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Jediah Cumbermack To Race In Minnesota
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack will test himself against overseas competition in the MotoAmerica Junior Cup at the Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota this weekend. The 17-year-old, representing Texas-based team A.I.R Onze Moto Racing, debuted in the competition at the Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham,... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Scores Against Exeter City
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells continued his impressive pre-season form with a goal against Exeter City in a 4-0 win at the Sky Bet Championship side’s High Performance Centre yesterday [July 25]. Wells, who scored four against League Two team Newport County last week, struck in the second half after dispossessing Exeter midfielder Ryan Trevitt... Read more of this article
DaRock Elite Academy Enjoying ‘Dreamlike’ Tour
[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock has described the DaRock Elite Academy’s tour to Scotland as “dreamlike” after training at the home of Scottish giants Rangers and testing themselves against local opposition. Leverock has taken a group of under-15 players from his academy to Scotland for ten days, playing matches and training at top-class... Read more of this article
Famous Aiming For a ‘Great Season Next Year’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda high jumper Sakari Famous will miss the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, in October-November as she continues her recovery from a back injury, and said she is “looking to have a great season next year.” Famous, who suffered a stress fracture in her lower back in February, has set her sights on returning... Read more of this article
Nicole Mitchell Qualifies For 70.3 Worlds
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nicole Mitchell has achieved her mission of qualifying for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupo, New Zealand, next year. The Bermudian executed a superb race to finish fourth in the 40-44 women’s age group at the Ironman 70.3 Ohio in 5hr 9min 0sec on Sunday [July 23]. Mitchell, whose splits were 40:26, 2:32:50 and... Read more of this article
Lovett Helping People Who Stutter Defeat It
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda resident Lee Lovett says an estimated 80 million people are “stutterers” – otherwise known as people who stutter [PWS] – the trauma leaving many with a negative perception of themselves. Mr Lovett knows more than most how stuttering can affect a person’s quality of life, relationships and adversely influence... Read more of this article
Kenni Thompson On Football, Spain & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kenni Thompson believes her experience of top-flight football in Spain will help Eibar adjust swiftly to life back in Liga F. Thompson has signed a new one-year contract after impressing in the Basque Country club’s promotion-winning campaign last season, finishing runners-up in the second division. The 22-year-old has... Read more of this article
Squash Team Win Jr Caribbean Bronze Medal
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda boys’ team claimed the bronze medal at the Junior Caribbean Squash Championships in St Vincent and the Grenadines yesterday [July 22]. They lost 3-1 to Guyana in the semi-finals before beating the Cayman Islands 3-2 in a thrilling third-place play-off match thanks to a fine effort from Mason Smith. The nine-year-old... Read more of this article
Nathan Trott Set For New Season In Denmark
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott has returned to Danish side Vejle BK for a second loan spell from English Premier League team West Ham United this season. Trott kept 14 clean sheets in 25 appearances for Vejle last term, helping the Jutland outfit win the NordicBet Liga – the second tier of Danish football. The 24-year-old... Read more of this article
Video: Wells Scores Four Goals In Friendly Match
[Written by Stephen Wright + updated with video] Nahki Wells scored four goals in Bristol City’s 8-0 win over Newport County in a pre-season friendly at the Sky Bet Championship side’s High Performance Centre today [July 22]. The Bermuda forward netted two goals in either half and helped create Sam Bell’s opener against their League Two opponents. Alex... Read more of this article
Tucker Delves Into Ancestry In Latest Exhibition
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian artist Lance Tucker has delved into his ancestry and heritage as part of his second solo exhibition at City Hall in Hamilton. DNA Discovery is the title of Mr Tucker’s latest collection of work. He said he was inspired to explore his backstory after his sister and niece ordered an at-home DNA test kit to discover... Read more of this article
Bermuda Football Teams Win Friendlies In UK
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda women’s team continued their winning streak with a 3-0 victory over Maidenhead United women in a friendly match in Berkshire, England, on Monday night. Coach Naquita Robinson’s team claimed the gold medal at the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey last week, finishing the tournament undefeated... Read more of this article
Football: Chikosi Basden Signs For Buckhurst Hill
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda footballer Chikosi Basden has signed for English non-league side Buckhurst Hill after impressing during pre-season. Basden, who featured for Bermuda in their Concacaf Nations League campaign, joins Buckhurst, who play in the Essex Senior Football League, from Redbridge FC, who won promotion to the Isthmian League... Read more of this article
Jon Beard Delighted With Bermuda’s Athletes
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jon Beard, the Bermuda Island Games Association chairman, has hailed the medal-winning displays of Bermuda’s athletes at the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey, the Channel Islands, last week. Bermuda, who travelled with more than 70 athletes, claimed ten medals in archery, football, golf, indoor bowls, sailing... Read more of this article
Lewis: Always An Honour To Represent Island
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis said she feels “content” with her performances at the recent World Para Athletics Championships in Paris. Lewis finished fifth in the T53 women’s 100 metres in 17.22sec and seventh in the T53 women’s 400 in 1:00:47. During the build-up to the Championships, the sprinter teamed up with her new coach,... Read more of this article
Satya & Dezirae Darrell Enjoy Games Experience
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian sisters Satya and Dezirae Darrell were among the youngest members of the Bermuda squad at the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey. Satya, 16, and Dezirae, 14, represented the island in badminton at the week-long event, which finished on Friday [July 14]. The pair, who attend Somersfield Academy, were... Read more of this article
