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Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Athletic hold off Harris & Lions in tight Division Two clash
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AJ Harris and his Teesside Lions teammates suffered a frustrating setback in Division Two Men's League action, falling 85-79 in a closely contested battle against Nottingham Athletic.
Despite valiant offensive contributions from Ryan Flauto and Luis Costa, the North East outfit were unable to rein in a resolute Nottingham side in the closing stages.
Flauto led the charge for the Lions with a standout 24-point performance, while Costa provided heavy scoring support with 21 points of his own to keep Teesside within striking distance throughout the contest.
However, Nottingham countered with clinical execution at the other end. Manpreet Hundal matched Flauto's tally with 24 crucial points to pace the hosts, ably assisted by Jarrod Henriques, whose 18-point haul proved decisive in tipping the momentum in Athletic’s favour down the stretch.
The defeat leaves Harris and the Lions with plenty to ponder, having pushed hard in a six-point contest that was decided by fine margins in the final minutes.
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Thursday, October 08, 2026
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Caesars Pharmacy & Young Goats Claim Opening-Night Wins
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The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Fall Men’s League season tipped off in emphatic fashion with an opening-night double-header inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium.
Caesars Pharmacy the Answer laid down an early marker in the season curtain-raiser, cruising to a comprehensive 53-29 victory over The Reapers.
The Answer produced a balanced offensive display, with Eric Lambert, Napthali Smith, and Szaine Williams each registering 10 points to pace the scoring.
Darae Smith provided crucial control on the glass, pulling down a team-high eight rebounds to anchor the Answer at both ends of the floor.
The Reapers struggled to match their opponents' offensive rhythm, though Jason Gonsalves battled hard to lead their scoring with 10 points, while Kobie Reid collected seven rebounds in a losing cause.
In the nightcap, the Young Goats held their nerve in a tightly contested defensive battle, edging out Vanguard 37-33.
Dion Greene led the charge for the Young Goats with 13 points, while Jahmir Trott dominated the interior, racking up an impressive 13 rebounds to complete a commanding presence in the paint.
Vanguard were kept within striking distance throughout courtesy of a strong showing from Maxwell Lawrence III, who posted a game-high 14 points alongside eight rebounds, but the Young Goats did enough down the stretch to secure the points.
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Thursday, October 01, 2026
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Grayson’s CJ Crumpler secures Fratelli's NIL Partnership
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High school prospect CJ Crumpler has officially landed his first name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreement, linking up with local Italian restaurant Fratelli’s in a community-centered partnership.
The deal marks a significant commercial milestone for the Grayson athlete, who highlighted the value of keeping his inaugural sponsorship close to his roots.
"Man… my first NIL deal," Crumpler said. "Just want to say thank you to DJ, my mom and dad, Chef Danny, and the entire Fratelli’s family for making this opportunity possible. It was great getting to meet Chef Danny and officially become part of the Fratelli’s family."
Commercial opportunities under NIL frameworks have increasingly filtered down to high-profile scholastic athletes looking to establish ties with neighborhood businesses, and Crumpler emphasized that community connection above all else.
"I’m super grateful for the opportunity to represent and help promote a local business right here in the Grayson community," he added. "This is where I live. This is where I play ball. This is where my family is. So it means a lot to have my first NIL partnership right here at home."
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Harris & Teesside Fall against Yorkshire in Home Opener
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Basketball returned to the Olympia Building in front of an enthusiastic home crowd, but Teesside Lions were made to endure a frustrating opening night as they slipped to a narrow 76-73 defeat against Yorkshire Dragons II.
In a tense, back-and-forth senior men's encounter that went down to the final possessions, AJ Harris and the Lions pushed hard to inaugurate the new campaign with a home victory.
However, the Dragons showed great composure in the decisive moments down the stretch, executing key defensive stops and converting late opportunities to spoil Teesside's home-coming and escape with a three-point triumph.
Despite the opening-night setback, the Lions will look to take heart from their competitive display as they prepare to regroup and harness their vocal home support for the challenges ahead in the regular season.
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
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BBA Men's League season set for October 8th Tip-Off
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The new Bermuda Basketball Association (BBA) Men's League campaign will officially get underway on Thursday, 8 October, with a high-tempo opening-night double-header at Bermuda College.
Domestic basketball action returns to the court with four sides looking to set an early marker in the season's opening salvos.
Opening the new campaign at 6:30 pm, Caesars Pharmacy the Answer take on The Reapers in what promises to be a fiercely contested opener.
That fixture will be swiftly followed at 7:30 pm by an intriguing clash between the Young Goats and Vanguard.
All opening-night fixtures will be staged inside the Bermuda College gymnasium as teams battle to get their campaigns off to a winning start.
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