Category: Sports
What To Expect At The Skyport Magic Mile
The 2023 Skyport Magic Mile is set to be held on Saturday [March 4], and an outline of the day – from pre-registration to a potential rain date – follows below. The Pacers’ 2023 Skyport Magic Mile is a staple on Bermuda’s community sporting calendar, with thousands of children having been introduced to track and field at the event over... Read more of this article
Sweet Life, Cool Runnings & Secret Weapons Win
Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw Sweet Life defeat Too Legit To Split 4 – 0, Cool Runnings defeat the Sunset 3 – 1, and the Secret Weapons defeated the Bailey’s Bay Strikers 3 – 1. Men’s High Scratch Game Justin Paynter 221 Farijah Harvey 200 Alvin Outerbridge 190 Women’s High Scratch Game Tyrika Caisey 171 Tiffany... Read more of this article
Conversation Led To Lindo’s & BDA Link-Up
[Written by Stephen Wright] The longstanding relationship between the Lindo’s Group of Companies and the Bermuda Diabetes Association may have never existed had it not been for a chance conversation in the Lindo’s Market in Devonshire in 2005. Giorgio Zanol, Lindo’s president, was talking to a customer about their shared interest in running when... Read more of this article
Quality Gymnastics Shine In Florida
[Written by Stephen Wright] A team of 13 gymnasts represented the island at the recent Presidential Classic at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The team, accompanied by their coach Dariana Rojas, competed at compulsory and optional levels against more than 4,000 participants worldwide. On the opening day, Alyssa Andrews,... Read more of this article
Cumbermack Reflects On Training & Racing
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jediah Cumbermack enjoyed a successful week sharpening his motorcycle racing skills at the JP43 Training Camp in Buena Park, California. Cumbermack was invited to the camp by top coach Jason Pridmore as the Bermudian prepares for the MotoAmerica STG Junior Cup, which begins at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida... Read more of this article
Cricket Team Win Again, Qualify For Regionals
The Bermuda national cricket team continue their impressive showing, claiming their third consecutive victory in this event in Argentina, defeating Panama by 60 runs today. The BCB noted that following this win, “Bermuda has now qualified for the ICC Americas T20 World Cup Regional Final that will be hosted by us on island in Bermuda from September... Read more of this article
BTA: Black Golfers Week From April 27 To May 1
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced the return of Black Golfers Week, set to be held from April 27-May 1st. A spokesperson said, “Black Golfers Week will be an opportunity to celebrate the golf community’s continued progress toward diversity and inclusion, thus ultimately reinvesting in the sport. “Black Golfers Week intends to attract... Read more of this article
Video: BNV On Skyport Magic Mile
Wayne Raynor, Hazel Clark, Sanaa Rae, and Nikki Fagan will be joining Bernews at 6.15pm this evening [Feb 28] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the guests set to discuss the upcoming Skyport Magic Mile, which will take place this weekend with hundreds of young runners in action. Hazel Clark is a three-time Olympian... Read more of this article
Ball Hockey: Princess Defeat Positive Image
The lone Bermuda Ball Hockey match at the PCC Hockey Rink saw Hamilton Princess edge Positive Image Dental 3 – 2. Hamilton Princess jumped out to a 2 – 0 first period lead with goals from Jeffery Ingleman, and Jeff Morash. Morash would add his second goal of the game in the second period to extend the Hamilton princess lead to 3 – 0, but John... Read more of this article
Nicholas Lopes & Cody Rego Compete In Florida
Nicholas Lopes and Cody Rego competed in the WEF 7 Lugano Diamonds CSI5*/CSI2 International Horse Jumping event in Florida Competing in the 1.30m Medium Junior Jumper Class riding Supreme Z, Lopes finished 12th. Rego, competing on Illusion Imperio Egipcio, won the WIHS Hunter Phase CALI Class and they also finished 3rd in the ASPCA Maclay Section A... Read more of this article
Photos: Clyde Best Visits Clearwater School
Footballing legend Clyde Best’s surprise visit at Clearwater Middle School’s assembly on Monday enthralled students and staff alike. Mr. Best — one of the first Black players at a top-flight English club — was invited to speak as a highlight of the school’s Black History Month celebrations. He recounted his pioneering days... Read more of this article
Olympian Hazel Clark Shares Running Tips
Three-time Olympian Hazel Clark – the BTA Director of Global Sales and Business Development – has shared five tips for running ahead of the Skyport Magic Mile. Maximize your closing speed Ms. Clark said, “Pick a point on the final stretch of the track to put on your “turbo boosters” speed surge. This will help you to maintain your... Read more of this article
