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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
Bascome Honoured By Boxing Federation
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome has been recognised by the Bermuda Boxing Federation for his work helping inspire the island’s youngsters. The Bermudian professional boxer received his award from Nathan Dill, the BBF president, at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick last week. Photo courtesy of the BBF Also present was American... Read more of this article
Lightbourne Happy To Give Youth A Chance
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kyle Lightbourne admits travel restrictions to the United States for players unvaccinated against coronavirus has led to him freshening up his Bermuda squad for their upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches. The Bermuda coach’s side face Guyana at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Saturday (March 25) before travelling to the... Read more of this article
Deniche Hill On Football, Guyana Match & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Deniche Hill believes he can play a key role for Bermuda in their upcoming Concacaf Nations League football matches and help keep hopes alive of reaching the Gold Cup. Bermuda face Guyana in a “must-win” game at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Saturday [March 25] before travelling to the Dominican Republic to play group leaders... Read more of this article
Smith Performs At World’s Biggest Dance Event
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian actor, singer and dancer Onuri Smith recently performed at Move It, the world’s biggest dance event, at the Exhibition Centre London. Mr Smith featured alongside fellow dancers from the prestigious Italia Conte Academy Theatre in a piece called The Key, which he said celebrated “queer love, joy and acceptance”. The... Read more of this article
