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Muryah Swan On Her Passion For Kickboxing
[Written by Stephen Wright] For Muryah Swan, kickboxing is more than just a sport, it is a passion. At just 16 years old, Swan has always been athletic, exploring several activities including football, gymnastics, netball, running, and sailing. Yet, none of them truly captured her heart. That all changed just over two years ago when she walked into... Read more of this article
Jordyn Morris On Lady Rams Family
[Written by Stephen Wright] For Jordyn Morris, the North Village Lady Rams are more than just a netball club – they are family. She first joined the Lady Rams’ youth programme at eight years old, where she nurtured her passion for the game and developed her skills. By 15, she had already earned a spot on the senior team, quickly establishing... Read more of this article
Michael Burgess On Upcoming Fight And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Michael Tristan Burgess has made remarkable strides in kickboxing since taking up the sport just over two years ago. The 16-year-old is set to step into the ring on Saturday, where he will face American opponent Derek Wheeler in a junior amateur kickboxing bout on the Fight Night undercard at The Shed in Dockyard. Representing... Read more of this article
Hill-Edwards On Hot Peppers Netball Return
[Written by Stephen Wright] Destini Hill-Edwards believes the Hot Peppers netball team has made significant strides both on and off the court during their first season back in the Bermuda Netball Association Winter League. Although the team has yet to secure a victory, Hill-Edwards insists their progress cannot be measured solely by wins. As the team’s... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Chases Fourth Series Title
[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes will be chasing his fourth consecutive Skusa Winter Series title at the Orlando Kart Centre in Florida this weekend. The 40-year-old, competing in the Shifter Masters class for Maranello Kart USA, made a dominant start to his title defence last month, securing a clean sweep of victories in the first and second... Read more of this article
Jarryd Simmons Set To Fight In Ontario
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jarryd Simmons will be heading into the unknown when he takes on Shadadi Mbuguje in a Muay Thai showdown in Ontario, Canada, next month. The 25-year-old will compete in a three-round, 139lb bout against Mbuguje, a representative of MAS Academy of Martial Arts, on the St Valentine’s Massacre fight card at Tapestry Hall in... Read more of this article
Kianté Lightbourne On Passion For Netball
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kianté Lightbourne cannot imagine her life without netball. A formidable defensive presence on the court and a dedicated contributor behind the scenes, Lightbourne’s outstanding displays for title-winning team Phoenix Heat earned her the Bermuda Netball Association’s [BNA] Winter League MVP award last season. At 28 years... Read more of this article
Sienna Mosquera Joins Lehigh University
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sienna Mosquera is set to continue her golf journey at the collegiate level, having committed to play for the Lehigh University women’s team in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Mosquera, who plans to major in biology, will join her new team-mates in August as part of the NCAA Division I Patriot League. She will compete against... Read more of this article
Aeziah Divine Joins New Racing Team In UK
[Written by Stephen Wright] Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine will ride for British team Fibre Tec Honda – MLav Racing in the R&G British Talent Cup [BTC] this season. The 15-year-old made his debut in the BTC last year, racing in five of the eight rounds in the Moto3 class. He started the campaign racing for Microlise Cresswell Racing, a British... Read more of this article
Dage Minors On Butterfield Mile And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors will aim to secure another Butterfield Mile title in the elite men’s race on Front Street tonight [January 17]. Minors, who became the first Bermudian to win the iconic race in 2018, expects a stern challenge from local runner Ryan Outerbridge and Britain’s Ben Claridge. “The Front Street Mile is one of... Read more of this article
Ryan Outerbridge On Butterfield Mile
[Written by Stephen Wright] Ryan Outerbridge expects Dage Minors to set the tempo in the men’s elite race in the Butterfield Mile on Front Street tomorrow [January 17]. Outerbridge, who placed fifth in his debut elite men’s race in 2023 acknowledges Minors – a three-time champion and reigning titleholder – as the clear frontrunner and the likely... Read more of this article
Gayle Lindsay On Triangle Half Challenge
[Written by Stephen Wright] Gayle Lindsay is set to defend her crown in the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Half Challenge, which gets underway with the Butterfield Mile on Friday [January 17]. Lindsay claimed the women’s title last year, with a combined time of 2hr 12min 39sec after winning the BF&M 10K and PwC Half-Marathon and finishing second in the... Read more of this article
