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Local Couple Join In Celebrations In Argentina
[Written by Stephen Wright] A local couple enjoyed an “early Christmas present” as they joined millions of revellers in Buenos Aires to celebrate Argentina’s World Cup triumph. When Bermudian Mark Wheddon and his wife, Silvia Lozada — who is from Argentina — decided to visit Buenos Aires for the festive season, little did they know... Read more of this article
Football: Kole Hall Scores In Chester Cup Tie
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kole Hall scored a late equaliser for Chester against fellow Vanarama National League North side Farsley Celtic to send the FA Trophy tie to penalties last night [Dec 20]. Unfortunately for the Bermuda forward, who netted in the 87th minute after coming on as a 65th-minute substitute, he was denied from the spot in sudden... Read more of this article
Boxers Pay Tribute To The Late Steve Smoger
[Written by Stephen Wright] The boxing community has paid tribute to top referee Steve Smoger who officiated some of the biggest fights on the island in recent years. He died aged 72 yesterday. Smoger, a Hall of Fame referee, worked more than 200 title fights involving some of the most decorated names in the sport, including Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather... Read more of this article
Keshun Burrows: “Drawing Is My Relaxing Zone”
[Written by Stephen Wright] Keshun Burrows feels happy, calm and almost “zen-like” when he has a sketchbook before him and a pencil in his hand. The 36-year-old was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was 15 and suffers from grand mal seizures, which cause a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions. Creating art, however, is a medicine... Read more of this article
Argentina Defeat France To Win World Cup
[Written by Stephen Wright] Argentina 3 [Messi 23 pen, 108, Di Maria 36] France 3 [Mbappe 80, 81 pen, 118 pen] After extra time Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup after helping Argentina defeat France on penalties in one of the tournament’s greatest finals at the Lusail Stadium in Doha today [Dec 18]. Argentina triumphed 4-2 in the... Read more of this article
Football: Croatia Finish Third At World Cup
[Written by Stephen Wright] Croatia 2 [Gvardiol 7, Orsic 42] Morocco 1 [Dari 9] Croatia claimed their third top-three finish at the World Cup after defeating history-makers Morocco in Doha today [December 17]. Runners-up to France four years ago, Croatia opened the scoring through Josko Gvardiol with a diving header before Achraf Dari equalised for... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Scores For City Against Stoke
[Updated with video + written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells scored his eighth goal of the season in Bristol City’s 2-1 defeat at home to Stoke City in the Sky Bet Championship today [December 17]. The Bermuda forward netted from close range in the 33rd minute before Liam Delap, on loan from Manchester City, levelled for Stoke just before half-time. Jacob... Read more of this article
Video: Delray Rawlins Visits Young Cricketers
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cricketer Delray Rawlins was the star attraction at a recent coaching session for youngsters with disabilities in West Sussex, England. The Sussex all-rounder shared his knowledge and support at the Super 1s event at the K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley. Run by the Lord’s Taverners Sports Club, which enhances the... Read more of this article
OnTrack ‘Osagi’ Socks To Help Fund Scholarship
[Written by Stephen Wright] A local clothing and apparel company is helping to provide funds for a scholarship in collaboration with the family of the late Osagi Bascome in memory of the Bermuda footballer. OnTrack Bermuda has launched a range of colourful socks carrying the name of Bascome, who died after being stabbed in St David’s last December.... Read more of this article
Football: France Reach World Cup Final
[Written by Stephen Wright] France 2 [Hernandez 5, Muani 79] Morocco 0 France, the World Cup holders, have advanced to the tournament final on Sunday after defeating Morocco in the semi-final in Qatar. Morocco, the first African side to reach the semi-final, showed plenty of fighting spirit and endeavour but were undone by a France side, who will meet... Read more of this article
Dec 15: Special Olympics Invitational Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] People with physical and intellectual disabilities from local schools and organisations will compete in the Invitational Games at the Dame Flora Duffy Stadium tomorrow [December 15]. Organised by Special Olympics Bermuda, the Games are open for those from middle-school age and above and consist of track and field events... Read more of this article
BKC Hold ‘One Last Lap’ For Duke Soares
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda Karting Club paid tribute to their founder Maynard “Duke” Soares at the end of race day at the Rubis Southside Raceway on Sunday. Soares, who formed the BKC in 1976, died recently. He was aged 79. During the “One Last Lap”, one of Soares’s sons and a nephew performed a lap of the Southside circuit. A... Read more of this article
