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Naquita Robinson Proud Of Team’s Efforts
[Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s national team coach, said she is proud of her players and believes the best is yet to come despite missing out on reaching the Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifying play-offs. Bermuda’s hopes of reaching the inaugural regional competition were dashed after they lost 2-0 away to the Dominican... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Moves Closer To City Return
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells is “heading in the right direction” as he edges closer to a first-team return, according to Bristol City manager Liam Manning. Wells has been out of action since picking up an ankle injury during his side’s 2-1 defeat at Leeds United on October 7 but has returned to training on the grass at the High Performance... Read more of this article
LeiLanni Nesbeth Aiming For Pro Contract
[Written by Stephen Wright] LeiLanni Nesbeth is hoping to sign for a professional club in Europe after ending her college career on a high by winning the NCAA Championship title. Nesbeth helped Florida State University [FSU] defeat Stanford University 5-1 in the showpiece final at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, on Monday [December... Read more of this article
OpenMat Athletes To Compete In Las Vegas
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nine competitors from OpenMat Bermuda will be vying for glory at the World IBJJF Jui-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Las Vegas this week. Representing OpenMat Bermuda – the island’s first Brazilian Jui-Jitsu academy – are Reina Maypa, Sydney Mason, Greg Maybury, James Adams, Thomas Gregory, Lonnie Bascome, Jason McAlpine,... Read more of this article
Boxer Andre Lambe To Host Golf Fundraiser
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Andre Lambe will host the inaugural Showtime Classic golf tournament at the Port Royal Golf Course on January 20 to help fund his preparations and travel costs for upcoming overseas fights. Lambe, who has won all ten professional bouts, is scheduled to fight in Texas early next year. The 28-year-old, who goes by the... Read more of this article
Judge Dale Butler Excited About Carol-Off
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dale Butler, former teacher, principal and Government Minister, said he cannot wait to serve as chief judge at the Christmas Carol-Off at the LF Wade International Airport. Hosted by Skyport, the event will be held on December 11, 13 and 14 from 9.30 am to 2 pm and feature 14 local schools showcasing their musical prowess. The... Read more of this article
Nia Christopher On Tonight’s Concacaf Game
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nia Christopher insists the Bermuda women’s national team have “no fear” as they prepare for their crunch final game of the Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifiers away to the Dominican Republic today [December 5]. Bermuda need just a draw to finish top of group C League B after being awarded a 3-0 home win over Saint Vincent... Read more of this article
Uncertain Future For Commonwealth Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Commonwealth Games is facing an uncertain future after the Gold Coast dropped its bid to host the 2026 Games. Tom Tate, major of the coastal city, which hosted the Games in 2018, where Bermuda triathlete Dame Flora Duffy won the gold medal in the women’s triathlon, floated the idea of holding “a streamlined”... Read more of this article
LeiLanni Nesbeth Targets NCAA Title Glory
[Written by Stephen Wright] LeiLanni Nesbeth will be hoping to cap off her college football career with Florida State University [FSU] by winning another NCAA Championship title today [December 4] Nesbeth helped No-1 ranked FSU defeat Clemson 2-0 in the NCAA Tournament semi-final on Friday to reach the final for the fourth time in five years. They will... Read more of this article
Author Clara Fay Wins Three Literary Awards
[Written by Stephen Wright] Author Clara Fay’s debut novel, Mark of a Crescent Moon, has earned rave reviews from critics and won three literary awards. The novel, described as a “compelling tale of intrigue, destiny, and the surprising intersection of an artistic and spiritual journey” is available at the The Bookmart, Bermuda Bookstore in... Read more of this article
Coach Naquita Robinson On Upcoming Match
[Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s national team coach, said she is happy to have a selection headache ahead of her team’s Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifier against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Flora Duffy Stadium tomorrow [December 1]. Aside from LeiLanni Nesbeth, who is unavailable due to commitments for Florida... Read more of this article
Frazzoni On Upcoming W Gold Cup Qualifiers
[Written by Stephen Wright] Eva Frazzoni, the Bermuda women’s national team captain, says there is no danger of complacency creeping in when they face Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifiers at the Flora Duffy Stadium tomorrow [December 1]. Bermuda head into the final qualifying window with their fate in their own hands,... Read more of this article
