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Scott Barnes Finishes Third In Las Vegas
[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes believes he is yet to reach his peak after finishing third in the Shifter Masters class at the Skusa SuperNationals in Las Vegas on Sunday. The Bermudian achieved his best finish at the SuperNats, the most prestigious karting race in North America, making it three podiums in ten appearances at the annual event. Barnes,... Read more of this article
Football: Kole Hall Scores In Chester Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kole Hall scored in Chester’s 2-0 win away to nine-man Farsley Celtic in the Vamarama National League North tonight. The Bermuda striker struck in the 68th minute to give Chester the lead before Farsley were reduced to ten men when Kian Scales was sent off for a two-footed challenge on Joe Lynch in the 78th minute. Kurt... Read more of this article
Saudi Arabia & France Win, Others Draw
[Written by Stephen Wright] Argentina 1 [Messi 10 pen] Saudi Arabia 2 [Al-Shehri 48, Al-Dawsari 53] Saudi Arabia caused a major upset at the World Cup after coming from behind to beat Argentina, one of the tournament favourites, in the Group C opener in Lusail today. Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st in the world, fell behind when Lionel Messi opened the scoring... Read more of this article
Bermudian Author Delivers Lecture At Harvard
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian author St Clair Tucker delivered a presentation on the history of enslaved Native Americans in Bermuda at Harvard University. Mr Tucker, known as “Brinky”, was invited to attend the Wampum Renewal Ceremony, Honouring Indigenous People Who Were Enslaved at Harvard University, by the Harvard Alumni Association. Tribe... Read more of this article
England & Netherlands Win, US/Wales Draw
[Written by Stephen Wright] England 6 [Bellingham 35, Saka 43, 62, Sterling 45+1, Rashford 71, Grealish 90] Iran 2 [Taremi 65, 90+3] England enjoyed a goal-laden start to the Fifa World Cup after defeating Iran in their opening Group B game in Doha today. Iran suffered an early setback when their goalkeeper AIireza Beiranvand went off with a concussion... Read more of this article
Bascome: ‘I Still Have A Lot Of Fight Left In Me’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome insists he has no plans to retire from boxing, insisting, “I still have a lot of fight left in me.” Bascome improved his professional record to 11 wins from 12 bouts after defeating Canadian Cody Kelly by a unanimous decision at The Shed in Dockyard last month. The 32-year-old took to Instagram at the weekend... Read more of this article
Cavin White Joins MK Dons SET In The UK
[Written by Stephen Wright] Cavin White is chasing his football dreams after joining the MK Dons Sports and Education Trust – a programme connected with English professional club Milton Keynes Dons. The 14-year-old impressed during a month-long trial at the Buckinghamshire outfit, playing two matches at the pre-academy level. Bermudian Peter Rickards,... Read more of this article
Leverock On Hood Departure & Coaching Future
[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock said his ambitions remain undiminished as he prepares for the next chapter of his coaching career after stepping down as head coach of Robin Hood. The former Bermuda captain announced his departure from Hood on Monday after 12 months in charge of the Premier Division side. Leverock said he is proud of his... Read more of this article
Fenella Wightman Reflects On Double Gold Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Fenella ‘Nell’ Wightman has revealed her golden performances at the Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Relay Championships were inspired by watching Dame Flora Duffy win gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Wightman emerged as the standout performer at Clearwater Beach last weekend, claiming two individual... Read more of this article
Nikki Bascome To Hold Festive Boxing Camps
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome will share his knowledge with youngsters at two boxing camps at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick during the festive period. Bascome, who has 11 wins from 12 professional bouts, will lead the development camps from December 19 to 23 and December 28 to January 3. The camps, costing $200 per child,... Read more of this article
Danté Leverock And Robin Hood Part Ways
[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock has announced his departure as head coach of Premier Division side Robin Hood. The former Bermuda captain, who took the Hood coaching reins last October, wrote on Facebook yesterday: “Thank you to Robin Hood for allowing me the opportunity to be the senior head coach for the last year. “It helped me to... Read more of this article
Dage Minors Sets New Bermuda 5K Record
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors set a new national record after winning the 10th Annual Biggsteps Toward Cancer Prevention 5K in Boston at the weekend. Minors posted a time of 14min 43sec to beat triathlete Tyler Smith’s previous record of 14:48 set in the UK last year. Max McNeill came second in a time of 14:45, and Colin Cernik third [14:46]. Minors... Read more of this article
