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Umpire French To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
[Written by Stephen Wright] A top tennis umpire with links to Bermuda will be inducted into the Black Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday. Sande French has worked as a chair umpire for 36 years, including in prestigious competitions such as Wimbledon, the US Open and the Australian Open. She also umpired at the XL Bermuda Open, which is now defunct, from... Read more of this article
Photos: Pitcher Wins 85cc Division In California
[Written by Stephen Wright] Rudell Pitcher spent a week this summer honing his motocross skills at a training camp in Temecula, California – the “Moto Mecca of the world”. The 14-year-old trained at several venues, including Fox Raceway and Lake Elsinore Raceway, and participated in an 85cc race at the iconic Glen Helen raceway in Devore, San... Read more of this article
Kole Hall Scores Winner For Chester
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda forward Kole Hall scored his second goal of the Vanarama National League North season in Chester’s 1-0 win at home to Southport today. Hall found the net in the 53rd minute after he chested down a free kick from Harry McHugh before firing home. The 24-year-old joined Chester in the summer from National League side... Read more of this article
Andre Lambe To Fight For Regional Title
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe will fight for a regional title when he faces Canadian Paul Ispas at The Shed in Dockyard. Lambe, undefeated in five professional bouts, will step up from four to six rounds when he meets fellow southpaw Ispas on the undercard of Fight Night Champion on October 22. Ispas, 32, has a record of 4-1-3, including... Read more of this article
Boulevard Unveil New Kit Designed By Lambe
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boulevard Blazers have unveiled their new kit, designed by Bermuda national team player Reggie Lambe, with a video on Instagram. Boulevard will wear the eye-catching strip in their first season back in the top flight after finishing second in the First Division last season. The kit, sponsored by Sports Locker and MIR Trucking... Read more of this article
Tyler Christopher Preparing For 5th Pro Fight
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Tyler Christopher says he intends to “bring out the dog in me” when he returns to the ring for his fifth professional fight next weekend [Sept 24]. Christopher will lace up the gloves for the first time since April when he meets fellow southpaw Kirk Stevens in a four-round super-welterweight bout at Planet... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Reflects On Season So Far
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells says he is enjoying a new lease of life at Sky Bet Championship side Bristol City and feels like he will score in every match. The Bermuda forward has repaid the faith shown in him by City manager Nigel Pearson by scoring four goals already this season. It is a marked contrast from last term when Wells was reduced... Read more of this article
Myah V Surprised By On-Stage Proposal
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian singer-songwriter Myah Ballentine was stunned when her boyfriend proposed to her on stage after her first headline concert last week. Ms Ballentine, known by her stage name Myah V, had finished playing to a sell-out crowd at the Grog Shop, an iconic venue in Cleveland, Ohio, when her boyfriend, DJ Bank Shaq, got... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy Earns Wildcard For 70.3 Worlds
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy said she is “thrilled” to finally have an opportunity to compete at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship after receiving a wildcard. Duffy’s hopes of qualifying for the event looked over after being unable to race at the Subaru Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant in June due to her bike failing to arrive in... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host Carifta Triathlon This Month
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda will host the Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Relay Championships at Clearwater Beach later this month. More than 100 athletes will participate in the event, which will be held for the first time in Bermuda from September 24 to 25. Male and female athletes will compete in 11-12, 13-15, 16-19 and 20-21 age... Read more of this article
Wade Hails Success Of Bermuda U/17 Team
[Written by Stephen Wright] Reaching the finals of regional tournaments is starting to become something of a habit for Bermuda’s senior and age group national teams. Bermuda qualified for the Concacaf Under-17 Championship last night despite losing their final qualifying match 3-2 to Guyana in Bradenton, Florida. It is the first time the nation has... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: The Queen’s Visits To Bermuda
[Written by Stephen Wright] Her Majesty the Queen was no stranger to Bermuda, having visited the island several times during her 70-year reign. Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, died today aged 96 at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. All of the Queen’s children travelled to Balmoral after doctors placed her under medical... Read more of this article
