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Kole Hall Thanks Club Fans For Support
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kole Hall, the Bermuda forward, said he is determined to repay the generosity of Chester fans who dug deep into their pockets to pay for his knee surgery. Hall, who underwent surgery for a meniscus injury last month, hopes to return to competitive action for the Vanarama National League North side early next year. With injured... Read more of this article
Photos: Inclusive Trunk Or Treat Event
[Written by Stephen Wright] A spooky Halloween event offering an inclusive and accessible experience for those with disabilities or support needs was held at the Lindo’s Market in Devonshire on October 29th. Trunk or Treat was the first inclusive and accessible event organised by Beyond Inclusion, a disability advocacy and awareness group, which launched... Read more of this article
15-Year-OId Golfer To Compete In PGA Event
[Written by Stephen Wright] Oliver Betschart was just seven years old when he hit his first hole-in-one, and this week the 15-year-old will become the youngest player to compete in a PGA Tour event since 2014 when he tees off in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. It happened on May 11, 2016, on the 148-yard, par 3, third hole at Port Royal Golf Course,... Read more of this article
Tyler Butterfield Hails Pan Am Triathletes
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Butterfield has hailed the performances of Bermuda triathletes Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, which concluded yesterday [November 5]. Hawley placed fourth in the women’s triathlon while Smith claimed a seventh-place finish in the men’s race. The pair served as flag bearers... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Eyes Podium In Vegas Event
[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes will look for a third successive podium finish in the Shifter Masters class at the Skusa SuperNationals in Las Vegas, starting on Wednesday [November 8]. Barnes achieved his best finish at the SuperNats, the most prestigious karting race in North America, last year, finishing third, having placed... Read more of this article
Simmons Set For Pro Debut In Tennessee
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will launch his professional career against Calvin Early at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City, Tennessee, next Saturday [November 11]. Simmons said he is hungry to build on his promising amateur career, placing runner-up at the USA National Boxing Championships in Louisiana and the... Read more of this article
‘Zhamir Strong’ Fundraiser Held In England
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudians in the UK came together for a football tournament fundraiser in Coventry on Sunday [October 29] in support of Zhamir Denbrook-Pitt, who suffered life-changing injuries in a motorcycle crash. The 18-year-old sustained a severe spinal injury in a collision in St David’s in July. He underwent treatment at the Lahey... Read more of this article
Glasgow Wins Young Caribbean Scholarship
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Andreaz Glasgow was among 20 university scholars recognised at the Young Caribbean Professional Network’s [YCPN] Tenth Annual Scholarship and Awards Ceremony in Philadelphia last week. The 20-year-old, a student at Long Island University, beat out competition from more than 100 applicants from universities along... Read more of this article
Bermuda Women To Face Barbados Tonight
The Bermuda women’s national team will look to return to winning ways when they face Barbados in the Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifiers at the Flora Duffy Stadium at 7 pm tonight [October 31]. Bermuda, who drew 1-1 with Barbados in Bridgetown on Friday, are top of group C League B after three qualifying games. The winner of the group will advance to a... Read more of this article
Jaydon Goddard To Compete In NPC In Florida
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jaydon Goddard has vowed to “own the stage” when he competes at the NPC Amateur Olympia in Orlando, Florida, tomorrow [November 1]. Goddard must finish in the overall top three in the men’s physique to win a coveted pro card, which will enable him to compete at professional shows for cash prizes. He heads to the event... Read more of this article
Harbour Swimmers Enjoy Training In Toronto
[Written by Stephen Wright] A team from Harbour Swim Club have benefitted from an intense training and competition trip to Toronto, earning several personal bests at the Pan Am Open Swim Meet. A team of 12 Harbour Gold Squad members spent five days honing their skills at Whitby Swim Club, training two hours twice a day in preparation for the short-course... Read more of this article
Jaden Masters On Football, Next Match & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jaden Masters hopes her injury nightmare is behind her after rediscovering top form for the Bermuda women’s national team. Despite being only 20, Masters has torn her ACL [anterior cruciate ligament] four times and undergone six knee surgeries – but insists she feels fitter and stronger than ever. Masters spent a year... Read more of this article
Adrian Roach Dedicates Win To His Grandfather
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian amateur boxer Adrian Roach has dedicated his victory over American Luis Portillo at The Shed in Dockyard on Saturday [October 28] to his grandfather who died last month. Eugene “Vic” Ball was a former Devonshire Colts coach and a retired firefighter. He died aged 74. Roach, who defeated Portillo by a unanimous... Read more of this article
Boxing: Andre Lambe Defeats Sergio Herrera
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe overcame the toughest test of his professional boxing career after defeating Sergio García Herrera via a majority decision in the main event of Fight Night Champion at The Shed in Dockyard last night [October 28]. Lambe improved his perfect record to ten victories, with two judges awarding the fight to the southpaw... Read more of this article
Marley Christian Hails Team’s Talent Pool
[Written by Stephen Wright] Marley Christian believes Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s football team coach, has a “tremendous talent pool” to pick from as they head into their double-header against Barbados in the Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifiers. Christian returns to the squad after a lengthy spell on the sidelines, having not played for Bermuda... Read more of this article
Leo Richardson: Boxing Changed My Life
[Written by Stephen Wright] For Leo Richardson, boxing is more than just a sport he is deeply passionate about – it has been his salvation. First, as an amateur fighter and now as a coach, Richardson knows more than most about boxing’s power of reinvention. When released from prison 26 years ago after serving a nine-month sentence for drug offences,... Read more of this article
