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Bermudian sailor Rudy Bailey is tied on points for the lead after five races at the 2026 Comet Class Yacht Racing Association International Championship in Centreville, Maryland. Bailey and Wick Dudley both have 11 net points in the 15-boat fleet, with Dudley ranked first and Bailey second on the tiebreak in the provisional standings. Bailey …

Bermudian boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade concluded her individual campaign at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships after being defeated by Japan’s Hiromi Endo in her final BC1 women’s Pool B match. DeSilva-Andrade finished fourth in the five-player pool, Endo finished first in the group, while Spain’s Desiree Segarra placed second, with both players advancing to …

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall stole his 44th base of the season as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Lake Country DockHounds 3-2 at home in the American Association yesterday [August 29]. Hall was hit by a pitch in the first inning before stealing the 44th stolen base of his season in the fifth. The stolen …

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island were defeated 1-0 away by FC Tulsa in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [August 29]. Rhode Island are seventh in the Eastern Conference after 20 games this season. Rhode Island head coach and general manager Smith is a former Bermuda captain and New England Revolution winger. Related Stories Khano Smith’s …

The final round of the Eastern County Cup ended in a draw after rain delayed the start of play between St David’s and Bailey’s Bay at Lord’s yesterday [August 29]. The result means holders Bay retain the Eastern Counties Cup. The match was reduced to 48 overs per side, with Bay scoring 218 for nine …

Bermuda’s international football matches scheduled for October will be played in Barbados while the National Sports Centre carries out ‘scheduled, planned maintenance.’ The Bermuda Football Association announced the relocation while outlining plans for the upcoming domestic season. The BFA said, “In an unfortunate twist, the scheduled replacement of the field lights at the Dame Flora …

Bermuda youth sailors Aaron Riker and Hudson Pitcher represented the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club at the 2026 Canadian Optimist National Championship in Vancouver. Hosted by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club in August, the event attracted sailors from Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the United States. Following six qualifying races and a day of team racing, …

Bermudian footballers Shammi and Jason have joined the UK-based Future Pro Academy following their participation in the Bermuda Triangle Cup. A spokesperson said, “We’re pleased to welcome Jason to Future Pro as he begins his journey with the programme. Jason recently competed in the Bermuda Triangle Cup with Somerset Trojans and now joins Future Pro …

Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe recorded third and second-place finishes on the second day of the Elimination Series at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. The two top-three finishes moved Kempe into third place in the Silver Fleet and 50th overall with 121 net points after nine races. Racing began at …

Bermudian athlete Yushae DeSilva-Andrade recorded her first defeat at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships, falling 7-4 to China’s Yuan Yichu in a pool match in South Korea. Competing in the BC1 women’s division at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena, DeSilva-Andrade stayed competitive throughout the four-end contest before Yuan pulled ahead late. The result follows …

Bermuda national team footballer Deniche Hill has joined Halifax Town. The 22-year-old left-back, who joined Buxton last season after leaving Leicester City, made his debut today [August 28] in his team’s 2-1 defeat away to Altrincham. He came on as a 75th-minute substitute. Hill made two appearances for Leicester’s under-21 side in the Football League …

Young footballers from the DaRock Elite Academy have completed a tour of Spain. The players trained at Atlético Madrid’s Centro Deportivo Alcalá de Henares, one of the club’s academy training bases, after previously visiting the Valencia academy and attending Valencia’s game against Celta Vigo. They also trained with a Getafe CF Academy coach and visited …

The Bermuda Motocross Association has announced its 2026/27 race schedule, with the season opener set for October 4 at Southside Motocross Track. The schedule has ten points races, beginning with the season opener and continuing on October 18, November 1, 29, December 13, January 24, February 21, March 21, April 11 and April 25. The …

The Bermuda Basketball Association has announced that team registration is now open for its upcoming league season, which tips off on September 26. A spokesperson said, “The stage is set. The lights are on. The competition is calling. The Bermuda Basketball Association League tips off on September 26th, bringing together the island’s top talent for a season of intense …

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall scored twice and stole two bases as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Kansas City Monarchs 9-8 in ten innings in the American Association. Hall walked and stole second before scoring in Winnipeg’s three-run fifth inning, which tied the game at 5-5. He singled and stole second in the sixth before …

Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton completed two more races as the Elimination Series began at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. Kempe, competing in the Silver Fleet, recorded finishes of seventh and 19th to move into 63rd place overall with 116 net points. Patton placed 14th and 17th …

Bermudian striker Nahki Wells entered the game as second-half substitute as Luton Town lost 2-0 to Chelsea in the second round of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge yesterday [Aug 27]. Wells replaced Callum Marshall in the 78th minute, with Luton trailing 1-0 following Danny Welbeck’s headed goal in the 50th minute. Chelsea doubled their …

Young footballers from the DaRock Elite Academy continued their tour of Spain with a training session at the academy of La Liga side Atlético Madrid. The players trained at Atlético Madrid’s Centro Deportivo Alcalá de Henares, one of the club’s academy training bases, after previously visiting the Valencia academy and attending Valencia’s game against Celta …

Che Durham will face Matisse Bascome in an all-Bermudian kickboxing fight at the inaugural Devil’s Isle Fight Championship at North Field, National Sports Centre, on Saturday [August 29]. Durhan, of Aries Sports Centre, will meet Bascome, of Open Mat Bermuda, in a 180-pound catchweight contest. DIFC 001 will feature several bouts across mixed martial arts, …

Footballers from G-Ball Academy Under-17 drew 4-4 with Maidstone United Under-16 during their annual tour of England. A report on the Maidstone website said: “The two teams produced an enthralling encounter, played at a high tempo and packed with end-to-end action throughout. “It proved an excellent test for the young Stones against talented opposition and …

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall drove in two runs as the Winnipeg Goldeyes lost 8-3 to the Kansas City Monarchs at Blue Cross Park. Hall went two-for-four and stole his 41st base of the season. He singled to centre field in the sixth inning to score Keshawn Lynch and Peyton Holt, cutting Kansas City’s lead …

Bermudian striker Nahki Wells and his Luton Town teammates are set to face Premier League side Chelsea in the second round of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge today [Aug 27] in England. The match will kick off at 7.30pm UK time [3.30pm Bermuda time] and will mark the first League Cup meeting between the …

St David’s and Bailey’s Bay have named their teams for Saturday’s round of the Eastern County Cricket Cup, which is scheduled to take place at Lord’s in St. David’s. OJ Pitcher will captain St David’s, with Justin Pitcher serving as vice-captain and Ricardo Brangman named as wicketkeeper. The team also includes Isaiah O’Brien, Sa-Qui Robinson, …

Bermudian boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade made a winning start at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships today, defeating Simona Blažková of the Czech Republic 9-4 in the BC1 women’s competition. The Bermudian is scheduled to face China’s Yuan Yichu in her next match. The event runs from August 24 to September 4, with competition taking …

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] said Bermuda’s October Concacaf Nations League matches will be played in Barbados because replacement work on the field lights at the Dame Flora Duffy South Field at the National Sports Center will not be completed in time for Bermuda to host the matches. A spokesperson said, “In an unfortunate twist, …

Bermudian equestrian Patrick Nisbett competed in two classes at the CSI2* show at the Anhui–Zhenlong Club in China. Riding Gran Torino WW, Nisbett finished 37th in the 1.20-metre Against the Clock class. Nisbett and Gran Torino WW returned to action the following day, finishing 27th in the 1.30-metre Against the Clock class. Related Stories Nisbett …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron guided Stop The Vanity to victory at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana. Waldron drove Stop The Vanity in Race 5, a Pace Class event, and the pacer finished first in a time of 1:53.3. It was Waldron’s only appearance on the evening’s race card. Related Stories Kiwon …

Airforce won Race Day 18 of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series on corrected time after racing in Hamilton Harbour and the Great Sound. Airforce finished second on the water in 54min 08sec but recorded a winning corrected time of 51:14. Scatteraction finished second with a corrected time of 51:32, while Fat Tuesday and Crossfire shared …

Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton have now completed five races at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. According to the latest provisional results, Kempe sits 77th overall in the 141-boat field with 90 net points. Kempe has recorded finishes of 22nd, 17th, 23rd, 28th and 31st, with his …

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] has announced that Tariq Simons, Trey Mallory, Daniel Phillips, Wayne Montgomery and Zach McGuire, led by Coach Ricky Mallory, will represent Bermuda against Mexico in the Davis Cup World Group II tie at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium on September 19 and 20. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Lawn …

The Bermuda Football Association’s [BFA] 2026-27 domestic season kicks off with the Charity Cup between Dandy Town Hornets and North Village Rams. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] 2026-27 domestic season officially kicks off with the Charity Cup between last season’s Charity Cup, League and Friendship Trophy Champions Dandy Town Hornets and FA …

Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons said he will take the lessons from his first professional defeat after being stopped in the opening round by Kirra Ruston on the Gold Coast, Australia, today [August 26]. Simmons [9-1] was dropped by a powerful right hand from Ruston [10-0] before the referee halted the contest after a barrage …

Bermudian footballer Jace Donawa scored his first official collegiate goal for the University of North Carolina [UNC] in a 3-2 defeat away to the University of Memphis on Monday [August 24]. The freshman forward entered the match as a substitute and found the net in the 43rd minute after receiving a long delivery from Nick …

Somerset Cricket Club will hold their annual Cup Match prize presentation on September 12. The event, which will feature former Somerset captain Jekon Edness as guest speaker, starts at 8pm. Somerset retained the Cup Match trophy after defeating St George’s by an innings and 87 runs at Somerset Cricket Club. For extensive coverage of Cup …

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott and his Cardiff City teammates exited the Carabao Cup after a 2-1 defeat against Norwich City at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday. Trott played the full match as goals from Mathias Kvistgaarden and Ante Crnac gave Norwich a 2-0 advantage. Yousef Salech pulled a goal back for Cardiff during stoppage time, …

Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club will stage their “We Outside Open Sparring 4” event at TN Tatem Tennis Court in Warwick on September 26. The event will get underway at 5pm, with admission priced at $20 for adults and $10 for children. Registration costs $15. The event is organised by Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club, …

Enzi Johnston will face Haelyn Marquez in a kickboxing contest at the inaugural Devil’s Isle Fight Championship at North Field, National Sports Centre, on Saturday [August 29]. Johnston, of Aries Sports Centre, will meet Marquez, of P4P MMA in Toronto, at 115 pounds. DIFC 001 now has ten confirmed bouts across mixed martial arts, kickboxing, …

Bermudian footballer Aiden Jones has signed scholarship terms with Morecambe’s academy. “Proud to sign my scholarship with Morecambe FC,” Jones said. “New beginnings.” The teenager was a nominee for the Bermuda Football Association’s Under-13 Goalkeeper of the Year award during his time with Somerset Trojans in 2022. Morecambe play in the National League North. Related …

Bermuda Volleyball Association members are continuing to develop their skills, with Sean Tucker completing national referee training and coaches Mike Smith, Robert Saravia and Stacey Maderios-Cooke earning FIVB Level 1 coaching certification. A spokesperson said, “While our Men’s and Women’s National Teams were battling it out at the 2026 ECVA Championships, some of our BVA …

Bermuda Football Association [BFA] President Mark Wade recently attended the Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Presidents’ Meeting in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. A spokesperson said, “The meeting coincided with the CFU Under-14 Challenge Series Finals. The Presidents’ meeting provided an opportunity for CFU member association presidents to discuss key regional football matters and the strategic direction …

The Newport Bermuda Race Organizing Committee and US Sailing have completed a review of the F-TCF scoring error during the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race, identifying the causes and outlining corrective measures to prevent a recurrence. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC] along with US Sailing has completed its review of the F-TCF …

Bermuda sailors Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton completed their third qualifying race at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. According to the provisional standings, Kempe is 69th overall after recording finishes of 22nd, 17th and 23rd in the yellow fleet. With one discard now applying after three races, Kempe’s 23rd-place …

Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons has weighed in before his fight against Kirra Ruston for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific light heavyweight title in Australia tomorrow [August 26]. Simmons [9-0] will take on unbeaten Australian Ruston [9-0] at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. The main event will feature Nikita Tszyu against Ben Mahoney …

Kovin Moodley has been praised for his “dedication, passion, and commitment” after leaving his position as head coach of the Bermuda women’s national field hockey team. Moodley joined Bermuda’s national programme in February 2022 after previously working as an FIH Level 2 coach and technical director for SportWays in the Netherlands. He led both the …

Bermudians Oyinde Bascome and Najiyah Raynor played in Coventry and North Warwickshire Second XI’s six-wicket defeat at home to Berkswell Second XI in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Second Division at the weekend. Coventry and North Warwickshire scored 121 in 45.2 overs, with opener Bascome out for nought and No 5 Raynor scoring nine off …

Bermudian footballer Nijae Aberdeen has signed with the Malaga Juniors B team in Spain. The announcement said, “Spanish Soccer Trials is delighted to announce that highly promising young full back, Nijae Aberdeen, has signed with Malaga Juniors B for the 2026/27 season. “Nijae who attended our 2025 Summer Showcase event impressed from the moment he …

Talented youngsters from the DaRock Elite Academy continued their footballing education on their tour of Spain. The players have trained at the academy of La Liga side Valencia and attended a game between Valencia and Celta Vigo. Danté Leverock, the former Bermuda captain and founder of the DaRock Elite Academy, said: “Another full day of …

Bermudian golfer Dwayne Pearman finished third in a Moonlight Golf Tour event at Stoneybrook West Golf Club on Friday [August 21]. According to the official tournament results, Pearman completed the round with a score of 70 to earn his third-place finish. Michael Blair of Canada won the event after shooting 66, while Florida’s Spencer Brizendine …

Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton are scheduled to represent Bermuda at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, with racing scheduled to begin today [Tuesday]. The official entry list includes 141 sailors, with both Bermudian competitors entered in the ILCA 7 fleet. According to the official Notice of Race, the programme …

The police are “warning members of the public to remain vigilant against recent scam attempts involving compromised WhatsApp accounts and the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence [AI], including deep fake technology, to impersonate trusted individuals and defraud victims.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is warning members of the public to remain …