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The teams have announced teams for the 2026 Colts Cup Match Classic on Sunday, July 26. The event will be held at Somerset Cricket Club. St George’s Colts Cup Match Team Keegan Jones — Captain Sa-Qui Robinson — Vice-Captain Logan Jones Xavien James Shane Robinson Isaac Todd Aaron Paynter Enrique Minks Keyan Webb Zakai Minors …

Sebastian Kempe finished fourteenth in the ILCA 7 fleet at the San Pedro Olympic Class Racing Regatta in Los Angeles to secure Bermuda a qualification place for the 2027 Pan American Games. Kempe ended the 12-race series on 99 net points after competing against a 63-boat field. His best result came in Race 6, where …

Sebastian Kempe finished fourteenth in the ILCA 7 fleet at the San Pedro Olympic Class Racing Regatta in Los Angeles to secure Bermuda a qualification place for the 2027 Pan American Games. Kempe ended the 12-race series on 99 net points after competing against a 63-boat field. His best result came in Race 6, where …

Somerset Cricket Club have revealed their President and Vice President XI selections for the final trial match ahead of the 2026 Cup Match Classic. The two teams will compete in the club’s final trial as players bid for selection for the 2026 Cup Match squad. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, …

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall had two hits and scored as the Winnipeg Goldeyes beat the Lake Country DockHounds 5-4 in the American Association. The outfielder went 2-for-4 and scored in the eighth inning after leading off with a single. Jiandido Tromp then singled to right to drive him home. Winnipeg led 4-0 before the …

Vrengen claimed line honours in Race 15 of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series after posting the fastest corrected time. Vrengen completed the course with a corrected time of 1:04:19 to edge Thrash by just three seconds. Encore finished third in 1:04:54, with Solna II fourth and Privateer fifth. Overall series leader Airforce came seventh. Results: …

Bermudian equestrian Tyler James, alongside coach Wendy Arndt and Team I.E.C., continued his successful run at the Tryon International Equestrian Center Summer Series, held from July 7 to July 19. James enjoyed a strong debut with his new mount, Case Closed 441, earning first- and second-place finishes in the 1.20m Amateur division to claim the …

Bermuda’s top men’s singles badminton player Aaron Simmons will compete in the Jamaica International in Kingston next month. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s number one men’s singles badminton player, Aaron Simmons, will make history when he represents Bermuda at the Jamaica International Badminton Tournament in Kingston from 5–9 August 2026. “At just 24 years old, Simmons …

Fifteen-year-old Bermudian equestrian Logan Flood earned two reserve championship titles during the Tryon International Summer Series in North Carolina. A spokesperson said, “Fifteen-year-old Warwick Academy student Logan Flood had an impressive showing at the prestigious Tryon International Summer Series in North Carolina. “During the first week of competition, Logan was paired up with unfamiliar mounts, …

Bermuda has been drawn alongside Guadeloupe, Saint Lucia and Barbados in Group B of League B following the official draw for the 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf has conducted the official draw for the 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League Group Stage. “The made-for-TV draw event, live from Miami, FL, was hosted by Mariah …

Bermudian sailor Miguel Power made a strong start to the ILCA UK Open and National Championships, finishing the opening day in 16th place overall at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. Competing in the 111-boat ILCA 6 fleet, Power delivered two top-ten finishes during the opening day’s qualifying races. The 17-year-old placed seventh in …

The Bermuda Football Association has announced the Under-15 girls squad that will represent the island at the inaugural Goombay Cup in the Bahamas, where six nations will compete in the youth tournament. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announces that we have accepted an Invitation to participate in the U15 Girls Goombay Cup …

Bermuda siblings Elan and Elijah Daley are relishing the opportunity to compete together on one of the biggest stages of their careers at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The pair will represent the island at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre, starting today [July 24]. Elan will compete in the women’s 100 metres freestyle and the …

Bermuda’s athletes took part in the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games today [July 23], with discus thrower Tiara DeRosa carrying the island’s flag during the Parade of Nations. DeRosa was joined by sprinter Caitlyn Bobb, chef de mission Donna Raynor and team leader Jarita Vickers at the ceremony at the OVO Hydro, where athletes …

This weekend the Bermuda Pacers Track Club will make their 45th appearance at the prestigious Russell E Blunt Eastcoast Invitational Track Meet in North Carolina. This event will be held over three days from Friday, July 24th, 2026, through to Sunday July 26th, 2026. It is hosted by the Durham StridersTrack Club and will take …

Nia Christopher wasted little time making her presence felt, scoring just four minutes after entering the game as FH Hafnarfjörður defeated Stjarnan 7-3 in Iceland’s Premier League The Bermudian footballer came off the bench in the 73rd minute with FH leading 5-2 and found the net in the 77th minute to stretch her side’s advantage …

It was a four-goal night at Flora Duffy South Field Stadium as the Bermuda Triangle Cup continued with a double-header, with the Bermuda Under-17 National Academy advancing to the semi-finals. Sao Miguel 1 Bermuda Brazilian Football Select 0 Portuguese side Sao Miguel defeated the Bermuda Brazilian Football Select 1–0 in the opening match. Santiago Garcia …

Bermudian equestrian Blaire Crews recorded several top-six finishes during two weeks of competition at the 2026 Tryon Summer Series in North Carolina. During Tryon Summer 5, Crews partnered with Deja Vu to finish third among 21 entries in the Junior Jumper 1.10-metre class. Riding Gentley, she also received a score of 88 in the opening …

Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club will host their “We Outside Open Sparring 4″ event on September 26 at TN Tatem Tennis Court in Warwick. The event will start at 5pm. Entry costs $20 for adults and $10 for children, with a $15 registration fee. The event is organised by Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club, led …

Natalie Gazzard, Megan Hands, Sean Tucker and Kyle Hamilton won their respective divisions at Bermuda Volleyball Association’s National Beach Volleyball Championships held this past weekend. Natalie Gazzard and Megan Hands claimed the women’s title, Kayley Hamilton and Hailey Trott finished second, while Olivia Gazzard and Isabella Sousa secured third place. In the men’s division, Sean …

Bermudian pair Najiyah Raynor and Oyinde Bascome opened the batting for Coventry & North Warwickshire CC Second XI in their six-wicket defeat to Attock Second XI in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Division Two at the weekend. Coventry & North Warwickshire were bowled out for 266 off 49.2 overs, with Raynor and Bascome both scoring …

Bermuda’s swimmers will become the island’s first athletes in action at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow when competition begins at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre on Friday [July 24]. Elan Daley, Elijah Daley, Emma Harvey, Jack Harvey and Sam Williamson will represent Bermuda in the pool during the six-day swimming programme, which runs until July …

Four Bermudian footballers were involved in pre-season matches in England on Tuesday evening, with Kane Crichlow, Keziah Martin and Harry Twite’s teams recording victories, while Ne-Jai Tucker helped Walton & Hersham earn a draw. Crichlow started for Dagenham & Redbridge in their 5-0 win over Crystal Palace Under-21 at Victoria Road. The Bermuda international played …

Junior golfers Lewis MacFarlane and Bradford Laing competed at the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida. MacFarlane finished fourth in the boys 12-13 division. He opened with a 3-over-par 75, recording three birdies and ten pars, before carding his best round of the tournament with a 1-over-par 73, which …

Young Bermudian athlete Raelyn Robinson won four medals at the AAU National Championship Jackie Joyner-Kersee Showcase in St Louis, Missouri. Robinson captured the gold medal in the long jump and earned bronze medals in the 100 metres and 200 metres. She also received a bronze award after placing third among the overall top performers in …

University of Tennessee assistant coach Gregg Polinsky believes Ralph Scott has the attributes to become an important player for the Volunteers after adding significant strength over the past year. “And even though Ralph is still lean, he’s put on about 20, 25 pounds,” Polinsky told On3. “He looks so much different than this time a …

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a bold Cup Match-inspired graphic showcasing St. George’s and Somerset batsmen in action, celebrating Bermuda’s iconic annual cricket classic. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone …

The 2026 Bermuda Triangle Cup got underway at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, with the opening double-header producing a draw and a one-goal victory. FuturePro 2, Bermuda U17 National Academy 2 The opening fixture saw the Bermuda Under-17 National Academy and FuturePro share the points following a 2–2 draw. Stephen Astwood scored both goals …

Debré Evans, the Bermuda Longtails women’s netball team captain, believes a podium finish is within her team’s reach at the Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Longtails secured their place at the regional multi-sport event after producing a series of impressive performances at the Battle of the Isles Tournament …

Triathlete Kelise Wade produced an outstanding performance to claim victory in the Women’s Philadelphia Super Sprint Triathlon in Pennsylvania. Wade crossed the finish line in 31min 30sec, placing first overall in the 152-strong field. Competing in the female 16-to-19 age division, the young Bermudian completed the swim in 47sec before recording 12:44 on the cycling …

Netball Bermuda elected its Executive and Council for 2026 at its Annual General Meeting, filling leadership positions for the organisation’s upcoming term. A spokesperson said, “Netball Bermuda formerly known as The Bermuda Netball Association held its Annual General Meeting on June 24, 2026, with the following persons elected to the Netball Bermuda Executive and Council. …

Tiara DeRosa-Williams has established a new Bermuda national record in the women’s discus following a third-place finish at the Throw Town Ramona meeting, part of the Oklahoma Throws Series. DeRosa-Williams’s podium performance yielded a top mark of 51.10 meters, or 167 feet 8 inches, officially resetting the island’s national benchmark. The distance surpasses the previous …

Bermuda cricket action over the weekend saw Southampton Rangers, Bailey’s Bay, PHC, and Flatts Victoria secure victories in their respective Premier and First Division matches. Premier Division Southampton Rangers 300 St. George’s Cricket Club 258 Southampton Rangers secured a 42-run victory over St. George’s Cricket Club at the Southampton Oval following a high-scoring Premier Division …

The Bermuda Pacers Track Club concluded competition at the 2026 International Youth Championships on Sunday, earning six medals on the final day to bring the team’s total tally to 10. Riana Robinson earned Bermuda’s gold medal of the closing session, winning the Girls 15-16 Division 1,500-meter event in 5:31.61. The club added four silver medals …

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has reflected on round four of the RG Moto4 British Superbike Cup at Brands Hatch in Kent at the weekend. Representing Fibre Tec Honda-MLav Racing, Divine finished eleventh in race one and an impressive ninth in race two after qualifying tenth. “Another top ten to wrap up a strong weekend!” Divine …

Bermudian cyclist Conor White finished 26th in the Crealy Open Dawlish Grand Prix in Devon, England. Representing JAKROO Handsling Racing, White completed the race in 49min 19sec, finishing 11 seconds behind winner Frank Longstaff. Thomas Armstrong placed second and Callum Laborde finished third, with both riders recording the same time as Longstaff. The criterium was …

Mia Fishel scored a penalty in Seattle Reign’s 3-2 defeat away to Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League on Saturday [July 18]. Fishel, whose father Patrick is Bermudian, scored the opening goal of the game from the penalty spot in the fourteenth minute. The United States forward has previously played for Chelsea in …

Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker won the Burchall Brothers Comet Class race at the West End Sailboat Club. The fleet sailed from the West End Sailboat Club on a course around Five Star Island before returning to the finish. Curtis and Tucker finished first, ahead of Alan and Sarah Frith, the Edward Cross Long Distance …

Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher came off the bench and scored in FH Hafnarfjörður Women’s 6-1 away victory over Grindavík/Njarðvík in Iceland’s top-flight league. Christopher entered the match in the 65th minute and scored FH’s fifth goal in the 74th minute, helping her side return to the top of the standings. Related Stories Aaliyah Nolan On …

The Faroe Islands are on course to stage an outstanding 2027 Island Games, according to Bermuda Island Games Association chairman Jon Beard and secretary Juanita Blee. The pair recently returned from the International Island Games Association [IIGA] Annual General Meeting in Tórshavn. They joined representatives from member islands for three days of meetings and venue …

Bermuda’s chef de mission Donna Raynor believes the island’s athletes can still savour a memorable Commonwealth Games despite Glasgow staging a scaled-back edition after stepping in as host at short notice. Taking place from Thursday [July 23] to August 2, the Games will bring together about 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories competing across …

Future Pro Football and Education Academy in Coventry, England, are “proud” to be competing in the Bermuda Triangle Cup at the Flora Duffy Stadium. Seven teams have been confirmed for the annual youth tournament, which features local and overseas sides and runs from tomorrow [July 20] to July 26. “A huge ten days lie ahead …

Bermudian cricketer Okera Bascome played in Coventry & North Warwickshire First XI’s 17-run defeat away to Olton & West Warwicks in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division yesterday [July 18]. The opening batter was dismissed for nought after facing two balls as Coventry & North Warwickshire were bowled out for 230 in 49.1 overs …

Bermuda cricketer Chare Smith claimed two wickets in Frenchay First XI’s 28-run defeat at home to Bath Second XI in the West of England Premier Cricket League Bristol & North Somerset yesterday [July 18]. Bath, batting first, scored 174 for nine off 50 overs, with seam bowler Smith taking two for 24 from seven overs. …

Bermudian cricketer Cameron Jeffers claimed a wicket as Bristol West Indian Phoenix First XI eased to an eight-wicket home win over Bedminster Second XI in the West of England Premier League Bristol & North Somerset Division yesterday [July 18]. Bedminster were bowled out for 55 in 20.1 overs after electing to bat, with spin bowler …

Several football teams in the UK, that include Bermudian footballers, continued their pre-season preparations in England, recording draws and defeats. Ne-Jai Tucker and Walton & Hersham suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Bedford Town on Saturday, with the hosts scoring both goals during the second half. Keziah Martin started for Hereford FC in their 2-0 …

Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club defeated Cleveland County by 68 runs in the opening round of the Eastern County Cup this weekend. Captain Terryn Fray led from the front with an unbeaten innings after Bay won the toss and chose to bat, helping his side declare on 256 for four. Bailey’s Bay Inning 131 (141) Terryn …

Athletes from the Bermuda Pacers Track Club advanced to multiple final events at the 2026 International Youth Championships on Saturday before severe thunderstorms forced an abrupt suspension of the competition. In the boys’ division, Kaden Davis advanced in the Under-8 100-meter preliminaries, qualifying third overall with a time of 14.58 seconds. In the 9-10 division, …

Bermuda’s Erica Hawley secured an impressive 6th place finish at the 2026 World Triathlon Cup Edmonton, competing in the elite women’s race at William Hawrelak Park. Hawley completed the sprint-distance event in 1hr 00min 23sec, finishing 1min 48sec behind Taylor Knibb of the United States, who claimed the title in 58:35. The Bermudian recorded a …

Bermuda’s uniform for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on Thursday [July 23] will pay tribute to the Talbot Brothers, the island’s renowned music group. Instead of the customary pink — or, in previous years, red — Bermuda shorts worn during the Parade of Nations, the island’s athletes will wear an …