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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 …

Bermudian golfer Sienna Mosquera concluded her freshman collegiate season with Lehigh University finishing in third place at the Patriot League Championship, held at the Naval Academy Golf Club in Annapolis. The Lehigh team recorded a final-round score of 314, ending the tournament with a total of 937 [311-312-314] to place third in the five-team field. …

Oliver Betschart has reflected on his title victory at the Bermuda Match Play Championship at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton. In the Men’s Championship Division, Betschart defeated James Godwin 3 & 2 in the final. Betschart defeated Arman Newton 2 & 1 in the semi-finals, while Godwin defeated Jonathan James 3 & 2. …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Inter BDA coach Stalin Naranjo praised his players’ character and belief after they prevailed in a dramatic final-day title race. Naranjo’s side beat Tuff Dogs 3-2 at Goose Gosling Field to retain the title last weekend, finishing level on 25 points with YGS but edging them on goal difference with a …

Tajer Basden competed for Johnson C. Smith University at the 2026 Golden Bulls Invitational. The meet was held at the Irwin Belk Complex, where Basden contested a schedule that included sprint and hurdles events. In the Men’s 200m dash, Basden recorded a time of 23.24, placing 20th overall in the event. In the Men’s 400m …

Bermudian sailors Adriana Penruddocke, Campbell Patton, and Sebastian Kempe began competition at the 57th edition of La Semaine Olympique Française in Côte d’Azur, France. The six-day sailing event features a field of over 700 international competitors. Competing in the ILCA 6 fleet, Penruddocke is in 37th place overall. She finished 28th in her first race …

Wayne Montgomery and Chloe McBrearty won the top singles titles at the WER Joell Memorial Tennis Tournament. Montgomery beat Tariq Simons 7-5, 6-1 in the men’s A final, taking control after a close opening set. Simons later won the men’s doubles title with David Thomas. They beat Sam Butler and Neal Towlson 6-4, 7-6. McBrearty …

Bermuda’s men’s recurve team earned an impressive mid-table at the San Salvador Grand Prix of the Americas. Camerin Pickering, Jaydon Roberts and Bernard Wade III competed against ten teams from across the region. Pickering was the top Bermudian in the individual standings, finishing twelfth with a score of 642. Roberts placed 21st with 617, while …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson says the “chapter is closed, but not the door” after stepping down as head coach of the Bermuda women’s national team following 14 years in charge. Her departure came on a high, with Bermuda securing a 5-3 home win over Grenada in their final group C match of the …

Oliver Betschart and Christopher Phillips won their respective divisions at the Bermuda Match Play Championship, held at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton. In the Men’s Championship Division, Betschart defeated James Godwin 3 & 2 in the final to claim the title. In the semi-finals, Betschart defeated Arman Newton 2 & 1, while Godwin …

Tim Price and Maddie Durkin won the 10K, while Kwame Curling and Colette Durkin won the 5K at the Cambridge Classic this weekend. Tim Price won the men’s Cambridge Classic 10K with a time of 38:48. Luke Hyland placed second in 40:05, and Philip Woollins finished third in the men’s division and fifth overall in …

Artemis SailGP is set to return to Bermuda nearly a decade after its America’s Cup campaign, bringing its Swedish entry back to a venue central to its history. A spokesperson said, “Artemis is set to make its return to Bermuda a decade on, revisiting a location central to its high-performance racing history as Artemis SailGP …

Bermuda’s Keunna Dill is enjoying a remarkable week of footballing accomplishments, combining a stellar international performance with top club honors in the United Kingdom. This weekend, she scored four goals to lead Bermuda to a thrilling 5-3 comeback victory over Grenada and was also awarded the FC United of Manchester Goal of the Year award by …

Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker won the Willard Kelly Memorial Regatta, guiding Pole Position to first place with three net points in Comet Class racing held in St. George’s Harbour. Curtis and Tucker led the fleet throughout the regatta to secure the top position, continuing their strong start to the season. Gladwin Lambert and Simon …

Youngsters from the DaRock Elite Academy watched clips from Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story at Saltus Grammar School. Best, a trailblazing Black footballer who played for West Ham United, attended the event and met the players. “What an incredible experience for our DaRock Elite Academy players to meet Clyde Best in person …

The Bermuda women’s national football team finished third in group C of the Concacaf W Championship qualifiers after defeating Grenada 5-3 at home the final game of their campaign on Saturday [April 18]. Keunna Dill scored four goals, with Kenni Thompson also finding the net. Bermuda won two of their four qualifying matches, finishing on …

BRCC hosted a criterium this weekend, with Alexander Miller, Lucas Bule, and Austen Carr taking top honors in their respective categories. A spokesperson said, “BRCC hosted today’s criterium, setting a fast, winding course on the motorsport track that delivered exciting racing across all categories. Podium Results: Category A/B: 1st Alexander Miller [Winners Edge] 2nd Dylan …

Corporate teams — including Fidelis Insurance Group, AIG, BMA, Miller, AON, Ascot, Hiscox, Aegon and Hamilton Re –  paddled it out against each other and Bermuda College Eco Club teams at The Reefs in support of a fundraising effort to help send students on a sustainability stewardship opportunity to Bahamas in May. A spokesperson said, …

The 2026 STARR Bermuda Open concluded at the Bermuda Squash Club with second seeds Nadine Shahin and Miguel Rodriguez claiming the championship titles in contrasting fashion. In the women’s final, world No. 47 Nadine Shahin secured the crown after top seed Sabrina Sobhy was forced to withdraw due to injury. Sobhy, the world No. 19, …

The WER Joell Memorial Tournament continued at the National Tennis Stadium. In the Ladies A Division, Terceira Lee beat Arianna Parra Delgado 6-2, 7-5. In Men’s A Group 1, Tobiah Goodchild beat David Gravier 6-1, 6-4. In Men’s B Division Group 1, Chris Grasso beat Riley Maybury 6-2, 6-4, and Donn Trott beat Adam Grasso …

Several top seeds were defeated at the Bermuda Match Play Championship at Port Royal Golf Course yesterday [April 18] after play was delayed by morning thunderstorms. James Godwin beat top seed Jarryd Dillas 3 & 1 in the men’s quarter-finals. Dillas had earlier beaten Scott Barnett 5 & 4. In the senior division, Christopher Phillips …

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast were defeated 2-1 away to the Milwaukee Wave in the recent Game Three of their play-off series. Baltimore are fourth in the play-off series standings. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served as the team’s assistant coach. Related …

Bermuda footballer Harry Twite helped Basford United secure a home play-off semi-final after a 2-1 win at home to Rugby Borough in the NPL Division One Midlands yesterday [April 18]. The defender recently joined Basford from Loughborough Students for the remainder of the season. Twite has previously played for King’s Lynn Town and Wisbech Town …

Bermudian golfer Daniel Muso contributed to a top-five team performance for McDaniel College at the Fred B. Kravetz Invitational, held at the Irondequoit Country Club. The McDaniel squad finished the tournament in fifth place with a collective score of 35-over-par. Muso earned a share of 17th place on the individual leaderboard, finishing the event with …

Bermudian rugby union player Jamin Hodgkins played in Manly Marlins’ 24-24 draw at home to Northern Suburbs in the Shute Shield yesterday [April 18]. The fly-half is a former Bermuda Under-19 international and Warwick Academy student. The Shute Shield is New South Wales’ premier club competition, and Hodgkins will look to use the season to …

YGS have won the Corona League Cup after defeating Robin Hood 2-1 in the final at Goose Gosling’s Field on Friday [April 17]. Jerome Bailey scored twice for YGS, who finished runners-up in the league. Hood placed fourth. Nial Kilroy netted for Hood. Related Stories Nathan Trott Helps Cardiff Win Promotion YGS To Face Hood …

Bermudian footballer Nathan Trott has helped Cardiff City secure promotion to the Sky Bet Championship after they beat Reading 3-1 away in League One yesterday [April 18]. The goalkeeper joined Cardiff on a season-long loan from Danish outfit FC Copenhagen at the start of the season. Cardiff are second in the table with 85 points …

FrayStar Cricket Institute has invited players, parents, supporters and sponsors to take part in the Keep Bermuda Beautiful Great Big Bermuda Clean-up. The initiative is scheduled for today [April 19] from 9am to 11am. Participants will work along the Railway Trail in Hamilton Parish, specifically the stretch between Flatts and Shelly Bay. FrayStar Cricket Institute …

The Summerhaven Trust’s sixth annual Charity Golf Tournament on April 11 saw 52 players compete, with Duane Lowe’s team taking first place. A spokesperson said, “The Summerhaven Trust held their sixth annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 11th at the Ocean View Golf Course. “Amidst blustery unpredictable weather conditions, the event was deemed a …

Bermudian athletes Zydon Furbert and Amaris Munya secured podium finishes for Montverde Academy during the FHSAA Class 2A District 6 Championships held at the Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys Stadium. Furbert captured two gold medals, highlighted by a significant improvement in the boys 400-meter dash varsity. Entering the event ranked ninth with a previous best of …

Bermudian golfer Daniel Muso shot a 2-over-par 74 to lead McDaniel College into fourth place following the opening round of the Fred B. Kravetz Invitational. Muso finished the first day of play tied for 12th in the individual standings. His round at the Irondequoit Country Club included three birdies and 10 pars, which balanced five …

Bermudian middle-distance runner Sancho Smith continued his collegiate season for Clayton State University this weekend, competing in a strong field at the Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta. Smith ran in the men’s 800 metres, where he was placed in the fourth of 12 heats amid a large group of elite competitors. He finished sixth in …

Blake Montgomery scored on his debut for the Belleville Senators against the Syracuse Crunch in their final home game of the American Hockey League season yesterday [April 17]. The Bermudian forward, who joined Belleville on an amateur tryout agreement after signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators, found the net in the final …

YGS will face Robin Hood in the Corona League Cup final at Goose Gosling’s Field tonight [April 17]. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7pm. YGS finished as runners-up in the league, while Hood placed fourth. Inter BDA won the title, finishing level on points with YGS but with a superior goal difference. …

The Bermuda Hockey Federation has partnered with SportWays to deliver a five-day junior camp at the National Sports Centre. The camp will run from June 29 to July 3, with participation open to players aged 6 to 15, ranging from beginners to junior league level. It will combine technical training with social activities, offering participants …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured two top-three finishes during His latest appearance at the Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. In the fourth race of the program, a Trot Class event, Waldron drove Wiggy Hill to a second-place finish. The pair recorded a time of 1:58.2, crossing the line one length behind the …

The PCC Hockey Rink hosted a double-header in Bermuda Ball Hockey that produced 13 goals across two matches. Alexandra Mosher 2 CG 5 CG defeated Alexandra Mosher 5–2 in a seven-goal contest. Jeremy Estey opened the scoring in the first period to give CG the lead. Alexandra Mosher equalised through Adam Mattatall, before Ryan Sulley …

Bermudian sisters Raelyn and Reyna Robinson delivered standout performances at the Titans Track Classic V in South Carolina, winning multiple medals at the event. A spokesperson said, “The Titans Track Classic V was held this past weekend [April 11th] in Inman, SC, which proved to be an exciting and inspiring event for two young athletes. The …

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island were defeated 3-1 on penalties at home to the New England Revolution in the Lamar US Open Cup Round of 32. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, with Rhode Island equalising in stoppage time through JJ Williams after Diego Fagundez had given the MLS side the lead. Tanner Beason scored …

Bermuda’s national beach volleyball qualifiers for the Central American and Caribbean Games are under way at Elbow Beach. The event, organised by the Bermuda Volleyball Association, forms part of the selection process for the CAC Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 24 to August 8. Spectators are welcome, with competition starting at 9am …

The W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium hosted matches in the W.E.R. Joell Memorial Tennis Tournament, where leading seeds delivered dominant performances. Caitlin Conyers defeated Arianna Parra Delgado 6-3, 6-1. Conyers took the first set 6-3 and dropped only one game in the second set to complete the win. Wayne Montgomery defeated Zachary Mcguire 6-1, 6-0 in …

Bermudian cyclist Conor White, competing for Jakroo Handsling Racing, finished 31st in the 100-mile East Cleveland Classic during the opening event of the National Road Series in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire. White recorded a time of 3:54:11 in a race featuring over 2,000 meters of elevation gain, including climbs up Saltburn Bank. He crossed the finish …

Inter BDA striker Thales Francis won the Golden Boot as the top scorer in the Corona League this season. Francis, whose goals helped Inter BDA secure a second successive title, scored 13 goals in 12 matches. Jahmir Trott was the second-highest scorer with 12 goals for Tuff Dogs, while Domah Williams finished third with ten …

Top seeds Kareem El Torkey and Sabrina Sobhy advanced to the next round of the STARR Bermuda Squash Open in Devonshire. In the men’s draw, world No 21 Kareem El Torkey beat Finnlay Withington in straight sets. The Egyptian won 11-6, 11-7, 11-9. Rui Soares, ranked 86th, upset world No 37 Karim El Hammamy in …

An exclusive sneak peek of “Windblown,” a new documentary series chronicling the iconic Newport Bermuda Race, will be previewed this evening at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club during a private VIP screening event. A spokesperson said, “Bringing together invited guests from Bermuda’s business, cultural, and maritime communities, the evening will feature a first look at …

Bermudian forward Nahki Wells and Luton Town secured a 2-1 victory over Northampton Town in English League One action. Sam Hoskins gave Northampton the lead in the 31st minute, but Luton responded before halftime through Liam Walsh, who levelled the match in the 43rd minute. Kal Naismith then scored the decisive goal in the 85th …

Entry is closed for the upcoming Newport Bermuda Race, with around 158 boats — with over 1,000 sailors — expected on the starting line in June. The Newport Bermuda Race is a 636-mile biennial ocean sailing competition from Newport, Rhode Island, to Bermuda. As the oldest regularly scheduled ocean race, it is one of the …

The Bermuda Match Play Golf Championship is scheduled to take place from Friday [April 17] to Sunday. The opening day will feature a stroke play qualifying round, followed by match play on Saturday and Sunday. The Men’s Championship Division has 18 players, with the top 16 from the qualifier advancing to the match play rounds. …

The STARR Bermuda Open began at the Bermuda Squash Club in Devonshire, with first-round matches in the PSA Challenger Tour event. The tournament features 48 players. Top seeds received byes into the second round. Bermuda’s Taylor Carrick lost to Leandro Romiglio 11-4, 11-5, 11-2. In the women’s draw, Noa Romero beat Meagan Best in five …

Nicholas Narraway finished 37th overall at the Redlands Bicycle Classic in California after the final stage. The race concluded with the 91.1-mile Sunset Road Race, where 140 riders competed on a course featuring steep climbs and aggressive racing. Kent Ross won the stage in 3hr 25min 42sec. Narraway, riding for Competitive Edge Racing, finished 52nd …