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Bermuda’s Caitlyn Bobb finished third in the women’s 400 metres race at the Harry Jerome Track Classic at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, British Columbia. Bobb clocked 53.56 seconds, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead of the United States’ Brianna Green, who placed fourth in 53.67. Canada’s Grace Konrad won the race in 52.35, with compatriot Ella Clayton …

Bermuda opened the team competition at the 2026 Junior Caribbean Squash Championships in Tortola with an opening-day draw and two defeats. Competing at the Tortola Sports Club in the British Virgin Islands, Bermuda’s boys’ team lost to the Cayman Islands before drawing with Trinidad & Tobago, while the girls’ team was defeated by Barbados. The …

Bermuda tennis players Tariq Simons and Trey Mallory both advanced on the opening day of the Battle of Boca wildcard tournament in Boca Raton, Florida. The winner of the men’s event will receive a main-draw wildcard into the ITF M15 ATC Open in Asunción, Paraguay. Simons played twice on the opening day, defeating Mexico’s Juan …

Bermuda concluded competition at the 2026 NACAC Under-18 and Under-23 Track and Field Championships in Apizaco, Mexico, with Tatiana Sousa producing the island’s standout performance by claiming a silver medal in the Under-18 Women’s Javelin. Sousa secured her place on the podium with a best throw of 39.33 metres, earning second place against a strong …

The International Olympic Committee [IOC] has officially rejected a formal request from the Denmark to recognize Greenland and the Faroe Islands as independent National Olympic Committees, despite a request from the Danish Parliament. The letter from the Danish parliament — which cited the fact that territories such as Bermuda are allowed to compete under their own …

The Netball Bermuda Summer League season concluded at Bernard Park, with the Allshore Ballers and Storm Chasers recording victories to complete the Coed Division schedule and in the Women’s League, the BDA College Chargers defeated the Bermuda Under-21 Academy by 28-18.s The Allshore Ballers defeat the Atlantic Aces 40-10. Sheldon Bahadosingh scored 33 goals for …

Bermuda’s Under-20 Women’s Beach Volleyball Team returned to the island after capturing the gold medal at the ECVA Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championships in St. Kitts and Nevis, along with the Bermuda’s Under-20 Men’s Beach Volleyball Team, who finished ninth. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Under-20 Women’s Beach Volleyball Team returned home after capturing the gold …

Bermuda’s junior squash players produced an impressive four-medal showing at the Junior Caribbean Squash Championships in Tortola. Mason Smith won gold in the boys’ under-13 division, defeating Bermuda team-mate Benjamin Sherratt 9-11, 11-4, 11-5, 11-7 in the final. Sherratt earned silver, while Eli Carpol claimed silver in the boys’ under-19 division and Remy Horsfall secured …

Bermuda’s junior golfers produced a strong showing at the 19th Annual Mid-Season Invitational at Reunion Resort in Florida, led by Bradford Laing’s impressive fourth-place finish in the boys’ 10-11 division. Laing finished at 16 over par after carding four over for his final nine holes. Sa-Qui Robinson closed with an excellent two-over-par 74, including an …

Bermudian athletes Nirobi Smith-Mills and Jake Brislane recorded top-six finishes at the British Milers’ Club Grand Prix in Watford, UK. Smith-Mills placed third in the men’s 800 metres C race in 1min 49.09sec, while Brislane finished sixth in the men’s 3,000 metres B race in 8:16.00. Related Stories Sakari Famous Wins High Jump In Memphis …

Bermuda’s Oliver Hayward placed 32nd in the Elite Men’s race at the 2026 Americas Triathlon Cup Magog in Canada, completing the sprint-distance event in 58min 21sec. The appearance marked Hayward’s first listed World Triathlon start in the Elite Men’s category, with the official results showing 54 starters and 52 finishers. Hayward completed the 750-metre swim …

The Bermuda Volleyball Association will host a co-ed beach volleyball tournament at Horseshoe Bay on July 25. Registration for the event, which runs from 10am to 3pm, is open until July 22. Entry costs $160 per team for the co-ed fours competition and $80 per team for the co-ed twos event. Lunch is not included. …

Bermuda triathletes produced a series of strong performances at the Flatland Cup in Iowa, with Rory Shepherd leading the way by finishing third in the youth male race. Riana Robinson placed ninth in the youth female event, while Gianluca Bortoli finished tenth in the junior male race and Elena Bortoli was tenth in the youth …

Crossfire claimed victory in Race 14 of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series after recording the fastest corrected time of 1:08:42. Back in Black finished second on corrected time in 1:09:01, with Thrash third in 1:09:10. Crossfire also crossed the finish line first with the fastest elapsed time of 1:02:17. Back in Black was second across …

Dame Flora Duffy’s gold medal-winning performance at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, has reached the final of the competition’s Greatest Moment award. Duffy became the first Bermudian woman to win Commonwealth Games gold when she dominated the women’s triathlon on the Gold Coast, leading from start to finish in a time …

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has launched its 2026 Volunteer Programme, with Allshores returning as the presenting sponsors of the Volunteer Program. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Championship is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 Volunteer Program, presented by longtime partners Allshores. As the tournament prepares to return to Port Royal Golf Course in its new …

The Bermuda men’s national basketball team fell 72-65 to Dominica in the final match of the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers group phase. The opening period ended in a 14-14 tie before Bermuda established an offensive rhythm in the second quarter. Led by its backcourt play, the team outscored Dominica 20-19 in the frame to …

Bermuda cricket action over the weekend saw Cleveland County and Bailey’s Bay secure victories in their respective division matches. Premier Division Bailey’s Bay 203 Willow Cuts 129 Bailey’s Bay won the toss, elected to bat first, and recovered from an early collapse to post a total of 203. The innings was stabilized by a seventh-wicket …

Promising English amateur boxer Harry Burke has been sharpening his skills at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick while vacationing in Bermuda. Burke [12-2] has established himself as one of England’s rising amateur talents, winning a string of titles, including the Hull Boxcup and Riviera Boxcup in 2025. The 20-year-old super welterweight represented …

Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan said she is relishing “a new challenge” after joining Barnsley Women from AFC Bradford City Women. Barnsley, who compete in the FA Women’s National League Division One Midlands, announced the signing last week. Nolan arrives after scoring 26 goals last season to help AFC Bradford City Women win the North East …

The Western Parishes secured the Carlsberg Ocean View Cup title with a commanding performance on the final day, defeating the Eastern Parishes 14.5-9.5 overall after winning the closing singles session 9-3. The Western Parishes entered the final day with the competition still in the balance but dominated the singles matches to claim local bragging rights …

Bermuda junior golfer Bradford Laing is in fourth place after the second round of the 19th Annual Mid Season Invitational at Reunion on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour in Florida. Competing in the boys 10-11 division, Laing carded a 7-over-par 79 to move to 12 over overall heading into the final round. His second round …

Sakari Famous won the women’s high jump at the Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis, Tennessee, at the weekend. The Bermudian cleared 1.85 metres to take victory. Famous is preparing to represent Bermuda at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. “I went into this …

Bermuda seam bowler Chare Smith claimed one wicket for 17 runs as Frenchay First XI defeated Bedminster Second XI by eight wickets in the West of England Premier Cricket League [Bristol & North Somerset] yesterday [July 11]. Bedminster were bowled out for 154 in 42.2 overs after batting first. Frenchay replied with 157 for two …

Bermudian cricketer Cameron Jeffers scored an unbeaten 35 and took one wicket as Bristol West Indian Phoenix First XI lost by six wickets to Bishopston First XI in the West of England Premier Cricket League [Bristol & North Somerset] yesterday [July 11]. Batting at No 7, Jeffers made 35 not out from 22 balls, hitting …

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island defeated Brooklyn FC 4-3 on penalties at home in the Prinx Tires United Soccer League Cup yesterday [July 11]. The match ended 1-1 after regulation time. Smith’s side advance to the knockout stages. Rhode Island head coach and general manager Smith is a former Bermuda captain and New England Revolution winger. …

Bermudian cricketer Okera Bascome scored 31 runs as Coventry & North Warwickshire First XI lost by five wickets to Aston Manor First XI in the Warwickshire County ]Cricket League Premier Division in England yesterday [July 11]. Opening batter Bascome made 31 from 25 balls, hitting three fours and one six. Coventry & North Warwickshire were …

Local swimmers took part in the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association [BASA] Summer Long Course Meet. Among the senior competitors, Elan Daley won the women’s 15 and over 100 metres freestyle in 56.92 seconds and the 50 metres butterfly in 28.45. Thomas Cechini won the men’s 15 and over 100 metres freestyle in 52.96 and the …

Southampton Rangers defeated Warwick Workmen’s Club in the second round of the Western County Cup this weekend at White Hill Field. Southampton Rangers Inning ..00 [04] Nacori Smith c Malachi Jones b Jalani Richardson ..53 [61] Oronde Bascome b Jamar Stovel ..27 [61] Alex Dore c Luke Fulton b Jalani Richardson ..57 [65] Dalin Richardson …

Bermudian beach volleyball players Benjamín Barnett and Connor Somerville dropped two matches at the seventh stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour on Tabyana Beach in Honduras. The Bermuda duo opened the morning with their final Pool B match against Canada’s Louis Charbonneau and Henry Heider. Charbonneau and Heider defeated Barnett and Somerville in straight …

The Bermuda men’s national basketball team were edged 59-56 by host nation Guyana in a closely contested FIBA AmeriCup Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers match. Bermuda made a positive start, taking a 12-11 lead at the end of the first quarter. Guyana responded by outscoring Bermuda 21-16 in the second period to hold a 31-28 advantage at halftime. …

Olivia Gazzard and Isabella Sousa advanced to the semifinals of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championships in St. Kitts. Gazzard and Sousa defeated St. Vincent and the Grenadines pair Nayelli Fergus and Reanna Robinson 2-0 in the quarterfinals, winning 21-19 and 21-15. The result extended the Bermudian pair’s undefeated run to four …

The Eastern Parishes took the lead over the Western Parishes following the alternate shot format on the second day of the Carlsberg Ocean View Cup. The tournament had entered the day deadlocked after an opening-day stalemate. The Western Parishes won the first match of the afternoon when Camiko Smith and Dennis Joell defeated the East’s …

Bermudian athletes Olivia Gazzard, Isabella Sousa, Daniel Morris, and Carter Lamb recorded contrasting results on the opening day of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championships at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. In the women’s division, Gazzard and Sousa finished the opening day undefeated. The Bermudian pair won their opening match against St. …

Warwick Football Academy has appointed Dante Leverock as its Director of Player Development & High Performance and Lead Coach – High Performance Football at Warwick Academy. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Football Academy [WFA] is proud to announce the appointment of Dante Leverock as the Academy’s Director of Player Development & High Performance, while also assuming …

The Bermuda men’s national basketball team lost 76-61 to Turks and Caicos in the FIBA AmeriCup Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers. Turks and Caicos opened a double-digit lead in the first quarter, outscoring Bermuda 20-10. Bermuda responded in the second period by outscoring Turks and Caicos 17-13, narrowing the deficit to 33-27 at halftime. Turks and Caicos extended …

Bermudian volleyball players Benjamín Barnett and Connor Somerville competed in their opening two pool matches at the seventh stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour on Tabyana Beach in Honduras. Following the tournament’s preliminary inquiry and team registrations, the 16-team men’s tournament began with pairings from 13 nations divided into four pools. Barnett and …

The Carlsberg Ocean View Cup is tied at three points each after the opening day of competition between the Eastern and Western Parishes. The tournament features the top 12 finishers from the Eastern Parishes and the top 12 from the Western Parishes based on the Johnnie Walker qualification standings. Ebonie Cox and Vincent Minors gave …

The Bermuda Basketball Association has appointed Jaimie Cedenio as Women’s Basketball Director. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Basketball Association is proud to announce the appointment of Jaimie Cedenio as Women’s Basketball Director. In this role, Jaimie will be spearheading new initiatives to grow and develop women’s basketball across Bermuda, from grassroots participation to elite competition. …

Cup holders Warwick Workmen’s Club will match up against challengers Southampton Rangers in a Western County Cup clash at White Hill Field in Sandys this Saturday. Warwick Workmen’s Club: Cory Burgess [captain] Ajani Lee Kamau Leverock Malachi Jones Kevon Fubler Tre Manders Luke Fulton Jalani Richardson Jamar Stovel Trey Vance Nwaomiko Rock Southampton Rangers: Alex …

Dame Flora Duffy’s gold medal-winning performance at the 2018 Commonwealth Games is in the running for the event’s Greatest Moment award. Duffy became the first Bermudian woman to win Commonwealth Games gold when she dominated the women’s triathlon on the Gold Coast, leading from start to finish in a time of 56min 50sec. Voting closes …

Bermudian footballer Z’Ani Jennings has signed scholarship terms with Sky Bet Championship team Sheffield United. The midfielder is among 17 players to put pen to paper on scholarships at the club before the Professional Development League season. He has graduated from the Under-16 squad. Jennings, who has captained the Bermuda Under-14 national team, is the …

World-renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse discussed plans to restore the historic Mid Ocean Club course, highlighting its original design, iconic 5th hole and his vision for returning it to Charles Blair Macdonald’s intent. A spokesperson said, “World renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse has been appointed to oversee the restoration of Mid Ocean Club, …

The Bermuda Triangle Cup 2026 Under-17 international football tournament will be held at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, featuring a week of youth football competition. The tournament will include seven teams: Future Pro Academy [United Kingdom], São Miguel [Azores], Somerset Trojans, Dandy Town Hornets, Bermuda National Academy Under-17, Bermuda National Academy Under-15, and Bermuda …

Bermudian golfers Oliver and Darina Betschart completed their campaigns at the USWING MOJING Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego, California. Oliver Betschart finished tied for 71st in the boys 15-18 division after recording a three-round total of 12-over-par 228 at Torrey Pines South Course. He opened with a five-over-par 77, recording one birdie, 11 …

Bermudian forward Andrew Armstrong scored as FC Motown II defeated the Hudson Valley Hammers 5-0 to secure a place in the USL League Two playoffs. Jude Essuman opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving Motown a 1-0 lead at halftime. Julien Lacher doubled the advantage in the 49th minute before Essuman scored his second …

Thomas College men’s soccer has signed Bermudian Chance Eve ahead of the upcoming season. In making the announcement, the school — which is based in Maine — said “Chance Eve arrives from Pembroke Hamilton Club Zebras and the Steven Gerrard Academy, a native of Hamilton, Bermuda. A quick, direct winger with the ability to beat …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron recorded two fifth-place finishes during a night of harness racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron competed in the seventh race, a pace class event, driving Stop The Vanity to fifth place in 1:54&2. He returned for the 12th race, a trot class event, driving Winnin Dollars …

Devonshire Rec defeated Lady Stars 28-18 in the latest round of the Summer Women’s Netball League. The only match of the evening saw Devonshire Rec take control early and secure a 10-goal victory. Miesha Greaves scored 13 goals for Devonshire Rec, while Charlene Bogle added 11 and Zakiyah Durham scored four. Greaves was named the …

A six-member Bermuda team has arrived in Mexico for the 2026 NACAC Under-18 and Under-23 Track and Field Championships, which will be held from July 10 to 12. The championships will take place at the Una Nueva Historia Sports Complex Stadium in Apizaco, Tlaxcala. The Bermuda team is managed by Ruby James, with former Olympian …