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Na’im Zuill Signs Academy Contract At Bolton
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian footballer Na’im Zuill says he is “dreaming big” after signing a two-year academy contract with Sky Bet League One side Bolton Wanderers. The 14-year-old found himself a free agent after Oldham Athletic, who he had played for since 2018, were forced to close their academy after missing out on promotion from... Read more of this article
Remember When: Troy Darrell Faced Olajide
[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been exactly 37 years since Bermudian boxer Troy Darrell suffered a controversial defeat to Michael Olajide in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on May 10, 1987. The ten-round televised fight was considered a tune-up for the Canadian, a top prospect in the division, en route to contesting for the vacant IBF middleweight crown. However,... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy Excited To Race Again
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy admits her return to competition has seemed like a “never-ending road” as she prepares for her first race in 18 months at the World Triathlon Championship Series [WTCS] Yokohama in Japan tomorrow [May 11]. Duffy, who hopes to defend her Olympic title at the Paris Games this summer, wrote on Instagram... Read more of this article
Occupational Therapy Profession Celebrated
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s occupational therapists joined together in April to recognise and celebrate the profession as part of Occupational Therapy Month. Occupational therapy plays a crucial role in enhancing individuals’ quality of life by promoting independence, functional abilities, and overall well-being. Dr Pashé J Douglas-Sampson,... Read more of this article
Reggie Lambe On Winner And Braintree Future
[Written by Stephen Wright] Reggie Lambe has reflected on his match-winning heroics after scoring the winner in Braintree Town’s 4-3 victory over Worthing in the Vanarama National League South play-off final, revealing he dreamt about the moment the night before. Lambe stunned Worthing in the second half of extra time, planting a diving header into... Read more of this article
Dennico Hollis On Season Goals And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dennico Hollis has set his sights on scoring 1,000 runs and taking 30 wickets for LOC Hire Stenhousemuir in Scottish cricket this season. Hollis has started the season in impressive form, scoring 44 not out for the Stenhousemuir Second Xl in the league on Saturday before hitting 23 and claiming three wickets for two runs... Read more of this article
Dill Hails Success Of Development League
[Written by Stephen Wright] Several of the island’s up and comping boxers showcased their skills in the second Bermuda Boxing Federation Development League tournament at Whitney Institute on Saturday [May 4]. In the exhibition bouts, Yannik Dill, of Controversy Boxing Gym [CBG], fought Kallan Todd, of the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA], Enzi Johnstone... Read more of this article
Marco Warren Memorial Tournament In June
[Written by Stephen Wright] The family of Marco Warren has combined his twin passions of football and community to create a fitting way to celebrate his life. Warren was respected for the leadership he demonstrated on the pitch, as a player for PHC Zebras and Bermuda, and in the community, as a youth mentor and programme leader for the Minister of Youth,... Read more of this article
Saundre Simmons Set To Fight In Tijuana
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will fight overseas for the first time when he faces Mexican Victor Aceves in Tijuana, Mexico, on May 19. Simmons, who will meet Aceves in a four-round cruiserweight contest, will be aiming for his fourth straight victory as a professional. The 26-year-old has only completed one... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Celebration A ‘Success’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sacha Richardson, the Special Olympics Bermuda board chair, said the local athletes who competed in the Special Olympics Celebration “conquered their nerves” and “embraced the occasion” at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix. Eight athletes from the organisation performed in front of a packed crowd at the... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Makes Winning Start To Series
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian karter Scott Barnes made a sensational start to the opening round of the Stars Championship at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, at the weekend. Barnes, competing in the Shifter Masters class for Maranello Kart USA, almost completed a clean sweep of victories, winning heat one, the pre-final... Read more of this article
Dage Minors Eyes Podium In Grand Prix
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors is eyeing a podium finish in the men’s 1,500 metres in the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium tomorrow [April 28]. Minors produced a superb display at the meet two years ago, finishing third in the 1,500 in 3min 46.82sec. The 28-year-old is one of two local stars competing, along with... Read more of this article
