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Bermudian cricketer Ja’Shay Trott claimed one wicket as the Americas NextGen XI lost to Canada by 13 runs in the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier in the Cayman Islands. The NextGen XI, coached by former Bermuda international Terry-Lynn Paynter, won the toss and elected to field, restricting Canada to 93-5 from their …

Three Bermudian swimmers are listed as scheduled to compete at the 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California. Emma Harvey, Jack Harvey and Madelyn Moore are all listed for Bermuda on USA Swimming’s preliminary entry list for the international long-course metre meet, which will be held from August 12 to 15. Emma Harvey is …

Bermuda’s Under-14 boys football team will begin their Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Challenge Series campaign in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with the tournament starting on August 16. Bermuda have been placed in Tier I Group A alongside Barbados, Martinique and hosts Dominican Republic. They will open against Barbados on Monday, August 17, before facing Martinique …

Bermudian goalkeeper Quincy Ratteray has joined the Future Pro Football and Education Academy in Coventry, England. Future Pro have several Bermudian players in their under-23 squad, including Harlem Bean-Fox and Kennahz Fray. The programme bridges the gap between academy and professional football for talented players aged 16 to 23. “Quincy joins us following his participation …

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s women’s and men’s national teams will compete in the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Championships in the British Virgin Islands. A spokesperson said, “The teams will depart Bermuda on Tuesday, August 11. The women’s team will be led by Head Coach Gary LeBlanc and Assistant Coach Kayla Grant as they prepare …

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has reflected on round five of the RG Moto4 British Superbike Cup at Silverstone, Northampton, at the weekend. Representing Fibre Tec Honda-MLav Racing, Divine finished thirteenth in qualifying before placing eleventh in race one. He crashed in race two and did not finish. “A roller coaster sort of weekend at Silverstone …

Mia Fishel scored a superb goal in Seattle Reign’s 2-2 draw at home to Angel City in the National Women’s Soccer League [NWSL] yesterday [August 9]. Fishel, whose father Patrick is Bermudian, netted in the 52nd minute after curling the ball into the net from the edge of the box with her left foot to …

The teams of Bermudian footballers Leilanni Nesbeth, Eva Frazzoni and Jasmine Spence were in pre-season action in England and Italy. Nesbeth came on in the 50th minute as Como Women suffered a 1-0 defeat against Genoa at the Stadio Comunale di Sondalo in Italy. The match, Como’s third friendly of the summer, was played over …

Cyclist Kaden Hopkins has confirmed he will undergo surgery after re-breaking his collarbone in a crash during the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. Hopkins said the injury was to the same collarbone he fractured in February, adding that he will return to Spain for surgery next week. “After such a long season of setbacks, …

Southampton Rangers, Warwick Workmen’s Club, Somerset Cricket Club and Flatt’s Victoria all secured wins in cricket action this weekend/ Southampton Rangers Beat Bailey’s Bay By Eight Wickets Dion Stovell took three wickets as Southampton Rangers secured an eight-wicket victory over Bailey’s Bay in the Bermuda Premier Division. Bailey’s Bay were bowled out for 93 after …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron finished ninth in the Pace Class at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron drove Odds On Candy in Race 3, completing the race in 1:58.2. Related Stories Kiwon Waldron Places Fourth At Hoosier Park Kiwon Waldron Wins In Photo Finish Kiwon Waldron Wins At Hoosier Park Waldron Finishes …

Bermudian cricketer Ja’Shay Trott helped Americas NextGen make a winning start to their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualification campaign with an eight-wicket victory over Argentina Women. Argentina were bowled out for 42 after batting first. Trott took one for two from 1.5 overs. Americas NextGen reached 46 for two to complete the victory. Related …

The Bermuda Powerboat Association held the 2026 Round the Island Race on today [Aug 9], with powerboat crews taking to Bermuda’s waters for the highly anticipated event. We will update with the full results as able Aerial Related Stories Photos: Around The Island Powerboat Race Photos: Around The Island Powerboat Race Results & Photo Set #3: …

Bermudian triathlete Erica Hawley produced a strong showing at the 2026 World Triathlon Cup Asunción in Paraguay, finishing seventh in the elite women’s race today [Aug 9]. Hawley completed the 1.5-kilometre swim, 40km cycle and 10km run in 1hr 57min 31sec, crossing the line 1min 27sec behind the winner. Danielle Orie of the United States …

Somerset Cricket Club will hold a “March the Cup” celebration on Friday, August 21 following the club’s victory in the 2026 Cup Match Classic. According to a graphic posted on Somerset Cricket Club’s Instagram account, the event will begin at 7.00pm. Somerset retained the Cup Match trophy after defeating St George’s by an innings and …

Bermudian cricketer Ja’Shay Trott helped Americas NextGen make a winning start to their build-up for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualification with a 77-run victory over Cayman Islands Women. In a match reduced to ten overs per side, Americas NextGen posted 119 for two after being sent in to bat. Saanvi Sood top-scored with an …

Cyclist Kaden Hopkins has confirmed he will undergo surgery after re-breaking his collarbone in a crash during the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. Hopkins said the injury was to the same collarbone he fractured in February, adding that he will return to Spain for surgery. “After such a long season of setbacks, the shape …

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott and his Cardiff City team-mates began their competitive campaign with a 3-2 victory over Swindon Town in the first round of the Carabao Cup at the Cardiff City Stadium. Swindon took an early lead through Louis Millard, whose effort took a deflection off Gabriel Osho before finding the net. Yousef Salech …

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored as Luton Town recorded a 3-0 victory over Gillingham in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Saturday. Wells opened the scoring in the 43rd minute after receiving a through ball from Jayden Luker. The Bermudian controlled the pass inside the penalty area before calmly directing a right-footed shot into …

Southampton Rangers defeated Somerset Bridge Recreation Club by six wickets in the opening match of the Western Counties. Batting first, Somerset Bridge were bowled out for 88 in 32.5 overs. Jermal Proctor led the scoring with 36 from 68 balls, while Jason Smith finished unbeaten on 19. Derrick Brangman returned figures of 3 for 14 …

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island defeated Colorado Springs Switchbacks 2-0 in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [August 8]. Rhode Island are sixth in the Eastern Conference after 17 games this season. They are away to the Tampa Bay Rowdies on Saturday. Rhode Island head coach and general manager Smith is a former Bermuda captain and …

Mike Tyler Christopher suffered the first defeat of his professional career after losing on points to Portuguese Mauro Silva at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds yesterday [August 8]. Christopher [12-1] made a strong start to the eight-round middleweight contest but suffered a flash knockdown in the fourth round. The Manchester-based Silva [10-0] earned …

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association has postponed its racing activities this Sunday due to the Around the Island Powerboat race. The organization said, “St. John’s Ambulance would be stretched thin in trying to be everywhere at once, so we will double up our race dates starting on August 16th and then back on schedule on …

Bermuda recorded a 36-35 victory over the Dominican Republic in the women’s netball competition at the Central American and Caribbean Games. The Group A match was held at the Ciudad Juan Bosch Sports Complex, with the teams level at 11-11 after the opening quarter. Bermuda outscored the Dominican Republic 8-7 in the second quarter and …

Kaden Hopkins finished second in stage eight of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe despite crashing and breaking his collarbone during the individual time-trial yesterday [August 7]. Hopkins was on course for his second stage victory when he crashed on a fast downhill corner. He got back on his feet, switched to a spare …

Mike Tyler Christopher believes he can make a statement when he steps into the ring at the First Direct Arena in Leeds tomorrow [August 8]. Christopher [12-0] will put his unbeaten record on the line against Portugal’s Mauro Silva [9-0] in an eight-round middleweight contest on the undercard of a Boxxer/DAZN promotion. The main event …

Bermudian footballer Isaac Todd is set to continue his development at Woodstock Academy in Connecticut. Todd previously attended the Benfica Residential Academy in St Leo, Florida. He is the son of Richard Todd, head coach of International Development Academy Bermuda and former head coach of St George’s. Related Stories Chikosi Basden Signs For Haringey Borough …

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall collected three hits as the Winnipeg Goldeyes beat the Chicago Dogs 14-5 in the American Association. Hall went 3-for-5 with a run scored as every Winnipeg batter recorded at least one hit and one run. The home side broke the game open with a ten-run third inning before adding three …

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship today announced details for its highly anticipated Local Qualifier presented by Brit Re, where Bermuda’s best golfers will have the chance to compete for three spots in Bermuda’s PGA Tour event at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The Local Qualifier will be held on September 8 & 9 at …

A group of Bermuda’s young cricketers departed today for England to represent FrayStar Cricket Institute at the prestigious King’s College, Taunton Cricket Festival. A spokesperson said, “Today, Friday, 7th August 2026, some of our young cricketers will depart Bermuda for England to represent FrayStar Cricket Institute at the prestigious King’s College, Taunton Cricket Festival. The …

The Bermuda Football Association’s transfer window has closed, and the full list of player transfers has been released A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] transfer window officially closed on July 15, with several notable player moves reshaping Premier and First Division teams ahead of the new season. Attached is the full list of …

Bermuda cricketer Isaiah O’Brien helped Ontario Cricket Academy maintain their unbeaten start to the Canadian International Cricket Festival Under-19 League with two more victories. O’Brien took two for 20 as Ontario beat Trinidad and Tobago Secondary Schools’ Cricket League by nine runs after posting 150 for three from 20 overs. He also scored eight runs. …

After 36 holes of the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship, Bermuda sits second overall and within striking distance of Puerto Rico heading into the tournament’s final rounds. A spokesperson said, “After the first 36 holes of the 2026 Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship [CAGC], the Bermuda Golf Association team sits in second place in the overall team …

Airforce is the overall leader after 15 weeks of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series. Airforce leads the standings on 72.0 points, 19.0 ahead of Scatteraction on 91.0, with Menace on 100.5. Solna II has 132.3 points, followed by Tiburon (135.5), Encore (145.2), Fat Tuesday (148.0) and Back in Black (164.0). Crossfire and Thrash are tied …

Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins overcame two punctures to complete stage six of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. Riding for Atom 6 Bikes-Cycleur de Luxe-Auto Stroo, Hopkins finished 103rd in the 136-km stage from Orange Moudoung to Goyave in 3hr 52min 42sec. Hopkins suffered an early puncture and took a replacement wheel from a neutral …

Conor White said he is proud of his performances after becoming the island’s first track cyclist to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. White, who races for Jakroo Handsling Racing in England, finished sixteeth in the men’s 40km points race final, eighteenth in the 4,000 metres individual pursuit and twelfth in qualifying for the …

Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons is set to fight Kirra Ruston for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight title on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Simmons [9-0] will face Australian Ruston [9-0] at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on August 26. The main event will feature Nikita Tsyyu against Ben Mahoney in …

Grantham Town FC have announced the signing of Bermudian footballer Ayleal Dill. A spokesperson said, “Grantham Town FC are delighted to welcome Ayleal Dil to The Meres. “Ayleal joins the Gingerbreads from Southwell City, having also previously played under First Team Assistant Manager Louis Bland during his time at Hucknall. “A talented addition to the …

Bermuda’s men’s team sat in second place at two over par, while the women’s team remained fifth at 36 over par following the second round of the 69th Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships in Nassau, Bahamas. Competing at Royal Blue Golf Course, Bermuda’s results in the men’s individual standings included Dylan Muso in second place at …

Miles Outerbridge placed 40th in the men’s 100 metres at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The Bermudian sprinter competed in Heat 6 of the opening round at Hayward Field, crossing the line in fifth place in a time of 10.52 seconds. Outerbridge’s performance placed him 40th among the 70 athletes listed in …

Michael Findlay — the former Bermuda National Football coach — has been appointed as the new head coach of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines football team. The announcement from the federation said, “The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation [SVGFF] is pleased to welcome Michael Findlay as the new Head Coach of the …

Bermuda’s men’s under-19 national rugby team suffered two defeats on the opening day of the 2026 Rugby Americas North Men’s Under-19 XVs tournament in Querétaro, Mexico. The tournament, being held at FC Total from August 5 to 8, began with Bermuda facing the United States representative, the College Rugby Association of America Men’s Under-19 side. …

Six Bermuda triathletes recorded top-25 finishes at the 2026 USA Triathlon Youth and Junior National Championships at Voice of America Park in West Chester, Ohio. The event featured youth and junior draft-legal races, with Bermuda represented by Gianluca Bortoli, Elena Bortoli, Sofia Leclerc, Riana Robinson, Rory Shepherd and Rohan Roopra. Gianluca Bortoli placed 23rd in …

Bermuda’s men’s team finished the opening round of the 69th Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships in a three-way tie for the lead at one-under-par. Competing at Royal Blue Golf Course in Nassau, Bahamas, Bermuda ended the first day play level with the Cayman Islands and Trinidad & Tobago at the top of the men’s team standings. …

Tyler Christopher will look to extend his unbeaten record against Portugal’s Mauro Silva after manager Jon Pegg backed the Bermudian to box his way to victory in Leeds, England, on Saturday [August 8]. Christopher [12-0] takes on Silva [9-0] in an eight-round bout at the First Direct Arena on the undercard of a Boxxer promotion. …

Bermudian youth sailors Heath Meyers and Jesse Savage are competing in the Gold Fleet at the USODA Championship in New Jersey. Meyers was the top Bermudian finisher, placing 24th overall with a net score of 214 points. He recorded four top-10 finishes during the 12-race regatta, including a fourth-place finish in the opening race. Savage …

Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished 32nd in the men’s elite race in stage four of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. He finished the 154-kilometre stage from Deshaies to Lamentin in 3hr 38min 45sec. Compatriot Nicholas Narraway had a disqualification. Hopkins is 54th in the standings. Related Stories Nicholas Narraway Climbs To 24th Hopkins, …

Jessica Lewis – who won a bronze medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland — returned home last night. A Government spokesperson said, “A special congratulations to Jessica Lewis on winning Bermuda’s first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, earning bronze in the T53/T54 400 metres. “We also welcomed home Norre Robinson, Peter Dunne, President …

Bermudian sailors Adriana Penruddocke and Sebastian Kempe are both leading their one-person dinghy events after five races at the Central American and Caribbean Games. Penruddocke is first in the women’s standings with six net points, while Kempe leads the men’s standings with seven net points. For all our coverage of the Central American and Caribbean …

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Lincoln Saltdogs 7-6 in the American Association. Hall went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in and scored once as Winnipeg extended their winning streak to eight games. With the Goldeyes trailing …