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Reggie Lambe To Coach AFC Sudbury Women
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda footballer Reggie Lambe has taken his first step into coaching after joining AFC Sudbury Women’s backroom staff. Lambe, a former AFC Sudbury player, will continue his playing career at Braintree Town after helping them win promotion to the Vanarama National League. He scored the winner in their recent 4-3 triumph... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Suffers Bad Luck In Series
[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes endured a weekend blighted by bad luck during the second round of the Stars Championship Series, the King of the Castle, in New Castle, Indiana. Barnes, who made a flying start to the series at Queen City Gambit at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina last month, started well enough,... Read more of this article
Kayakers Event To Raise Money For SCARS
[Written by Stephen Wright] [Updated] Kayakers, paddleboarders, surf skiers, and rowers will complete a loop of the island this weekend to raise money for a child sexual abuse prevention charity. The ninth annual Kayak for Kids on Saturday and Sunday [June 8 and 9] is in aid of Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS]. Organisers are hoping for... Read more of this article
Video: Tyler Kerr Earns Stoppage Win In Thailand
[Updated with video + Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Muay Thai fighter Tyler Kerr claimed his second victory in the professional ranks after defeating Kabendam Torkamdee at the Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium in northern Thailand on Thursday [May 30]. Kerr stopped his more experienced opponent with a knee to the body in the third round of their five-round... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy On Comeback And Medal Hopes
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy said she never gave up hope of defending her Olympic title as she prepares to challenge for another medal at the Paris Games. The Olympic champion returned to action after an 18-month lay-off at the recent World Triathlon Championship Series [WTCS] Yokohama in Japan, finishing seventh before racing again... Read more of this article
Andre Lambe On Future Boxing Plans
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Andre Lambe said he is ready to step up to eight-round contests as he pursues overseas opportunities on fight cards shown on streaming platforms. Lambe improved his professional record to 11 straight victories after defeating American Kenny Paklos [3-1-1] via a unanimous decision at The Shed in Dockyard last Saturday. The... Read more of this article
Emma Harvey Hits Qualifying Standard
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey has hit the qualifying standard in the 100 metres backstroke for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Harvey won the B final at the City of Barcelona International Trophy meet today [May 30] in 1min 1.21sec. She will now be considered for selection by the Bermuda Olympic Association under the... Read more of this article
Tyler Kerr Set For Pro Fight In Thailand
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr will return to the ring for his second professional Muay Thai fight today [May 30] against an experienced Thai opponent at the Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium in Chang Mai, northern Thailand. Kerr, who has spent several months training in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, made his pro debut in March, defeating a local... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Aims For Stars Series Glory
[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes will aim to build on his impressive display in the Stars Championship Series opening round when he races in round two, the King of the Castle, in New Castle, Indiana, this weekend. Barnes made a flying start to the series at Queen City Gambit, held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina... Read more of this article
Jamin Hodgkins On Canada Hopes And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian rugby player Jamin Hodgkins says he is looking to explore options of playing in Major League Rugby [MLR] in North America or Europe after leaving Welsh outfit Bridgend Ravens. Hodgkins, 22, made ten appearances, scoring 75 points, for Bridgend, who finished ninth in the Welsh Indigo Premiership this season. The... Read more of this article
Nikki Bascome Reflects On Points Victory
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Nikki Bascome says he has more fights left in the tank after his unanimous points win over American Rashad Kilpatrick in the co-main event at The Shed in Dockyard on Saturday [May 25]. Bascome improved his professional record to 13 wins from 14 bouts after a controlled display in his eight-round welterweight contest... Read more of this article
Hawley And Smith To Compete At Olympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley has qualified for the Olympic Games in Paris and will be joined by fellow triathlete Tyler Smith, who has received a tripartite invitation. Hawley finished the two-year qualification period ranked in 50th position and will be among the 55 female competitors, along with Dame Flora Duffy taking to the start line... Read more of this article
Jason North Excited For Future Of Karting
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jason North, the Bermuda Karting Association president, says the local karting scene is “steadily growing” after an exciting and competitive Rubis National Championship season at the Southside Raceway in St David’s. More than 50 drivers competed in 63 karts in eight classes, with North, who won the L206 Senior Class,... Read more of this article
Nathan Trott Reflects On ‘Special’ Season
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott has described helping Vejle secure their top-flight status in Denmark as a “special moment” as he looks to resolve his future at parent club West Ham United. Despite renewing his contract at the Premier League team by two more years, Trott could leave West Ham this summer, according to... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy Counting Down To Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy believes she is edging closer to top form after finishing eighth at the World Triathlon Championship Series Cagliari, Italy, yesterday [May 25]. Duffy, who came seventh at the WTCS Yokohama in Japan this month – her first race in 18 months because of a knee injury – completed the standard-distance course... Read more of this article
Tyler Smith: ‘Time To Get Back To Work’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Triathlete Tyler Smith has not given up on his dream of competing at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Smith, who placed 26th in the recent men’s elite race at the World Triathlon Cup Samarkand in Uzbekistan, has spent the past month racing in Australia and China. He also had a training camp in Thailand. Although... Read more of this article
