tucker gave the Paget Lions the lead in the 32nd minute,... Read more of this article
Tickets For Butterfield Championship On Sale
Tickets to the 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship are now available for purchase through the official tournament website. A spokesperson said, “The public is encouraged to act quickly with early-bird discounts available until 1 November. “Daily general admission tickets are now available online for $35 per day. After Wednesday, 1 November,... Read more of this article
Daniel Phillips Begins Battle In The Bay
Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips initiated his participation in the Battle in the Bay Classic, representing Arizona State University. In his qualifier first match, Phillips faced off against Alexander Aney from UC Berkeley. Phillips progressed to the round of 16 after a hard-fought three-set match. Although Aney secured the first set with a score... Read more of this article
Golf: 2023 Johnnie Walker Tournament Results
The Johnnie Walker 2023 Tournament came to an end at the Ocean View Golf Course. In the Senior Gross Division flight, Kavon Trott rounded off a top 3 finish with an overall score of 154 over the two days. In 2nd place with a score of 148 was Craig Christensen with a two-day total of 148. The winner was Christopher Phillips with a total score of 146. In... Read more of this article
Harveys Compete In Blue/White Meet
In preparation for the 2023-24 season, Bermudian swimmers Emma and Jack Harvey and their Penn State swimming & diving teammates competed against each other in the annual Blue/White Meet at McCoy Natatorium, with the White Team prevailing over Blue, 172-154. Key to the victory was the relay races, with the White Team sweeping all four events –... Read more of this article
Results: 6 Bermudian Footballers Overseas
Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Dale Eve, Reggie Lambe, Milan Butterfield, Roger Lee, and Tai Williams were recently in action overseas. Nahki Wells Jamie Vardy’s second-half penalty gave Leicester City all three points against Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates, Dale Eve Dale Eve and his Alvechurch FC teammates drew 2 – 2 with Berkhemsted... Read more of this article
World Anti-Doping: Bermuda Is Non-Compliant
The World Anti-Doping Agency [WADA] has declared Bermuda to be non-compliant — due to a “failure to appropriately implement the Code into their legal systems” — and the proposed consequences including prohibiting Bermuda’s flag from being “flown at regional, continental and World Championships and events organized by... Read more of this article
BCB Premier & First Division T20 Results
St. George’s Cricket Club, Bailey’s Bay, Somerset Cricket Club, Southampton Rangers, and Somerset Bridge all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier and First Division T20 cricket action. Premier Division St. George’s Cricket Club Won by 6 Wickets: Bailey’s Bay 160/5 St. George’s Cricket Club 166/4 At the Wellington Oval, the St. George’s... Read more of this article
Joseph Scores Again For Thomas College
Joshua Joseph scored again for Thomas College — marking his 7th goal in the last four games — as they defeated Lesley University this weekend. The College’s match report said, “Joshua Joseph scored the winning goal with under one second left on the clock in a thrilling 3-2 win against Lesley University on Saturday, September... Read more of this article
