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Eric West took the lead in the Men’s Championship Division, and Sienna Mosquera extended her advantage in the Ladies Championship Division during the second round of the Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Port Royal Golf Course. In the Men’s Championship Division, West shot a 1-under-par 70 to move into first place with an even-par …

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall went 2-for-4 from the plate, scored one run, and recorded an RBI to help the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeat the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 7-4 in an American Association game at Blue Cross Park. Hall scored a run in the second inning to help tie the game at 1-1, and later drove home …

The Bermuda Under-19 men’s basketball team split two warm-up games in Lisbon, Portugal, finishing with a 1-1 record as part of their preparations for the Portugal Basketball Festival. Bermuda opened with a 101-59 victory over CP Atletico Under-19s, using defensive pressure and transition play to secure a 42-point win. The team then fell 62-50 to …

FOX Sports and Concacaf have announced a new multi-year media rights agreement making FOX Sports the U.S. English-language home of the Concacaf Gold Cup and Concacaf Nations League through 2029. A spokesperson said, “FOX Sports and Concacaf today announced a new multi-year media rights agreement that makes FOX Sports the U.S. English-language home of the …

Nicholas Narraway and Gabriella Arnold won the Open Men’s and Open Women’s titles at the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s 2026 National Time Trial Championships in St. David’s. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s 2026 National Time Trial Championships delivered an afternoon of outstanding racing as riders battled warm conditions and a challenging road surface in …

The Bahamas beat Belize by 22 runs on the final day of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier at the North Field, National Sports Centre, today [June 27]. Belize won the toss and elected to field, with the Bahamas posting 143 for six from their allotted overs. Opening batter Marc Taylor, who …

Critter won Race Day 11 of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series on corrected time after the handicap system denied line honours winner Crossfire victory. Crossfire was the first boat across the finish line, recording the fastest elapsed time of 38min 26sec. However, after handicaps were applied, their corrected time of 42:23 dropped them to third …

Sanchez Smith and Elena Bortoli  won the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Tri-A-Tri event at Clearwater Beach, which included a 200-metre open-water swim, an 8-kilometre bike segment and a 2-kilometre run. Distance: 200M swim/ 8km Bike/ 2km run Sanchez Smith 26:12 Philip Woolins 28:39 Elena Bortoli [1st female] 31:10 Lionel Quinton 32:29 Nicholas Bock 32:39 Paul Tohill …

Five youth sailors are representing Bermuda at the 2026 IODA Optimist World Championship as fleet racing continues along the Moroccan coastline. The Bermudian contingent is competing in an international field that has faced changing wind conditions and complex currents throughout the regatta. In the overall standings heading into the final stages, Thomas McBain has a …

Bermudian middle-distance runner Nirobi Smith-Mills recorded his fastest 800-meter time of the year at the Loughborough British Milers Club [BMC] Grand Prix in the UK. Competing in the men’s 800-meter field, Smith-Mills finished in fourth place against an international grid. He crossed the finish line in 1 minute, 49.10 seconds, which lowers his previous benchmark …

Saint Mary’s University has announced that Bermuda footballer Isai Gibbons has committed to join the Huskies men’s soccer programme for the 2026 season. A spokesperson said, “Saint Mary’s men’s soccer head coach Mesut Mert is pleased to announce the commitment of Isai Gibbons to the Huskies line-up for the upcoming 2026 season. “A 5’9” winger …

The PHC Lady Zebras, Phoenix Blaze, Allshores, and Storm Chasers all secured victories in the latest round of Summer Netball League matches across the Women’s and Coed Divisions. In the opening match of the Women’s Division, the PHC Lady Zebras defeated the Netball Bermuda Under-21 Academy 22-21. Nisaiah Berkeley scored 14 goals for PHC, while …

Somerset Trojans secured the U23 league championship title following a 3-1 victory over Dandy Town Hornets, driven by a two-goal performance from Kymani McNeil. The Trojans established an early lead as McNeil opened the scoring in the 22nd minute and scored again in the 32nd minute to give Somerset a 2-0 lead at halftime. Dandy …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured a fifth-place finish guiding Tell’s Pure Power in the Pace Class event during Race 6 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Competing on the Indiana harness racing circuit, Waldron drove the gelding from the starting gate and maintained position through a rapid pace set by the field along the …

The Bermuda national cricket team will look to maintain their perfect record against Brazil when the teams meet in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier tomorrow [June 27]. Bermuda won the sides’ only previous T20 international meeting by 87 runs during the same competition in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in December 2024. After …

Terryn Fray, the Bermuda cricket team captain, said his side are determined to finish their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier campaign with another victory after putting themselves on the brink of qualification for next year’s Regional Final. Bermuda top the standings on five points and boast a superior net run-rate heading into …

[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins and Natasia Symonds] On June 19th, the Flora Duffy Stadium was alive with excitement, energy, and the triumphant spirit of Bermuda’s 50+ community as the Move More Bermuda Games took centre stage. Hosted and organized by the Department of Health, with volunteering from Bermuda Physiotherapy Association and Allshores Wellness …

The Bahamas defeated Brazil by six wickets in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier at the North Field, National Sports Centre, today [June 25]. The Bahamas won the toss and elected to field before restricting Brazil to 111 all out from their allotted 20 overs. Festus Benn was the pick of the …

Camerin Pickering set a new Bermuda national record at the Pan American Archery Championships in Tlaxcala, Mexico, yesterday [June 24]. Competing in the men’s recurve event, Pickering scored 653 out of a possible 720, surpassing the Olympic Minimum Qualification Score of 650. Bermuda’s four-man squad comprises Pickering, Jaydon Roberts, Bernard Wade and Robert O’Connor, with …

Bermuda all but secured their place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Final with a commanding ten-wicket victory over Panama at the North Field, National Sports Centre, today [June 25]. Delray Rawlins smashed an unbeaten 52 as Bermuda chased down Panama’s total of 69 without losing a wicket. Spin pair Derrick Brangman …

Eight swimmers, aged 10 to 13, from Bermuda’s Harbour Swim Club competed at the 2026 GCST Mark McCaw Summer Classic in Fort Myers, Florida, over the weekend, with the team making an excellent showing to win multiple medals. A spokesperson said, “Harbour’s swimmers delivered an impressive performance, recording numerous personal best times, achieving qualifying standards …

More than 50 boats are registered for this year’s annual Round the Island Seagull Race, which is scheduled to take place this Saturday [June 27] after being rescheduled from June 20 due to weather conditions. The annual event, one of Bermuda’s most distinctive marine traditions, will see crews take to the water in small boats …

[Updating] Bermuda is hosting the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Sub Regional Americas Group A, with the prestigious international cricket event including 5 teams from across the Americas region — Bahamas, Brazil, Bermuda, Belize & Panama — in action. The tournament, being held at the National Sports Centre North Field, opened with a rain-affected start, forcing …

Andrew Armstrong scored for FC Motown II as the team defeated the Hudson Valley Hammers 3-1 in USL League Two action. The Morristown New Jersey based team took the lead in the 29th minute when Michael Ndiweni found the back of the net, giving them a 1-0 advantage at halftime. Armstrong doubled the lead in …

Bermuda’s youth sailors continued competition at the 2026 IODA Optimist World Championship, completing another block of fleet racing in Morocco. Nearly 300 international competitors faced shifting Atlantic currents and a heavy swell in races hosted by the Royal Yacht Club de Tanger. Thomas McBain leads the Bermuda delegation on the North African coast. McBain is …

Five junior golfers are set to represent the island at the Caribbean Junior Golf Championship in the Dominican Republic. A spokesperson said, “Five of Bermuda’s promising junior golfers will be departing on Sunday, June 28th to participate in the Caribbean Junior Golf Championship being held in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic from June 29th to July …

In the latest round of under 23 football action, North Village Rams defeated Boulevard Blazers 2-1 after Z’dao Dill scored the winning goal in the 80th minute. North Village took the lead in the fifth minute when Jakeem Jennings scored to make it 1-0. Boulevard remained within a goal at halftime and equalized in the …

Bermudian siblings Oliver and Darina Betschart completed their campaigns at the North & South Junior Amateur Championship at Pinehurst in North Carolina. Oliver Betschart recorded an even-par 72 in the final round to move up the leaderboard. His round included three birdies, 12 pars and three bogeys, leaving him tied for 45th place at 11-over …

Bermuda’s senior women’s national field hockey team schedule for the upcoming Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic has been listed on the event website. The team will compete in Pool B, opening against Barbados on July 26. Bermuda will then face Jamaica on July 28, before closing out the group …

Liam Evans made an excellent showing to finish third in the men’s division at the Apex Chicago event, competing against a field of 72 international athletes. Apex Chicago is a multi-discipline athletic testing competition. Evans delivered strong performances across a range of disciplines, recording scores of 219 in Endurance, 198 in Speed, 182 in Power …

PHC Lady Zebras claimed a 3-1 win over Dandy Stars in the latest round of women’s football action. Akeyla Furbert gave PHC the lead in the seventh minute before Keunna Dill doubled the advantage in the 35th minute. Furbert added her second goal four minutes later to give the Lady Zebras a 3-0 lead at …

The Women’s Basketball Bermuda group will play a scrimmage match against the Lady Hurricanes at Warwick Academy Gym on Saturday [June 27]. Interested players are welcome to attend. The session, which runs from 5pm to 6.30pm, is designed to provide female players with an opportunity to compete, develop their skills and gain valuable game experience. …

Belize have defeated Brazil by eight wickets in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier at the North Field, National Sports Centre, today [June 24]. Batting first after winning the toss, Brazil scored 133 for nine off their allotted overs. Opener Luiz Muller top-scored with 46 off 36 balls, included three boundaries and two …

The Netball Bermuda Summer League resumed with three Co-ed Division matches. Renaissance Re & Friends defeated the Atlantic Aces 22-16 in the opening match. Coriah Simmons scored 16 goals for Renaissance Re & Friends and was named MVP. Jamie Cedenio [he] and Jamie Cedenio [she] added three goals each. Jamie Cedenio was named best attacker …

Bermuda golfers Oliver and Darina Betschart completed the second round of the North & South Junior Amateur Championship at Pinehurst Golf Course. Competing in the Girls’ Division, Darina Betschart posted a 10-over-par 82. Her round included 10 pars, seven bogeys and one triple bogey. She is tied for 77th place at 24-over par after two …

Warwick Football Academy has opened registration for its 2026/2027 season, offering football development programmes for boys and girls aged 4 to 18. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Football Academy [WFA] is pleased to announce that registration is now officially open for the 2026/2027 football season, offering comprehensive development opportunities for boys and girls from ages 4 …

Panama defeated the Bahamas by four wickets in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier at North Field, National Sports Centre, today [June 24]. Batting first, the Bahamas, who lost the toss, posted 114 for five from their allotted 20 overs. Opener Marc Taylor top-scored with 62 from 56 balls, hitting seven fours …

Bermuda’s men’s team will compete at the Pan American Archery Championships in Tlaxcala, Mexico, where qualification places for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games will be up for grabs. The four-man squad comprises Camerin Pickering, Jaydon Roberts, Bernard Wade and Robert O’Connor, with Ross and Trina Roberts serving as coaches. The championships, which run until …

Terryn Fray, the Bermuda cricket captain, has stressed the importance of net run-rate before his side’s second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier against Panama tomorrow [June 25]. Bermuda made a winning start to their campaign as they look to secure the Group A qualifying berth, defeating Belize by ten …

Kim Swan reflected on his historic 1978 Bermuda Open victory, marking 48 years since the triumph that launched his international golfing career. A spokesperson said, “48 years ago, on Sunday, June 18, 1978, Kim Swan’s life changed forever – a blessing beyond measure, the culmination of nurturing by greats and prayers by many. On this …

Bermuda will look to maintain their impressive record against Panama when the sides meet in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier tomorrow [June 25]. Bermuda have won each of their last five T20 internationals against Panama, including a nine-wicket victory in their most recent meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in December 2024. …

Devonshire Colts and Robin Hood both recorded victories in Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Under-23 Division action at Bernard Park in a double-header that produced 12 goals across two matches. PHC Zebras 3 Devonshire Colts 4 Devonshire Colts defeated PHC Zebras 4-3 in a seven-goal match. Tristan DeSilva put PHC ahead in the 13th minute from …

Panama defeated Brazil by 69 runs in the ICC Men’s Cricket T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier at the North Field, National Sports Centre, yesterday [June 22]. Panama batted first, scoring 155 runs for the loss of four wickets off 20 overs, with Parth Jayeshbhai Patel top-scoring with 51. In reply, Brazil scored 86 for eight …

Bermuda’s beach volleyball teams concluded competition at the sixth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, with one victory and one defeat in their final classification matches. In the men’s 15th-place match, Kyle Hamilton and Sean Tucker defeated Jared Brown and Cole Sommer of the U.S. Virgin Islands 2-0, winning …

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has reflected on her gold medal-winning performance at the Birmingham World Boccia Challenger in Alabama. The Bermudian claimed victory in the BC1 women’s division. In the pool A competition, DeSilva-Andrade won three matches and lost one. “The competition was awesome,” DeSilva-Andrade told Bernews. “I stayed calm and relaxed. It feels good to know …

Premier Division club X-Roads Warriors are seeking coaches for their youth football programme. The club are recruiting coaches to work with age groups from under-7 to under-15 and highlighted opportunities to inspire young athletes and give back to the community. X-Roads Warriors described the programme as a “great friendly environment” and said support and training …

Bermuda Under-20 footballer Kennahz Fray has reflected on his season at the Future Pro Football and Education Academy in England. Fray, who was on trial at Sky Bet Championship side Blackburn Rovers’ Under-18 team last term, is a scholar at the Academy, which is for players aged 16 to 19. He represented the Bermuda Under-20 …

Bermudian Kobe Deane has joined Trinity School’s Elite Football Programme in Teignmouth, Devon, England. Deane’s sister, Kiara, a defender, who has represented the Bermuda women’s under-14 and under-17 national teams, has also joined Trinity. Kobe, like his sister, was scouted at a recent showcase on the island, which was hosted by Raising The Bar. “Kobe …

Additional boats have crossed the finish line of the 2026 Newport Bermuda Yacht race, and dozens more are expected to finish this week. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Harbour began to fill in Monday as the largest and fastest boats of the fleet finished the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race. Sunday afternoon and evening saw the arrival …

Gianluca Bortoli and Lynsey Palmer were crowned 2026 Liberty Mutual National Sprint Triathlon champions after leading the men’s and women’s fields through the streets of Hamilton. The full 2026 Liberty Mutual National Sprint Triathlon results follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Photos: Catlin National Triathlon Cycle Segment Photo Set #2: SheRox Triathlon Prizegiving Photo Set …