SPORTS
Team Bermuda improves during Optinam Day Two
A morning shower did little to dampen the spirits of the 176 young competitors sailing on Day 2 of the 2013 IODA North American Championships.
Coach calls for swimming to have National Sport status
Bermuda national coach Ben Smith has launched a passionate endorsement of his swimmers, saying they deserve more respect and that the sport should have National Sport status.
USA, Argentina and Bermuda in Optinam top five
USA, Argentina and Bermuda occupy the top five positions at the 2013 IODA North American Championships after 3 races were completed on Friday.
BLACKBURN CONTINUES IMPRESSIVE FORM
Two more golds for Bermuda
Bermuda topped the podium two more times at the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation Championships in Costa Rica.
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July 5: International Sports Shorts
International sports news in Friday's Sun covers the new coach at Boston Celtics, Brits vs Australia in rugby, and a new Arsenal signing.
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WoS: Giggs and Neville join United coaching staff
Manchester United have named Ryan Giggs as player-coach and Phil Neville as their new first-team coach.
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WoS: Murray has no fear
Andy Murray says he's ready to cut big-serving Pole Jerzy Janowicz down to size in Friday's Wimbledon semi-final.
July 5: Sports Shorts
Nahki Wells in pre-season training; Hamilton Parish U12 footballers win at tournament; Cycle summer camp at Southside - all in Friday's Sports Shorts.
‘Great vibe... now let’s race’
The moment has finally arrived for Bermuda's top young sailors as the IODA North American Championships (Optinam) gets under way on Friday on the Great Sound.
Overproof lands 641lb marlin
It was a case of 'so near, yet so far' for Peter Rans and his Overproof crew as they landed a 641lb Blue Marlin on Thursday.
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Blackburn wins third gold
Lisa Blackburn stormed to her third gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica, on Wednesday night.
‘This is your chance’
Bermuda Under-19s have been told to seize their chance to play on the world stage. The team heads to Canada on Sunday for the Americas World Cup qualifier.
‘Bermuda is ready for Island Games’
Bermuda is ready to host this year's NatWest Island Games, Culture and Community Minister Wayne Scott said on Thursday. The games start July 13.
Matilda waltzes to superb series victory
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Optimist Summer Series produced a thrilling finale at the weekend, with Matilda Nicholls claiming overall victory.
Nerves build ahead of Optinam
Bermuda's Optinam team spent the weekend on the water fine-tuning their technique ahead of this week's IODA North American Championships.
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