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Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron competed in three of 14 races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park during an evening of harness racing, securing one victory. Waldron opened his night in race seven, finishing ninth aboard Shipshape in a time of 1:56.1. In race eight, he drove He’s Bubbly to a fourth-place finish, recording a …

Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s college basketball team were defeated 90-83 at home by the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Southern Conference yesterday [February 21]. The Tigers record is now 14-13 overall and they are sixteenth in SEC play. Patrick is the former head coach of the Sacramento State Hornets …

There were wins for YGS, Inter BDA and Tuff Dogs in the Corona League at BAA Field. YGS defeated Island Bulls 4-2 thanks to goals from Saki Tuzo, Rico Wells, Ahmir Wilson and Jesse Seymour. Jordan Hill and Amir Thomas netted for Island Bulls. Tuff Dogs beat Robin Hood 2-1 courtesy of goals from Matt …

Bermudian footballer Coleridge Fubler kept a clean sheet in Binfield’s goalless draw at home to Hanworth Villa in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One today [February 21]. Binfield are seventeenth in the table. Fubler, who plays as a goalkeeper, helped Bermuda Under-23 win the gold medal at the International Island Games in …

Bermudian footballer Milan Butterfield had an assist in Halesowen Town’s 4-1 win at home to Quorn FC in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central today [February 21]. The midfielder created his side’s opening goal of the game in the 32nd minute with a knock down for Ryan Wollacott to finish home. Halesowen are …

The Bermuda National Athletics Association will host Carifta Games Trials at the Flora Duffy Stadium tomorrow [February 22]. The meet is for Carifta-eligible athletes only. It starts at 1pm. The Carifta Games is the region’s premier youth athletics championship. It will be held in Grenada at the Kirana James Athletic Stadium from April 4 to …

Nahki Wells scored in Luton Town’s 1-1 draw at home to Burton Albion in Sky Bet League One today [February 21]. The Bermuda striker handed the home side the lead in the thirteenth minute with a cool finish. Wells, who joined Luton from Bristol City in the summer, has notched five goals this season. Luton …

Elijah Daley set a new record while representing the University of Toronto on the opening day of the 2026 Ontario University Championships. Competing at the Athletic Centre Varsity Pool, Daley participated in the men’s 100 short course meter breaststroke. He advanced to the A Final after finishing eighth in the preliminaries with a personal-best time …

Conor White said he was surprised after winning a gold medal in his opening event at the Pan American Track Championships in Santiago, Chile, on Thursday [February 19]. Competing in his first major international velodrome competition, White captured the men’s scratch race title, finishing ahead of American Grant Koontz, with Trinidad and Tobago’s Akil Campbell …

Elijah Daley of the University of Toronto set a new Bermuda short course record in the Men’s 200 SC Meter Individual Medley on Day Two of the 2026 Ontario University Championships. Daley, a freshman, had previously broken Stephen Fahy’s 25-year-old record of 2:01.85 last season with a time of 2:00.87. In the preliminaries, he finished …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Nikki Bascome will follow in his late father’s footsteps when he competes in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s Celebrity Motocross Race Day at Southside Motocross Track tomorrow [February 22]. Bascome, who holds a professional record of 13 wins from 15 bouts, will join local celebrities including Minister Owen Darrell, Wayne Caines, …

Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick was defeated in the opening round of the $9,000 Men’s Guilfoyle PSA Toronto Classic 2026 in Canada. Competing at the Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club, Carrick faced Canadian Elliott Hunt in a first-round match. Hunt won the opening game 11-5 before Carrick responded to take the second game 11-8 …

The Bermuda Ball Hockey League returned to play at the PCC Hockey Rink following recent rain-outs, with 24 goals scored across two matches. Alexandra Mosher 4 Hamilton Princess 3 Alexandra Mosher defeated Hamilton Princess 4-3. After a scoreless first period, Adam Mattatall and Akhil Kapur gave Alexandra Mosher a 2-0 lead in the second period. …

Two of the top three teams were defeated during Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at Warwick Lanes, tightening the standings. League leaders Blue Angels recorded a 3–1 win over fifth-place Star Lited to remain in first place. Sixth-place Drifters defeated third-place Islanders 4–0. Seventh-place New Comers beat second-place Pinsplitters 3–1. Fourth-place Last Pin had …

The 44th Bermuda Rendezvous Tournament concluded at Warwick Lanes with competition across four divisions. David Maycock won two titles during the tournament. He captured the Singles Handicap event with a total of 804 pins in a field of 139 entries. He also won the Men’s Scratch Roll Off, finishing first among 172 competitors. Shereika Darrell …

The Pickleball Association of Bermuda has officially announced the Open Elite Team that will represent the island as hosts of the 2026 Caribbean Championships. A spokesperson said, “The Pickleball Association of Bermuda [PAB] is proud to officially announce its Open Elite Team for the 2026 Caribbean Championships, set to be hosted in Bermuda. “The team …

Bermudian swimmer Taylor White earned her third medal at the Northeast-10 Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships, continuing her strong showing on the second night of competition. White, a senior at Bentley University, captured the silver medal in the women’s 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:05.32. The race took place at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The …

Bermudian sprinter Madisyn Bobb posted a 200-meter time of 25.26 seconds while competing for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County at the Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational in Lynchburg, Virginia. The meet was held at Liberty University’s Indoor Track Complex, where Bobb finished 18th in the women’s 200-meter open division. Her result contributed to a weekend …

Bermudian swimmer Taylor White captured the 1,000-yard freestyle title on the opening night of the Northeast-10 Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships, delivering a gold-medal performance for Bentley University. Competing at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the senior clocked 10 minutes, 32.14 seconds to win the event, improving on last year’s bronze-medal finish. White secured the victory by …

The annual Lindo’s to Lindo’s road race returns on March 8, inviting the community to take part in a day of fitness and fundraising under the theme “Every Step Counts: Small Steps, Big Impact.” A spokesperson said, “Lindo’s to Lindo’s returns on March 8, inviting the whole island to hit the streets, have fun, and …

Tyler Hurdle and City of Edinburgh defeated South Ayrshire 3-1 in the Scottish Volleyball Men’s Premier Division, maintaining their position near the top of the table. The win keeps Edinburgh on pace with leaders City of Glasgow Ragazzi. City of Edinburgh won the opening set, with Hurdle contributing to the team’s net play and attacking …

The race for the Mixed Majors Bowling League title shifted at Warwick Lanes as Fight Back defeated previous leaders Spare Change 16–4 in a matchup between the top teams. In other matches, fourth-placed Thunderbolts defeated third-placed Unpredictable 15.5–4.5 to narrow the gap in the standings. Mix Ups strengthened their hold on sixth place with a …

Concacaf has announced the schedule for the upcoming Under-20 Qualifiers, the route to this summer’s Under-20 Championship. Bermuda’s Under-20 squad will compete from February 23 to March 4 as they take on regional opponents in a bid to secure one of six coveted qualification spots. The tournament features member associations ranked between seventh and 41st …

Jui-Jitsu athletes from Aries Sports Centre won two medals at the recent Brooklyn Grappling Industries Event in New York. Jonathan Trott won gold in his division with a dominant performance throughout his bracket. His victory marks a triumphant return to overseas competition, his first since May 2022. Aaron Lugo also delivered an impressive showing, battling …

Four IDA-Bermuda Academy footballers represented Surf Select teams at the recent Surf Nation Champions League in San Diego. The Surf Nation Champions League brings together under-14 teams across the Surf Nation to an ID event used to scout and identify players for an invite to join Surf Select national team rosters. Vashon Martin, Xavier Hidalgo, …

Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock has been drafted by the Southern Spartans in the Big Cricket League in India. The world’s first Pro-Am cricket league, which runs from March 11 to 22, is designed to bridge the gap between seasoned professionals and emerging amateurs. Leverock, an all-rounder, was forced to miss the World Legends Pro League …

Bermudian athletes Miles Outerbridge, Arima Turner and Amaris Munya competed for the Montverde Academy track and field teams at The Villages Invitational to open the 2026 outdoor season. Outerbridge won the boys 100 meters with a time of 10.61 seconds. The Montverde boys team finished fifth in the overall standings. Turner recorded two top-three finishes …

The Bermuda National Athletics Association held a track and field meet at the Flora Duffy Stadium at the weekend. Among the winners were Sazise Lobese, 9, in the girls’ under-10 long jump [2.76 metres], Bree Simmons, 10, in the girls’ under-12 long jump [3.54], Amara Samuels, 15, in the women’s under-17 200 [24.96], and Roman …

The Bermuda Pickleball Association will host the 2026 Caribbean Championships from March 17 to March 21, 2026, at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. The event follows local growth in the sport, highlighted by Bermuda’s recent performance at the Pickleball World Cup. The Elite Men’s field will feature players from four nations, while the Seniors Division …

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast enjoyed an 8-7 shoot-out win away to Utica City in the Major Arena Soccer League on Sunday [February 15]. Baltimore are seveth in the standings after 14 games this season. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served as …

Lee Terceira became the first female junior player from Bermuda to win a Level 5 Open USTA Tournament in the Under 12 Division in Miami. Terceira entered the tournament draw the night before the first round following player withdrawals. In the Round of 16, she defeated Bhuvika Syamagari of Illinois in straight sets. Terceira faced …

Bermuda Under-20 national team footballer Hayden Dill has signed for Sheffield-based outfit Ecclesfield Red Rose. Ecclesfield play in the Sheffield and Hallamshire County Senior First Division. The 19-year-old forward, who is a product of the IDA Bermuda Academy programme, has also played for PHC Zebras, Robin Hood and Dandy Town. “We are delighted to welcome …

The Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] returned to action on Sunday [Feb 15] for Race #10 of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship, featuring a strong field of 42 drivers. A spokesperson said, “After losing a race day to severe winter weather, the Bermuda Karting Association [BKA] returned to action on Sunday, February 15, hosting Race …

Bermudian harness driver Kiwon Waldron competed in two races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. In Race 3, Waldron drove Odds On Candy to a third-place finish, recording a time of 1:57.1. Waldron returned in Race 4, guiding Straight Bet Babie to a fourth-place finish with a time of 1:57.2. Related Stories Kiwon Waldron Finishes …

There were wins for FC Rhino, Terrace Onions and Robin Hood in the Corona League at BAA Field. Rhino beat YGS 3-1 thanks to goals from Dashun Butterfield, Ereico Outerbridge and Zahn Richardson. Domah Williams netted for YGS. Onions defeated Inter BDA 4-1 courtesy of goals from Aiden Shepherd [2] and Joe Madeira [2]. Thales …

Gianluca Bortoli finished fourth in the men’s elite race at the recent World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Bridgetown, Barbados. Bortoli, who has already qualified for the Carifta Games in Grenada in April, posted a time of 1hr 00min 03sec. In the same field, Lucas Bule crossed the line in fifteenth with a time of …

Bermuda Pacers Track Club athletes delivered outstanding performances at the 14 and Under National Age-Group Invitational in Landover Maryland. Skye Furbert, 9, was among the standouts, capturing first place in the girls’ 9 to 10 long jump with a personal best leap of 3.57 metres. She also advanced to the 60 metres and 200 finals …

Warwick Academy concluded its participation in the 2026 Eastern Interscholastic Swimming & Diving Championships with two top-20 finishes on the final night at the Kunkel Aquatic Center. In the Women’s 400 Yard Freestyle Relay C-Final, the team of Elanna Fulton, Allison Steynor, Elena Bortoli, and Jorgia White recorded a time of 3:58.47, finishing fourth in …

The mid-February road racing season resumed after high winds and rain postponed a previous event, with Dennis Mbelenzi and Estienne Coetzee winning the 2026 Ludwig Cann 10K men’s and women’s titles. Mbelenzi won the men’s race in 33:59. Kallan Richardson finished second in 34:36, and Philip Woollins placed third in 36:51. Coetzee led the women’s …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tre Manders says his move to Western Stars from St David’s marks a return to his cricketing roots as the club rebuilds after a difficult season. Western Stars struggled to field a team towards the end of last term, and despite earning promotion to the Premier Division in the T20 competition, …

Bermudian harness driver Kiwon Waldron began his 2026 season at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana with a single drive. Waldron competed in the fifth race of the card aboard He’s Bubbly. Starting from a competitive draw, he kept the horse close to the leaders throughout the mile and finished third in 1:55.1. Subscribe To Bernews …

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast were defeated 7-3 by St Louis Ambush at home in the Major Arena Soccer League on Saturday [February 14]. Baltimore are sixth in the standings after 13 games this season. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served as …

Bermuda national team footballer Danté Leverock has become a Wellness Alliance Certified Gold Standard CWP Practitioner. Leverock, a former Bermuda captain, recently joined Allshores Ltd as a wellness co-ordinator. “Proud to share that I’m now a Wellness Alliance Certified Gold Standard CWP Wellness Practitioner,” Leverock said. “This is a meaningful step in my wellness coordinator …

Bermudian show jumper Raishun Burch recorded a victory on the opening day of the Grand Caraïbe International Horse Jumping Competition in Martinique, finishing first in the Grand Caribbean Grand Prix Day 1 Class. The regional event forms part of a multi-leg Caribbean tour featuring Elite and Junior divisions and attracts riders from across the region …

The Bermuda Golf Association held its February Monthly Medal at Turtle Hill Golf Club, with players competing across multiple divisions on the par-three course. In the Men’s Championship Division, Fraser Hunt claimed victory with a three-over-par 57, finishing three strokes clear of the field. Dan Roy and Alistair Lynch both posted six-over-par 60, with Roy …

The Prodigy Sailing Foundation has been established in Bermuda to create structured, affordable sailing pathways for young people, with the aim of increasing inclusivity and reducing financial barriers in the sport. A spokesperson said, “Prodigy Sailing Foundation has been established to build structured sailing pathways for young people in Bermuda, expanding access to progression in …

Bermudian footballers Reggie Lambe and Milan Butterfield were on opposing side’s in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central yesterday [February 14]. Lambe’s Needham defeated Butterfield’s Halesowen Town 3-0 at home. Both players started the match. Needham are sixth in the table, while Halesowen are seventh. Related Stories Reggie Lambe On International Retirement Reggie …

Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s college basketball team were defeated 73-63 by the Tennessee Volunteers away yesterday [February 14]. The Tigers record is now 14-11 overall and 2-10 in SEC play. Patrick is the former head coach of the Sacramento State Hornets men and the UC Riverside Highlanders men. Related …

Para-athlete Jessica Lewis has reflected on winning two medals at the 17th Fazza International Open Championship at the Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix. Lewis won gold in the T53/54 100 metres in 16.32sec and bronze in the T53/54 400 final in 59.78. “A successful season opener here in Dubai!” Lewis said. “Two medals and …

Nathan Trott and Nahki Wells were on opposing sides in Sky Bet League One yesterday [February 14]. Goalkeeper Trott’s Cardiff City defeated Wells’s Luton Town 3-1 at Cardiff City Stadium. Wells came on as a substitute in the 66th minute. Cardiff are top the table with 66 points from 31 matches. Related Stories Nahki Wells …