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The Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix returns to Bermuda this weekend [May 9-10] with 12 top international sailing teams competing for millions of dollars in prize money. A spokesperson said, “The Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix returns to the island’s crystal clear waters, after a year hiatus as the fifth stop of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship, …

‘True’ claimed victory in the 2026 Antigua Bermuda Sailing Race, crossing the finish line off Bermuda’s East End on Tuesday morning [May 5]. Race organizers said blustery winds and several tactical tacks shaped the final stages of the 935-nautical-mile ocean race from Antigua to Bermuda. “True’ crossed the line at precisely 8:00 a.m. AST, winning …

Several past and present Bermuda athletes were among those who met King Charles III during his recent visit to the island. The King visited Bermuda on his first trip to a British overseas territory since becoming monarch. Among the athletes he met were swimmer Jack Harvey and high jumper Sakari Famous, who are due to …

Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick was beaten in the opening round of the $6,000 EMCS Tortola Classic 2026 after a five-game match against American Tad Carney in the British Virgin Islands. Carrick lost 11-6, 6-11, 4-11, 11-3, 11-6 in a contest lasting 63 minutes at the Tortola Sports Club. After losing the opening game, Carrick …

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine finished on a high note in the opening round of the RG Moto4 British Superbike Cup at Oulton Park in Cheshire, England. Representing Fibre Tec Honda–MLav Racing, Divine suffered a technical failure on the eighth lap of race one while running in twelfth place before bouncing back to finish tenth in …

Jennifer Haworth, a Convex End-to-End board member, reflected on the event held on Saturday [May 2]. The annual event included a 24.1-mile End-to-End route, the 14-mile Middle-to-End, and the three-mile Fun Walk and Cycle. “We’re having a terrific day with some beautiful weather that Bermuda has rolled out for us,” Ms Haworth told Bernews. “Record …

Footballer Kenni Thompson scored nine goals in all competitions for AFC Bournemouth Women this season. The Bermuda national team winger netted seven goals in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division and two goals in cup competitions. She scored the winner as Bournemouth defeated Plymouth Argyle 1-0 in the FA Women’s National League Cup …

Footballer Eva Frazzoni has finished the league season with two goals in 14 matches for AFC Sudbury Women in the FA Women’s National League Division One South East this season. The Bermuda women’s national team captain plays as a central midfielder. AFC Sudbury were relegated after finishing eleventh in the table with nine points from …

Bermuda cricketer Zeri Tomlinson scored 12 runs in Papplewick and Linby First XI’s six-wicket home defeat to Kimberley Institute First XI in the Nottinghamshire Premier League on Saturday [May 2]. Papplewick, batting first after winning the toss, scored 87 all out off 28.2 overs. Tomlinson batted at No 5, facing 15 balls and hitting two …

The Port Royal Tennis Courts hosted the final day of the Temple of Tennis Tournament, with titles decided across singles and mixed doubles divisions. In the Men’s A Division final, top seed Tariq Simons defeated Zach McGuire 6-1, 6-4. Simons won the first set 6-1 and closed out the match in straight sets after McGuire …

Bermudian bowler David Maycock is in 103rd position after the second round of qualifying at the World Series of Bowling XVII in the United States. Maycock, who was 81st after the opening round, dropped 22 places during the second block. His best game of the session was 207, and he has a ten-game total of …

Cyclist Conor White finished second overall at the Dulwich Paragon Track Open at Herne Hill Velodrome in London. Riding for Jakroo Handsling, the Bermudian scored 610 points across the multi-event programme. Len Delicaet won the event with 640 points, while Arthur Tye was third with 530. White recently competed at the Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic in …

Madisyn Bobb recorded a season-best performance at the Kehoe Twilight Meet while competing for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County completed preparations for the postseason. Competing at the University of Maryland, Bobb participated in the meet as part of final preparations for the America East Championships. In the women’s 200 metres, the Bermudian sprinter finished …

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] recognized the top performers of the 2025/2026 season during its annual awards ceremony, honoring players, coaches, officials and clubs across the island’s football divisions. In the Premier Division, Senoj Mitchell was named Most Valuable Player, while Jorj Dublin earned Defensive Player of the Year honors. Jahquil Hill was recognized as …

Seven boats are taking part in the 2026 Antigua Bermuda Race — a 935 nautical-mile ocean race — and as of this writing the fleet is being led by Howard Hodgson’s True. In providing an update via their social media accounts the event organisers said, “Seven boats made the Wednesday start line for the 2026 …

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins competed in the 60th Omloop van het Waasland in Belgium. Riding for Atom 6 Bikes – Cycleur de Luxe, Hopkins lined up for the 175km race from Lokeren to Kemzeke, one of the demanding one-day classics known for its tough conditions. Hopkins was among a number of riders who did not …

Cameron Jeffers took a wicket for Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club First XI match away to Bristol Pakistanis First XI in the West of England Premier League Bristol & North Somerset at the weekend. Batting first, Bristol Pakistanis were bowled all out for 209 runs off 49.3 overs. Spin bowler Jeffers took one for …

The Bermuda Power Boat Association opened its season with an inshore race day at Ferry Reach. Nine boats competed, with Howard Ascento and Nasaje Anderson winning the opening race and taking top honours in the D-Class. Ryan Resendes and Jahcai Morris finished second overall and won the B-Class, while Jody and Tony Carreiro were third. …

Airforce won race three of the Wednesday Night Sailing series in Hamilton Harbour after recording the fastest corrected time. Crossfire was first across the line with an elapsed time of 53min 10sec but dropped to twelfth on corrected time. Airforce finished second on the water in 59:01 and secured victory with a corrected time of …

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island were defeated 3-1 by the Birmingham Legion at home in the United Soccer League Championship on Saturday [May 2]. Rhode Island are tenth in the Eastern Conference after seven games this season. They are at home to the Tampa Bay Rowdies on Saturday. Rhode Island head coach and general manager Smith …

Motorcycle rider Jediah Cumbermack became the first Bermudian to earn a podium finish in the Zyn BSB British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park in Cheshire, England, at the weekend. Cumbermack, who rides for the British development team Rokit Rookies, finished eighth in qualifying before placing fifth in the opening race of the first round of …

The BNAA will mark Kids’ Athletics Day on May 7 with events for children promoting movement, inclusion, and fun participation. A spokesperson said, “As 2026 marks five years of Kids’ Athletics Day, The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] is pleased to announce that it will be joining World Athletics in inviting kids across Bermuda to …

SailGP unveiled its dynamic lineup of impact-driven initiatives to take place during this week’s Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix [May 9-10], reinforcing a “shared commitment to sustainability, clean energy innovation and meaningful community engagement.” A spokesperson said, “Delivered in collaboration with Apex Group and local partners, the Bermuda event will showcase how sport can serve as a …

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association [BASA] concluded the CG 2026 Long Course Championships at the National Sports Center, where local swimmers competed for individual high-point honors across multiple age divisions. In the 10 and under categories, Myla Desjardins won the girls’ title with 1,554 points, followed by Alanna Frawley and Aine Fahy. Joseph Herron secured …

Bermudian athletes Amaris Munya and Zydon Furbert contributed to a podium-placing performance for Montverde Academy at the FHSAA Class 2A Region 2 Championship. The Montverde girls’ track and field team secured its fifth consecutive regional title, while the boys’ team finished third overall in a field of 28 schools. Munya earned three podium finishes during …

Bermudian bowler David Maycock began competition at the World Series of Bowling [WSOB] XVII on the Professional Bowlers Association [PBA] circuit in the United States. Maycock opened play in the Scorpion Championship at the prestigious event, finishing the first round in 81st place with a five-game total pinfall of 994. He recorded a high game of …

Bermudian cricketer Jaiden Manders took one wicket and scored 30 runs as Tata Steel beat Neath by eight wickets in a rain-affected T20 friendly. Neath were restricted to 120 for four in a match reduced to 18 overs. Manders returned the most economical figures for Tata Steel, conceding 17 runs from three overs. Tata Steel …

Nahki Wells’s Luton Town missed out on the Sky Bet League One play-offs despite a 3-2 win away to Bolton Wanderers in their final game of the season. Luton finished seventh in the table, one place and one point outside the play-off places. The Bermuda striker scored ten goals in all competitions this season. Related …

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine delivered a top-ten finish in the RG Moto4 British Superbike Cup at Oulton Park in Cheshire, England. Representing Fibre Tec Honda–MLav Racing, Divine suffered a technical failure on the eighth lap of race one while running in twelfth place. “It was a frustrating end to race one after a strong eight …

Bermuda Junior Cycling hosted a competitive road race on Sunday [May 3], with riders tackling a challenging circuit that started and finished at the junction of St. Anne’s Road and Lighthouse Road. A spokesperson said, “The race featured two start groups, with 25 riders across A, B, C and Women’s categories, and included a King …

Bermuda’s participation in the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Senior Beach Volleyball Championship concluded following the knockout and final pool stages in Saint Lucia. In the men’s division, Benjamin Barnett and Sean Tucker opened the day with their final pool match against Yahn Florent and Mervin Mingo of St. Kitts & Nevis. The Bermudian …

Sancho Smith secured a top-five finish in the men’s 800-meter run at the 2026 Peach Belt Conference [PBC] Outdoor Track & Field Championships which was held at the ERAU Track Complex in Florida. Smith, representing Clayton State University, recorded a time of 1:52.11 to finish fifth in the final. The performance earned points for the …

Bermudians Jordan Vieira and PJ Rodrigues will compete at the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association Open Fleet National Championship after helping Eckerd College qualify for the regatta. Eckerd secured their place through the selection process following strong performances during the season. The championship will be held from May 19 to 22 and hosted by the University of …

Bermuda cricketer Luke Horan took one wicket as King’s College Taunton beat Canford School by nine wickets in a school match in England. Horan, who took one for 13, helped restrict Canford to 159, with Felix Inglis top-scoring with 62. King’s College reached 160 for one in reply, with Thomas Rew making an unbeaten 87. …

The 17th Annual Schools’ Relay Classic was held this weekend, featuring relay teams from primary, middle, and senior schools across the island. The Saltus Grammar School middle school girls’ 4x100m relay team established a new record during the preliminary rounds. The quartet of Leydi Raynor, Jasmine Reid-Rubaine, Amaya Davis, and Zahra Goodchild finished with a …

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips earned two postseason honors from the American Athletic Conference [AAC] following a successful season with the Tulane University men’s tennis program. The AAC named Phillips to both the Singles All-Conference team and the All-Conference Doubles team. He shared the doubles distinction with his teammate, Lance Nisbet. The duo concluded the …

Bermuda’s national beach volleyball teams began competition at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Senior Beach Volleyball Championship in Saint Lucia. The tournament features representative pairs from nine nations. In the women’s division, Hailey Trott and Kayley Hamilton finished the opening day with a 1-1 record. The Bermudian duo opened their campaign against Saint …

The Bermuda Football Association has released the 2025/2026 football schedule, with Under-23 Summer League games to be held at Bernard Park, set to kick off on Monday May 4th with Robin Hood vs FC Bascome at 6pm and NVCC Rams vs Devonshire Colts at 8pm. The full BFA Under-23 League Schedule 2026 follows below [PDF …

Flatts Victoria Recreation Cricket Club will host a golf tournament at Ocean View Golf Club on June 6. Registration is scheduled for 7.30am, with the tournament set to begin at 8am. The captain’s choice format event is priced at $100 per player, with teams of four. Entry includes fees, cart, lunch and a prizegiving. Corporate …

Footballer Milan Butterfield’s Halesowen Town were defeated 1-0 by Spalding United away in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central play-off semi-finals. The Bermudian midfielder started the match. Halesowen finished fifth in the table with 70 points from 42 matches. Related Stories Football: BFA End Of Season Awards Night Logan Jiménez Helps Hibernian U-19 …

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade was defeated in her third match at the Montreal World Boccia Cup. Competing in the BC1 Women’s Pool A, DeSilva-Andrade, ranked seventh in the world in her classification, was defeated 7-2 by Japan’s Hiromi Endo. In her opening match, she lost 6-2 to Simona Blazkova, of the Czech Republic, before being narrowly beaten …

The Warwick Academy gymnasium hosted the Bermuda School Sports Federation and Department of Youth and Sports Middle School Basketball Finals this week, with the Berkeley Institute and Warwick Academy securing wins across three finals. In the Junior Varsity Final, The Berkeley Institute defeated Warwick Academy 22-20 in overtime. Jacob Furtado led Berkeley with nine points, …

The Temple of Tennis Open Tournament continued at the Port Royal Golf Course Tennis Courts this week, featuring a day of competition that included a tie-break finish, a straight-sets semi-final result, and a match ending due to injury retirement. Zach McGuire advanced to the final after defeating Evan Heyliger in straight sets. McGuire won the …

The Bermuda Football Association will host its annual End of Season Awards on May 3rd, celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of Bermuda’s football community across youth and senior levels. A spokesperson said, “Following an exciting year for both international and domestic football, the BFA will recognize the contributions and performances of local players, coaches, …

Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan has helped AFC Bradford City claim the North East Regional Women’s League Premier Division title. The striker scored in a 4-0 win at home to Harrogate Town in the league yesterday [April 29]. Nolan has scored 26 goals in all competitions this season. Bradford have finished with 57 points from 20 …

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has issued a traffic notice for the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Bermuda Jr Cycling Road Race, scheduled for Sunday [May 3]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Bermuda Jr Cycling Road Race will take place on …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Eight young people from Longtails Rowing Club will take part in the Convex End-to-End on Saturday [May 2]. The club, launched in August last year by Zoe Oduntan and operating under the Bermuda Rowing Association, will field rowers aged between 13 and 16 in the 12-mile Middle-to-End leg. “This is our …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron showcased his endurance and versatility at Harrah’s Hoosier Park this week, competing from morning qualifiers through afternoon main-card races. The day began in the Trot Class qualifiers, where Waldron drove Johnny Broad in the third morning race. The pair finished fourth in 1:57&4. In the afternoon main card, Waldron competed …

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has issued a traffic notice for the Sir Stanley Burgess 5K Race, scheduled for Sunday [May 3]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that the “Sir” Stanley Burgess 5K Race will take place on Sunday, 3 May 2026, between 8:00 …

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI], with SailGP and Endeavour, will host a special fundraising event, “Racing For The Future: SailGP SPEED,” featuring a film screening and panel discussion on Thursday, May 7 at 6:00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] invites you to an action-packed evening where cutting-edge sport meets ocean …