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Bermuda umpire Precious Smith has been named on the International Cricket Council’s Development Panel ‘A’ Umpires list for 2026-27, with the ICC listing her under the Americas region alongside officials from Canada, the Cayman Islands and the United States. Back in 2025, Smith made history as the first woman to officiate a match in the …

The Bermuda Football Association announced the women’s squad for the upcoming matches against Belize, which will take place in Bermuda on June 4 and 7. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is delighted to announce the Bermuda Senior Women’s National Team that will play the Belize Women’s National Team at the Flora Duffy …

Warwick Academy have been crowned the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Middle School Girls Super 8 Cricket champions after defeating Sandys Secondary Middle School in the final. Pool A Somersfield Academy – 52/5 Warwick Academy – 59/2 Somersfield Academy – 52/2 Whitney Institute – 53/1 Whitney Institute – 51/5 Warwick Academy – 55/2 Pool B Sandys …

Emma Harvey won the bronze medal in the 100m Butterfly on the final day of the 2026 AZ Sun Devil Open in Tempe, Arizona. Competing in a field of over 60 swimmers, Harvey recorded a time of 1:01.01 to finish third overall in the final after qualifying third fastest from the preliminary heats earlier in …

Norre Robinson competed at the 2026 Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, gaining experience against a strong collegiate field. Representing Louisiana Tech University, the Bermudian athlete competed at the Middle Tennessee State Facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where the three-day meet was held. Robinson opened his competition in the men’s 100-meter dash, finishing 21st overall …

Netball Bermuda’s Summer League resumed at Bernard Park with wins for Lady Stars, Bailey’s Bay, Storm Chasers, and Allshores Ballers across Women’s Division and Coed Division action. In the Women’s Division, Lady Stars defeated Tropical Storm 32-6. Lady Stars controlled the match throughout, with K’Xiyae Gibbons and Nahjae Rayner scoring 11 goals each and Sioma …

The Bermuda Smash Invitational is set to take place from May 30 to June 6, and the organizers have released the match schedule for the event. The organizers previously said, “The Bermuda Smash Invitational [BSI] T20 Tournament is set to return from May 30th to June 6th, 2026, bringing with it another electrifying week of world-class …

Bermuda’s junior sailors have started competing Optimist North American Championships in Halifax following competitive racing and team racing performances. A spokesperson said the event ”started with opening ceremonies on Friday May 22nd, followed by two days of racing. “Monday was Team Racing and Bermuda fought hard. Team One [Jesse, Heath, Rex, Migiel and Alfie] had a great day …

Bermuda footballer Jahni Simmons has been recognized as the future Pro Female Academy Golden Boot Winner, a significant achievement highlighting her standout goal-scoring performance. The UK-based organization posted the video below and said, “A look back at some of Jahni’s best goals from an incredible season in front of goal. Consistent, clinical, and unstoppable throughout …

Mount Saint Agnes Academy will host its Color Me Walk/Run on May 29, featuring a colorful 5K course and family-friendly after-party festivities. A spokesperson said, “Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] is excited to welcome back its much-loved Color Me Walk/Run, taking place on Friday, May 29 at 6:00 PM. Known for its energy, excitement, and …

Bermudian athlete Amaris Munya raced to victory in the Girls High School 800-meter final at the 2026 Southeast Meet of Champions, held at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Munya, representing the Montverde Academy track program, competed against high school athletes from across the southern United States. She crossed the finish line in a …

The Bermuda Football Association’s Under 23 League season continued with a double-header. Devonshire Colts 2 Boulevard Blazers 2 The opening match of the evening resulted in a 2-2 draw between Devonshire Colts and Boulevard Blazers. Keino Burch and Shane Robinson scored one goal each for Devonshire Colts, while Khya Blyden and Naziri Daley scored the …

The Ascot Bermuda National Long Course Championships will be held at the National Aquatics Centre from Friday [May 29] to Sunday. The competition will feature junior and senior categories. Preliminary heats will be contested as open events and split by gender, while finals will be divided into 12-and-under and 13-and-over age groups. Swimmers must be …

Nirobi Smith-Mills claimed a third-place finish in the men’s 800-meter race at the Loughborough International Athletics meet in the United Kingdom. The Bermudian athlete crossed the finish line in a time of 1:52.80 to take third place at the event, which is considered the curtain raiser to the outdoor season. Related Stories Armstrong Advances To …

Bermudian Nia Christopher and her FH Hafnarfjörður Women teammates came from behind twice to defeat Breidablik Women 3-2 in Iceland. Breidablik took the lead in the 16th minute when Agla María Albertsdóttir scored to make it 1-0. Hafnarfjörður equalized in the 39th minute through Ingibjörg Magnúsdóttir to leave the teams level at 1-1 at halftime. …

Swimmer Emma Harvey won the gold medal in the Women’s 50-metres backstroke at the AZ Sun Devil Open in Tempe, Arizona. Harvey clocked a season-best 28.78sec in the final at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Centre to claim the victory. Competing in a field of over 75 swimmers, the Olympian had earlier posted the fastest qualifying …

Sean Trott says he remains motivated to return stronger next year after finishing sixth in the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby in challenging conditions. The defending champion, who claimed his maiden title last year after four runner-up finishes, completed the 13.1-mile race in 1hr 16min 58sec. Olympian Tyler Smith won the race for the first time in …

Footballers Andrew Armstrong and Xahvi DeRoza featured as FC Motown defeated Staten Island ASC Pre-Professional 3-1 in the USL League Two at Wagner College. Armstrong scored in the ninth minute to double FC Motown’s lead after the visiting side had opened the scoring three minutes earlier. He was substituted at half-time. Staten Island pulled a …

Bermuda footballer Kenni Thompson says she is taking a break from the game to focus on finding “joy and happiness” away from football. The 25-year-old winger announced her decision on social media after leaving AFC Bournemouth Women at the end of the season following a three-year spell in which the club won four trophies and …

The “Girls Play Cricket Too” initiative will launch with a festival on June 13th, featuring skills development activities, fun mini-games and a question-and-answer session with Brianna Ray. A spokesperson said, “The “Girls Play Cricket Too” initiative aims to introduce more girls to the sport, increase participation, and encourage long-term engagement with cricket through inclusive opportunities, coaching, …

The Bermuda Volleyball Association announced that Bermuda’s Kyle Hamilton and Brandon Sousa  will represent the island at the upcoming 5th Stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in San Salvador, El Salvador, taking place May 29–31. A spokesperson said, “The tournament is the latest stop on the 2026 NORCECA Beach Tour calendar and will feature teams …

Warwick Football Academy teams are competing at the Boston International Cup. For the third year, the academy have sent teams to participate in the New England Surf Soccer Club’s Memorial Day Tournament. Participation stems from the partnership between the two clubs, which provides developmental opportunities and elite player pathways for WFA teams and players. Representing …

Bermuda Women’s Rugby will host a pub quiz night on Sunday June 7, at 5pm. The event will be held at 19 Penno’s Wharf in St George’s, with proceeds going towards Bermuda’s national women’s rugby team. The evening will include beer, raffles and quizzes. Tickets cost $25 per person or $80 for a team of …

Olympian Emma Harvey competed at the AZ Sun Devil Open in Tempe, Arizona. The meet was held at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Centre and featured international and collegiate swimmers. Harvey competed in the Women’s 13 and Over 50-metre long-course freestyle. She clocked 27.63sec in the preliminary heats to qualify for the B Final. Harvey improved …

Cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished 81st in the Grand Prix Criquielion in Belgium. The 205-kilometres one-day race ran from Ath to Lessines and featured challenging terrain and cobbled sections. Racing for Atom 6 Bikes – Cycleur de Luxe – Auto Stroo, Hopkins completed the race in 4hr 59min 26sec. Italy’s Borgo Alessandro won the race in …

A SailGP video highlights breathtaking drone footage from the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, showing high-speed racing across Bermuda’s waters. The aerial views also capture the island’s coastline and some of the energy of the event. Related Stories Video: Virtual eSailGP Championship To Be Held SailGP Event To Be Broadcast In 175 Territories BCAA …

Bermuda’s Benjamin Barnett and Braedon Medeiros-Cooke concluded their campaign at the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pair finished in 14th place overall after competing in a classification match against Hayerling Francisco De Jesús Goris and Oscar José Martínez López of the Dominican Republic for 13th …

The Bermuda youth national karate team returned from the Miami Open International Championships with medals and a third-place team trophy after competing at Florida Memorial University. Bermuda’s athletes competed against competitors from across the Caribbean and North America in multiple divisions. Team Bermuda also received the third-place team trophy after fielding one of the tournament’s …

Southampton Rangers, Somerset Cricket Club, St. George’s Cricket Club, Flatt’s Victoria, Warwick Workmen’s Club and Cleveland County all recorded victories in the latest round of domestic Twenty20 cricket action in Bermuda. Premier Division Somerset Cricket Club 199/8 Baileys Bay 174/7 At the Somerset Cricket Club, Somerset Cricket Club defeated Bailey’s Bay by 25 runs to …

The 2026 Bermuda Fitted Dinghy racing season got underway in St. George’s Harbour this weekend, with multiple races taking place. Heritage Trophy Victory IV Challenger II Contest III Elizabeth II Anniversary Cup Contest III Elizabeth II Challenger II Victory IV Leon D. Fox Cup Challenger II Contest III Elizabeth II Victory IV Related Stories Bermuda …

A fleet of sailboats taking part in the ARC Europe Rally recently departed St. George’s, with the vessels heading out to sea as they continue their transatlantic journey to Europe. Over 30 international vessels set sail from the historic town after spending several days in Bermuda, after sailing to the island from Sint Maarten in …

Bermuda’s men’s national rugby team were defeated 54-5 by the USA South in the opening match of the Bermuda Triangle Series at the National Sports Centre. USA South led 48-0 at the break. The visiting side added two penalties in the second half before Bermuda scored their only try late in the match. Hadleigh Tucker …

Premier David Burt praised the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby’s legacy and paid tribute to longtime president Dr. Gina Tucker during remarks at the event. Speaking at the prizegiving on Friday, Premier Burt said, “Welcome to the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby. As we celebrate the 117th running of the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby, I understand that …

Bermuda rugby union player Jamin Hodgkins came off the bench and converted a late try in Manly’s 28-17 defeat to Eastwood in the Sydney Rugby Union Premiership Second Grade Colin Caird Division at Manly Oval. Manly crossed for a late try and Hodgkins added the conversion. Hodgkins, a fly-half who joined the Shute Shield club …

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island defeated Brooklyn FC 4-1 at home in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [May 23]. Rhode Island are ninth in the Eastern Conference after nine games this season. They are away to Indy Eleven on Saturday. Rhode Island head coach and general manager Smith is a former Bermuda captain and New …

Bermudian beach volleyball players Benjamin Barnett and Braedon Medeiros-Cooke concluded the pool stage of the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour with a straight-sets loss to Mexico’s Carlos Andrés Ayala Herrera and Inés Antonio Vargas Lares. The defeat placed the Bermuda duo into the 13th/14th place classification match. Competing in Group D, …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured a second-place finish driving Jet Six at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana. Waldron had a single drive during the Friday night racing program, competing in a Pace Class event. Starting from an inside position on the gate, Waldron settled Jet Six into position along the backstretch …

Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine received support from several islanders during the recent round two of the R&G Mot04 British Cup at Donington Park in Leicestershire. Divine crashed during the second practice session at Craner Curves, damaging his bike and forcing him to miss qualifying and the opening race. After his team rebuilt the bike, …

Para-athlete Jessica Lewis has claimed victory in the T53 100 metres at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Notwil, Switzerland, today [May 23]. She posted a personal best time of 15.22sec, finishing ahead of Swiss athlete Catherine Debrunner [15.22] and Turkey’s Hamide Dogangun [15.90]. Lewis, whose time shattered her previous Pan American record, was …

Tyler Smith has reflected on his maiden win in the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby yesterday [May 22]. Smith, who competed in triathlon at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024, stormed to victory, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1hr 10min 49sec. Ryan Outerbridge placed second in 1:15:06, with Lamont Marshall rounding out the top three in …

Somersfield Academy won all four gold medals at the Middle School Boys Badminton Championships held at the Somersfield Academy Gym, with the host school dominating both the Under-13 and Over-13 divisions. Mason Smith led the way in the Under-13 competition, claiming two gold medals during a strong performance for Somersfield. Smith defeated fellow Somersfield player …

The 2026 Bermuda Fitted Dinghy racing season is scheduled to begin on Sunday [May 24] in St. George’s Harbour, with the opening day hosted by the St. George’s Dinghy & Sports Club. The season opener marks the return of one of Bermuda’s longest-standing maritime traditions, with crews competing in the island’s distinctive fitted dinghies on …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron recorded two mid-pack finishes during a competitive racing program at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Waldron first competed in the third race on the card, a Pace Class event, driving Yesidid. After navigating heavy racing traffic, Waldron and Yesidid finished in seventh place with a time of 1:56.0. Later in …

Bermudian beach volleyball players Benjamin Barnett and Braedon Medeiros-Cooke lost their opening two matches in straight sets during the preliminary pool stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour on Friday. The tournament features 14 men’s teams from 11 nations competing in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico. In their opening match, the Bermudian duo faced the United …

Para-athlete Jessica Lewis finished second in the T53 200 metres at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Notwil, Switzerland, yesterday [May 21]. Lewis clocked a personal-best 27.98sec to win silver behind Swiss athlete Catherine Debrunner, who won in 26.44. The Bermudian’s time broke the Americas region record of 28.93. Hamide Dogangun, of Turkey, finished …

Bermudian footballer Kane Crichlow has been signed by Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. A spokesperson said, “Dagenham & Redbridge are delighted to announce that Midfielder Kane Crichlow has joined the club on a two-year deal from Sutton United. Crichlow’s signing is the second under boss Lee Allinson. “Beginning his football journey in Bermuda, Crichlow moved to Spain …

The annual Kim Burns Memorial Pickleball Tournament came to a conclusion, with a night of finals capping off a competitive week of action 4.0 Womens Doubles [Open] Patricia Mills/Melisa Judd – Gold Naphisa Smith/Lily Hallett – Silver Rachel Sawden/Lucy Yiasoumi – Bronze 4.5 Mixed Doubles [Open] Jasper Thomas/Lily Hallett – Gold Melisa Judd/Ben Jones – …

Tyler Smith and Maddie Durkin raced to victory in the 2026 Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby today [May 22] etching their names in the history book as winners of the island’s most iconic running race. Smith — who has represented Bermuda in the Olympics in the triathlon — claimed the overall title in a time …

Bermuda’s Daniel Phillips and teammate Lance Nisbet achieved a major milestone in collegiate tennis, being ranked No. 45 in the final Intercollegiate Tennis Association [ITA] Division One National Doubles Rankings. The impressive ranking caps off a standout season for the Tulane University duo, who established themselves as one of the elite partnerships in the highly …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Cyclist Panzy Olander will return to the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race tomorrow [May 22] after winning the women’s title in her only previous appearance in 2023. The former champion will compete in the race for the first time since becoming a mother, while fiancé Dominique Mayho, the record six-time men’s champion, …