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Bermuda’s under-14 boys’ and girls’ tennis teams were defeated in the ITF World Junior play-offs in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. In the boys’ 6th–10th place play-off, Guatemala’s Felipe Bolanos Flores set the tone with a 4-0, 4-0 win over Bermuda’s Riley Maybury. Ian Lemcke Morales defeated Trystan Thompson 4-1, 4-0 to seal the tie. The …

Bermudian sailors Miguel Power and Sean Pedro competed in the ILCA UK Ovington ILCA 6 National Open at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. The regatta, held at the venue that hosted the London 2012 Olympic sailing competition, featured five races and a fleet of 80 boats, including leading youth and senior sailors from …

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda will host its ninth annual Swim-a-thon and Walk on April 11, at the Bermuda National Sports Centre Aquatics and Fitness Centre in honor of the late Stanley Ingham. A spokesperson said, “April 11th, 2026, will mark the 9thth annual Swim-a-thon and Walk of The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda …

Karting drivers competed under the lights at Southside Motorsports Raceway in St David’s during the inaugural “Showdown At Sundown,” featuring over 60 local and international racers across seven classes. Chris Smith, president of the Bermuda Karting Association, previously told Bernews, “We wanted to do something different and came up with the idea of a night …

A total of 133 runs were scored across four Bermuda Softball League games at the Michael Preece Softball Diamond. The One Hit Wanderers defeated Fundamental Standpoints 26-12. Joe Barrosso went four-for-five with three home runs and seven RBIs for the Wanderers. Dylan Sommerville led Fundamental Standpoints, finishing three-for-four with a double and a home run. …

Some of Bermuda’s leading riders returned to competition for the second round of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Challenge at the National Equestrian Centre on Vesey Street. The event followed a standardized international format, with riders combining times and penalty faults over two rounds in pursuit of qualification for the global finals. Courses across all …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Clyde Best said he was “over the moon” with the positive reaction to a documentary about his football career, which completed its UK screenings at a London theatre yesterday [March 28]. Best attended showings of Transforming the Beautiful Game – The Clyde Best Story alongside family, friends and former team-mates throughout …

Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan had an assist in Bradford City AFC’s 2-0 win at home to Ponteland United in the North East Regional Women’s League Premier Division yesterday [March 29]. The experienced striker has notched an impressive 15 goals in 16 games this season. Bradford are top of the table with 48 points from 17 …

Cyclist Kaden Hopkins competed in the 25th Classic Loire Atlantique, finishing 102nd after the 160-kilometres race from Nantes. Riding for the Atom 6 Bikes–Cycleur de Luxe–Auto Stroo Continental Team, Hopkins completed the one-day event in 3hr 46min 54sec. Recently returning from a fractured collarbone, Hopkins remained with the chasing groups and crossed the line 11:42 …

Jasmine Spence scored a free kick in Newport Pagnell Town’s 5-2 win at home to Dunton & Broughton United in the East Midlands Women’s Regional League Division One South yesterday [March 29]. Spence, who plays in attack or midfield, curled her effort from the edge of the box into the bottom right-hand corner in the …

Geraldine Sidders has completed her campaign at the 10th World Junior Wushu Championships in Tianjin, China. Sidders finished 32nd in the gunshu [staff] and 21st in her other taolu event, changquan [long fist]. She was accompanied by Bermuda Sanshou Association coaches Garon Wilkinson and Kaelin Cox, along with team leader Nolette Webb. “I’m humbled and …

Robin Hood and YGS claimed wins in the Corona League at BAA Field. Hood defeated Tuff Dogs 1-0 thanks to a late penalty from Matt Madeiros. Meanwhile, YGS beat FC Rhino 5-2 courtesy of goals from Tarreko Wilson, Luigi Cacace [2] and Doma Williams [2]. Lozendro Symonds and Vernon Perinchief scored for Rhino. YGS will …

Bermuda footballer Kenni Thompson scored the winner as AFC Bournemouth defeated Plymouth Argyle in the FA Women’s National League Cup final yesterday [March 28]. The winger struck directly from a corner in the sixth minute of the match, played at Loftus Road, home of Championship side Queens Park Rangers. After celebrating her team’s triumph, Thompson …

Bermudian middle-distance runner Sancho Smith opened his outdoor season with a sixth-place finish in the Men’s 800-meter Run at the 2026 Morehouse Relays in Atlanta. Competing for Clayton State Men’s Track and Field, Smith completed the race in 1:55.50. The Morehouse College meet served as the team’s first major competition of the spring outdoor season. …

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips has been named the American Conference Player of the Week after an undefeated run at No. 1 singles. Tulane University said, “Tulane’s Daniel Phillips captured the American Conference’s Player of the Week honor on Tuesday. Phillips turned in a 3-0 No. 1 singles performance last week in wins over New Mexico’s …

Bermuda’s under-14 teams recorded victories at the ITF World Junior Tennis event in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, with both the boys’ and girls’ sides winning their group ties. The girls beat Aruba 3-0 in group B. Arianna Parra defeated Sophie Lynn Koolman 6-4, 6-2, before Chloe McBrearty secured the tie with a 6-2, 6-0 win …

Andre Manders’s Rest of the World side progressed to the Over-60 International Quad Series cricket final despite a six-run defeat to USA Legends Hawks at Woodley Park in California. USA Legends Hawks were bowled out for 202, with Manders leading the attack with figures of four for 24. In response, Rest of the World fell …

Quinton Sherlock and Dwayne Pearman finished tied for first during the latest round of the 2026 Moongate Tour at Five Forts Golf Club in St George’s. Both players carded rounds of one-under-par 61. Sherlock recorded 13 pars and three birdies with two bogeys, while Pearman had 12 pars and four birdies, offset by one bogey …

Bermudian trio Syhon Goater, Blayz Borgesson and Kiemi Chamberlain helped Radcliffe Under-19 defeat Burnley Academy 6-0 in the National Football Youth League. Radcliffe are now four points clear at the top of the table. Borgesson had two assists in the win. “All three of the Bermy boys had minutes under their belt today and aided …

Bermudian Daniel Phillips recorded a comeback singles victory against a nationally ranked opponent, but Tulane men’s tennis fell 4-3 to No. 60 Rice at the Goldring Tennis Center. Phillips and Lance Nisbet were defeated 7-5 by the No. 79-ranked Rice pair of Petro Kuzmenok and Santiago Navarro, as Rice claimed the doubles point. Playing at …

Erica Hawley achieved an impressive fifth-place finish in the elite women’s race at the Americas Triathlon Cup Gulfport at Jones Park yesterday [March 27]. The Olympian, who earned $500 for finishing in the top five, completed the sprint-distance course in 1h 00min 36sec. Her splits were 9:54, 29:41 and 19:16. In the elite men’s race, …

Golfer Leah Mosquera will represent Lehigh University at the inaugural Bermuda Triangle NCAA Division I Tournament. The two-day event will be held at Port Royal Golf Course, with 36 holes scheduled for Monday [March 30], followed by 18 holes on Tuesday. Ten other women’s teams will also compete. Mosquera, a freshman, won gold in the …

Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan has been in formidable form this season for Bradford City AFC Women in the North East Regional Women’s League Premier Division. The experienced striker has notched an impressive 15 goals in 15 games for the side, with the club posting an image on X, celebrating Nolan’s prowess in front of goal …

Bermudian harness pony driver Kiwon Waldron recorded three consecutive top-five finishes during a race card at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron finished fifth in the opening race driving Megan Money, crossing the line in 2:15.4. In the second race, he guided Bos Taurus to fourth place with a time of 2:01.4. Waldron secured his …

St George’s and Somerset will face each other in the Legends Cup Old Boys football game at Wellington Oval on Saturday, April 11. The main event kicks off at 3pm, while an Under-9’s match starts at 1.30pm. A St George’s Cricket Club social media post read: “St. George’s v Somerset – a rivalry that never …

Andre Manders impressed with bat and ball in the Rest of the World XI’s 25-run defeat to the Canada Legends in the Over-60 International Quad Series at the Severn Cricket Field in Woodley Park, California. Batting first after losing the toss, Canada posted a 238 for five from their 45 overs. Manders was the pick …

This past weekend in BYB League action, the Mambas picked up an important victory after the Cobras were unable to field five players, while the Bulldogs secured the final playoff berth with a 60-49 win over the Piranhas. A spokesperson said, “This past weekend, the Mambas picked up an important victory after the Cobras were …

Geraldine Sidders has begun her campaign at the 10th World Junior Wushu Championships in Tianjin, China, today [March 26]. Sidders finished 32nd in the gunshu [staff] at the biennial competition. She will also compete in another taolu event – changquan [long fist]. Sidders has been accompanied by Bermuda Sanshou Association coaches Garon Wilkinson and Kaelin …

Bermuda’s senior national team lost 2-0 to the Democratic Republic of Congo at Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, as the two sides met for a friendly match. Fiston Mayele scored in the 45th minute after reacting first to a loose ball inside the penalty area to give DR Congo a 1-0 lead at the break. The lead …

Brazilian jui-jitsu athletes from Open Mat Bermuda are competing at the IBJJF Pan Championship at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. A team of 14 are battling in a range of belt levels and weight classes, from white to black belt, and include both adult and masters divisions. Among those competing are Ishaan Rangta …

The Bermuda Cricket Board has concluded its 2026 Athene Pee Wee “Have-A-Go” Cricket Program, wrapping up five weeks of youth cricket that delivered 242 player interactions for children aged 5 to 7 through skills sessions, games and introductory matches, supported by continued sponsorship from Athene. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has concluded …

Jadon Spriggs has won the March into Spring Level 6 USTA Tennis Tournament in Florida. Competing at the Mouratoglou Academy in Zephyrhills, Spriggs won the Boys’ 18 and Under singles title without dropping a set. He beat Daylian Kansara 6-1, 6-2 in the round of 16 before overcoming Owen Van Boven 7-5, 6-4 in the …

Bermuda’s under-14 tennis players have started their ITF World Junior Tennis campaign in El Salvador. The girls’ team were defeated by Honduras on the opening day. Bermuda are competing in group B of the regional pre-qualifying tournament in Santa Tecla. The event serves as the qualification pathway for Under-14 players seeking entry into the ITF …

A total of 80 runs were scored across three Bermuda Softball Division matches at the Michael Preece Softball Diamond, highlighted by a dominant display from the Solar Flares. The Solar Flares defeated Sunlife 31-3 in the middle fixture. Marcus Proctor went three for three with a home run and three RBIs. Michael Sharpe went one …

[Written by Stephen Wright] The island’s top drivers will look to shine under the lights at Southside Motorsports Raceway in St David’s at the “Showdown At Sundown” this weekend. The event, the first of its kind in Bermuda, will feature more than 60 local and international drivers competing across seven classes tomorrow [March 27] and …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sasha Fisher has reflected on Bermuda’s success after the island retained their team title at the Caribbean Pickleball Championship at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium at the weekend. Bermuda’s team of Gavin Manders, Benjamin Jones, Fisher and Patricia Mills defeated the Cayman Islands 4-0 in an encounter interrupted several times by …

Bermudian swimmer Elijah Daley has been named as a finalist for the Male Rookie of the Year award at the University of Toronto, following a sensational debut season. In announcing him as a nominee the university said, “Jumping in as a contributor in his debut season with the U of T swim team, Daley earned …

Bermudian golfers Oliver and Darina Betschart recorded second-place finishes at the Prestige Tour Hill Country Open at the Hill Country Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas. The Srixon Prestige Tour is an STPGA program for juniors ages 11 to 18. Competing in the Girls 11-14 Age Group Division, Darina Betschart finished second with an eight-over-par …

Bermudian sprinter Norre Robinson opened his outdoor season competing for Louisiana Tech at the LSU Opener in Baton Rouge. Running at the LSU-Bernie Moore Track, Robinson finished ninth in the 200 meters with a time of 21.42 seconds. He also competed in the 100 meters, recording a time of 10.92 seconds to finish 16th overall. …

Bermudian tennis player Tobiah Goodchild, 16, reached the Men’s Open Singles semi-finals at the Miami Championships held at the Royal Palm Tennis Club in Florida. Competing in a UTR 9.0 field on red clay, Goodchild defeated Tommy Wey 6-2, 6-1 in the round of 16. In the quarter-finals, Goodchild advanced after Mateo Borges retired due …

The Commercial Bowling League title race remains closely contested after leaders Strike Force and second-placed Too Legit To Split played to a 2-2 draw at Warwick Lanes. Strike Force retain a narrow lead at the top of the standings, while Too Legit To Split remain within reach, keeping the championship undecided. Third-place Sweet Life moved …

The Bermuda Golf Foundation will host a Masters viewing party next month as part of a fundraising initiative. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 10 from 1pm to 6pm at Outback Sports Bar. Tickets are priced at $150 per person or $1,200 for a table of eight, and include a “Masters lunch & complimentary …

A beach volleyball coaching clinic aimed at developing players and coaches of all abilities will be held next month. The Bermuda Volleyball Association event, scheduled for Sunday, April 12 from 9am to 11am at Coral Beach, will feature training, drills, game strategy and mentorship. The clinic will be led by FIVB coach Rick Bevis. “Whether …

[Opinion column written by FDM’s Quinton Sherlock Jr.] The recent resignation of the Port Royal Members Executive Committee, following the Board of Trustees’ decision to increase membership and green fees, has brought Bermuda’s public golf system to an important moment. The explanation offered is easy enough to understand. Taxpayer money cannot be expected to subsidise …

Cricketer Kamau Leverock has featured in a video interview on the India Tigers social media channel. The former Bermuda all-rounder spoke about his cricketing heritage, which includes his uncles, former West Indies batter Alvin Greenidge and Bermuda slow left-arm bowler Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock. The left-handed batter scored a team-high 49 off 37 balls in the …

The Bermuda Softball League recorded a high-scoring triple-header at the Michael Preece Softball Diamond at Bernard Park, where teams combined for 99 runs in a single night of Pembroke league action. The highest-scoring matchup of the evening saw the Warriors defeat Major League Barbers 29–22. Alonni Lugo led the Warriors’ offensive effort, finishing three-for-four at …

The Continental Bowling League title race shifted in Week 27 after the match between first-place Nifty Rollers and third-place Odd Balls was postponed. Second-place Under Dawgs defeated seventh-place The Invaders 23-4. Eighth-place New Hope beat ninth-place Sunset 17-10, while fifth-place Astronauts defeated sixth-place Spicenix by the same 17-10 scoreline. Fourth-place Cubs had a bye week. …

Clyde Best has been interviewed by Talksport, a British sports radio station, ahead of the world premiere of his documentary, Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story. Best, 75, has travelled to London to promote the film and spoke to radio hosts Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs about his experiences playing for West Ham …

Bermuda’s team has arrived in El Salvador for the World Junior Tennis pre-qualifying competition. Two three-member squads selected by the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association are competing in the Under-14 regional event in San Salvador, which runs until March 30, with a place in the final qualifying tournament in Canada next month at stake. The girls’ …

Donna Raynor presented medals as a World Athletics Council member at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun, Poland, at the weekend. Raynor, who became the first Bermudian elected to the governing body in 2023, awarded medals to the podium finishers in the women’s 60 metres. The event was won by Italy’s Zaynab Dosso in …