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Nathan Trott Open To Staying In Denmark
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott said he is open to staying with Vejle BK permanently after admitting he is “enjoying life” on loan at the Danish Superliga side. Trott, whose contract at West Ham United expires this summer, has made 20 appearances for Vejle this season, conceding 22 goals and keeping five clean... Read more of this article
Giorgio Zanol Hails Lindo’s Race Success
[Written by Stephen Wright] Giorgio Zanol, the Lindo’s Group of Companies president, said he was thrilled with the bumper turnout in the Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K Run and 4-Mile Competitive Walk last weekend. The annual event, which started at Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick and finished at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire, raises funds for the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Boxing Development League At Whitney
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda Boxing Federation [BBF] will hold the first in a series of Development League tournaments at Whitney Institute tomorrow [March 9]. The event, which runs from noon to 4 pm, will feature sanctioned fights, masters, celebrity, corporate and charity bouts, and open sparring for elite and youth competitors. Nathan... Read more of this article
Nikki Bascome To Fight Rashad Kilpatrick
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Nikki Bascome will face American Rashad Kilpatrick in the co-main event at The Shed in Dockyard on March 30. Kilpatrick, who has lost two of his nine professional contests, defeated Juan de la Cruz Rodriguez [11-22-1], of El Salvador, by unanimous decision in Baltimore in September last year in his previous bout. For... Read more of this article
Tyler Kerr Wins Pro Fight In Thailand
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr has described his first professional Muay Thai win as a “special moment” after defeating his more experienced opponent on points in a televised contest at the JF Boxing Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand. Kerr has spent the past two months training in Thailand and Vietnam, honing his craft at local gyms such as the... Read more of this article
Dage Minors Stepping Up Training In UK
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors, Bermuda’s top middle-distance runner, said he is reaping the rewards of immersing himself in his sport while training at the Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales. Minors is grooving himself into form under his childhood running idol, James Thie, who won the Front Street Mile elite men’s race in 2003 and... Read more of this article
Roach Training With Top Names in Vegas
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach is rubbing shoulders with some of the top names in boxing at a two-week training camp in Las Vegas. The Bermudian amateur is honing his craft at the DLX Boxing Gym under coach Kay Koroma, who has trained world champions such as Shakur Stevenson and Jarrett Hurd. Among the decorated boxers Roach is training alongside... Read more of this article
Saundre Simmons Hungry For More Wins
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons says he is hungry for his next opponent after defeating Marcell Sams Jr in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the weekend, insisting: “Bigger and better guys are on the menu!” He hopes to make a swift return to the ring after making quick work of Sams with a first-round knockout to... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Gearing Up For Skusa Pro Tour
[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes is revving up for a busy period of racing for his new team, Maranello Kart USA, starting with the opening two rounds of the Skusa Pro Tour in Orlando, Florida, this weekend. Barnes has a proven track record in the Pro Tour, winning the Shifter Masters title in 2020 and coming runner-up in 2021. The Pro Tour features... Read more of this article
Vanessa James Reaches Dancing On Ice Final
[Written by Stephen Wright] Vanessa James has reached the final of Dancing on Ice on British television along with her partner Greg Rutherford, the former Olympic long jumper. James, who is no stranger to reality TV, having previously appeared on Battle of the Blades – a Canadian figure skating competition, will compete in the final on Sunday [March... Read more of this article
Local Fighters Win Silver Medals In Ohio
[Written by Stephen Wright] Three fighters from Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness have returned to the island with silver medals from the Tournament of Champions at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, last week. Ashton Bell, Ashleigh Mayo, and debutant Trevor Smith claimed silver in their respective divisions at the annual tournament. Bell... Read more of this article
FC Bascome Preparing For USL Academy Cup
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andrew Bascome, the Bascome Football School head coach, and his coaching team are putting their players through the paces as they build towards the USL Academy Cup in Tampa, Florida. A travelling party of 78, including coaches, goalkeeper coach, strength, and conditioning coach, team managers, and chaperones from the boys’... Read more of this article
