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Dame Flora Duffy In Race For Full Fitness
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy says she is in a race against time to be fully fit for the Olympic Games in Paris next month. Duffy, who will defend her title in the women’s triathlon on July 31, said she is making the most of every day as she builds towards Paris. “Now it feels like I am really training!” Duffy wrote on Instagram... Read more of this article
Remember When: Bermuda Defeated Trinidad
[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been 16 years since the Bermuda football team produced one of their best performances on the road after defeating a star-studded Trinidad and Tobago in the second round of their Concacaf 2010 World Cup qualifiers on June 15, 2008. Bermuda beat Trinidad, who had qualified for the previous World Cup in Germany, 2-1 thanks... Read more of this article
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
