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Saundre Simmons Scheduled For Ring Return
[Written by Stephen Wright] Saundre “Dash” Simmons is scheduled to return to the ring for his second professional boxing bout in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on February 10. The Bermudian made his debut on December 17, ruthlessly knocking out American Tre Baker inside two rounds in Charlotte, North Carolina. “I’m ready to go now. I want to be 8-0... Read more of this article
Sydney Mason: From Gymnastics To Jiu-jitsu
[Written by Stephen Wright] When Sydney Mason retired from gymnastics aged 18, she did not expect it to take five years to discover a sport that excited and challenged her as much as her first sporting love. Mason was once the top gymnast on the island, representing Bermuda at the Pan American Games in Toronto in 2015, competing in the vault, uneven... Read more of this article
Shaun Goater Praised By City Women’s Striker
[Written by Stephen Wright] Khadija “Bunny” Shaw, the Jamaica women’s national team footballer, has praised Shaun Goater for helping her become a more cunning and deadly striker for Manchester City Women. Shaw, who joined City in 2021, has been working closely with Goater, who permanently joined the club’s coaching staff almost a year... Read more of this article
Tyler Kerr To Do Muay Thai Training In Thailand
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr will spend the next several months in Thailand pursuing his Muay Thai ambitions, training at respected gyms, fighting on local shows, and immersing himself in the culture. The Bermudian said it has long been his dream to “eat, sleep, and breathe” the “art of the eight limbs” in the county of its origin. After... Read more of this article
Bermudian Poets Collaborate In New Collection
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian poets Elijah Bean and Rhys Campbell have collaborated to create a collection of work that views the “world through a spiritual lens.” Lumin: A Poetic Collaboration, published on December 1 and features 87 poems, was borne out of weekly meetings at sunrise in Astwood Park in Warwick, where the pair penned their... Read more of this article
Sachiel Ming Making A Name For Himself In US
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Sachiel Ming has become one of the hottest properties in high school football in the United States following his memorable season for Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York. The 18-year-old helped Northwood reach the final of the inaugural Prep Premier League Championship, losing 3-1 to Woodstock Academy, of... Read more of this article
Caitlin Conyers On International Retirement
[Written by Stephen Wright] Caitlin Conyers says her cycling journey has been a “wild ride” and believes she far exceeded her expectations after closing the chapter on her international career. Conyers enjoyed a meteoric rise in the sport since her first local race just six years ago, winning medals at the Elite Caribbean Championships, the Pan... Read more of this article
Sky’s The Limit For BermudAir After 100 Days
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adam Scott, the BermudAir chief executive, believes the “sky’s the limit” for the island’s first airline after reflecting on its first 100 days since launching. On September 1, BermudAir took to the air and is flying to three destinations – Boston, Fort Lauderdale and Westchester County Airport – with two... Read more of this article
Video: Dash Simmons Knocks Out Opponent
[Written by Stephen Wright] Saundre “Dash” Simmons ruthlessly knocked out Tre Baker inside two rounds as the Bermudian cruiserweight made an impressive start to his professional boxing career in Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend. The 26-year-old started the contest aggressively, dominating Baker [0-2-0] with a display of strength and power,... Read more of this article
Kole Hall Returns To Action For Chester
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kole Hall returned to action for Chester in their goalless draw at home to Boston United in the Vanarama National League North this weekend. The Bermuda forward, who underwent knee surgery in October, paid for by the club’s fans group Cestrians 1885, came on as a 61st-minute substitute. He wrote on Instagram: “Back... Read more of this article
Jemima Bonard & Sadie Hocking Racing Success
[Written by Stephen Wright] Junior karting drivers Jemima Bonard and Sadie Hocking are on the fast track to glory after taking racing tips from top local driver Scott Barnes. Bonard and Hocking, who are both 12, started racing midway through the previous Bermuda Karting Club season, competing in rental karts in the Cadet class. Since September, the... Read more of this article
Cyclist Nic Narraway Joins Team California
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway has been unveiled as the latest member of Team California’s under-23 development squad for next season. The 21-year-old has previously raced for Spanish team Telco,m On Clima Osés and the CS Vélo team in the United States. “Nicholas brings a ton of experience to the team,” Team... Read more of this article
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade Climbs Rankings
[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade ends the year with a boccia world ranking of fourth in the women’s individual BC1 division. The Bermudian, who won a silver medal at the Parapan Am Games in Santiago, Chile, last month, climbs two spots in the rankings as she builds towards the Paralympic Games in Paris next summer. “Finishing... Read more of this article
Dorian Tucker Helping Men Become Leaders
[Written by Stephen Wright] After serving as a correction officer for 36 years, Dorian Tucker knew he had acquired sufficient knowledge to help at-risk young males in the community. Mr Tucker, who rose to the rank of principal officer before retiring this year, gained a valuable insight into the male psyche of the inmates he encountered and related... Read more of this article
Jason McAlpine Wins Two Medals In Las Vegas
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jason McAlpine claimed gold and silver medals representing OpenMat Bermuda at the recent World IBJJF Jui-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Las Vegas. McAlpine was among nine competitors representing the island’s first Brazilian Jui-Jitsu academy at the top international tournament. The 48-year-old won the men’s masters middleweight... Read more of this article
Delray Rawlins and Scorpions Lose In T20
[Written by Stephen Wright] Delray Rawlins and the Florida Scorpions were eliminated from the US Open Cricket tournament after losing to Clarian County Eagles by seven wickets in a rain-affected match at the Central Broward Regional Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, yesterday [December 15]. The eliminator match was reduced to ten overs per side, with... Read more of this article
