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YAO Baseball League: Nationals & Cubs Win

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Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 09:54:56 +0000

The Nationals defeated the Orioles in YAO Baseball Babe Ruth action 10 – 5. The Nationals got things moving in the first inning, an error resulted in one run for the Nationals in the first. It was the 3rd inning that saw the Nationals pull away for good with five runs, led by Liam McCue […]

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YAO Baseball League: Orioles & Nationals Win

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Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2018 09:35:50 +0000

A Bermuda YAO Baseball Babe Ruth double-header took place at the YAO Ball Park in St. George’s. Jackson Spurling would not be denied at the plate, picking up four hits and leading the Orioles to a 15-8 win over Yankees. Spurling Tripled in the first, Singled in the second, Singled in the third, and Singled […]

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YAO Baseball League: Cubs & Yankees Win

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Published On :: Sun, 03 Jun 2018 19:35:42 +0000

The YAO Babe Ruth League resumed at the YAO Ball Park in St. George’s. The opening game saw the Orioles just run out of time. Due to time limits on the game, the Orioles – Cubs game ended after 5 innings, with the Cubs winning 14-12. The Orioles almost overcame a 9 run deficit scoring […]

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Bermuda YAO Baseball: Orioles & Cubs Win

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Published On :: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 15:26:33 +0000

The Orioles claimed a 14 – 13 victory over the Nationals at the YAO Ball Park in St. George’s. Despite a big push by Nationals in the third inning that saw them score nine runs, they would eventually fall one run short. Both offenses were strong at the plate as the Orioles collected nine hits […]

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Hall & Aberdeen IronBirds Defeat Staten Island

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 10:24:41 +0000

Baseball player Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates finished up their season with a 5-3 win over the Staten Island Yankees. The team’s report said, “The Star Spangled Banners finished up their season with a 5-3 win over the Staten Island Yankees. Nick Horvath’s homer highlighted the offense, Adam Hall continued a hit streak and […]

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Hagen & Reid Awarded EY Gil Tucker Scholarship

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Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 11:00:14 +0000

Philip Hagen and Joshua Reid have been selected as the recipients of the 2019 EY Gil Tucker Bermuda Scholarship. Both Mr Hagen and Mr Reid are interning with EY’s Assurance teams this summer. The EY scholarship is valued at up to $30,000 USD per year for a maximum of five years until the recipient has […]

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Appleby Announces Award & Bursary Recipients

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Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:07:41 +0000

For the last 40 years, the partners of Appleby have provided awards and bursaries to qualified Bermudian applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence within the legal field, community outreach and extracurricular activities. The year’s Legal Education award, valued at $30,000, is awarded to Karim Creary, a graduate from St. Lawrence University who has been a […]

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Premier & First Division Players Of The Week

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:47:51 +0000

One Communications and Bermuda Cricket Board announced the One Communications Premier Division and First Division players of the week for July 21, August 31, September 1, 7 and 8. July 21: One Communications Premier Division Rodney Trott [Bailey’s Bay v Flatts] – 119 not out One Communications First Division Seth Campbell [Western Stars v Warwick Workmen’s] – […]

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Smith & Evans To Compete In World Cup Series

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2020 14:00:02 +0000

The world of Olympic competition arrives in the USA with the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series on January 20th – 25th in Miami, with over 200 sailors from 50 nations –  including Bermuda –  set to race across seven fleets on Biscayne Bay. In the 48-boat Laser fleet, sailors and competitors from Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, […]

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Evans & Smith Begin World Cup Series In Miami

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:27:20 +0000

The Hempel World Cup Series 2020 in Miami recently got underway with both Benn Smith and Rockal Evans looking to advance to the Olympics. Evans, in the Finn Class, needs to beat the two Mexican sailors to claim the one Americas spot up for grabs and after two races he leads them both. After two […]

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Sailing: Evans & Smith Continue In World Cup

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:49:41 +0000

The Hempel World Cup Series 2020 in Miami continued with both Benn Smith and Rockal Evans looking to advance to the Olympics. In the Finn Class, Evans needs to beat two Mexican sailors to claim the one Americas spot up for grabs, and after four races he has fallen behind one of them. After two […]

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Sailing: Evans & Smith Continue In Miami

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:33:45 +0000

The 182 sailors –  including Bermuda pair Benn Smith and Rockal Evans –  embraced the challenge of the uncharacteristically cold and blustery conditions in Biscayne Bay on the third day of the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series in Miami, Florida. The athletes were faced with similar conditions on Tuesday, but Wednesday’s overall shifty conditions and wind […]

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Smith & Evans Continue At Hempel World Cup

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:31:07 +0000

Through four days of action-packed racing on Biscayne Bay, the athletes competing at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami have experienced a vast array of conditions. Cold temperatures, wind chill, rain, strong breeze, and more typical South Florida conditions have challenged the 182 sailors from 45 nations, including Bermudian sailors Benn Smith and Rockal […]

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Evans & Smith Continue In World Cup Series

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Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:32:32 +0000

The fifth and final day of fleet racing wrapped-up at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series in Miami. Many of the 182 sailors from 45 nations –  including Bermuda’s Rockal Evans and Benn Smith — raced with Olympic Qualification on the line and targeting a spot in Saturday’s pivotal medal races. Mexico’s Juan Perez Soltero […]

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Smith & Evans Conclude World Cup Series

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 15:29:17 +0000

Miami got a taste of Olympic class sailing at the highest level this week, and on Saturday champions were crowned at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series in Miami. Bermuda pair Benn Smith and Rockal Evans both took to the water for the final day of racing, with both missing out on the North American […]

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BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme Goes Virtual

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Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 13:55:03 +0000

In response to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme has shifted to virtual learning. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour Community Sailing, a non-profit dedicated to engaging youth from diverse backgrounds across Bermuda in hands-on, experiential learning through sailing has shifted in response to the current Covid-19 pandemic to offer virtual learning to […]

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Photos & Results: AAU Junior Boys Volleyball

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 11:19:49 +0000

The Bermuda Junior Boys National Volleyball Team wrapped up their run at the 46th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships held in Orlando, Florida over the weekend. The AAU National Championships featured 40 separate divisions for boys & girls from ages 10 & under through under 18. The Bermuda Boys competed in the U18 division, featuring […]

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Photos & Results: Corona Coed Beach Volleyball

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Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 13:38:07 +0000

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s [BVA] Corona Coed Beach Tournament recently took place at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with Dan and Alli, Over Served, and Hit It From The Back all winning their divisions. Coed 2’s 1st place – Dan and Alli 2nd place – Ryan and Alli 3rd place – Block, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels […]

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Photos & Results: Corona Coed Beach Volleyball

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Published On :: Sat, 24 Aug 2019 10:00:18 +0000

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s Corona Coed Beach Volleyball Tournament took place at the Horseshoe Bay Beach with a full slate of action. The team of Dan and Alli were crowned the Coed 2’s Champions, while Over Served won the Coed 4’s Recreation Division title and Hit It From the Back won the Coed 4’s Competitive […]

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BHS & Saltus Win BVA High School Tournament

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:15:30 +0000

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s second Girls High School Tournament of the season recently took place at Warwick Academy. The team from Bermuda High School won the A Division, while the B Division title was claimed by Saltus. A Division Standings 1st – BHS 2nd – MSA 3rd – Warwick 4th – Saltus 5th – Cedarbridge […]

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BVA, BGA Donate To Bermuda Cancer & Health

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:24:59 +0000

The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] and BGA Wholesale Distributors donated $2,000 to Bermuda Cancer & Health following the SolRX Beach Tournament held last year. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association and BGA Wholesale Distributors have donated $2,000 to Bermuda Cancer & Health following the SolRX Beach Tournament held last year. The SolRX Beach Volleyball […]

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BVA Cancels All Events & Training Sessions

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:51:14 +0000

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] has made the decision to cancel all events and training sessions up to and including April 12th, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] is committed to protecting the health and safety of our members, the public and those associated with our […]

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Celebration Event To Highlight Wilson & Hill

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:52:16 +0000

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation will host an event to highlight the contributions of the late Sammy Wilson and Olympic medalist Clarence Hill at the Centre on Angle Street, which will include the renaming of the Centre to the Sammy Wilson Central Zone Community Centre and the naming of the gym to the […]

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Mallory Advances In Antigua & Barbuda Cup

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 11:27:45 +0000

Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory began competing in the Antigua & Barbuda Cup. In his first round singles match he took on Andy Zhu from Canada, advancing to the next round after winning in straight sets – 6-4, 6-1. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, Video, Results: Tennis Tournament Day […]

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Courts & Shorts Tennis Weekend To Be Held

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:18:15 +0000

The United States Tennis Association [USTA] and Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced plans for a weekend of tennis events and activities to take place on the island April 3–4. “The first-ever “Courts & Shorts Weekend” in Bermuda is part of an ongoing celebration of the island as a tennis destination for fans, players, enthusiasts and […]

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Leader & Attride-Stirling Help Adelphi Win

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:30:02 +0000

David Leader, Luke Attride-Stirling and their Adelphi Men’s Tennis teammates defeated Saint Michael’s College 5 – 2 in Men’s College Tennis action. Attride-Stirling teamed up with Andrew Ray in the number 2 doubles position and went down to Josh Weiss and Seb Tonini 6 – 3. Attride-Stirling playing in the number 2 singles position defeated […]

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Video: Pearson & Oxford Defeat Cambridge

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:41:36 +0000

At the recent Newton Women’s Boat Race, Bermudian rower Shelley Pearson and her Oxford University Women’s Rowing teammates worked their way to victory in the annual event, defeating rival Cambridge on the River Thames in London. The race report says, “For the first minute Cambridge stayed on terms with the lighter Oxford crew, but the […]

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Photos & Video: Bermuda Pilot Gig Club Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:21:41 +0000

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club held racing today [Sept 20] in the St George’s Harbour with Deliverance winning, Resolution placing second, Rambler finishing third, Hispaniola placing fourth, Spirit ending the day in fifth, while Patience was sixth. Deliverance was coxed by Roger Gillet, while crew members were Cammie Simmons, Ronnie Chameau, Dennis Rowe, MaryEllen Jackson, […]

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Photos & Video: Pilot Gig Club Host Regatta

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Nov 2015 17:12:46 +0000

The Governor, Deputy Governor, MP Suzann Roberts-Holshouser and MP Lovitta Foggo all hit the waters yesterday [Nov 7] to take part in the Pilot Gig Rowing Regatta in the east end. The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club [BPGC], in conjunction with the Bermuda Diabetes Association, hosted the regatta at the East End Mini Yacht Club, with […]

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Learn To Row Programme For Adults & Juniors

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:20:47 +0000

Starting on June 27, the Bermuda Rowing Club will launch their annual Learn to Row [LTR] courses for adults and juniors under internationally qualified coach Nigel Gallaher of “Community Rowing” in Boston. The adult sessions will be held from June 27 to July 22 and the junior sessions will be held from July 4 to […]

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Photos & Video: Pearson Finishes 3rd In Heat

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Published On :: Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:39:28 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Shelley Pearson is looking forward to Tuesday’s quarterfinal race where she could make history. Pearson finished third in her heat on Saturday and is poised to beat Jim Butterfield’s 16th place finish in the 1972 Munich Games to become Bermuda’s greatest Olympic rower. Pearson told the Bermuda Broadcasting Company’s Patrick Singleton that […]

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Video & Photo Set #2: International Gig Regatta

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Published On :: Sun, 30 Oct 2016 15:45:08 +0000

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club is hosting an International Gig Regatta with approximately 80 overseas visitors arriving from various countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Holland. The event started on October 23rd at Mangrove Bay in Somerset, then moved to the Spanish Point Boat Club in Pembroke on October 26th, and the third, and final […]

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Alizadeh & Cambridge Win Boat Race In London

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Published On :: Sun, 07 Apr 2019 22:00:52 +0000

The Cambridge University team, which included 25-year-old Bermudian Dara Alizadeh, won the Men’s Boat Race, defeating Oxford in the prestigious annual race held on the River Thames in London. The event website said, “Cambridge held on to retain the 2019 Men’s Boat Race, after Oxford came from several lengths down at St Paul’s Boathouse to push their […]

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Charleston Battery Holds Q&A With Zeiko Lewis

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:03:24 +0000

While most sporting leagues around the world continue to be suspended due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Charleston Battery recently featured Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis in the latest installment of their “Behind the Black and Yellow” series. The segment on the Charleston Battery website said, “Following a breakout rookie campaign in 2019, Zeiko Lewis is […]

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Photos & Video: Children’s Reading Festival

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Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:01:18 +0000

The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated held their 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival today [Nov 2] at Victoria Park in Hamilton. The 12-minute live video replay is below: The event aims to promote literacy by providing a free book to children from infants to P6. The day was filled with books, […]

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Aspinall To Release Mermaids & Mercats Book

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:44:41 +0000

Author and artist Joan K. Aspinall will be launching her new book Bermuda Mermaids and Mercats at an event at the Bookmart on Saturday, December 7 from 12.00pm to 3.00pm. A mercat – half-cat, half-fish, not unlike a mermaid – is a popular element incorporated within the myth of mermaid art, with Ms. Aspinall saying […]

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Delray Rawlins & Sussex Heading To South Africa

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:13:25 +0000

The full schedule for the Sussex Men’s Pre-season cricket tour has been confirmed, with Delray Rawlins and his teammates returning to South Africa. Sussex will fly to Cape Town on Sunday March 8th and play two-day matches against both Loughborough MCCU and Cardiff MCCU during the 13-day trip. Between matches, the players will train at […]

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Cricket: BCB & BCUA Hold Virtual Meeting

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:29:03 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB ] & the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association [BCUA] held a video conference meeting to discuss the 2020 league season, including matters concerning the impact of the Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board and the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association held a preliminary planning session, via video conference for the […]

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Photos & Video: Mexico Defeat Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:27:54 +0000

Mexico defeated the Bermuda football team by a score of 2 – 1 last night, with Dante Leverock scoring the lone goal for Bermuda. The Gombey Warriors came extremely close to qualifying for the next Gold Cup, as they only needed a draw to do so, and held Mexico to a score of 1 – […]

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Football Shield & Friendship Semi-Final

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 14:04:27 +0000

The Devonshire Colts and Southampton Rangers have advanced to the Shield and Friendship finals after semi-final matches at the Wellington Oval. Shield Semi-Final: Devonshire Colts 2 – St. David’s 0 The Devonshire Colts have advanced to the Shield final after picking up a 2 – 0 win over St. David’s at the Wellington Oval. Things […]

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Video & Results: Youth Futsal Mini-League

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:58:59 +0000

[Updated with video] The Futsal Mini-League kicked off inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium. A full slate of matches took place with a total of 40 goals were scored entertaining the crowd in attendance. In a match that saw six goals scored the Blue team and the Black team played to a 3 – 3 draw. […]

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Video: BTA, FC Bascome & NSC Event

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:45:56 +0000

[Updated] The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], FC Bascome Bermuda and The National Sports Centre are holding a press conference this morning [Feb 24] to “announce details of a new partnership to bring international soccer league games to Bermuda.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. The 13-minute live […]

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Video & Results: Basketball Winter League

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:37:24 +0000

Action in the Bermuda Basketball Association Winter League continued with a double header at the Bermuda College Gymnasium that produced 264 points. The first game saw the Hamilton City Twisters defeated Warwick Rimrockers 67 – 61. Nuri Eldosov led the Warwick Rimrockers to victory with 24 points, while the Hamilton City Twisters were led by […]

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Results & Video: BNA Under 14 & Senior Division

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:52:30 +0000

Bermuda Netball Association action was in full swing recently with make-up matches in the Under 14 Division and the Senior Division. Under 14 League Division – Storm 20 Phoenix Embers 9 The Storm defeated the Phoenix Embers 20 – 9. Jaelyn Rewan led the way with 15 goals, while Makaylie Smith added three goals and […]

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Todd & Glasgow Compete In New York City

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Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 16:00:35 +0000

Cydnee Todd, Mykal Glasgow and their Thomas College men’s and women’s track and field teammates recently competed at the New York City Division-III Invitational at the Armory in a non-team-scoring meet. Glasgow competed in the men’s high jump and finished in seventh place with a top leap of 1.83m; he also finished fifth in the […]

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Todd & Glasgow Compete In Bowdoin Invitational

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:37 +0000

Cydnee Todd and Mykal Glasgow along with their Thomas College Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teammates competed at the Bowdoin Invitational IV. Todd finished 5th competing in the women’s weight throw with a top toss of 12.96m or 42 feet 6.25 inches. During the women’s shot put, Todd finished 6th with a top toss […]

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Bermuda Track Athletes: Medals & New Record

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:41:56 +0000

Bermuda track athletes Chayse Tanner, Nathan Armstrong, Isabelle Dutranoit, and Nirobi Mills-Smith had strong performances as they recently competed in their respective track and field events. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “We have had another fantastic weekend as our athletes prepare for the upcoming Carifta Games. We had a team that traveled […]

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Antigua & Barbuda Withdraw From Carifta Games

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:20:16 +0000

[Updated] Citing concerns related to the worldwide spread of Covid-19, Antigua and Barbuda have reportedly withdrawn from the Carifta Games, which are scheduled to be held in Bermuda next month. The report from the Antigua Observer said, “Minister of Sports Daryll Matthew has confirmed the government’s decision to pull out of April’s Carifta Games in Bermuda […]

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BNAA Hosts Track & Field Meet On Weekend

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 09:35:59 +0000

The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted their second track meet in 2020, with two athletes meeting the Carifta standard. Both athletes came from Field Events, with Kesay Bell meeting the Under 17 Women’s Shot Put Standard when she had a top toss of 11.95m, with the Standard set at 11.83m. Nisaiah Berkeley was second with […]

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Minister Wilson Opens IFFB Competition & Expo

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:26:29 +0000

Minister of Health Kim Wilson officially opened Bermuda’s first IFFB Professional League Bodybuilding Competition and Fitness Expo at CedarBridge Academy on Saturday [Dec 7]. Minister Wilson said during her opening remarks, “Thank you to organizers – Absolute Focus and Smith Technologies – for coordinating this event which has as one of its goals to promote […]

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