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Evans Qualifies For America’s Cup E Series Final
Rockal Evans has qualified for the finals of the America’s Cup E Series, which will be held in Barcelona later this month. Evans won this week’s qualifier after competing in over 800 races, including 300 hours of play time, in eight weeks. The grand final kicks off in Barcelona on September 28th. The eight finalists, including Evans, will battle... Read more of this article
Video: Zeiko Lewis Scores For Union Omaha
Bermuda winger Zeiko Lewis scored his first goal for Union Omaha in their penalty shoot-out defeat away to Forward Madison in the group stage of the Jägermeister Cup last Thursday [August 29]. Lewis fired home a half-volley in the 29th minute to pull a goal back for his side and make it 2-1. The match finished 3-3 after regulation time, with Forward... Read more of this article
Kaden Hopkins Wins Guadeloupe Stage 9
Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins delivered a thrilling finish to the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, winning the final stage in a blistering sprint finish. With 95 riders remaining in contention, the 153.6-kilometer route between Pointe-à-Pitre and Baie-Mahault culminated in a dramatic dash for the line. Hopkins, representing Vendée... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Bermuda Sandcastle Contest
The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place on Saturday [August 31] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with the ‘best on the beach’ prize being awarded to Pete Faverio. Best on the Beach Prize A spokesperson said, “Pete Faverio returns from Delaware to stun and amaze spectators with his castles. This is his third year joining us. Adult category #1... Read more of this article
Barnes Wins Class In Xtream Rock Grand Prix
Scott Barnes concluded competing in the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, making a strong showing to win a class. On day two in the Briggs 206 Masters Class, Barnes finished 12th in the qualifying round clocking a time of 39.750, finished 3rd with a 10 lap time of 6:16.604 in the heat race, and then clocked a time of 9:43.698 to finish 6th in the Briggs... Read more of this article
August 2024: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes,” the month’s most popular photos included a panoramic view in the East End, boats and water in the... Read more of this article
Jaden Masters Scores In ULM Victory
Bermuda’s Jaden Masters scored for her ULM women’s soccer team as they played to a 9-0 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions. The school’s match report said, “The ULM women’s soccer team [1-0] dominated the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions [0-1] 9-0 Thursday night, starting the 2024 season off with a bang. With goals from Sara... Read more of this article
Photos: 2024 Bermuda Sandcastle Competition
The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place yesterday [August 31] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with a wide array of examples of sand art on display for spectators and sculptors alike to enjoy. We will update with the results as able Related Stories Photos & Video: 2025 Sandcastle... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Sept 1st “Good News” Spotlight
News that Bermuda’s team started competing in the Paralympic Games, U14 footballers made an excellent showing in CFU Series, Kaden Hopkins won the third stage of the Tour of Guadeloupe, Ava Chow-Blyden earned the OUTBermuda Bursary, and Dage Minors broke the Bermuda record in the outdoor mile were all some of the positive news stories from... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2024 Ber-mazing Race Event
[Updated with video] The Ber-mazing Race event was held today [August 31] with the event inviting “participants to team up and navigate their way through a series of challenges, checkpoints, and hidden gems scattered across the island.” The Ber-mazing Race website said, “The Ber-mazing Race is similar to the exciting popular network television... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Advances To Quarter-Finals
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has advanced to the quarter-finals of her boccia competition at the Paralympic Games in Paris and will face China’s Qi Zhang at the South Paris Arena this afternoon [Aug 31]. DeSilva-Andrade says she is growing in confidence as she prepares for her quarter-final match in the women’s BC1 division. She had already done... Read more of this article
Kamau Leverock Excited By T20 Opportunity
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock said he is eager to make the most of his opportunity in the Legends League Cricket [LLC] in India, hoping it could help him secure further opportunities in franchise competitions. Leverock, who became eligible for the T20 league after retiring from international cricket in March, was drafted by the Gujarat... Read more of this article
