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Jarryd Dillas Chasing Tour Qualifying Spot
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jarryd Dillas will be hoping to qualify for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship for a third time when he competes in the Local Qualifier at Port Royal Golf Course tomorrow [October 7]. Dillas will be among the island’s top golfers aiming to claim one of three coveted exemption spots into Bermuda’s flagship PGA Tour event... Read more of this article
Saundre Simmons On Upcoming Mexico Fight
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will aim to extend his unbeaten record when he faces Mexican fighter Juan Andrés Diaz in Mexicali, Baja California, tomorrow [October 4]. Simmons, now ranked among the top 15 light heavyweights in the United States, will take on Diaz in a six-round bout at the Gimnasio de Mexicali. The... Read more of this article
Adrian Roach On Upcoming Fight In Mexico
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Adrian Roach says he is ready to seize his chance on the international stage when he faces Victor Emmanuel López in Mexicali, Baja California, on Saturday [October 4]. The 23-year-old welterweight, who only accepted the bout at short notice, believes the four-round contest is a springboard to bigger opportunities and... Read more of this article
Nikki Bascome On Sparring Session Success
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Nikki Bascome has hailed the success of the open sparring session at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick in response to rising gun violence and anti-social behaviour on the island. The event, held on Saturday [September 27], featured several exhibition bouts and welcomed participants of all experience... Read more of this article
Nikki Bascome To Host Free Sparring Session
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Nikki Bascome is holding an open sparring session on Saturday [September 27] at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick in response to rising gun violence and anti-social behaviour on the island. Bascome, who credits the sport with keeping him out of trouble as a teenager, is determined to use his platform... Read more of this article
Sean Trott Organises 5K Run For Charity
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sean Trott has thrown down the gauntlet by challenging runners to stay ahead of him in a charity road race next month. Trott, who won the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby in May, will give competitors a five-minute head start before setting off in pursuit at the Word of Life Bermuda 5K Run and Walk on October 11. The charity,... Read more of this article
Kovin Moodley On Junior Hockey And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda Hockey Federation is placing a strong emphasis on youth development, focusing on its junior programme to create a sustainable pathway into the senior national teams. Kovin Moodley, the men’s and women’s head coach, said the sport is enjoying encouraging growth at the grassroots level, with new structures,... Read more of this article
Taurean Manders Launches New Business
[Written by Stephen Wright] Former Bermuda footballer Taurean Manders is on a mission to help local athletes unlock their potential by giving them the mental edge too often overlooked in sport. The 39-year-old has launched Mental Versatile Peak Performance, a consultancy dedicated to training the mind as rigorously as the body. Drawing on a master’s... Read more of this article
Luke Robinson On One Percent Club Origins
[Written by Stephen Wright] Footballer Luke Robinson has turned a joke from his Bermuda national team-mates into a thriving fitness venture after being ribbed for spending so much time in the gym. Robinson, known for his relentless dedication to strength and conditioning training, was often spotted staying behind after training, putting in what he calls... Read more of this article
Tyler Christopher Appeals For Sponsorship
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian professional boxer Tyler Christopher has issued an appeal for sponsorship after revealing a lack of financial support could stall his unbeaten career. The southpaw, based in Birmingham, England, boasts a perfect 10-0 record but said rising costs are threatening his future in the sport. “Unfortunately, the time... Read more of this article
Dennico Hollis To Return To Bailey’s Bay
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian cricketer Dennico Hollis is set to re-join Bailey’s Bay after spending the past seven seasons with Stenhousemuir in Scotland. The all-rounder swapped the sun-drenched island for the harsher climes of the Central Lowlands in 2018 in search of a new challenge – and insists the move has been nothing short of life-changing. He... Read more of this article
Jutorre Burgess On Call-Up For Qualifiers
[Written by Stephen Wright] Teenage footballer Jutorre Burgess is relishing his first international call-up as Bermuda prepare to face regional powerhouse Jamaica in a crunch World Cup qualifier at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Friday [September 5]. The 19-year-old has forced his way into coach Michael Findlay’s squad after catching the eye with a string... Read more of this article
