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The first four yachts have crossed the finish line in the 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Race, with Time Machine leading the fleet into Bermuda after completing the 753-nautical-mile passage in an estimated elapsed time of 3 days, 20 hours, 44 minutes and 44 seconds. Provisional tracker results showed Time Machine finishing at 10:19 a.m. today …

The first four yachts have crossed the finish line in the 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Race, with Time Machine leading the fleet into Bermuda after completing the 753-nautical-mile passage in an estimated elapsed time of 3 days, 20 hours, 44 minutes and 44 seconds. Provisional tracker results showed Time Machine finishing at 10:19 a.m. today …

The first four yachts have crossed the finish line in the 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Race, with Time Machine leading the fleet into Bermuda after completing the 753-nautical-mile passage in an estimated elapsed time of 3 days, 20 hours, 44 minutes and 44 seconds. Provisional tracker results showed Time Machine finishing at 10:19 a.m. today …

Six junior rowers from Longtails Rowing Club will travel to Florida this month to compete in the Halifax Summer Regatta at Daytona Beach, Florida. Founded by teenager Zoe Oduntan in August last year, the club is an independent initiative that works alongside the Bermuda Rowing Association. Representing Longtails will be Oduntan, 13, Alasdair Penz, 17, …

Danté Leverock said he is honoured to have joined the Bermuda national football team coaching staff. Leverock, a former Bermuda captain, travelled with the team for their international friendly match against Cape Verde at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut, at the weekend. Bermuda were defeated 3-0 by Cape Verde, …

Bermuda’s women’s national football team defeated Belize in two matches, with interim coach Karl Roberts praising the team’s performance after they secured the back-to-back victories. In the first match, Bermuda defeated Belize 4-0, with Keunna Dill scoring twice and Kenni Thompson and Evans Welch each adding a goal. In the second match, Dill scored again …

The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation [BMHF] announced that registration is now open for the 4th Annual Steps to Mental Wellness 5K Walk & 2nd Annual Wellness Fair, taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Botanical Gardens, Camden House Lawn, in observance of World Mental Health Day. A spokesperson said, “This year’s event will …

Luke Robinson has reflected on his international return in Bermuda’s friendly match against Cape Verde after recovering from a long-term knee injury. The 27-year-old, who can play as a left-back or winger, came on as a substitute in Bermuda’s 3-0 defeat against Cape Verde at the Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East …

The Bermuda Football Association Under-23 league featured a double-header at Bernard Park, with FC Bascome and the PHC Zebras recording victories. FC Bascome 3, Somerset Eagles 2 FC Bascome defeated the Somerset Eagles 3-2 in the opening match. Tre Burgess converted two penalty kicks and James Morrison also scored for FC Bascome, while Sekai Tatem …

Bermudian swimmers Elijah and Elan Daley both made impressive showings at the June Performance Meet in Canada. Elijah Daley placed second in the boys 17 and over 200-meter individual medley with a time of 2:06.68. The performance surpassed the required entry standard for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and broke the previous Bermuda national record of …

The Bermuda National Athletics Association will stage two special events during its National Championships Weekend at Flora Duffy Stadium. The events, scheduled as part of the June 19-21 championships programme, include a Kids Athletics Multi-Events competition and the return of the Fastest Kid on the Rock contest. The Kids Athletics Multi-Events competition will feature three …

A new electric paddleboard rental venture is preparing to launch in Bermuda after months of testing in Mangrove Bay. Sea Venture Electric Watercrafts is the brainchild of Bermudian entrepreneur Patrick Fishel, who divides his time between Bermuda and San Diego. The operation will offer electric paddleboards designed to assist riders with onboard motor power when …

Shiona Turini has worked with WNBA player Cameron Brink, styling the Los Angeles Sparks star for a high-profile fashion appearance. Brink, who is listed by the WNBA as a 6-foot-4 forward for the Sparks, attended the Hermès Resort 2027 show in Los Angeles, with Marie Claire reporting that she teamed up with the Emmy Award-winning …

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, together with joint title sponsors Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and Butterfield, announced the 2025 tournament “generated over $1.4 million in charitable impact.” A spokesperson said, “This total was achieved through a combination of different initiatives, including the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Birdies for Charity, the Allshores Volunteer Programme, the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship …

North Village Community Club [NVCC] and David Bascome’s BFLA Bermuda announced a “new strategic partnership focused on advancing youth football development, strengthening community engagement, and creating expanded opportunities for the next generation of Bermudian footballers.” A spokesperson said, “The partnership also marks a significant homecoming, as North Village Community Club welcomes one of its own …

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced the national squad selected to represent Bermuda at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Group Qualifier, which will be hosted in Bermuda at the National Sports Center – North Field from 21 – 27 June 2026. A spokesperson said, “The tournament is part of the qualification pathway for …

The Wolfpack Spring League concluded its basketball season with championship games in both the Pee Wee and Junior divisions. Pee Wee Division The Timberwolves defeated the Shadow Pack 33–29 in a double-overtime game to open the weekend. Sebastien Von Herberstein recorded 12 points and 18 rebounds for the Timberwolves. In the division final, the Predators …

Professional boxer Adrian Roach had his bout cancelled after American opponent Jerrell Mayweather withdrew from their welterweight contest on Saturday [June 6]. Roach [2-0] was scheduled to face Mayweather [5-0] on the undercard of compatriot Andre Lambe’s welterweight clash with American Pryce Sparrow at the Galveston Island Convention Centre in Galveston, Texas. “My opponent weighed …

Tariq Simons made an excellent showing to win two titles at the Deloitte Open as the tournament concluded. In the men’s singles A final, Simons defeated Zachary McGuire and in the men’s doubles A final, Simons partnered with Scott Redmond to defeat David Thomas and Christopher Weeks, while Sam Butler & Ashley Brooks won the mixed …

Philip Woollins and Stepanka Sprincova won the annual Race for Memories 5K this weekend. Woollins claimed the overall and men’s titles in 19:15. Jonah Faria finished second in 19:41, while John Carreiro placed third in 19:50. Sprincova won the women’s division in 19:54, Bradie Hogg was second among the women and seventh overall in 21:06, …

St. David’s Cricket Club, Cleveland County and Warwick Workmen’s Club recorded victories in the latest Premier and First Division cricket matches. Premier Division St. David’s Cricket Club 132/8, St. George’s Cricket Club 131 St. David’s Cricket Club defeated St. George’s Cricket Club by one run in a Premier Division match at Lord’s. After winning the …

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island FC — who recently played a friendly match against the Bermuda football team — earned its first win of the 2026 Prinx Tires USL Cup with a 3-0 victory over Westchester SC in front of a sellout crowd of 10,554 fans at Centreville Bank Stadium in Rhode Island. Clay Holstad opened …

The Bermuda Race Foundation has established the John D. Osmond Memorial Prize in honour of longtime Newport Bermuda Race leader and offshore sailor Dr. John D. Osmond III. A spokesperson said, “Three prizes will be awarded for the Best performance by a first-time Bermuda Race Skipper [Person in Charge] for boats competing in each of …

The 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race continues, with the fleet making its way along the 753-mile course from Annapolis, Maryland, to Bermuda. A total of 19 yachts with more than 100 crew members are competing in the race, which started at 2.30pm Bermuda time on Friday [June 5]. According to the online tracker standings, …

Bermudian boxer Andre Lambe lost to American Pryce Sparrow in a matchup in Galveston, Texas, last night,  with the Bermudian boxer noting that it ”wasn’t the result I was working for” and adding that he will “take the lessons, make the necessary adjustments, and continue to grow as both a fighter and a person.” In a …

The Pembroke Panthers defeated the Sandys Spartans by 58 runs to win the 2026 Bermuda Smash Invitational title at the National Sports Centre this weekend. After losing the toss and being sent in to bat, the Pembroke Panthers posted a total of 217 runs for the loss of two wickets in their allotted 20 overs. …

Three finals required third-set match tie-breaks to determine the champions at the 2026 Deloitte Open at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club in Bermuda. In the Men’s Singles ‘B’ championship match, Chase McCrimmon defeated Cyre Trott. McCrimmon won the first set 6-3 after breaking Trott’s serve twice. Trott won the second set 6-1. In the final …

The 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race is underway, with 19 yachts with over 100 crew members competing in the 753-mile race from Annapolis, Maryland, to Bermuda. The fleet set sail at 2:30pm Bermuda time yesterday [June 5] and is continuing its offshore passage toward the island. According to the online tracker, Time Machine leads …

Bermudian assistant referee Clinton Hayward was part of the officiating crew for Saudi Arabia’s 3-0 win over Puerto Rico in an international friendly at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, a match disrupted by a lengthy weather delay. Hayward was listed as Assistant Referee 2, with Reon Radix serving as referee, Zachari Zeegelaar as Assistant Referee …

At the 26th Connecticut Women’s Open at Tumble Brook Golf Club, Sienna Mosquera finished tied for 33rd among 68 competitors, supported by veteran golfer Kim Swan as her caddie. Speaking after the event, Mosquera said, “I was really pleased with my first round, especially considering how challenging the course was. “I felt some disappointment with …

Cape Verde defeated the Bermuda men’s football team 3-0 in an international friendly match today [June 6] in Connecticut, USA. Bermuda’s starting line-up was Milai Perott, Brighton Morrison, Daniel Cook, Jorj Dublin, Ne-Jai Tucker, Julian Carpenter, Ajani Burchall, Zeiko Lewis, Deniche Hill, Lazai Outerbridge and Xahvi Deroza. Cape Verde led 1-0 at half-time after Willy …

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips was eliminated from the doubles draw at the M15 Kayseri 3 tournament in Turkey, falling in the quarter-finals alongside partner Bogdan Seleznev. Phillips and Seleznev were defeated by Bulgaria’s Dinko Dinev and Viktor Markov in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5. The Bermudian-Russian pair had advanced to the last eight after defeating …

Tyler Smith finished ninth in the elite men’s race at the African Triathlon Cup Yasmine Hammamet in Tunisia today [June 6]. The Bermudian finished the course in 54min 43sec, with splits of 8:29, 30:57 and 14:34. It was his first race since winning his maiden Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby title. “A good race for me finishing …

The 2026 Deloitte Open continued at the Pomander Gate Tennis Club, following early-week weather delays . Men’s Singles – 45+ Semi-Final 6 6 Michael Toyer defeated 2 0 Mariano Florez Women’s Singles – 45+ Final 6 6 Shonette Wilson defeated 1 0 Sameera Hasan Men’s Singles – A Semi-Final 6 6 Tariq – Simons defeated …

The Bermuda Badminton Association [BBA] and Junior Bermuda Badminton Association successfully hosted the island’s first-ever Primary Badminton Festival on June 5th at the BAA Gymnasium, bringing together students, teachers, coaches, and players for a day of learning and fun. A total of 75 students from seven primary schools across Bermuda participated in the event, supported …

Somerset Eagles defeated Devonshire Colts 2-1 in a Bermuda Football Association Under-23 match at Bernard Park. Marco Basden scored the opening goal for Somerset Eagles in the 44th minute to give his team a 1-0 lead at half-time. Somerset Eagles extended the lead to 2-0 in the 59th minute when Sekai Tatem scored. Devonshire Colts …

Kiwon Waldron competed in four harness races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, securing four top-six finishes. The Bermudian harness pony racing driver began the evening in Race 3, driving Yesidid in a Pace race. The pair finished in sixth place with a time of 1:55.2. In Race 4, a Pace Class event, Waldron drove …

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips was eliminated from the singles draw but advanced in the doubles bracket at the M15 Kayseri tournament in Turkey. In the singles quarter-finals, second seed Maxwell McKennon of the United States defeated Phillips in straight sets. Phillips returned to the court for a doubles match alongside partner Bogdan Seleznev. The …

The Sandys Spartans and the Pembroke Panthers both secured victories in the semi-finals of the Bermuda Smash Invitational at the National Sports Centre North Field to advance to the tournament final. Sandys Spartans 220/4 Hamilton Parish Hurricanes 166/8 Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock scored 107 runs off 54 deliveries to lead the Sandys Spartans to a …

Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons’s bout has been cancelled after his opponent pulled out of Asheville Fight Night in North Carolina tonight [June 6]. The light heavyweight, who has a 9-0 record, had been scheduled to fight at the Crowne Plaza in Asheville. “My opponents have failed to show up,” Simmons said. “My scheduled fight …

Tyler Smith returns to action for his first race since winning his maiden Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby title. Smith will compete in the elite men’s race at the African Triathlon Cup Yasmine Hammamet in Tunisia tomorrow [June 6]. Smith, who competed in triathlon at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024, stormed to victory in the …

Bernmudian Adam Hall’s Winnipeg Goldeyes earned a split of their series with the Sioux Falls Canaries by cruising to a 14-3 victory at Blue Cross Park yesterday [June 4]. Winnipeg overturned a 2-1 deficit with four runs in the fourth inning and broke the game open with four more in the sixth before T.J. Schofield-Sam …

Bermudian footballer Enrique Mendes has committed to play for Division 1 Chicago State Univeristy. The forward, who has played locally for Somerset Trojans, wrote on social media: “I am proud to announce my commitment to play D1 soccer at Chicago University. “First and foremost, I would like to thank God for blessing me with this …

Bermuda cyclists Gabriella Arnold and Philippa Mello-Hill both completed events at the 2026 Life Time UNBOUND Gravel in Emporia, Kansas, taking on one of the most demanding cycling events in the sport. Arnold competed in the prestigious Elite Women’s 200-mile race, finishing the full course in 12:36:10. She covered the listed distance of 206.9 miles, …

Bermudian footballer Milan Butterfield will return to Halesowen Town for the 2026/27 season, the UK based club has announced. A statement from the club said, “We are delighted to announce Milan Butterfield has committed to the Yeltz for the 2026/27 campaign. “Milan made 49 appearances last season featuring in midfield and defence. He scored six goals …

The Bermuda women’s national football team produced an impressive performance on home soil, defeating Belize 4-0 in an international friendly at the Flora Duffy South Field last night. Keunna Dill scored twice in the first half, to give Bermuda the 2-0 lead. Kenni Thompson then scored a third goal for Bermuda, and Evans Welch then …

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips continued his impressive run in Turkey, defeating Algeria’s Mohamed Ali Abibsi 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the quarter-finals of the ITF M15 Kayseri 3 tournament. The M15 Kayseri event is part of the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour and is staged in Turkey, with $15,000 in prize money. The talented …

20 yachts carrying 145 crew will set sail from Annapolis, Maryland, today [June 5] at 2:30pm Bermuda time as the competitors in the 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race begins their 753-mile race to Bermuda. “This year, we have 20 yachts with 145 crew participating in the Race. Additionally, the Pride of Baltimore will be …

Bermudian harness pony driver Kiwon Waldron secured one podium finish and two sixth-place finishes during a multi-race card at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron finished third in Race One driving Tellit Candy in the Pace Class, recording a time of 1:54.1. In Race Five, Waldron drove Ima Mess to a sixth-place finish in the …

Bermudian triathlete Erica Hawley has been officially named to the Elite Women’s Start List for the 2026 World Triathlon Cup Huatulco, scheduled for June 14 at Plaza Santa Cruz in Huatulco, Mexico. The Elite Women’s race will feature a highly competitive field of 48 athletes competing over the sprint distance, which includes a 750m swim, …