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Anderson Walk Raises Funds For Russ Ford
[Written by Stephen Wright] Community activist Mark Anderson said he was “overwhelmed” by the generosity of those who donated money during his charity trek from St George’s to Dockyard to help Russ Ford, a former nurse of the year who helped increase HIV/Aids awareness in Bermuda in the 1980s. Mr Anderson, who performs as Sybil Barrington, the... Read more of this article
T.K. Kirkland To Film Live Show In Bermuda
[Written by Stephen Wright] American comedian T.K. Kirkland will head to Bermuda to film a live stand-up special at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium at CedarBridge Academy this month. T.K. Kirkland, known as the King of Underground Comedy, has performed regularly on the island during his career, including local comedian Nadanja Bailey’s 40th... Read more of this article
Cycling: Hopkins Claims Win For Vendee U
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins produced a superb showing for professional team Vendee U in the three-stage Boucle de l’Artois race in the Hauts-de-France region. Hopkins claimed his first win for Vendee U in the opening stage, an 83.4-kilometre ride from Frévin-Capelle to Parc d’Olhain on April 1. The 23-year-old continued... Read more of this article
FC Bascome Finish Runners-Up In Florida
[Written by Stephen Wright] FC Bascome Under-15 side finished runners-up in their competition at the United Soccer League Academy Cup in Tampa, Florida yesterday [April 2]. They lost 3-1 to Swan City in the Legacy A Division final. FC Bascome took three teams to Florida, under-13, under-15, and under-19, and were the first non-Canada/United States team... Read more of this article
Cycling: Caitlin Conyers Claims Victory In Belize
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian cyclist Caitlin Conyers overcame adversity to win the 32nd annual Puma Women’s Cross Country Classic in Belize yesterday [April 2]. Conyers, representing Winners Edge, recovered from a flat tire to dominate the race from Colombus Park, San Ignacio to Digi Park, Belize City. She rode solo after breaking away... Read more of this article
Swimmers Invited To Take On Squid Pro Quo
[Written by Stephen Wright] Local swimmers can “go the distance in return for fitness” by completing three swims in two days as part of the Squid Pro Quo series. The trio of swims consist of a one-mile race starting at Grotto Bay Beach Resort on Friday, April 28, and two swims the next day, a 5k race starting at Shark Hole in Harrington Sound in... Read more of this article
Reggie Lambe Scores In AFC Sudbury Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Reggie Lambe scored in AFC Sudbury’s 2-0 win against his former club Stowmarket Town in the Isthmian League North Division. Lambe, who joined Sudbury from Stowmarket in February, netted in the 38th minute to make it 2-0. The 32-year-old midfielder has scored twice since joining his new club, who are second in the league... Read more of this article
FC Bascome Under-15 Through To Final
[Written by Stephen Wright] FC Bascome Under-15 side won their second successive match at the United Soccer League Academy Cup in Tampa, Florida, yesterday [April 1]. They defeated BWP 2-0 to finish second in the four-team Legacy A Division with six points from three matches. They face Swan City in the final today [April 2]. FC Bascome Under-13 side... Read more of this article
Historical Video: Sailing In Bermuda In 1955
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club hosted the first-ever International Championship Regatta outside the United States in 1955. Footage from the contest, held in August, shows the L-Sixteen racing yachts competing in the tenth annual championship involving several skippers from the US and two from the RBYC. The short clip shows... Read more of this article
Three Wins For FC Bascome Teams
[Written by Stephen Wright] FC Bascome’s teams earned three wins at the United Soccer League Academy Cup in Tampa, Florida, yesterday [March 31]. The under-13 side, who beat Southern Soccer Academy 1-0 on the first day of the competition on Thursday, defeated FC Miami 3-2 yesterday in the Premier B Division. Today they face Ironbound SC. In the Legacy... Read more of this article
FC Bascome Ready For USL Academy Cup
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andrew Bascome, the FC Bascome coach, has urged his players to make the most of their opportunity as they prepare for their opening matches of the four-day United Soccer League Academy Cup in Tampa, Florida, today. FC Bascome, who will become the first non-Canada/United States team to compete in the competition, have travelled... Read more of this article
Open Mat Members Win Medals In Orlando
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Ryce Lima claimed a gold medal in the female super heavy division at the Pan IBJJF Jui-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Orlando, last weekend. Lima was among three medal winners from Open Mat Bermuda, along with Sydney Mason, who won bronze in the female medium heavy division, and Dane Kosel, who took bronze in... Read more of this article
Simmons To Face Top US Amateur Prospect
[Written by Stephen Wright] Saundre “Dash” Simmons will step between the ropes as an amateur boxer for the final time when he faces Nathan Lugo – considered one of the top prospects in the United States – in Marietta, Georgia, on May 6. Although the Bermudian, who will turn professional later this year, is the underdog, he believes he can cause... Read more of this article
Women’s T20 League Set To Be Launched
[Written by Stephen Wright] A Women’s T20 Cricket League will be launched next month as part of the Bermuda Cricket Board’s aim to revive the domestic and international programme. The league starts on Sunday, April 30 and will feature seven teams – Bailey’s Bay, Flatts Victoria, Somerset Bridge, Southampton Rangers, St George’s, Western Stars... Read more of this article
Bean: ‘Their Success Has A Domino Effect’
[Written by Stephen Wright] DeVon Bean, the Bermuda director of athletics, believes Jah-Nhai Perinchief’s medal-winning exploits will inspire the island’s athletes at the 50th Carifta Games in Nassau, Bahamas, next month. Triple jumper Perinchief was named Male Athlete of the Year at the recent National Sports Awards in recognition of the bronze... Read more of this article
Christopher Earns Dominant Win In Birmingham
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Christopher maintained his perfect record after dominantly winning his sixth bout as a professional boxer against Luke Middleton in the main event at the H Suite in Edgbaston, Birmingham, last night [March 25]. Middleton, a late stand-in opponent, showed little ambition and barely laid a glove on Christopher, with the... Read more of this article
