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Bermuda’s national tennis team suffered a 3-0 defeat against Trinidad & Tobago in the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III tournament. The loss came across two singles matches and one doubles match on the clay surface. In the opening singles rubber, Trinidad & Tobago’s Solange Skeene defeated Bermuda player-captain Shelby Madeiros 2-6, 6-2, 6-2. …

Bermuda’s swimmers delivered an impressive start to the 70th Annual Eastern Invitational, earning first and third-place finishes during the 200m relay at the opening night of competition in North Carolina. A 12-member squad representing the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association [BASA] is competing in the long-course meet. In the 13 & Over Mixed 200m Freestyle Relay, …

Fifty-one student-athletes were honoured at the 40th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards, which celebrate Bermuda’s top graduating student-athletes for excellence in sports, academics, leadership, and character. A spokesperson said, “Fifty-one student-athletes were honored last night at the 40th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards, held at the Phoebe Purvis Memorial Hall at Warwick Academy. These awards, …

The Move More Bermuda Games 2026 were held at the Flora Duffy Stadium last night, bringing together participants aged 50 and over for a fun evening of track and field events, friendly competition and community activities. A Government spokesperson previously said, “Participants can compete in a range of track and field events, including the 50m …

The 2026 Newport Bermuda Race got underway in Newport with nearly 150 boats setting sail for Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The 2026 Newport Bermuda Race is officially underway! A beautiful and somewhat blustery day in Newport set the scene for the beginning of the 54th Thrash To The Onion Patch. “The fleet left Narragansett Bay …

Xonti Burch, Priya Dill, and Amir Weller were recognised for their commitment, growth, and potential as the Bermuda Football Association presented its Training Experience Awards at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence. A spokesperson said, “At the Clyde Best Center of Excellence, the Bermuda Football Association celebrated excellence, dedication, and the bright future of Bermudian …

Volleyball players Natalie Gazzard, Megan Hands, Kyle Hamilton and Sean Tucker are representing Bermuda at the NORCECA Beach Tour in the Dominican Republic this weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent Bermuda at the upcoming NORCECA Beach Tour event in the Dominican Republic, taking place June 19–21, …

Curly’s Walking Football ended its inaugural season on June 13 with the All-Stars winning the Leroy “Curly Joe” Wilson Cup. A spokesperson said, “Curly’s Walking Football concluded its first official league season with a Championship Cup final on Saturday, June 13, at Bermuda College. All-Stars competed against Bermuda College for the Leroy “Curly Joe” Wilson …

Bermuda football action saw a double-header of comeback victories as Dandy Stars and the PHC Zebras both overturned early deficits to secure wins. Dandy Stars 4 Bermuda Under-17 National Select Team 1 Jahni Simmons scored three goals to lead Dandy Stars to a 4-1 victory over the Bermuda Under-17 National Select Team. The youth select …

Bermuda’s boccia team opened individual pool play at the Birmingham 2026 World Boccia Challenger in Alabama with three defeats. Bermuda’s Yushae DeSilva-Andrade lost her opening Pool A match 5-0 to Brazil’s Andreza de Oliveira, while Omar Hayward competed in Pool A, losing 7-1 to Cornelius Oatis of the United States. Zeik Blakeney, who is making …

High jumper Sakari Famous will head into the National Championships at the Flora Duffy Stadium this weekend full of confidence after breaking her national record. The 26-year-old, ranked 101st in the world, cleared 1.85 metres [6ft ¾in] to win her event at the John Green/Texas Greatest Athlete Invitational in Texas last weekend. “My outdoor season …

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association [BASA] announced that a team of 12 swimmers has arrived in Greensboro, North Carolina, to compete at the prestigious 70th Annual Eastern Invitational, taking place June 19–21, 2026, at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. A spokesperson said, “The Eastern Invitational is a premier long-course competition on the United States East Coast …

Jovan Jordan-Whitter has been appointed head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis programmes at Hampton University, an NCAA Division I institution in Norfolk, Virginia. Jordan-Whitter joins Hampton after serving as head coach of the varsity tennis programmes at the University of New England [UNE]. Hired in August 2024 to launch UNE’s tennis programmes, Jordan-Whitter …

The 40th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards will be held Thursday, June 22nd at the Phoebe Purvis Memorial Hall at Warwick Academy starting at 6:30, with dozens of student athletes to be honoured at this year’s ceremony. Nominees Primary School Girls – Cella Cobon – Bermuda High School, Myla Desjardins – Somersfield Academy, Freya Dunkle – …

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips advanced at the M15 Kayseri tournament after a three-set victory over Vladimir Osminkin in Turkey. The 21-year-old won the match 6-3, 3-6, 10-5, securing the victory in a deciding 10-point match tie-break. Phillips opened the match by winning the first set 6-3 before Osminkin levelled the contest with a 6-3 …

The Bermuda women’s national tennis team lost 2-1 to Jamaica in their second round-robin tie at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III tournament. Player-captain Shelby Madeiros gave Bermuda an early lead at the Federacion Salvadorena de Tenis in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, defeating Jamaica’s Katherine Dibbs 6-2, 6-2 in the opening singles rubber. …

The Somerset Trojans suffered a defeat in the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Division campaign, falling 4-1 to North Village Rams. Ne-Jai Tucker scored twice in the second half as North Village produced a dominant performance. North Village took the lead in the 17th minute through Jakeem Jennings, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to finish …

Bermudian Kiara Deane has joined Trinity School’s Elite Football Programme in Teignmouth, Devon, England. The defender has represented the Bermuda women’s under-14 and under-17 national teams. “Trinity School are delighted to announce a new addition to the Elite Football Programme for the 2026/2027 academic year!” read a Trinity School social media post. “Kiara Deane joins …

Bermuda Volleyball will host its Youth Volleyball Beach Championships at Horseshoe Beach on Saturday [June 20]. The event, which will run from 8.30am until 4pm, is being promoted under the slogan “Who Will Rule Beach?”. It is supported by ReLase, CDA Bermy, Butterfield & Vallis, Perpetual Motion and BDA Spirits. Further information is available through …

Bermudian student-athlete Walker Selley won the Central Valley Conference Gold Glove MVP award and earned First Team All-Conference honours following his outstanding performance with the College of the Sequoias baseball team in California. Selley turned in one of the top all-around seasons in the conference, hitting .394 with 65 hits, 29 RBIs, and a .997 …

Boccia Bermuda will be represented by three athletes at the Birmingham World Boccia Challenger in Alabama, with Zeik Blakeney set to make his international debut alongside experienced competitors Yushae Desilva Andrade and Omar Hayward. A spokesperson said, “Boccia Bermuda is pleased to announce that a team of three athletes will be representing Bermuda at the …

Bermudian goalkeeper Julian Caisey has joined Trinity School’s Elite Football Programme in Teignmouth, Devon, England. “Trinity School are delighted to announce a new addition to the Elite Football Programme for the 2026-2027 academic year,” read a Trinity social media post. “Julian Caisey joins Trinity and adds a wealth of ability to an already strong goalkeeper …

Longtails Rowing Club founder Zoe Oduntan is spearheading plans to launch an Inter-School Indoor Rowing Championships in Bermuda. Oduntan, 13, said she first presented the idea to representatives from the Department of Sport and Recreation before reaching out to schools to gauge interest in the initiative. Nine of the 13 schools she contacted expressed an …

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips opened qualifying at the M15 Kayseri tournament in Turkey with a straight-sets victory over Latvia’s Aleksandrs Sotikovs. The 21-year-old won the first qualifying-round match 6-1, 6-2 on outdoor hard courts. Phillips controlled the match throughout, dropping just three games as he advanced in the qualifying draw. Related Stories Photos: Manders …

Discus thrower Tiara DeRosa said she hopes to break her national record when she returns home to compete at the National Championships at the Flora Duffy Stadium this weekend. DeRosa broke the national discus record three times during a Bermuda National Athletics Association meet at the Flora Duffy Stadium in March. Her current record stands …

Bermuda’s Jackson Langley delivered an impressive podium performance at the Jenny Lee Tri Cup in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, finishing third in the Junior Elite Boys Final. The teenager completed the race in 33 minutes, 37.14 seconds, earning a strong third-place finish in a highly competitive field. The Bermudian produced a well-balanced performance across all three …

Bermudian sailor Peter Bromby holds second place, while fellow Bermudian Kelsey Durham sits ninth, following the third day of racing at the 2026 International One Design [IOD] World Championship in Marblehead, Massachusetts. With the discard rule now applied, competitors were able to drop their worst individual race score, reshaping the standings across the fleet. Bromby, …

The Ministry of Health is encouraging residents aged 50 and over to register for the Move More Bermuda Games 2026, set for June 19 at Flora Duffy Stadium, featuring a range of track, field, and community activities promoting active living and social connection. A Government spokesperson added, “The Ministry of Health is reminding individuals aged …

Bermuda’s Dominic Wright delivered a superb performance to win the Male 14-15 10km category at the PanAm Aquatics Open Water Swimming Series in the Cayman Islands. Competing in the boys’ 14-15 age group, Wright produced an impressive swim, completing the race in 2 hours, 13 minutes and 10.33 seconds to claim first place in his …

Bermudian cricket player Okera Bascome contributed with both the bat and in the field as Coventry & North Warwickshire CC secured a six-wicket victory over Stratford-upon-Avon CC in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division in England. Coventry & North Warwickshire won the toss and elected to field, with Stratford-upon-Avon scoring 195-8 in 50 overs. …

Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan has been named Bradford City Women’s 2025/26 Top Goalscorer. The award was presented as Bradford City Women held their end-of-season awards presentation, recognising players and team achievements from the campaign. Nolan, a Bermuda women’s national team player, enjoyed a productive season in front of goal for the English club, with Bradford …

Bermuda fell 3-0 to Panama as they opened their Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III campaign in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. The Bermuda squad, featuring Asia-Leigh Hollis, Alexcie Burrows, Nadhira Durham and player-captain Shelby Madeiros, began competition at the Federacion Salvadorena de Tenis. Panama took the lead in the opening singles match, with Michelle …

The Bermuda Race Foundation announced Sheila McCurdy, Dr. John D. Osmond III, and James Teeters will be inducted into the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour, which recognizes and celebrates extraordinary achievement in or concerning the Newport Bermuda Race and its predecessor races, in the fall. A spokesperson said, “The Roll of Honour includes the race’s …

More than 200 students participated in a series of school pickleball events over the past two weeks, culminating in the Caribbean Championships Junior Showcase held on June 13 at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. A spokesperson said, “”The Showcase brought together many of Bermuda’s top young pickleball players who earned qualification opportunities through the Bermuda …

Reggie Lambe has joined Ipswich Wanderers for the upcoming season, with the club expressing its excitement about adding the experienced Bermudian footballer to the squad. A statement from the UK based club said  “The news is finally out, and we’re absolutely delighted to welcome Reggie Lambe to Ipswich Wanderers for the upcoming season! “Reggie brings …

Bermuda’s rising cricket stars are set to take centre stage as the upcoming Youth All-Star Matches bring together talented young players from across the island for a celebration of skill, development, and competition. A spokesperson said, “The All-Star programme, through the support of their Clubs, gives selected players the chance to showcase their abilities in …

Teachers Rugby Football Club will hold their end-of-season awards celebration on June 26 at Docksiders’ back room. The event will begin with the club’s annual general meeting at 5.30pm, with the awards celebration taking place immediately afterwards. The evening will feature an end-of-season awards presentation, prize raffles and giveaways, as well as food, drinks and …

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall returned from the injured list as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at Newman Outdoor Field in North Dakota. Hall scored two runs and stole three bases during the contest. Winnipeg took a 6-2 lead after home runs from Max Murphy and Jiandido Tromp, along with a three-run sixth …

Bermudian sailor Peter Bromby is in second place overall after the second day of competition at the International One Design [IOD] World Championship in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Bromby, a four-time Olympian who also won three consecutive IOD World Championships in the 1990s, finished second in the first race of the day and sixth in the second …

Youth sailors will be competing at 2026 Optimist World Championship in Morocco, joining over 250 other young sailors from around the world. A spokesperson said, “Team Bermuda is proud to represent the island at the 2026 Optimist World Championship in Tangier, Morocco. “Through hard work, dedication, and countless hours of training, these sailors have earned the opportunity …

Bermuda’s overseas men’s cyclists Kaden Hopkins, Conor White and Nicholas Narraway will return to the island to compete in the National Time-Trial and National Road Race Championships. Organised by the Bermuda Bicycle Association, the time-trial will be on June 25, and the road race will be on June 28. White won the road race last …

Bermudian triathlete Erica Hawley finished 20th at the 2026 World Triathlon Cup Huatulco in Mexico, completing the sprint-distance event in 1:01:16. Hawley competed in a field of 46 athletes in the elite women’s race, which featured a 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike and 5-kilometre run. Mexico’s Ana Maria Valentina Torres Gomez won the gold medal in …

The annual Edward Cross Long Distance Race is now underway, with the iconic race starting from St George’s this morning [June 15] with sailors racing to the west end. The race is still underway as of this writing, and we will update as able later today. Related Stories Photos & Results: Edward Cross Comet Race …

John Barry Nusum said it was an “honour” to coach the Bermuda national football team on their recent trip to the United States. The former Bermuda captain has stepped up to lead the team after Michael Findlay left his role as head coach in March. Nusum previously served as an assistant to the Canadian coach. …

Local fencer Donald Treanor finished second in the Titanium Epee competition at the Iowa City Fencing Centre at the weekend. The event featured a round-robin format of 15-touch bouts, with each of the nine competitors facing one another. All participants received Titanium Survivor medals. Related Stories Fencers At Commonwealth Championships Donald Treanor Wins Bronze In …

The Girls Play Cricket Too initiative launched with a festival at Warwick Academy on Saturday [June 13], featuring skills development activities and fun mini games for girls aged 7 to 11. Brianna Ray, Bermuda’s leading women’s cricketer, attended the event, offering guidance and answering questions from participants. “A huge thanks to the sponsors and coaches …

Bermudian sailor Peter Bromby is in a three-way tie for first place following the opening day of the International One Design [IOD] World Championship in Marblehead, Massachusetts. The regatta, hosted by the Eastern Yacht Club, opened with two races. Bromby finished second in the first race and fourth in the second race to sit on …

Bermudian cyclist Conor White finished 25th in the elite men’s open race at the City of London Nocturne criterium in London. White competed for JAKROO Handsling Racing on the technical street circuit, with provisional results listing him among a large chasing group behind race winner Matt Bostock of Rapha Cycling Club. Bostock won the race …

Bermudian middle-distance runner Dage Minors placed second in the elite men’s 1500-metre race at the Tonypandy Track Classic in Wales. Minors, 30, competed at the King George VI Athletics Track, finishing just behind Henry Evans of Great Britain in a close finish. Evans won the race in 3:51.21, finishing 0.05 seconds ahead of Minors, who …