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Conor White Eyes President’s Cup Title
[Written by Stephen Wright] Conor White will look to cap off his superb year on a high note by winning the President’s Cup cycling road race tomorrow [December 17]. With defending champion Dominique Mayho unavailable, a new men’s champion will be crowned this year, with White, Kaden Hopkins, and Nicholas Narraway the chief contenders. However, White... Read more of this article
Assistant Referee Natasha Trott Blazing A Trail
[Written by Stephen Wright] When Natasha Trott agreed to attend a Bermuda Football Association [BFA] referee course almost four years ago, little would she have imagined becoming the island’s most decorated female official. The 28-year-old’s unexpected journey as an assistant referee has been nothing short of meteoric. Trott, who played for Hamilton... Read more of this article
Antonio Pierce’s Raiders Set Points Record
[Written by Stephen Wright] Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders set a franchise record for points scored after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 63-21 yesterday [December 14]. Pierce – the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows – watched his side fall nine points short of the NFL’s all-time regular-season record for points in a single game, set by Washington... Read more of this article
Saundre Simmons Ready For Boxing Debut
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will make his long-awaited professional debut when he faces Tre Baker in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday [December 16]. He was set for his debut last month against Calvin Early in Johnson City, Tennessee; however, the American withdrew at the eleventh hour, with Simmons facing... Read more of this article
Goater Urges Parish To Continue Hot Streak
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sergio Goater, the Hamilton Parish coach, has urged his side to continue their fine run of form as they prepare for their Friendship Trophy quarter-final against St George’s at Lord’s in St David’s on Sunday [December 17]. Parish won their fourth straight Premier Division match on Friday night, beating Somerset Trojans... Read more of this article
GCS Magazine Interviews Jayson Jackson
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jayson Jackson, the head golf course superintendent for the Bermuda Government Golf Courses, was featured in last month’s edition of GCM, the official publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America [GCSAA]. The Bermudian was interviewed before the PGA Tour’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship at the... Read more of this article
Leverock On Bermuda Future, T20 And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock, the Bermuda national team cricketer, admits his career is at a “crossroads” after missing out on a US Open T20 professional contract. Leverock has been in devastating form with bat and ball and was named the Bermuda international player of the year at the recent Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] annual awards. Despite... Read more of this article
Naquita Robinson Proud Of Team’s Efforts
[Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s national team coach, said she is proud of her players and believes the best is yet to come despite missing out on reaching the Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifying play-offs. Bermuda’s hopes of reaching the inaugural regional competition were dashed after they lost 2-0 away to the Dominican... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Moves Closer To City Return
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells is “heading in the right direction” as he edges closer to a first-team return, according to Bristol City manager Liam Manning. Wells has been out of action since picking up an ankle injury during his side’s 2-1 defeat at Leeds United on October 7 but has returned to training on the grass at the High Performance... Read more of this article
LeiLanni Nesbeth Aiming For Pro Contract
[Written by Stephen Wright] LeiLanni Nesbeth is hoping to sign for a professional club in Europe after ending her college career on a high by winning the NCAA Championship title. Nesbeth helped Florida State University [FSU] defeat Stanford University 5-1 in the showpiece final at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, on Monday [December... Read more of this article
OpenMat Athletes To Compete In Las Vegas
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nine competitors from OpenMat Bermuda will be vying for glory at the World IBJJF Jui-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Las Vegas this week. Representing OpenMat Bermuda – the island’s first Brazilian Jui-Jitsu academy – are Reina Maypa, Sydney Mason, Greg Maybury, James Adams, Thomas Gregory, Lonnie Bascome, Jason McAlpine,... Read more of this article
Boxer Andre Lambe To Host Golf Fundraiser
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Andre Lambe will host the inaugural Showtime Classic golf tournament at the Port Royal Golf Course on January 20 to help fund his preparations and travel costs for upcoming overseas fights. Lambe, who has won all ten professional bouts, is scheduled to fight in Texas early next year. The 28-year-old, who goes by the... Read more of this article
Judge Dale Butler Excited About Carol-Off
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dale Butler, former teacher, principal and Government Minister, said he cannot wait to serve as chief judge at the Christmas Carol-Off at the LF Wade International Airport. Hosted by Skyport, the event will be held on December 11, 13 and 14 from 9.30 am to 2 pm and feature 14 local schools showcasing their musical prowess. The... Read more of this article
Nia Christopher On Tonight’s Concacaf Game
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nia Christopher insists the Bermuda women’s national team have “no fear” as they prepare for their crunch final game of the Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifiers away to the Dominican Republic today [December 5]. Bermuda need just a draw to finish top of group C League B after being awarded a 3-0 home win over Saint Vincent... Read more of this article
Uncertain Future For Commonwealth Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Commonwealth Games is facing an uncertain future after the Gold Coast dropped its bid to host the 2026 Games. Tom Tate, major of the coastal city, which hosted the Games in 2018, where Bermuda triathlete Dame Flora Duffy won the gold medal in the women’s triathlon, floated the idea of holding “a streamlined”... Read more of this article
LeiLanni Nesbeth Targets NCAA Title Glory
[Written by Stephen Wright] LeiLanni Nesbeth will be hoping to cap off her college football career with Florida State University [FSU] by winning another NCAA Championship title today [December 4] Nesbeth helped No-1 ranked FSU defeat Clemson 2-0 in the NCAA Tournament semi-final on Friday to reach the final for the fourth time in five years. They will... Read more of this article
