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Lindo’s Race To Help Diabetes Awareness
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Lindo’s to Lindo’s Road Race will once again be raising awareness of diabetes and generating funds for the Bermuda Diabetes Association [BDA] on Sunday [March 5]. The event, which features a 10k run, 4-mile competitive walk and 4-mile fun run/walk, starts at Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick and finishes at Lindo’s... Read more of this article
Simons & Raynor Reflect On Skyport Magic Mile
[Written by Stephen Wright] Cal Simons beams with pride when he reflects on the growth of the Skyport Magic Mile since the iconic junior race was launched in 1995 by the Bermuda Pacers Track Club. “It rained like crazy the first year!” said Simons, the race director. “We had about 350 kids running. I didn’t foresee it going for this long!” Now... Read more of this article
Bermuda Onions v Big Apple Hockey Tournament
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda women’s hockey team will step up their preparations for the Central American and Caribbean Games by hosting a three-game tournament against a New York team. The Bermuda Onions v Big Apple Tournament, held at the National Sports Centre from March 10 to 12, will help the national women’s team build towards the... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Scores Winner From Penalty Spot
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells scored his second penalty in as many games to help Bristol City defeat Hull City 1-0 at home in the Sky Bet Championship today [February 25]. Wells, whose spot-kick in added time earned City a point against Sunderland last weekend, netted in the 70th minute to extend his side’s unbeaten run to nine matches. The... Read more of this article
‘Hall Of Famers’ Share Memories Of Magic Mile
[Written by Stephen Wright] For many of Bermuda’s elite athletes, past and present, the Skyport Magic Mile has helped launch their successful athletics careers by igniting a passion for the sport. Not only is the iconic race where they first tasted competitive action on a grand scale, but it is also the race where they first experienced the thrill... Read more of this article
Famous To Cheer On Sister In Skyport Magic Mile
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sakari Famous will be paying special attention to the annual Skyport Magic Mile at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Saturday, March 4th. The Bermuda high jumper’s younger sister Anaiah Famous-Woolridge will be among the estimated 1,000-plus youngsters competing in the beloved community race. Although Famous will not be able to... Read more of this article
Chuck Morgan Completes Muay Thai Courses
[Written by Stephen Wright] Chuck Morgan has continued his development on a recent trip to Thailand – the spiritual home of Muay Thai – after becoming a World Boxing Council MuayThai certified official, coach, cornerman and cutman. Morgan attended the Thailand Cup with local fighters Ashton Bell and Tyler Cup earlier this month and completed several... Read more of this article
Lovintz Tota Signs Contract With Pro Manager
[Written by Stephen Wright] Lovintz Tota has moved closer to fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional boxer after signing a contract with a licensed manager. Tota will now have to undergo full vetting and medical testing and demonstrate his skills in a gym assessment to earn a pro licence from the British Boxing Board of Control. The 37-year-old,... Read more of this article
Carrick To Return For National Championships
[Written by Stephen Wright] Taylor Carrick will return to the island from his studies in Canada in a bid to win his first men’s title in the Gnosis National Squash Championships at the Devonshire courts next month. The 21-year-old, who studies at the University of Western Ontario, faces a formidable challenge in the form of Noah Browne, the defending... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Scores 10th Goal Of Season
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells scored his tenth goal of the season after converting a penalty in added time to earn Bristol City a point away at Sunderland in the Sky Bet Championship today [February 18]. City trailed to Jack Clarke’s fine strike in the 59th minute but were awarded a penalty late on when Jay Dasilva was fouled by Alex Hume. Wells’... Read more of this article
CedarBridge Students Complete Boxing Course
[Written by Stephen Wright] Several CedarBridge Academy students have received certificates after completing the first 12 weeks of a boxing course run by the Bermuda Boxing Federation [BBF]. Jaylon Roberts, a local amateur boxer, delivered the course on behalf of the BBF for 14 students aged 14 to 18 at CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium. Among the awardees... Read more of this article
Pedal For Paralympics Race Set For Sunday
[Written by Stephen Wright] Avid Cyclists can help support Bermuda’s elite para-athletes by taking part in the Pedal for Paralympics event on Sunday [February 19]. The race, organised by the Bermuda Paralympic Association, features routes for mountain and road bikes and starts at Royal Naval Dockyard in Somerset at 9.45 am and finishes at Ferry Reach... Read more of this article
