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BTA Enters Partnership With NY Football Club

BTA Enters Partnership With NY Football Club

A new partnership has been announced between the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and New York City Football Club. The agreement will see the BTA become the official tourism partner of the Major League Soccer [MLS] reigning champions. An article on the NYCFC website read: “Approximately 90 minutes by flight from New York City, NYCFC fans can travel... Read more of this article

PHC Zebras Claim 12 – 0 Victory Over Rangers

PHC Zebras Claim 12 – 0 Victory Over Rangers

The PHC Zebras closed the gap on the Premier Division League leaders Dandy Town Hornets to 2 points with a 12 – 0 win over the Southampton Rangers. This match was halted after 70 minutes after the Southampton Rangers were reduced to 10 men through an injury and decided they did not want to continue. Enrique Russell led the team to victory with 3 goals,... Read more of this article

Famous & Basden Compete In Track Meets

Famous & Basden Compete In Track Meets

Two Bermuda track athletes represented their schools in outdoor track meets in the U.S, with both Sakari Famous and Brijette Basden in action. Sakari Famous Sakari Famous represented the McNeese State women’s track and field team at the 2022 Louisiana Classic at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Cajuns Track and Soccer Facility where she finished... Read more of this article

Phillips Wins First Round Match In Panama

Phillips Wins First Round Match In Panama

Daniel Phillips began competing in the J4 Llanos de Curundu Casco Viejo Bowl Under 18 Tournament in Panama. Phillips — fresh off his ITF J4 Bayamón Puerto Rico Bowl victory– took on Nicolas Steden from Mexico in the first round. The Bermudian tennis player advanced in straight sets 6-2, 6-1, and he will now face Jai Dutta from the United... Read more of this article

Minors Competes In Ocala Winter Spectacular

Minors Competes In Ocala Winter Spectacular

Ki-Juan Minors competed in the WEC Ocala Winter Spectacular in Ocala, Florida. The Bermudian equestrian competed in the 1.35m Jumper in Two Phases Class, and riding Gantos G, they finished 11th. The pair had a First Phase Clear Round time of 49.12, they then had a Clear Round Second Phase time of 45.52. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett... Read more of this article

Photos: 26th Shiai Martial Arts Tournament

Photos: 26th Shiai Martial Arts Tournament

On Sunday [March 20], local martial artists came together to compete at the 26th annual Shiai tournament. A spokesperson said, “The world-class event was held at the Whitney Institute Auditorium and featured 45 categories of competition including Kata, Kobudo, Kumite, Wushu, and Sanda. “The event showcased martial artists ranging in age from 4 to... Read more of this article

BAA Defeat Paget Lions To Move Into 2nd Place

BAA Defeat Paget Lions To Move Into 2nd Place

At the BAA Field, BAA moved back into second place in the First Division standings following their 5 – 1 win over the Paget Lions. After a scoreless first half, the game came to life in the scoring department with Tre Burgess finding the back of the net for BAA in the 51st minute, but in the 76th minute, the Paget Lions drew level with Kyhon Smith... Read more of this article

Athletes Compete In Outdoor Track Meets

Athletes Compete In Outdoor Track Meets

Three Bermuda track and field athletes began their outdoor seasons with their respective universities. Keturah Bulford-Trott Keturah Bulford-Trott made her University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] debut while competing at the Maryland Invitational. She finished third in the women’s 100 dash heat 2 by clocking a time of 13.08; her time saw her... Read more of this article

12,500 ‘Likes’ On Twitter For Sluggo’s Catch

12,500 ‘Likes’ On Twitter For Sluggo’s Catch

ESPN’s dedicated Twitter cricket feed recently posted a video of the iconic catch of Bermudian cricketer Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock at the 2007 World Cup, earning more than 12,000 likes. Sluggo’s now famous diving catch has previously been featured by BBC Sport when the play earned fourth place in a vote to determine which matches and... Read more of this article

Casey Truran Named Reserve High Point Rider

Casey Truran Named Reserve High Point Rider

Bermuda’s Casey Truran was declared the 2021/2022 Reserved Champion in the Final IHSA Regional 5, Zone 5 – Final High Point Rider Standings. A spokesperson said, “It was a weekend to remember for Bermuda’s Casey Truran and SCAD equestrian team, fondly referred to as the “Bees”. “On Saturday 19th March, the SCAD team won the Final IHSA... Read more of this article

BASA Short Course Championships Concludes

BASA Short Course Championships Concludes

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Short Course Championships concluded at the National Sports Center, with a number of personal bests achieved throughout the meet. During the 13-14 girls 50 SC meter backstroke A – final, Imojen Judd clocked a winning time of 30.81, Elanna Fulton was second clocking a personal best time of 31.85, and Elena... Read more of this article

Weekenders Raised Over $2,000 For PALS

Weekenders Raised Over $2,000 For PALS

Over $2,000 was raised for PALS by the running group Bermuda Weekenders. A spokesperson said, “With the cancellation of this year’s Bermuda Triangle Challenge Weekend, the running group Bermuda Weekenders decided to create their own fun event and raise money for a worthy cause. “A special shirt was created for the event and all participants paid... Read more of this article