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Bermudian athlete Massassi Maxwell-Smith recorded a top-10 finish at the Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge in South Carolina, leading her performances for Coker University at the meet held at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium. Maxwell Smith placed sixth in the women’s triple jump with a best mark of 9.79 metres [32 feet, 1.5 inches], competing in a …

The 2026 Rally on the Rock Tournament opened at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium, highlighting the continued growth of pickleball in Bermuda as multiple divisions completed play on the opening day. Joshua Arnold won the Men’s Singles 5.0+ Open title, while Nathaniel Alexander claimed the Men’s Singles 4.0+ Open division. Gary Perry secured first place …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Adrian Roach expects a stern test when he faces Devin Carter in what he describes as a “fifty-fifty” contest in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Saturday [March 21]. The 23-year-old has won both of his professional bouts since turning over and will meet Carter [1-0] in a four-round welterweight fight. “I’ve …

Bermudian footballer Milan Butterfield scored for Halesowen Town in their 3-0 win at home to Banbury United in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central yesterday [March 17]. The midfielder netted in the 53rd minute to make it 3-0. Halesowen are fifth in the table with 57 points from 35 matches. Related Stories Ajani …

Thomas McBain won Bermuda’s Optimist Dinghy Association selection trials after four days of racing. McBain topped the standings after 12 races, finishing ahead of Rex Henagulph in second, with Heath Meyers third. Elaine Jones was named top female sailor, while Mason Portelli won the mid-fleet division. The trials determined Bermuda’s team for the World, European …

Bermudian sailor Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University teammates finished third at the St. Mary’s Open Team Race on the Potomac River this weekend. The Green Wave ended the regatta with a 7–2 record against a field of 10 U.S. collegiate programs. Ebbin sailed as one of Tulane’s skippers alongside Kelly Holthus and Hamilton Barclay. …

The Pan American Road Championships are underway in Montería, Colombia, with Bermuda fielding three riders. Gabriella Arnold will compete in the elite women’s race, while Nicholas Narraway and Kaden Hopkins line up in the elite men’s events. The championships, which runs until March 22 [Sunday], feature more than 300 riders from 29 nations competing in …

The mid-table team Sweet Life upset league leaders Strike Force 3–1 at Warwick Lanes this week, shaking up the top of the Commercial Bowling League standings. Third-placed Who Gives A Split defeated eighth-placed Pin Heads 4–0, maintaining their position in contention for the league title. Second-placed Too Legit To Split did not play, serving a …

Bermuda’s Miles Outerbridge won the bronze medal in the Boys 200 meters at the New Balance Indoor Nationals in Boston. Competing for Montverde Academy, Outerbridge recorded a time of 21.14 seconds to finish third in the final at The TRACK at New Balance. He also competed in the Boys 60 meters, advancing to the final …

Equestrian Blaire Crews delivered an impressive performance at the World Equestrian Centre in Florida during the Ocala Winter Spectacular IX. Competing at the World Championship Horse Riding event, Crews recorded multiple top-five finishes. In the .90m Novice Junior Jumper II.1 class, she rode Cayden to second place, before following up with a third-place finish in …

North Village have kept their chances of back-to-back FA Cup titles alive after a 2-1 win over St George’s in extra time at PHC Stadium. Village will face Devonshire Colts in the showpiece final. Blaiz Hall gave St George’s the lead in the 26th minute before Knory Scott equalised in the 68th minute for Village …

The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s Committee hosted the 2026 Girls’ League Tournament across two weekends, with 32 teams competing in four age groups at Bermuda College and Warwick Academy on March 7 and 14, highlighting the continued growth of girls’ football on the island. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s Committee hosted the …

Bermudian Dante Noel-Simmons will start for Campbell College in the 2026 Schools’ Cup Final. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian student-athlete Dante Noel-Simmons, formerly of Warwick Academy, will start for the Campbell College 1st XV in the 2026 Danske Bank Schools’ Cup Final on St Patrick’s Day. The Schools’ Cup, first contested in 1876, is one of …

Bermuda will be represented by Gabriella Arnold, Nicholas Narraway, and Kaden Hopkins at the 2026 Pan American Road Cycling Championships in Colombia. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Bicycle Association is proud to announce the athletes selected to represent Bermuda at the 2026 Pan American Road Cycling Championships, taking place from 16–22 March in Montería, Colombia. …

The PCC Hockey Rink hosted two Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League matches this weekend, with a total of 17 goals scored and one game decided by a shootout. ACT 4 Hamilton Princess 6 Hamilton Princess defeated ACT 6–4, led by a hat-trick from Jean-Michael Tremblay, who opened the scoring in the first period and added …

The Bermuda National Athletics Association has announced Bermuda’s national team for the CARIFTA Games 2026 set to take place in Grenada from April 4–6, 2026. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] is pleased to announce Bermuda’s national team selected to compete at the 2026 CARIFTA Games, scheduled to take place in Grenada …

The Continental Bowling League standings shifted following results at Warwick Lanes, with fourth-place Cubs defeating league leaders Nifty Rollers 24–3. Second-place Under Dawgs defeated eighth-place New Hope 23–4 to close the gap at the top of the standings. Third-place Odd Balls recorded a 26–1 win over seventh-place Invaders. Sixth-place Spicenix defeated ninth-place Sunset 25–2. Fifth-place …

44 drivers competed in Race #12 of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship, highlighted by a record 18-kart L206 class and standout performances across all divisions. A spokesperson said, “Despite a foggy and rain-soaked start to the day, racing action eventually roared to life on Sunday, March 15, as the Bermuda Karting Association hosted Race …

The Tuckers Point Golfers, also known as the “Hackers,” have donated $26,500 to the Committee of 25 to support families of children with medical, developmental or physical challenges in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Committee of 25 has received a generous donation of $26,500 from the Tuckers Point Golfers, strengthening the charity’s ability to support …

Elite Bermudian athletes are invited to apply for the 2026–27 Elite Athlete Sponsorship Programme, with applications open until March 31 to support high-performance development and international competition. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermudian elite athletes are encouraged to apply for the 2026–27 Elite Athlete Sponsorship [EAS] Programme, which supports high-performance development and international competition. “Applications are …

Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] supported the Bermuda College Foundation Annual Golf Classic as a sponsor of the charity tournament held on Saturday [March 14] at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The annual event brought together corporate partners, community leaders, and supporters to raise funds that help expand educational opportunities for Bermudians through scholarships …

Strong winds across Palma Bay forced the cancellation of the final day of the Mallorca Sailing Center Regatta, leaving overnight standings to determine the final results. The decision meant results from the opening day stood as the final classification. Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe finished 21st overall in the 68-boat ILCA7 fleet, marking the start of his …

Bermuda triathlete Erica Hawley finished eleventh in her season opener at the Ironman 70.3 Dallas Little Elm at the weekend. Competing in the elite women’s field in the race, Hawley completed the 1.2-mile swim, 56.1-mile bike and 13.1-mile run in 4hr 07min 55sec. Her spits were 3:17; 2:14 and 1:26:32. Hawley represented Bermuda at the …

The Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club is set to launch an Afterschool programme from April 13 at the Warwick gym. The programme will run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm for youngsters aged ten to 15. Fresh & Hungry is run by Bermudian professional welterweight boxer Nikki Bascome. For more details, fhboxingclubbda@gmail.com or …

Michael Findlay has stepped down as head coach of Bermuda’s men’s national team after reaching a mutual agreement with the Bermuda Football Association, the governing body said yesterday [March 16]. Findlay oversaw the senior national team during his tenure and provided support to Bermuda’s under-23 and under-20 teams. During his tenure, Bermuda reached the preliminary …

Bermudian footballer Bakari Furbert has helped Harborough Under-21 defeat St Ives Under-21 to win the United Counties League Reserve Division Cup. The midfielder has been in impressive for Harborough Under-21 this season, with his side eight points clear at the top of the UCL Reserve Division. Compatriot Jutorre Burgess, who is recovering from an long-term …

The Bermuda Rugby Football Association is looking for volunteers for the Bermuda International 7s tournament at the National Sports Centre. The competition, which runs from Friday [March 20] and Saturday, features an under-23 collegiate division, a high school division, boys and girls, and men’s and women’s matches. The roles available are field marshals, score runners, …

Boxer Adrian Roach has been sponsored by the Bermuda Tourism Authority for his professional fight in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Saturday [March 21]. The 23-year-old welterweight has won his first two contests since turning pro and will step up from four rounds to six rounds for the first time. It will be his first outing …

Devonshire Colts have reached the FA Challenge Cup final after a 2–0 win over PHC Zebras in semi-finals at Bernard Park yesterday [March 14]. Colts were awarded a penalty in the 69th minute, which Jorj Dublin stepped up to convert. In the 89th minute, Chemarl Henry found space to double the lead. In the Premier …

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast won 10-4 at home to the Tacoma Stars in the Major Arena Soccer League yesterday [March 14]. Baltimore are top of the standings after 21 games this season. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served as the team’s …

There were wins for Inter BDA and YGS in the Corona League at BAA Field. Inter defeated Bulls FC 8-0 thanks to hat-tricks from Thales Francis and Rover Machedo, as well as goals by Marley Hines and Declan McKittrick. YGS beat Tuff Dogs 2-1 courtesy of goals from Jerome Bailey and Domah Williams. Sean Brown …

Elijah Daley established multiple national records during the 2026 U Sports Swimming Championships. Representing the University of Toronto, the Bermudian swimmer surpassed several of his own short course benchmarks throughout the collegiate competition. In the 100m butterfly preliminaries, Daley recorded a time of 52.81 seconds, breaking the previous record he set at the 2024 World …

Bermudian all-rounder Kamau Leverock scored a team-high 49 runs, though the India Tigers fell to a 17-run defeat against the Mumbai Spartans in a Legends League Cricket match at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium. The Mumbai Spartans elected to bat first after winning the toss, posting a total of 160 for 8 in their allotted …

The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League continued at the PCC Hockey Rink with two matches producing a combined 20 goals. Spine & Sport 1 Hamilton Princess 6 Hamilton Princess defeated Spine & Sport 6–1. Jeremie Faucher and Jean-Michael Tremblay scored in the opening period to give Hamilton Princess an early lead. Bill Calko added a …

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott helped Cardiff City defeat Exeter City 4-0 away in Sky Bet League One today [March 14]. Trott joined Cardiff on a season-long loan from Danish outfit FC Copenhagen at the start of the season. Cardiff are second in the table with 76 points from 37 matches. Related Stories Logan Jiménez Helps …

FrayStar Cricket Institute will hold an information session for players, parents and prospective partners on Monday, April 6. The event will take place in the Alumni Hall at Saltus Grammar School from 6pm to 8pm. Founded by former Regimental Sergeant Major and cricketer Terry Fray and youth advocate Debra Fray, the institute has quickly developed …

Berkeley Institute swept all divisions to win the 2026 senior school track and field championships with 699.5 points, finishing ahead of Saltus Grammar School and Warwick Academy. A spokesperson said, “The Berkeley Institute swept all divisions in winning the 2026 senior school track and field championships. Berkeley accumulated 699.50 on their way to another track …

Thirteen athletes from Quality Gymnastics, led by head coach Frederick Nicholas, have travelled to New Jersey to compete in the Crystal Springs Shamrock Showdown this weekend. A spokesperson said, “The competitive gymnasts of Quality Gymnastics are set to showcase their skills at the upcoming Crystal Springs Shamrock Showdown in New Jersey this weekend. A talented …

Bermudian high jumper Sakari Famous won the women’s high jump at the JD Martin Invitational 2026 at the Oklahoma-Mosier Indoor Track in Norman, Oklahoma. Famous opened the competition at 1.73m and cleared the height on her first attempt, before again clearing 1.78m on her first try to secure the victory in the collegiate and open …

The organizers of the North American Cricket Cup have announced that the tournament will now take place from September 20–27, in the Cayman Islands after it was postponed from its originally scheduled April dates. A spokesperson said, “The five-member boards of the North American Cricket Cup announce that the upcoming edition of the tournament has …

Bermudian Daniel Phillips secured two victories for Tulane University on Saturday, though the Green Wave ultimately fell 5–2 to No. 63 Liberty University at the Liberty Tennis Complex. He opened the dual match in the number one doubles position alongside partner Luc Nisbet. the pair defeated Liberty’s Rodrigo Santiago Arraez and Guy Vorwerk 6–1. Despite …

The Bermuda Volleyball Association sent six junior teams to the Nike Boston National Qualifier, with Paradise Hitters 17U and 15U reaching the gold medal bracket and finishing 5th overall. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association sent six of its junior teams to the Nike Boston National Qualifier which were held at the Boston Convention …

The Second Spring Senior bowling league saw several upsets at Warwick Lanes this week, with top-ranked teams suffering heavy defeats. Fourth-place New Comers defeated league leaders Blue Angels 4–0, ending their winning streak. Second-place Pinsplitters also lost, falling 3–1 to sixth-place Star Lites. Third-place Islanders drew 2–2 with fifth-place Last Pin,. At the bottom of …

Four Bermuda golfers competed at the Fordes Golf International Women’s Day Golf Extravaganza in Barbados. Ann Symonds, Tracy Burgess, Morgan Lightbourne and Rhonda Hassell took part in the two-day event. The opening day featured a two-ball better ball format, won by Barbados pair Jina Scheper and Carol Jean Marie. Mariella Young claimed the nearest-the-pin prize …

Cyclist Conor White produced a solid ride at the 61st Grand Prix de la Ville de Lillers Souvenir Bruno Comini in France. Representing British elite squad Jakroo Handsling Racing, White was part of a 160-rider field that tackled the 193.6km course through the Pas-de-Calais region. Belgium’s Jules Hesters, riding for Team Flanders-Baloise, won the race …

Kamau Leverock’s India Tigers claimed a 20-run win over Royal Riders Punjab at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium in their Legends Cricket League opener. The Bermudian all-rounder did not feature in the starting XI for the season’s first fixture. The left-handed batter has enjoyed a decorated career for the Bermuda national team and Somerset in …

Clyde Best has recalled leaving Bermuda at 17 years old to pursue a trial with West Ham United in England, carrying his father’s advice that he was playing not only for himself but for those who would follow. When he set out from Bermuda for England in 1968, Best — recognised as a trailblazing Black …

Three Phoenix teams were crowned champions in the recently completed Bermuda Netball Association Winter League. Lindo’s Tigers won the Premier Division with 35 points, ahead of Storm Surge on 25 and Phoenix Heat on 15. In the First Division, Phoenix Flames claimed top spot with 40 points. Storm NexGen and Atlantic Aces both finished on …

The Bermuda Boxing Commission has strengthened the island’s combat sports officiating ranks after a visit from an official with the Association of Boxing Commissions. Bryan Miner, an instructor and official with the ABC, conducted certification courses for local referees and judges in Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts. In Muay Thai, Dirk Evelyn, Chuck Morgan, …

A social night will be held at Docksider Pub and Restaurant as part of the Caribbean Pickleball Championships. It will be held on March 18 at 9pm and feature music from local musician Mike Hind & The Limestones. Doors open at 7pm. The championships is a multi-nation, regional competition scheduled for March 17 to 21 …