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GoFundMe Page Launched For Injured Clemons
[Written by Stephen Wright] A GoFundMe page has been launched for Bermuda footballer Willie Clemons to raise $25,460 [£20,000] for an operation to help him return to action. Clemons suffered a serious knee injury playing for English non-league side Braintree Town last season and faces a 14-month wait for a consultation with a doctor. The fundraising... Read more of this article
Cooper Appointed Academy Goalkeeper Coach
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dashun Cooper has been appointed a full-time academy goalkeeper coach at Sky Bet Championship side Queens Park Rangers. Cooper, who has completed his Uefa B Licence and Uefa B Goalkeeping Licence, announced the news today [August 10]. “Excited to announce I’ve accepted a full-time role as Academy Goalkeeper Coach for... Read more of this article
Conyers Happy To Make Start Line In Glasgow
[Written by Stephen Wright] Caitlin Conyers will take to the start line for the elite women’s individual time-trial at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, today [August 10]. Conyers admits she has maintained a low profile in the build-up to the event, having missed the championships two years ago because of a positive Covid-19... Read more of this article
Hopkins Helps Win Fourth Stage In Guadeloupe
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaden Hopkins claimed a fourteenth-place finish to help his team Vendee U win stage four of the Tour of Guadeloupe yesterday [August 8]. The Bermuda rider, who won stage two of the annual men’s competition on Sunday, is 22nd in the general classification, with five stages remaining. Hopkins played a significant role in... Read more of this article
Williams Makes History In Cup Match Role
[Written by Stephen Wright] Linnell Williams made history as the first woman match referee in the annual Cup Match Classic. Ms Williams admits she felt added pressure for the two-day game at the Wellington Oval to run smoothly, considering she was breaking another glass ceiling for local women involved in cricket. The 50-year-old relished performing... Read more of this article
Cumbermack Hoping For Speedy Recovery
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack hopes for a swift recovery after breaking his wrist during a recent MotoAmerica Junior Cup race in Minnesota. The 17-year-old sustained the injury in the sixth leg of the nine-race series at the Brainerd International Raceway. Cumbermack, representing Texas-based team A.I.R Onze... Read more of this article
Sanshou Team Enjoy Impressive Medal Haul
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaelin Cox captured three gold medals for the Bermuda Sanshou Association at the Fourth Pan American Kungfu Championships in Markham, Ontario. Cox claimed four medals in traditional kungfu, winning the men’s over-18 southern openhand, imitation form and long weapons. He also won bronze in broadswords. The team of 16 athletes... Read more of this article
Boxing: Adrian Roach Defeated In Colombia
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach suffered a controversial defeat to Aaron Prince, of Trinidad and Tobago, at the American Boxing Confederation Junior, Youth, and Women’s Championships in Cali, Colombia, yesterday [August 6]. Roach, 21, has claimed the judges scored the three-round amateur contest in his favour, only for the referee to deduct... Read more of this article
Beach Volleyball Team Reach Quarter-Finals
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda women’s beach volleyball team has reached the quarter-finals of their competition at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. Bermuda pair Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard defeated Yvette Uwase and Claire Uwase, of Rwanda, 23-21, 21-16 in the round of 16 today [August 7]. They will face Canada... Read more of this article
Hopkins Wins Stage At Tour Of Guadeloupe
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins has achieved another career milestone after winning the second stage of the Tour of Guadeloupe yesterday [August 6]. Hopkins, competing for French team Vendee U, a Division One development outfit for Team TotalEnergies, finished the 161.4km stage from Morne-à-l’Eau to Port-Louis in 3:51:44. His... Read more of this article
Sentinel Defence Group Sponsor Adrian Roach
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Adrian Roach is stepping up his bid to qualify for the Pan American Games at the AMBC Continental Championships in Cali, Colombia. The 21-year-old must secure a strong finish in the super-welterweight division to qualify for the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, in October-November. Roach has extra incentive... Read more of this article
Roger Lee Scores For Rugby Town
[Written by Stephen Wright] Roger Lee scored in his first game since rejoining Rugby Town in a 5-5 draw at home to Malvern Town in the FA Cup extra preliminary round today [August 5]. Lee struck in the 24th minute with a low shot from the edge of the box to make it 4-1. Malvern fought back to make it 4-4 before going ahead late on; however, Rugby, who... Read more of this article
