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Scott Barnes Targets Podium In Pro Tour
[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes aims to build on his promising start to the Skusa Pro Tour when he races in the SpringNationals at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati this week. Barnes, who competes in the Shifter Masters class, won the pre-final and final in the opening round and the pre-final in the second round of the... Read more of this article
Football: Kole Hall Makes Move To Chorley
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda forward Kole Hall has signed for Chorley following his departure from Vanarama National League North rivals Chester. The 25-year-old, who made 41 appearances for Chester, scoring five goals, moved on loan to Scarborough Athletic in March, netting two goals in nine games. He has previously featured for non-league teams... Read more of this article
Juniors Face Seniors In All-Star Game
[Written by Stephen Wright] The island’s top junior female basketball players gained valuable experience after pitting their skills against a team of the best senior women’s players at Somersfield Academy last week. The Bermuda All-Star game featured Team Women’s Basketball Bermuda [WBB] against the High School Girls’ All-Stars, who included... Read more of this article
NVCC President Pays Tribute To Nakia Smith
[Written by Stephen Wright] Shervin Dill, the North Village Community Club president, has paid tribute to former footballer Nakia Smith, describing him as a “mighty warrior” who always put the team first. Smith, who was part of Village’s Triple Crown-winning team during the 2005-6 season, passed away recently. He was aged 49. The utility... Read more of this article
Sachiel Ming On Bermuda Goal And Honduras
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sachiel Ming has reflected on his “exciting moment” after scoring his first Bermuda goal to earn them a 1-1 draw away to Antigua and Barbuda in their opening 2026 Concacaf World Cup qualifier on Wednesday [June 5]. Coming on as an 84th-minute substitute with Bermuda pushing for an equaliser, Ming netted in the 90th minute... Read more of this article
Eiffel Tower In Paris Displays Olympic Rings
[Written by Stephen Wright] Paris is stepping up its preparations for the Olympic Games after organisers unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower. It is just 49 days until Bermuda’s athletes join more than 10,000 competitors from more than 200 nations at the Olympic Games in Paris – the largest sporting event organised... Read more of this article
50 Days Until Start Of Olympics In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] It is just 50 days until Bermuda’s athletes join more than 10,000 competitors from more than 200 nations at the Olympic Games in Paris – the largest sporting event organised in France. The opening ceremony for the 30th edition of the Summer Games promises to be an extravagant affair and the first to take place outside... Read more of this article
Remember When: Smith Scores First MLS Goal
[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been 19 years since Khano Smith scored his first goal for Major League Soccer [MLS] side, the New England Revolution, in a 1-1 draw at home to the Kansas City Wizards on June 4, 2005. Smith, who signed for the Revolution from Premier Division team Dandy Town two months earlier, made 124 appearances for the New England... Read more of this article
Tucker Holds Leadership Workshops For Men
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dorian Tucker is speaking at a trio of leadership workshops for the island’s young males at Crawl Gospel Hall in Hamilton Parish this month. Tucker gained a valuable insight into the male psyche of the inmates he encountered during his 36 years working as a correction officer and believes the guidance young males receive... Read more of this article
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade Qualifies For Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has qualified for the Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. DeSilva-Andrade, 30, has earned sufficient ranking points to reach the Paralympics, which run from August 28 to September 8. “It’s official – I have qualified for the Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris!” DeSilva-Andrade,... Read more of this article
Michael Findlay On World Cup Qualifiers
[Written by Stephen Wright] Michael Findlay, the Bermuda head coach, said he is relishing the challenge of getting the best out of the team’s crop of youngsters as they begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Findlay’s side face Antigua and Barbuda away tomorrow [June 5] before returning home to play Honduras at the Flora Duffy Stadium on... Read more of this article
Reggie Lambe To Coach AFC Sudbury Women
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda footballer Reggie Lambe has taken his first step into coaching after joining AFC Sudbury Women’s backroom staff. Lambe, a former AFC Sudbury player, will continue his playing career at Braintree Town after helping them win promotion to the Vanarama National League. He scored the winner in their recent 4-3 triumph... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Suffers Bad Luck In Series
[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes endured a weekend blighted by bad luck during the second round of the Stars Championship Series, the King of the Castle, in New Castle, Indiana. Barnes, who made a flying start to the series at Queen City Gambit at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina last month, started well enough,... Read more of this article
Kayakers Event To Raise Money For SCARS
[Written by Stephen Wright] [Updated] Kayakers, paddleboarders, surf skiers, and rowers will complete a loop of the island this weekend to raise money for a child sexual abuse prevention charity. The ninth annual Kayak for Kids on Saturday and Sunday [June 8 and 9] is in aid of Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS]. Organisers are hoping for... Read more of this article
Video: Tyler Kerr Earns Stoppage Win In Thailand
[Updated with video + Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Muay Thai fighter Tyler Kerr claimed his second victory in the professional ranks after defeating Kabendam Torkamdee at the Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium in northern Thailand on Thursday [May 30]. Kerr stopped his more experienced opponent with a knee to the body in the third round of their five-round... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy On Comeback And Medal Hopes
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy said she never gave up hope of defending her Olympic title as she prepares to challenge for another medal at the Paris Games. The Olympic champion returned to action after an 18-month lay-off at the recent World Triathlon Championship Series [WTCS] Yokohama in Japan, finishing seventh before racing again... Read more of this article
