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Bermudian beach volleyball players Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl finished eighth at the NORCECA Under-18 Women’s World Championship Qualifiers held in the Dominican Republic. Gazzard and Weikl represented Bermuda at the regional tournament, which is organized by the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation [NORCECA], the international governing body for volleyball in the region. Images …

Bermuda footballer Kenni Thompson scored a penalty in AFC Bournemouth’s 4-2 win away to Watford in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division today [April 26]. The winger netted from the penalty spot to make it 4-2 in the 95th minute. AFC Bournemouth have finished third in the table with 46 points from 22 …

Bermudian footballer Nathan Trott has celebrated winning promotion with Cardiff City to the Sky Bet Championship. Cardiff, who beat Northampton Town 5-1 at home in their penultimate league match of the season yesterday [April 25], are second in League One with 91 points from 45 matches. The 27-year-old goalkeeper has made 46 appearances in all …

The 2026 cricket season commenced at Somerset Cricket Club with a high-scoring Champion of Champions double-header, resulting in titles for Southampton Rangers and St. David’s Cricket Club. The opening day was highlighted by the first century of the season from PHC’s Davin Dill and a rapid unbeaten 90 from Ricardo Brangman. First Division: Southampton Rangers …

The Temple of Tennis Open Tournament commenced, featuring opening-round matches across the Men’s A, Men’s B, and Women’s B divisions. David Thomas advanced to the next round following a three-set victory over David Gravier. Thomas won the opening set 6–2 before Gravier leveled the match with a 6–3 win in the second set. In the …

The 2026 CIAA Women’s Tennis Championships concluded for Bermuda’s representatives as Virginia State University and Johnson C. Smith University were defeated in the semi-final round, ending the title bids of Alexcie Burrows, Airez Gilbert-Simons, and Nadhira Durham. The losses for Alexcie Burrows and Airez Gilbert-Simons ended Bermudian involvement in the tournament after a week that …

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted the 2026 Spring Long Course Meet this weekend at the National Sports Centre, featuring several of the island’s elite swimmers in preparation for the international season. Jack Harvey won the Men’s 15 and Over 50 Metre Freestyle, finishing with a time of 23.36 seconds. In the women’s division, Lisa …

Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso shot a 1-under-par 71 to help McDaniel College take the lead in the team standings following the second round of the Centennial Conference Men’s Golf Championships at Waynesboro Country Club. McDaniel College moved from third place to first and sits at 6-under-par as a team with 18 holes remaining. The performance …

Boccia Bermuda has announced the start of its 2026 competition season, with top athlete Yushae Desilva-Andrade set to compete at the Montreal World Boccia Cup next week. A spokesperson said, “Boccia Bermuda is proud to announce the start of its 2026 competition season, highlighted by the upcoming participation of Bermuda’s top boccia athlete, Yushae Desilva-Andrade, …

Bermudian beach volleyball players Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl defeated the Cayman Islands and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NORCECA Under 18 Women’s World Championship Qualifiers in the Dominican Republic. The duo secured a 2-0 win [21-12, 21-7] over the Cayman pair in the 14-nation tournament. This victory earned the Bermudians a highly challenging …

Keziah Martin’s Hereford have guaranteed their Enterprise National League North safety after drawing 2-2 at home to Peterborough Sports today [April 25]. The Bermuda midfielder joined Hereford on loan from rivals Buxton in January before signing a permanent deal last month. Hereford have finished twentieth in the table. Related Stories Milan Butterfield’s Halesowen In Play-Offs …

Milan Butterfield’s Halesowen Town have reached the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central play-offs. The Bermudian midfielder helped his side beat AFC Sudbury 5-0 at home today [April 25]. Halesowen, who finished fifth in the table, face Spalding United away in the play-off semi-finals on Wednesday. Related Stories Nathan Trott Future Talks Set For …

Nahki Wells scored his tenth goal of the season with a penalty in Luton Town’s 2-1 win at home to Barnsley in Sky Bet League One today [April 25]. The Bermudian striker converted from the spot in the sixteenth minute. Luton are seventh in the table, one point adrift of the play-off places, with 71 …

The 2026 BSSF Primary School Preliminaries began today at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, with primary school athletes competing for qualification spots in the finals. In the Under 9 Girls 100 Metre Dash, Skye Furbert of West Pembroke Primary led qualifiers in 14.56 seconds. Tyla Foote of Elliot Primary and Sazise Lobese of Saltus …

Bermudian athletes Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl started competing at the 2026 NORCECA Under 18 Women’s Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifiers in the Dominican Republic, where 14 nations are represented in the tournament. Puerto Rico 2, Bermuda 0 In their opening match in Pool C, the Bermudian duo faced the fourth-seeded Puerto Rican team of Ana Isabel …

Saltus Grammar School and Warwick Academy won the Bermuda School Sports Federation middle school basketball finals. Saltus Grammar School defeated Mount Saint Agnes Academy 22–15. Leydi Raynor led all scorers with 10 points and Amaris Nusum added six. Mount Saint Agnes Academy received seven points from Kyra Simmons and six from Phoenix Williams. Raynor and …

Bermudians Airez Gilbert-Simons, Nadhira Durham, and Alexcie Burrows featured prominently in the quarter-final round of the 2026 CIAA Women’s Tennis Championships, with two advancing to the semi-finals following dominant team performances. The trio represented their respective colleges in the knockout stage as Johnson C. Smith University and Virginia State University secured sweeps to move forward …

Bermudian sprinter Madisyn Bobb and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] Women’s Track and Field team competed at the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Bobb ran the third leg for the UMBC squad in the College Women’s 4×200 Championship of America relay. Competing alongside teammates Jayda Solomon, Miyana Johnson, and Winter Evans, …

Following her impressive season, Bermudian tennis player Alexcie Burrows has earned all-conference recognition, with the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association [CIAA] naming her to its 2026 Women’s Tennis All-Conference Team. Burrows, who competes for Virginia State University, was included among a group of standout players selected from across the conference. In unveiling the honors, the organization …

Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe, Campbell Patton, and Adriana Penruddocke concluded competition at the 57th Semaine Olympique Française in France, testing themselves against elite international fleets in the Mediterranean. The trio represented the island across the ILCA 7 and ILCA 6 classes during the week-long regatta, which featured many of the world’s top-ranked competitors. ILCA 7 …

Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso and his McDaniel College teammates are in third place following the opening round of the Centennial Conference Men’s Golf Championships at Waynesboro Country Club. The McDaniel Green Terror finished the first day of the three-day tournament with a team total of 1-under-par. The performance places them behind leaders Gettysburg and Franklin …

Bermudian sprinter Denver Tucker recorded two personal best times at the Hurricane Alumni Invitational at Cobb Stadium in Coral Gables, Florida, following a layoff due to injury. Representing St. Thomas University, Tucker competed for the first time since the Sun Conference Indoor Championships. In the Men’s 100m, Tucker placed 13th with a time of 10.67 …

Boxer Andre Lambe is scheduled to face American Pryce Sparrow at the Galveston Island Convention Centre in Galveston, Texas, in June. The southpaw [12-0] will put his American Boxing Organisation North American welterweight title on the line against undefeated Sparrow [5-0]. The bout will take place on June 26. In his previous outing, Lambe defeated …

SailGP has opened Bring Your Own Boat ticket sales for the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix in May, offering fans a unique on-water viewing experience inside the racecourse. A spokesperson said, “SailGP has officially opened sales for its Bring Your Own Boat [BYOB] offering for the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, taking place on May …

Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons will put his unbeaten professional record on the line at Asheville Fight Night in North Carolina on June 6. The light heavyweight, who has a 9-0 record, is scheduled to fight at the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Asheville. Simmons, 28, was born in Massachusetts and raised in Somerset, …

Tyler James has just completed a week of competition at the Aiken Spring Classic Masters at the Highfields Event Center, Aiken, South Carolina from April 15th – 19th. A spokesperson said, “Tyler had an extremely successful week which culminated in a double clear and 5th place finish in his first Welcome Stakes class on Vino Blanco. …

Strong easterly winds continued to affect racing at the 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères, with Bermuda sailors Sebastian Kempe, Campbell Patton and Adriana Penruddocke among those competing in the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 fleets under challenging conditions. Sailors faced sustained wind and heavy chop across Hyères Bay, with conditions impacting results and standings, …

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott could have his future decided at the end of the season after playing a key role in Cardiff City’s promotion to the Sky Bet Championship. The 27-year-old has made 41 appearances since joining on loan from Danish side FC Copenhagen in August, with an option for a permanent move. However, Cardiff …

Four records were broken on the opening day of the Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Track and Field Championships at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Mount Saint Agnes Academy athlete Xander Romeo set the first record in the Over 13 boys discus with a throw of 36.00 meters. Romeo later broke the Over …

SailGP has announced a three-season partnership with Goslings, naming it the Official Rum and Ginger Beer Supplier across select events through the 2028 season, starting with next month’s Bermuda Sail Grand Prix. A spokesperson said, “SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, today announced a three-season, multi-event partnership with Goslings, the renowned Bermuda-based producer of …

The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] today announced the activities surrounding Bermuda’s participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games King’s Baton Relay. A spokesperson said, “Local artists were invited to submit designs reflecting three distinctive themes: Culture, Nature, and Sport. In preparation for the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, each Commonwealth nation has been invited by …

The Bermuda Youth Basketball League semifinals saw the Bulldogs defeat the defending champions Mambas 75-55 at MSA Gymnasium on Saturday, securing their place in the 2026 BYB Championship Final. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Youth Basketball League playoff action tipped off this past Saturday at MSA Gymnasium with a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s championship, …

Airforce won Race 4 of the Wednesday Night Sailing series in Hamilton Harbour yesterday [April 22]. Airforce recorded a corrected time of 1:03:35 to take first place. Back in Black were second in 1:04:32, while Scatteraction finished third in 1:04:44. After four races, Airforce lead the overall standings with five points. Scatteraction are second on …

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island defeated Charleston Battery 4-0 at home in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [April 22]. Rhode Island are ninth in the Eastern Conference after six games this season. They are away to Hartford Athletic on Saturday. Rhode Island head coach and general manager Smith is a former Bermuda captain and New …

Bermuda’s Adriana Penruddocke, Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton continue to compete at the 57th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères, with Penruddocke leading the ILCA 6 Silver Fleet, Kempe climbing to 17th overall in ILCA 7, and Patton sitting 35th. Adriana Penruddocke leads the Silver Fleet with 17 points. She missed the Gold Fleet cut by …

Alexcie Burrows and her Virginia State University teammates recorded a 7–0 win over Marymount [VA]. Virginia State controlled the match from the start, taking all doubles contests to establish an early lead. At number three doubles, the Bermudian duo of Alexcie Burrows and Damita Bollers defeated Marymount’s F. Loiseau and S. Berrit 6–0. Virginia State …

Bermudian sprinter Norre Robinson represented Louisiana Tech at the Jim Mize Invitational in Ruston. Competing at the Jim Mize Track and Field Complex, the 18-year-old freshman finished 12th in the men’s 100m with a time of 10.69. In the men’s 200m, Robinson recorded a time of 21.51, placing 10th overall for the Bulldogs. Related Stories …

The 2026 Bermuda Cricket Board season will begin this week with youth and senior competitions across multiple divisions. A spokesperson said, “The 2026 BCB Cricket Season is set to officially begin this week, with youth and senior competitions getting underway across multiple age groups. The formats will remain as T20 and 50 Over for the …

West Ham United historian Tim Crane said Clyde Best’s impact on generations of Black footballers is at the heart of the documentary Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story, which premiered in Bermuda. Crane said the film traces how Best’s legacy influenced some of the biggest names in the game, many of whom feature …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief is aiming to build on his breakthrough bronze medal at the previous Commonwealth Games when he competes in Glasgow this summer. Perinchief placed third at the 2022 Games in Birmingham with a leap of 16.92 metres, announcing himself on the international stage in his maiden season …

The Bermuda Softball League produced 82 total runs across three games at the Michael Preece Softball Diamond. Platano Power defeated the Hood Kings 17–9 in the opening game. Matty Ingleman had a home run and two doubles for the Hood Kings. Jourdel Galan led Platano Power, going 4-for-5 with two home runs and four runs …

Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe, Campbell Patton, and Adriana Penruddocke competed in light wind conditions during the second day of racing at the French Olympic Week, which serves as the second event of the Sailing Grand Slam series. Campbell Patton remains the highest-placed Bermudian in the ILCA 7 fleet, holding 33rd position overall with 37 net …

Champion Taekwondo held their annual Tiger Clash with 85 athletes in action. A spokesperson said, “Champion Taekwondo, under the leadership of Head Master Edmond Johnson, successfully hosted the 3rd Annual Tiger Clash, continuing to establish the event as one of the island’s premier martial arts competitions. “Now in its third year, Tiger Clash has grown …

Bermudian footballer Reggie Lambe celebrated a championship title win after helping Needham Market FC capture the Suffolk Premier Cup with a 3-0 victory over Felixstowe and Walton United in England. Playing the final at the Bury Town grounds, Needham Market earned a penalty in the 38th minute. Lambe took the penalty kick and successfully converted …

Hamilton Princess and Spine and Sport both recorded wins in the latest round of the Bermuda Ball Hockey season at the PCC Hockey Rink Hamilton Princess 3 BDA Spirits 2 Hamilton Princess defeated BDA Spirits 3–2 in a tightly contested Bermuda Ball Hockey League match at the PCC Hockey Rink. The first period ended scoreless, …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron recorded two third-place finishes during racing this week at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. In Race 8, Waldron drove Tellit Candy, maintaining position through the early stages before finishing third in a time of 1:57.4 in a closely contested finish. He returned in Race 10 behind Seven Hundred, guiding the …

Bermudian Massassi Maxwell Smith delivered two top-five finishes and two personal bests at the 2026 Winthrop Invitational and Multis. Representing Coker University at the Irwin Belk Track, Maxwell Smith competed in the women’s long jump and triple jump. In the women’s long jump, she recorded a personal best of 5.33m [17 feet 6 inches] to …

Boxer Andre Lambe will host the Showtime Annual Golf tournament at the Port Royal Golf Course on May 3. Money raised from the tournament will fund Lambe’s preparations for upcoming overseas fights. Southpaw Lambe has won all 13 of his professional bouts. To register email showtime@andrelambe.com. Instagram: @showtime_40_ Related Stories Andre Lambe To Host Boxing/Golf …

The Bermuda premiere of ‘Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story’ was held at City Hall’s Earl Cameron Theatre this evening [April 21], featuring a red carpet event and screening celebrating the legacy of Bermudian footballer Clyde Best. The films synopsis says, “Transforming the Beautiful Game is a first-hand look at the iconic groundbreaking …

Bermuda beach volleyball duo Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl will compete in the 2026 NORCECA U18 Qualifier in the Dominican Republic from April 24-26th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] is proud to spotlight the continued rise of beach volleyball athletes Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl, who return to international competition this month following …