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A team of eight athletes will represent Bermuda at the Miami Open Karate International at Florida Memorial University tomorrow [May 16] and Sunday. The tournament is expected to feature about 600 competitors from several countries. The Bermuda Youth National Karate Team will be led by Sensei Nigel Williams, Sensei Arnold E Allen and Sensei Talia …

Bermuda Football Association executives Mark Wade, Maurice Lowe and David Sabir attended the inaugural Concacaf Grassroots Football Conference in Sint Maarten. The event marked the launch of the Concacaf Grassroots Charter, described by the Bermuda Football Association as “a strategic framework designed to support the growth, structure, and sustainability of grassroots football across the region”. …

Bermudian cricketer Luke Horan helped King’s College Taunton secure a 131-run win over Millfield School CC. King’s College Taunton scored 271 off 49.1 overs. Horan, batting at No 8, added six runs off eight balls. Millfield were bowled out for 140 in reply, with Horan taking two for 30 from seven overs. Related Stories Zeri …

Bermuda national team footballer Logan Jiménez will look to help Hibernian Under-19 claim the Club Academy Scotland Elite Under-19 League title when they face Celtic Under-19 away today [May 15]. Hibernian, who won the Under-18 league title last season, must better Rangers’ result to lift the trophy. Rangers, who are level on points with Hibernian …

The Deloitte Open Tennis & Pickleball Tournament is scheduled to start on May 30th. A spokesperson said, “The highly anticipated Deloitte Open Tennis & Pickleball Tournament is set to return as one of Bermuda’s local premier sporting events, bringing together top talent for a week of competitive tennis, pickleball and community engagement. The tournament, hosted by …

Bermudians Zydon Furbert and Miles Outerbridge were recognized during the Montverde Academy Athletic Honors Night in Florida, with Furbert earning an award while Outerbridge was nominated for two awards. Furbert was named Montverde Academy’s 10th Grade Male Athlete of the Year, earning recognition for his performances in both soccer and track and field, Furbert has competed for …

Hamilton Parish Youth football programme has opened registration for their 2026-27 youth season. The programme is open to girls and boys in the under-5, under-7 and under-9 age groups. Training sessions will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.45pm to 7pm. Registration costs $140 per player, with a $50 deposit available for payment plans. …

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] defeated the crew of HMS Trent in a football match at Police Field played in wet conditions. A team from HMS Trent, which is currently docked on Front Street, faced the local service side during its stay in Bermuda. The BPS took a 2-0 lead in the first half with …

Bermudian footballer Jasmine Spence scored eight goals for Newport Pagnell Town Women in the East Midlands Women’s Regional League Division One South this season. Spence, who plays as a forward or midfielder, made 20 appearances, including 14 starts. Newport Pagnell Town finished second in the table, one point behind promoted side New Bradwell St Peter …

PHC Lady Zebras opened their Bermuda Football Association Women’s Division campaign with a 4-1 win over the Under-17 Select Team at Bernard Park. Adia Gibbons gave the Zebras the lead in the 21st minute before Priya Dill equalised two minutes later for the Under-17 Select side. Ja’Shay Trott restored the Zebras’ advantage in the 39th …

Airforce secured a fourth straight victory in the Wednesday Night Sailing series on Race Day Five. Airforce recorded the fastest elapsed time of 59min 50sec and finished with a corrected time of 56:37 to remain top of the standings. Scatteraction finished second with a corrected time of 57:25 after crossing the line in 1:00:40. Passion …

Bermuda national team footballer Kole Hall played in Deportrio’s 2-2 draw with Rukkas FC in the Baller League at the Copper Box Arena in London on Monday [May 11] The striker scored his first Baller League goal as Deportrio beat VZN 6-4 last week. Deportrio, second in the standings after ten games, face N5 FC …

Z’Dao Dill and Ne-Jai Tucker led North Village Rams to a 3-1 victory over FC Bascome in the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Division at Bernard Park. The match remained scoreless through the first half and then FC Bascome took a 1-0 lead in the 66th minute following an own goal by North Village. North Village …

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has issued two road traffic notices for Bermuda Bicycle Association Winners Edge Time Trial on Sunday and for Youth Movement in Colour Run on Saturday. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public of temporary traffic controls related to two events taking …

Bermudian pair David Selley and Steven Bridges will look to extend their lead in the Super Stock Class standings when the IHRA Offshore Racing Series heads to Florida this week for Thunder on Cocoa Beach 2026. Competing in the S-25 Team Bermuda boat, they collected the maximum 115 points in the opening event of the …

The University of British Columbia won the 2026 CICSA Keelboat National Championship at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, while the Dalhousie Sailing Team finished fourth overall after three days of racing on English Bay in Vancouver. Competing in tactically challenging conditions, the “UBC 1” crew used local knowledge and strong boat handling to secure the …

Families, organizations, youth groups and members of the running community are invited to take part in Swan’s Running Club’s “Youth Movement in Color” community 3K Color Event on May 16 at the Police Recreation Club, with proceeds supporting the Teen Advisory Board and the Young People’s Department of the AME Bermuda Conference. A spokesperson said, …

Bermudian Muay Thai fighter Deondre Morris has returned home after competing for a world title on an historic pay-per-view card in Canada. Morris faced local favourite Alec Spivey, a much larger opponent, at Rise of the Warrior 8, the first sanctioned Muay Thai event held in Ontario, but lost on points. Despite the defeat, Morris …

Middle-distance runner Dage Minors competed at the Iffley Road Track during celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of Roger Bannister’s sub-four-minute mile. Representing Bristol and West AC, Minors raced in the Men’s Mile against a strong field organised by the British Milers Club and Oxford University Athletic Club. The Bermudian finished tenth in 4min 12.15sec on …

Boxer Adrian Roach is set to face Jerrell Mayweather at the Galveston Island Convention Centre in Galveston, Texas, on June 6. Roach [2-0] will meet American Mayweather [5-0] in a six-round welterweight contest. The Bermudian was left frustrated after his previous bout in Greensboro, North Carolina, was cancelled at the last minute following a late …

Bermuda will face the Cayman Islands in a Rugby Americas North Men’s XVs international at the National Stadium North Field on May 15th. A spokesperson said, “Friday Night Rugby returns next weekend as Bermuda takes on Cayman Islands in a huge Rugby Americas North Men’s XVs international. “Following a hard-fought match against Guyana last weekend, …

Dementia Bermuda will host its annual Race for Memories 5-kilometre event at East End Primary School on June 7. The event is scheduled to begin at 8.30am and aims to raise awareness and support for people living with dementia and their families across Bermuda. Click here for race registration. Related Stories ‘Run For Memories’ To …

[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] Last weekend, the turquoise waters of Bermuda played host to the thrilling spectacle of Sail GP, drawing the world’s top sailing talent to its shores. While the high-speed action on the water captivated fans, an equally impressive team was on hand behind the scenes, dedicated to ensuring the safety …

Two McDaniel College men’s golf players — including Bermuda’s Dylan Muso — were named to the Golf Coaches Association of America [GCAA] PING All-Region III Team at the 2026 NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Championship. In announcing the honour the college said, “Muso posted the second-best scoring average on the team at 73.61 which was …

Cyclist Conor White finished 46th overall in the men’s elite race at the Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix on Sunday [May 10]. The Lincoln Grand Prix is the biggest, longest standing event on the UK calendar and a key event in British Cycling’s National Road Series. “Tough day out on the bike, front group until three …

The 2026 Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix was held this weekend, with large crowds enjoying a thrilling day of racing at the sold out event, and the Bonds Flying Roos team from Australia sailing to victory. You can view images of the crowd and attendees at the second day of the event below and view all …

The PHC Zebras opened their Under-23 campaign with a 2-1 win over Robin Hood, while the Devonshire Colts and Dandy Town Hornets played to a scoreless draw at Bernard Park. PHC 2 Robin Hood 1 PHC took the lead in the 20th minute through Yeshai Burgess before Hayden Dill doubled the advantage six minutes later. …

The ARC Europe 2026 fleet has departed Sint Maarten for Bermuda on the opening leg of the transatlantic sailing rally, with 36 boats and more than 170 sailors taking part in the multi-stage voyage to Europe. A spokesperson said, “The ARC Europe 2026 fleet have set sail from Sint Maarten to Bermuda, on what is …

Bermuda national team footballer Kole Hall scored his first goal in England’s Baller League as Deportrio beat VZN 6-4 at the Copper Box Arena in London on Friday [May 8]. Hall, who plays for Deportrio under former England players Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge, has made three appearances in the indoor six-a-side competition this season. …

The Bermuda Football Association has announced that the Bermuda Senior Women’s National Team will host Belize for two FIFA friendly matches on June 4 and 7 at the Flora Duffy South Field. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is delighted to announce that the Bermuda Senior Women’s National Team will play the Belize …

The Bermuda domestic cricket league saw a a full slate of matches take place across the island. Saturday Premier Division St. David’s Cricket Club Won by 22 Runs: St. David’s Cricket Club 174/5 Somerset Cricket Club 152 At Somerset Cricket Club, Brianna Ray made her top-flight debut, recording figures of 1 for 11 from three overs. …

Hollywood met high-speed foiling in Bermuda as actor Ryan Reynolds got a firsthand taste of SailGP racing aboard the team’s F50. A spokesperson said, “Joining driver Tom Slingsby and the Aussie crew on Bermuda’s Great Sound, Reynolds climbed onboard for a high-octane joyride before stepping straight into the heat of a practice race against some …

Bermudian athlete Cameron Basden and his Barry University teammates completed their regular season schedule at the 2026 East Coast Relays. The meet was held at UNF-Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Basden competed in the Men’s Long Jump against a field that included several Division I programs. He recorded a best jump of 6.60m (21 feet 8 …

Bermuda cricketer Okera Bascome opened the batting in Coventry & North Warwickshire First XI’s 20-run defeat at home to Rugby First XI in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division on Saturday [May 9]. Bascome scored 12 runs from six balls, including one four and one six as his team scored 166 all out off …

Bermuda cricketer Jaiden Manders played in Tata Steel First XI’s 138-run defeat away to Briton Ferry Town First XI in the South Wales Cricket Association Division One on Saturday [May 9]. Manders, batting at No 4, scored nine runs off 13 balls, including one six as his team were bowled out 110 off 25.5 overs. …

Bermuda cricketer Chare Smith helped Frenchay First XI defeat Bedminster First XI at home by 60 runs in the West of England Premier Cricket League [Bristol & North Somerset] on Saturday [May 9]. Smith, batting at No 10, was out for nought as his team posted 254 from their 50 overs. In reply, Bedminster were …

Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan finished as AFC Bradford City Women’s joint second-highest goalscorer this season. The striker scored 13 goals in 17 appearances, helping her team win the North East Regional Women’s League Premier Division title. Bradford finished with 57 points from 20 matches. Related Stories Trinae Edwards’ Stats For FC United Kenni Thompson Leaves …

The Bermuda Netball Summer League continued at Bernard Park with fixtures across the Women’s and Coed Divisions. Lady Stars produced the biggest win, beating PHC 25-8 in the Women’s Division. Marissa Brangman scored 19 goals and K’Xiyae Gibbons was named MVP and top defender. Terita Bean and Vernicka Symonds scored four goals each for PHC. …

Bermudian footballer Zhani Burgess helped Quorn claim the Leicestershire County Challenge Cup after defeating Loughborough Students 2-0 in the final. The defender started the match before being substituted in the 85th minute. Burgess played his part in Quorn’s Northern Premier League Midlands Division title triumph last season. Quorn finished eighth in the Pitching In Southern …

The second day of the Bermuda SailGP took place this afternoon [May 10], with the Bonds Flying Roos team sailing to victory. A spokesperson said, “The Bonds Flying Roos continued their blistering midseason form with a commanding victory at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, defeating Los Gallos and Germany by Deutsche Bank in a tense …

Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher scored a goal to help FH Hafnarfjörður Women secure a 2-1 win over Grindavik/Njardvik in the Icelandic top-flight league. Christopher opened the scoring in the eighth minute of play, Grindavik/Njardvik equalized in the 41st minute when Danai Kaldaridou scored, and Ingibjorg Magnusdottir scored to restore the lead to  FH Hafnarfjörður, who held on to claim the …

Bermuda footballer Trinae Edwards scored three goals for FC United of Manchester Women this season. The midfielder, who helped Bermuda win the gold medal at the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland, last summer, made 13 appearances in the North West Women’s Regional Premier League. FC United of Manchester Women finished eighth in the standings. …

Nahki Wells has been named in the Luton Town retained list for next season. The Bermuda striker scored ten goals in all competitions this season, including a brace in a 3-1 victory over Stockport County in the EFL Trophy final at Wembley Stadium. Luton finished seventh in the Sky Bet League One table, one place …

The East middle school boys’ team defeated the West 3-1 in the Bermuda School Sports Federation [BSSF] All-Star game held at Bernard Park. The East utilized an organized offensive strategy to secure the win, with goals coming from representatives of three different schools. Cyme Dowling of Francis Patton Primary opened the scoring for the East. …

Bermudian middle-distance runner Amaris Munya contributed to a team victory as Montverde Academy secured the Florida High School Athletic Association [FHSAA] Class 2A State Championship title at UNF-Hodges Stadium. The championship event featured high school athletes from across the state. Munya’s efforts in both relay and individual events earned points toward Montverde Academy’s overall standing, …

Bermuda footballer Keunna Dill finished as the top scorer in the league for FC United of Manchester Women with ten goals this season. Dill, who plays as a full-back or winger, played 19 matches for FC United in the North West Women’s Regional Premier League. FC United of Manchester Women finished eighth in the standings. …

The Somerset Trojans Under-23s opened their season with a 1-0 win over the Boulevard Blazers at Bernard Park. Somerset broke the deadlock two minutes into the second half when Kimani McNeil scored in the 47th minute. The Boulevard Blazers applied pressure late in the match in search of an equalizer, but the Somerset defense held …

Bermudian Tajahri Rogers has signed to join the Rock Valley College men’s soccer program for the 2026 season. Rogers joins the Golden Eagles, which is based in Illinois, following a time with the Racing Club Warwick in the United Kingdom. In addition to his football background, Rogers has a history in competitive athletics, having previously won …

Bermudian runner Jake Brislane secured a podium finish at the BUCS Athletics Outdoor Championships, recording a lifetime best in the 5,000-meter event. Representing Tonbridge AC, Brislane finished third with a time of 14:19.62. The performance established a new personal best and a season’s best for the Bermudian athlete, lowering his previous career mark in the …

Bermudian referee Tashun Simons recently completed the CONCACAF Video Assistant Referee program in Miami, Florida. The Bermuda Football Association said said, “Proud moment for Bermuda football! Local Bermudian referee Tashun Simons successfully participated in the CONCACAF Video Assistant Referee [VAR] Program held in Miami from May 4–8. This elite training opportunity marks another important step forward for the …