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Nahki Wells has been named in the Luton Town retained list for next season. The Bermuda striker scored ten goals in all competitions this season, including a brace in a 3-1 victory over Stockport County in the EFL Trophy final at Wembley Stadium. Luton finished seventh in the Sky Bet League One table, one place …

The East middle school boys’ team defeated the West 3-1 in the Bermuda School Sports Federation [BSSF] All-Star game held at Bernard Park. The East utilized an organized offensive strategy to secure the win, with goals coming from representatives of three different schools. Cyme Dowling of Francis Patton Primary opened the scoring for the East. …

Bermudian middle-distance runner Amaris Munya contributed to a team victory as Montverde Academy secured the Florida High School Athletic Association [FHSAA] Class 2A State Championship title at UNF-Hodges Stadium. The championship event featured high school athletes from across the state. Munya’s efforts in both relay and individual events earned points toward Montverde Academy’s overall standing, …

Bermuda footballer Keunna Dill finished as the top scorer in the league for FC United of Manchester Women with ten goals this season. Dill, who plays as a full-back or winger, played 19 matches for FC United in the North West Women’s Regional Premier League. FC United of Manchester Women finished eighth in the standings. …

The Somerset Trojans Under-23s opened their season with a 1-0 win over the Boulevard Blazers at Bernard Park. Somerset broke the deadlock two minutes into the second half when Kimani McNeil scored in the 47th minute. The Boulevard Blazers applied pressure late in the match in search of an equalizer, but the Somerset defense held …

Bermudian Tajahri Rogers has signed to join the Rock Valley College men’s soccer program for the 2026 season. Rogers joins the Golden Eagles, which is based in Illinois, following a time with the Racing Club Warwick in the United Kingdom. In addition to his football background, Rogers has a history in competitive athletics, having previously won …

Bermudian runner Jake Brislane secured a podium finish at the BUCS Athletics Outdoor Championships, recording a lifetime best in the 5,000-meter event. Representing Tonbridge AC, Brislane finished third with a time of 14:19.62. The performance established a new personal best and a season’s best for the Bermudian athlete, lowering his previous career mark in the …

Bermudian referee Tashun Simons recently completed the CONCACAF Video Assistant Referee program in Miami, Florida. The Bermuda Football Association said said, “Proud moment for Bermuda football! Local Bermudian referee Tashun Simons successfully participated in the CONCACAF Video Assistant Referee [VAR] Program held in Miami from May 4–8. This elite training opportunity marks another important step forward for the …

The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed Canadian/Bermudian outfielder Adam Hall, who recently represented Canada at the World Baseball Classic and previously played in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. A statement from the Club aid, “The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Friday the signing of Canadian outfielder Adam Hall. “Hall recently represented Canada at the World Baseball Classic as the …

Special Olympics Bermuda athletes were took part in the Convex End-to-End last weekend, joining walkers, runners and cyclists in the island-wide charity fundraiser. The 39th annual event drew thousands of participants across Bermuda as the community turned out in support of nine local charities. Special Olympics Bermuda, sponsored by Athene, took part in the three-mile …

The Bermuda Powerboat Association has released its 2026 racing schedule, with the season set to begin on May 3 at Ferry Reach. The schedule includes races at Ferry Reach, Hamilton Harbour, Cross Island, and the annual Rubis Round The Island event on August 9. The season dates are: May 3 – Race 1, Ferry Reach …

The Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix gets underway this weekend on the Great Sound, with some of the top sailors in the world set to be in action. A spokesperson said, “One of sailing’s most iconic venues plays host this weekend, as the Rolex SailGP Championship returns to Bermuda for the fifth event of …

As SailGP gets set to return to Bermuda, a New York Times story has highlighted Bermudian Keeron Wilson. The New York Times story says, “As SailGP prepares for its upcoming event this weekend in Bermuda, Wilson is returning home not as a spectator, but as an example of what’s possible. He is one of a …

Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway’s showing at the Tour of the Gila came to an end on the final stage of the race in New Mexico. Narraway, riding for Competitive Edge Racing, withdrew during the demanding 161.9km stage from Silver City to Pinos Altos. He had climbed to 46th overall after the opening four stages of …

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished 26th on stage two of the Tour of Greece after a sprint finish in Larissa. Riding for Atom 6 Bikes – Cycleur de Luxe – Auto Stroo, Hopkins completed the 157.6km stage from Karpenisi in 3hr 36min 15sec. Serbian rider Dušan Rajović won the stage, with Hopkins among 101 riders …

Bermuda national team footballer Kenni Thompson will leave AFC Bournemouth Women this summer after helping the club win four trophies and secure promotion during a three-year spell. The winger was a key part of Bournemouth’s success following her arrival at the club. “This club, this town, these people. All I can say is thank you,” …

Bermudian sailors Jordan Vieira and Paul Rodrigues Jr. have been named to the All-Southern Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association [SAISA] Second Team. The duo, who sail for Eckerd College in Florida, were among four sailors from their college to earn the honour. Image courtesy of the college Related Stories Christian Ebbin & Tulane Win Championships Sailing: …

Spine & Sport defeated CG 4-3 in overtime in the opening game of their playoff series at the PCC Hockey Rink. CG took a 2-0 lead in the first period with goals from Andrew Leavy and Jeremy Estey before Christopher Merritt scored for Spine & Sport to make it 2-1. Dallas Montgomery restored CG’s two-goal …

Bermuda won the 46th Annual Kitty Michaels Ladies Invitational Gross Division in Curaçao after a superb showing. The Bermudian team finished with a combined 109-over par total across three rounds, ahead of Southwest Florida, who placed second at 118-over par. Bermuda also finished runners-up in the Net Division on 29-over par, three strokes behind hosts Curaçao, …

Airforce won the fourth week of Wednesday Night Sailing in Hamilton Harbour after recording the fastest corrected time in a 29-boat fleet. Crossfire was first across the line with an elapsed time of 1hr 00min 57sec but finished tenth overall after posting a corrected time of 1:07:13. Airforce crossed in 1:07:11 and secured victory with …

Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway climbed to 46th overall after stage four of the Tour of the Gila in New Mexico. Narraway completed the 69.5km stage in Silver City in 1hr 27min 31sec, finishing 71st. He crossed the line 14 seconds behind stage winner Patrick Welch. Narraway has a cumulative time of 8:30:30 heading into the …

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished tenth in the opening stage of the Tour of Hellas in Greece. Riding for Atom 6 Bikes – Cycleur de Luxe – Auto Stroo, Hopkins completed the 171.6km stage from Ioannina to Agrinio in 3:26:56. The stage ended in a mass sprint, with Hopkins recording the same time as stage …

The Dandy Town Hornets defeated the Somerset Eagles 1–0 in Bermuda Football Association Under-23 League play at Bernard Park. Enrique Swan scored the lone goal of the match, scoring in the second half. The Dandy Town defense maintained a clean sheet for the remainder of the contest to secure the win. Related Stories Football Association …

Sancho Smith continued his outdoor season at the 2026 Emory Qualifier in Atlanta. Representing Clayton State University, Smith competed in the Men’s 800 meters at the Emory University Track where he finished ninth overall. The result followed his appearance at the Peach Belt Conference [PBC] Outdoor Championships in Florida, where he ran a season-best 1:52.11 …

The Bermuda Ball Hockey Association play-offs continued at the PCC Hockey Rink with CG recording two wins over BDA Spirits in a double-header. BDA Spirits 3 CG 4 CG defeated BDA Spirits 4-3 in the opening game of the night. Andrew Leavy, Jeremy Estey and Dallas Montgomery scored in the first period for CG, while …

The Caribbean Golf Association has announced the official admission of the Bermuda Golf Association and the St. Lucia Golf Association as full members of the regional body. A spokesperson said, “The Caribbean Golf Association [CGA] is pleased to announce the official admission of the Bermuda Golf Association and the St. Lucia Golf Association as full …

The Bermuda SailGP on May 9-10 will feature teams including Artemis SailGP Team, BONDS Flying Roos, DS Automobiles SailGP Team France, Emirates GBR, Germany by Deutsche Bank, Los Gallos, Mubadala Brazil, NorthStar, Red Bull Italy, ROCKWOOL Racing, Switzerland and United States competing on the Great Sound. A spokesperson said, “The countdown is on to the …

Bermuda women’s national team footballer Jahni Simmons impressed for Future Pro in their 4-2 penalty shootout win in the ECFA Under-21 National Cup final at the Crown Ground – the home of Sky Bet League Two side Accrington Stanley. The competition began with 112 English teams. Trailing 1-0, Future Pro equalised through Simmons before the …

Bermudian swimmer Emma Harvey recorded three top performances at the 2026 FAST Orange Committee April BB Minimum Long Course Meet held at the Janet Evans Swim Complex in Fullerton, California. Harvey competed in two backstroke events and one butterfly event during the meet. In the Women’s 50m Backstroke, she finished with a time of 29.15 …

Bermuda’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community was well represented at the Ontario Open International Jiu-Jitsu Championships, with athletes from Aries Sports Centre and BDA BJJ delivering resilient and competitive performances across youth and adult divisions. Aries Sports Centre fielded a youth team of four competitors on Saturday [May 2], achieving impressive results highlighted by a gold and …

Bermudian sprinter Norre Robinson recorded a career-best performance at the Warhawk Classic, posting a superb time in the 200m race. Competing for Louisiana Tech at Brown Stadium, Robinson finished second overall in the men’s 200 meters. He crossed the line in 21.12 seconds, setting a new personal best in the event. Related Stories Armstrong Advances …

Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway climbed to 49th overall after three stages of the Tour of the Gila in New Mexico. Riding for Competitive Edge Racing, Narraway opened the UCI-sanctioned stage race with a 37th-place finish in the 26km individual time trial in Tyrone, clocking 35min 45sec. He finished 57th on the second stage, which featured …

Netball Bermuda’s Summer League season got under way at Bernard Park with matches in the Women’s and 5/5 Coed Divisions. In the Women’s Division, the BDA College Chargers defeated Tropical Storm behind ten goals from Sydney Santos and eight from Jaelyn Rewan-Lambert. Diyah Steede scored seven goals for Tropical Storm. Devonshire Recreation Club also opened …

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 …