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Coach Says Jasmine Spence Is ‘Superstar’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jasmine Spence has been described as an “absolute superstar” by Neil Griffiths, the Newport Pagnell Town Women’s head coach, after the Bermudian footballer scored her eighth goal this season yesterday [April 7]. Spence inspired Town to a 2-0 win at home to Leicester City LFC First, converting a first-half penalty to... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Calls For ‘Wall Of Fame’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Plans are in the works to erect a “Wall of Fame” at the National Sports Centre [NSC] for those athletes who have represented Bermuda at the Special Olympics World Games. The Special Olympics Bermuda is preparing a proposal for a monument similar to the grey stone tablets located outside the Aquatics Centre at the NSC,... Read more of this article
Paget Primary To Perform The Wiz Musical
[Written by Stephen Wright] Budding actors from Paget Primary School will bring life to the classic musical The Wiz as part of a fundraiser for their music and arts programmes. Students will perform the Broadway musical – a reimagined story of the iconic Wizard of Oz – at the school on May 10 and 11. They will also showcase their adaptation of The... Read more of this article
Archers To Compete In Olympic Qualifiers
[Written by Stephen Wright] Three Bermudian archers will compete for the first time at an Olympic qualifier for an individual and team spot at the Paris Games this summer. Senior archers Camerin Pickering, Bernard Wade III and junior Jaydon Roberts have travelled to Medellín, Colombia, for the Olympic Games Continental Qualifier for the Americas, which... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Goalkeeper Dale Eve
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dale Eve, the Bermuda goalkeeper, believes the future is bright for the senior national team after being impressed by the new influx of young players at the recent Fifa Series in Saudi Arabia. Michael Findlay, the Bermuda head coach, named several under-20 players in his 23-man squad for the trip to Jeddah, including Sachiel... Read more of this article
Butterfield Taking Break From Bermuda Duty
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kacy Milan Butterfield has revealed he has taken a break from international duty as he focuses on revitalising his club career in England. He has not featured for Bermuda since starting Michael Findlay’s first game as head coach, a goalless draw at home to French Guiana in the Concacaf Nations League in September last year. The... Read more of this article
Video: Tyler Christopher Interview & Training
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher will make his long-awaited return from injury when he faces Cameroonian Serge Ambomo in Birmingham, England, on May 18. Christopher has not fought since his points victory over Connor Meanwell in Edgbaston, Birmingham, in which he fractured his left hand in October last year. The 27-year-old is scheduled... Read more of this article
Thomas-Bassett Impresses In Goal In Spain
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian goalkeeper Xavier Thomas-Bassett showcased his potential for the International Development Valencia Under-14 side at the Mediterranean International Cup in Costa Brava, Spain, this week. Thomas-Bassett was selected for the competition, which brings together talented youngsters from around the world, after impressing... Read more of this article
Toby Madeiros Wins Georgia State Vault Title
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Toby Madeiros made a triumphant return to action after two months out through injury to win the vault at the recent USA Gymnastics Georgia Men’s State Championship. Madeiros, 15, competed in all six events at Level 7 and also finished runner-up in the high bar in the competition at the Gymnastix Training Centre... Read more of this article
Report: Nathan Trott Set For West Ham Talks
[Written by Stephen Wright] Goalkeeper Nathan Trott is set for talks with West Ham United regarding his future at the Premier League club, according to British website Football Insider. It is understood West Ham are yet to make a final decision on the Bermudian, whose contract expires at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has been on loan at Danish... Read more of this article
North Encouraged By Lindo’s Doubleheader
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jason North, the Bermuda Karting Club president, said he would like to turn the Lindo’s Doubleheader Race Weekend into an annual event. The inaugural two-day competition was held at the Bermuda Motorsports Park in Southside, St David’s, last weekend, and despite the final day being affected by wet and windy weather, North... Read more of this article
Ben Smith Backs Swimmers For Medal Haul
[Written by Stephen Wright] Ben Smith, the national swimming coach, is confident the island’s swimmers can achieve a medal haul at the Carifta Swimming Age Group Championships in the Bahamas. The 15-strong team – Rory Shepherd, Scarlett Spurling, Dominic Wright, Noah Maranzana, Katherine Wheddon, Conor Hupman, Brandon Adkins, Adriana Argent, Thomas... Read more of this article
