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Inter BDA retained the Corona League title with a 3-2 win over Tuff Dogs at BAA Field. Inter finished level on 25 points with YGS but secured the title on goal difference, with a superior margin of +3. Rover Machedo, Thales Francis and Declan McKittrick scored for Inter, while Jahmir Trott netted twice for Tuff …

The Bermuda SPCA announced that the Bermuda Seniors Golfers’ Society recently hosted a successful fundraising event, raising a total of $5,725 in support of the SPCA’s veterinary care services. Miles Stephans, President of the Bermuda Seniors Golfers’ Society, shared:
“We are proud to support the Bermuda SPCA and the important work they do across the island. It’s especially meaningful …

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast enjoyed a 7-5 win away to the Milwaukee Wave in the Major Arena Soccer League play-offs on Friday [April 10]. Baltimore are third in the play-off table after one match. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served as …

The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] held Race Day 13 of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship today [April 12], with 36 drivers competing as the 2025–2026 season heads into its final stretch. A spokesperson said, “With the sun shining brightly and just two race days remaining in the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship 2025–2026 season, …

Bermuda footballer Harry Twite was named man of the match as Basford United drew 1-1 at home to Shephed Dynamo in the NPL Division One Midlands yesterday [April 11]. The defender recently joined Basford from Loughborough Students for the remainder of the season. Twite said the team were pleased to have secured a play-off place. …

[Updating] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells has just scored at the iconic Wembley Stadium, giving his Luton Town team a 2-1 lead over Stockport County in the EFL Trophy final today [April 12]. The match is still underway, and we will update as able. Image of Wells arriving via Luton Town Related Stories Nahki Wells Scores In …

Nine Bermudians — Roger Dill, Hannah Dill, Devon Soto, Noah Astwood, Derek Ingram Jr, Adonté Martin, JaVaughn Ible, Damani Assing, Lennox Pantry — successfully completed the seven-week Endeavour programme A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, a Bermuda-based charity that engages diverse youth in hands-on learning through sailing, has partnered with The Bermuda College Athora Division of Professional …

Bermudian powerboat racers David Selley and Steven Bridges made an impressive showing in the Super Stock Class during qualifying at the IHRA New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix. Competing in the S-25 Team Bermuda boat, the pair recorded a leading time of 3:28.066. The performance placed them at the top of the grid for Sunday’s main …

Bermudian tennis player Alexcie Burrows led Virginia State University to a 6-0 victory over Bowie State University, contributing wins in both doubles and singles competition. The Trojans won every match contested during the meeting, beginning with a sweep of the doubles round to earn the initial point. Burrows paired with Damita Bollers at the No. …

Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso sits in a tie for eighth place following the second round of the 53rd Camp Lejeune Intercollegiate Golf Tournament. Muso, a standout for McDaniel College, shot a 3-over-par 75 during the second round of play in North Carolina. The performance followed an opening-round 68 that had placed him one stroke behind …

FC Bascome captured two titles and the Dandy Town Hornets secured a third as the Bermuda Football Association held its youth championship finals at Bernard Park. Under 13 Tier II Final: Dandy Town Hornets 3, St. George’s Colts 1 The Dandy Town Hornets overcame an early deficit to defeat the St. George’s Colts and claim …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron recorded a series of top-five finishes during a five-race appearance at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, highlighted by a runner-up performance in the final race of the evening. Waldron’s night concluded in the 13th race Trot Class, where he drove Bluebird Fancyswan to a second-place finish. The pair posted a …

The Bermuda Softball League opened play this week at the Michael Preece Softball Diamond, with 86 total runs scored across three games. Oddballs defeated Fundamental Standpoints 21-9. Dylan Somerville went 2-for-3 with a home run and 4 RBIs for the Standpoints. Adam Feros led Oddballs, going 5-for-5 with two triples, two home runs and 8 …

Bermudian athletes Amaris Munya and Zydon Furbert contributed to Montverde Academy’s performance at the Lake-Sumter Championships, where the girls’ team secured a podium finish. Munya won the 800-meter championship, finishing in 2:23.43. Her victory helped the Montverde girls earn third place overall in a field of 13 teams. In the boys’ competition, Furbert competed in …

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips led the Tulane University men’s tennis team to a 4-3 victory over the University of Alabama at Birmingham [UAB], securing critical points in both doubles and singles play. The Green Wave opened the match by claiming the doubles point, anchored by Phillips and partner Lance Nisbet. The duo defeated UAB’s …

Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso delivered a four-under-par opening round to help McDaniel College move into a tie for second place at the 53rd Camp Lejeune Intercollegiate Golf Tournament in North Carolina. The team finished the first round at one-over par at Paradise Point Golf Course, leaving them tied for second in the standings after 18 …

Pria Wilson delivered a standout performance at the IMG Academy Invitational in Bradenton, Florida, earning three gold medals, Representing IMG Academy, Wilson opened competition in the 100-meter preliminaries, where she posted the fastest qualifying time in 12.13 seconds to lead the field into the final. She then improved in the final, capturing the gold medal …

Bermudian golfers Arman Newton and Oliver Betschart share the lead in the 16-18 Blue Championship Division following the opening round of the third annual Talcott Cedarberry Bowl at the Mid Ocean Club. Both players finished the first day at even-par 71. Newton recorded five birdies and five bogeys during his round. Betschart, the defending champion …

Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick was defeated by top seed Shahjahan Khan in the opening round of the Men’s World Squash Championship Qualifying Event in St. Louis. Competing at the Missouri Athletic Club, Carrick was drawn against the top-ranked American. Khan secured a straight-sets victory, winning 11-4, 11-5, 11-5 in a match that lasted 25 …

Bermuda’s CARIFTA swim team received an official welcome home from Minister Alexa Lightbourne, who praised their achievements and commended their pride and discipline in representing the island. A Government spokesperson said, “Last evening [Thursday] Bermuda’s CARIFTA swim team was officially welcomed home by the Minister of Home Affairs and Acting Minister of Tourism & Transport, …

Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere will make a late decision on the fitness of Nahki Wells ahead of tomorrow’s [April 12] EFL Vertu Trophy final against Stockport County at Wembley Stadium. Wells, 35, started Monday’s 3-0 League One win away to AFC Wimbledon but was forced off after 16 minutes with a groin injury. Wilshere …

Bermudian ice hockey player Blake Montgomery and the Wisconsin Badgers secured a 2-1 victory over North Dakota Fighting Hawks in the semi-finals of the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship in Las Vegas. The win sends Wisconsin into the national final, where they will face either Denver Pioneers or Michigan Wolverines. Montgomery, a forward, …

A new bonus podcast from Eye On Annapolis features a discussion on the 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race, highlighting preparations and insights from race organizers. The Eye On Annapolis website said, “Today, we head to the Eastport Yacht Club, where I sit down with Bert Bossar to talk about the 2026 Mustang Survival Annapolis …

Bermudian athlete Sancho Smith delivered a strong performance for Clayton State University at the Emory University Dooley Elite Meet, as the Lakers continued preparations for the postseason. With the Georgia Tech Invitational scheduled in two weeks, the meet served as a key opportunity for Smith to compete across multiple events. Smith recorded a time of …

Bermudian tennis player Alexcie Burrows helped Virginia State University [VSU] secure a 4-0 win over Virginia Union in their latest CIAA match. Burrows teamed with Damita Bollers in the number three doubles position, defeating Virginia Union’s Marianna Brooks and Andrea Sanjurjo 6-0 to give VSU the doubles point. In singles play, Burrows, competing at the …

Carifta athletes returned home last evening, with Acting Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Alexa Lightbourne celebrating their dedication, sportsmanship, and impressive performances. The Government posted the photos below online, saying, “Bermuda gave a heroes welcome to our CARIFTA athletes, who returned home last evening. “The Acting Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture …

Bermuda’s offshore powerboat teams will compete at the IHRA New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix this weekend. The S-25 Team Bermuda crew of David Selley and Steven Bridges head into the event in confident form after winning the Super Stock class at the opening round in St Petersburg. The pair secured pole position before going on …

Warwick Football Academy concluded their participation in the Easter International Cup in Florida. The under-12 boys reached the Bronze final of the Under-12 White Division after defeating Orlando City Soccer Club 3-1 in the semi-final. They were beaten 2-1 by Coerfontaine FC in the final at the Austin Tindall Sports Complex. The under-13 girls advanced …

The Bermuda Smash Invitational [BSI] T20 Tournament is set to return from May 30th to June 6th, 2026, with the organizers saying the event will be “another electrifying week of world-class cricket, entertainment, and community celebration.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Smash Invitational [BSI] T20 Tournament is set to return from May 30th to June …

The Mixed Majors Bowling League title race intensified at Warwick Lanes as league leaders Fight Back delivered a decisive win over their nearest rivals during a high-scoring night. In the evening’s top matchup, first-place Fight Back defeated second-place Spare Change 14-6. Third-place Unpredictable capitalized on Spare Change’s defeat, also recording a 14-6 win over fourth-place …

The LB Football Academy will host a summer camp for young players from June 29 to August 28 at Bermuda High School for Girls. It will run daily from 9am to 4pm and is open to boys and girls aged 5 to 15. The programme will accommodate up to 50 players per week, with sessions …

Gabriella Arnold set a course record to win the 35th PUMA Women’s Cross Country Cycling Classic in Belize. Arnold completed the 71.5-mile route from San Ignacio to Belize City in 3:03:15, breaking the previous record of 3:07:29 set by Mexico’s Brenda Aguayo in 2007. The Bermudian finished nine minutes clear of Mexico’s Mariana Valadez Ortiz, …

Bermuda footballer Logan Jiménez scored twice as Hibernian Under-19 beat Rangers Under-19 4-2 away to reach the CAS Elite League Cup semi-finals. With the score at 2-2, a Hibernian corner was only partially cleared to the edge of the area, where Jimenez reacted quickest to fire a first-time effort that slipped under the Rangers goalkeeper …

Bermudian sailor Christian Ebbin helped lead the Tulane Green Wave to victory at the SEISA Open Team Race Conference Championship, as the team completed the regatta with an unbeaten record. Racing in mid-70s temperatures with a southeasterly breeze, competitors began in 7-10 knot winds that strengthened into the mid-teens during the afternoon, shifting to the …

Bermuda’s Cameron Basden was named the Sunshine State Conference Track and Field Athlete of the Week after his standout performance. A statement from the University said, “Barry University men’s track and field captured its first Sunshine State Conference weekly honor of the 2026 season, as Sophomore Cameron Basden was named the conference’s weekly award recipient, …

DaRock Elite Academy teamed up with the West Ham United Elite Camp to host a Spring Break camp at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. The event formed part of the launch of the Clyde Best documentary, Transforming the Beautiful Game – The Clyde Best Story, which will be screened at the Earl Cameron Theatre, …

The Bermuda swimming team finished seventh in the standings at the Carifta Championships in Martinique. Bermuda won five medals — one gold, two silver and two bronze — to accumulate 205 points. The girls’ 15–17 4×100 metres medley relay team of Violet Smith, Teagan Mewett, Marleigh Howes and Katherine Wheddon secured gold. Mewett also claimed …

The 2025/26 Commercial Bowling League season concluded at Warwick Lanes, with Strike Force confirmed as champions despite a final-round loss to mid-table Pin Heads. Strike Force entered the final fixtures with the title already secured but fell 3-1 to sixth-place Pin Heads, who finished the season with an upset win over the leaders. Second-place Too …

Blake Montgomery and his University of Wisconsin Badgers team have reached their first Frozen Four since 2010 after captain Ben Dexheimer scored 24 seconds into overtime to claim a 4-3 win over top-seeded Michigan State. Wisconsin trailed late in the NCAA Regional Final at the DCU Centre but forced overtime with a late surge. Dexheimer’s …

Somersfield Academy will hold its annual golf fundraiser on April 24 at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy is pleased to announce its annual golf fundraiser, taking place on April 24 at Port Royal Golf Course. This year’s event will bring together a strong group of community partners in support of one …

Kayla Bardgett and her Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] teammates have been named the 2025–26 Tournament of Champions Series winners, marking the program’s first national title of the season in collegiate equestrian competition. The SCAD Bees produced a dominant campaign during the series’ 35th anniversary season, winning three of the four major shows …

Organisers of the Convex End-to-End are calling for volunteers and road marshals to support this year’s event. The annual charity, now in its 39th year, will be held on May 2. Road marshals play a key role in guiding participants safely along the course and ensuring everyone reaches the finish line smoothly,” read a social …

A team of young Optimist sailors have concluded their competitions at the Sailing Point Easter Regatta in Slovenia. The island’s team included Jesse Savage, Thomas McBain, Heath Meyers, Elaine Jones, Rex Henagulph, Miguel Leite, Walker Smith and Alfie Jansma. McBain finished nineteenth, Meyers 50th and Savage 64th in the Gold fleet. In the Silver fleet, …

The Bermuda Volleyball Association has announced that FIVB instructor Rick Bevis will join the organisation for the next six months through the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment Programme. Bevis, an FIVB instructor and Canadian national coach evaluator, will work with BVA coaches and assist with the development of athletes. He will also help lead the Central American …

Luton Town striker Nahki Wells is a doubt for the EFL Vertu Trophy final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday [April 12] after being forced off injured in their 3-0 win away to AFC Wimbledon on Monday. The 35-year-old started the match but lasted only 16 minutes before going down and signalling he could not continue. …

Bermudian rugby union player Jamin Hodgkins is in line to make his debut for Manly Marlins in their Shute Shield season opener on Saturday [April 11]. The fly-half is expected to feature in his side’s away fixture against the Hunter Wildfires at the Newcastle No 2 Sports Ground in Newcastle West. The 23-year-old most recently …

Teagan Mewett claimed her third medal at the Carifta Swimming Championships in Martinique yesterday [April 7]. Mewett won bronze in the girls’ 15 to 17 100 metres breaststroke in 1min 16.35sec. She had already claimed the island’s first medal at the annual regional competition, claiming bronze in the female 15 to 17 200 breaststroke final …

At the 2026 CARIFTA Games in Grenada and the CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Martinique, Bermuda athletes delivered standout performances, winning multiple medals at the prestigious regional championships. A Government spokesperson said, “The 2026 CARIFTA Games, held in Grenada from 4–6 April, highlighted Bermuda’s strong representation across track and field. Competing against the Caribbean’s best, Bermuda’s athletes …

Aeziah Divine has completed his first official test of the R&G Moto4 British Cup season, delivering a promising performance that marks a significant step forward for the young racer. Over two days of testing at Donington Park race circuit in Leicestershire, England, six sessions were held in total with Divine consistently finishing in the top …

Triathletes Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith have climbed the latest World Triathlon rankings. Hawley enjoyed a solid season start to the season, finishing fifth at the Americas Triathlon Cup in Gulfport, moving to 87th in the world rankings. She sits 70th in the World Triathlon Championship Series standings and sixteenh in the Americas rankings. Smith, …