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The Bermuda men’s national basketball team were edged 59-56 by host nation Guyana in a closely contested FIBA AmeriCup Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers match. Bermuda made a positive start, taking a 12-11 lead at the end of the first quarter. Guyana responded by outscoring Bermuda 21-16 in the second period to hold a 31-28 advantage at halftime. …

Olivia Gazzard and Isabella Sousa advanced to the semifinals of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championships in St. Kitts. Gazzard and Sousa defeated St. Vincent and the Grenadines pair Nayelli Fergus and Reanna Robinson 2-0 in the quarterfinals, winning 21-19 and 21-15. The result extended the Bermudian pair’s undefeated run to four …

The Eastern Parishes took the lead over the Western Parishes following the alternate shot format on the second day of the Carlsberg Ocean View Cup. The tournament had entered the day deadlocked after an opening-day stalemate. The Western Parishes won the first match of the afternoon when Camiko Smith and Dennis Joell defeated the East’s …

Bermudian athletes Olivia Gazzard, Isabella Sousa, Daniel Morris, and Carter Lamb recorded contrasting results on the opening day of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championships at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. In the women’s division, Gazzard and Sousa finished the opening day undefeated. The Bermudian pair won their opening match against St. …

Warwick Football Academy has appointed Dante Leverock as its Director of Player Development & High Performance and Lead Coach – High Performance Football at Warwick Academy. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Football Academy [WFA] is proud to announce the appointment of Dante Leverock as the Academy’s Director of Player Development & High Performance, while also assuming …

The Bermuda men’s national basketball team lost 76-61 to Turks and Caicos in the FIBA AmeriCup Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers. Turks and Caicos opened a double-digit lead in the first quarter, outscoring Bermuda 20-10. Bermuda responded in the second period by outscoring Turks and Caicos 17-13, narrowing the deficit to 33-27 at halftime. Turks and Caicos extended …

Bermudian volleyball players Benjamín Barnett and Connor Somerville competed in their opening two pool matches at the seventh stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour on Tabyana Beach in Honduras. Following the tournament’s preliminary inquiry and team registrations, the 16-team men’s tournament began with pairings from 13 nations divided into four pools. Barnett and …

The Carlsberg Ocean View Cup is tied at three points each after the opening day of competition between the Eastern and Western Parishes. The tournament features the top 12 finishers from the Eastern Parishes and the top 12 from the Western Parishes based on the Johnnie Walker qualification standings. Ebonie Cox and Vincent Minors gave …

The Bermuda Basketball Association has appointed Jaimie Cedenio as Women’s Basketball Director. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Basketball Association is proud to announce the appointment of Jaimie Cedenio as Women’s Basketball Director. In this role, Jaimie will be spearheading new initiatives to grow and develop women’s basketball across Bermuda, from grassroots participation to elite competition. …

Cup holders Warwick Workmen’s Club will match up against challengers Southampton Rangers in a Western County Cup clash at White Hill Field in Sandys this Saturday. Warwick Workmen’s Club: Cory Burgess [captain] Ajani Lee Kamau Leverock Malachi Jones Kevon Fubler Tre Manders Luke Fulton Jalani Richardson Jamar Stovel Trey Vance Nwaomiko Rock Southampton Rangers: Alex …

Dame Flora Duffy’s gold medal-winning performance at the 2018 Commonwealth Games is in the running for the event’s Greatest Moment award. Duffy became the first Bermudian woman to win Commonwealth Games gold when she dominated the women’s triathlon on the Gold Coast, leading from start to finish in a time of 56min 50sec. Voting closes …

Bermudian footballer Z’Ani Jennings has signed scholarship terms with Sky Bet Championship team Sheffield United. The midfielder is among 17 players to put pen to paper on scholarships at the club before the Professional Development League season. He has graduated from the Under-16 squad. Jennings, who has captained the Bermuda Under-14 national team, is the …

World-renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse discussed plans to restore the historic Mid Ocean Club course, highlighting its original design, iconic 5th hole and his vision for returning it to Charles Blair Macdonald’s intent. A spokesperson said, “World renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse has been appointed to oversee the restoration of Mid Ocean Club, …

The Bermuda Triangle Cup 2026 Under-17 international football tournament will be held at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, featuring a week of youth football competition. The tournament will include seven teams: Future Pro Academy [United Kingdom], São Miguel [Azores], Somerset Trojans, Dandy Town Hornets, Bermuda National Academy Under-17, Bermuda National Academy Under-15, and Bermuda …

Bermudian golfers Oliver and Darina Betschart completed their campaigns at the USWING MOJING Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego, California. Oliver Betschart finished tied for 71st in the boys 15-18 division after recording a three-round total of 12-over-par 228 at Torrey Pines South Course. He opened with a five-over-par 77, recording one birdie, 11 …

Bermudian forward Andrew Armstrong scored as FC Motown II defeated the Hudson Valley Hammers 5-0 to secure a place in the USL League Two playoffs. Jude Essuman opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving Motown a 1-0 lead at halftime. Julien Lacher doubled the advantage in the 49th minute before Essuman scored his second …

Thomas College men’s soccer has signed Bermudian Chance Eve ahead of the upcoming season. In making the announcement, the school — which is based in Maine — said “Chance Eve arrives from Pembroke Hamilton Club Zebras and the Steven Gerrard Academy, a native of Hamilton, Bermuda. A quick, direct winger with the ability to beat …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron recorded two fifth-place finishes during a night of harness racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron competed in the seventh race, a pace class event, driving Stop The Vanity to fifth place in 1:54&2. He returned for the 12th race, a trot class event, driving Winnin Dollars …

Devonshire Rec defeated Lady Stars 28-18 in the latest round of the Summer Women’s Netball League. The only match of the evening saw Devonshire Rec take control early and secure a 10-goal victory. Miesha Greaves scored 13 goals for Devonshire Rec, while Charlene Bogle added 11 and Zakiyah Durham scored four. Greaves was named the …

A six-member Bermuda team has arrived in Mexico for the 2026 NACAC Under-18 and Under-23 Track and Field Championships, which will be held from July 10 to 12. The championships will take place at the Una Nueva Historia Sports Complex Stadium in Apizaco, Tlaxcala. The Bermuda team is managed by Ruby James, with former Olympian …

Special Olympics Bermuda held its first Bocce and BBQ Tournament Fundraiser at the TN Tatem outside court last weekend. The non-profit community event was held to raise funds to support athletes travelling to Jamaica for a competition later this year. Special Olympics Bermuda won 11 medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin in …

Para-athlete Jessica Lewis said she is excited to compete at her first Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. “I am so excited to share that I will be competing at my first Commonwealth Games in the combined T53/54 400 metres!” the four-time Paralympian said. “I’m looking forward to being part of a strong Bermuda team of …

Bermudian rugby union player Jamin Hodgkins’s debut season in Australia has been cut short by a groin and hip injury The 23-year-old fly-half signed for Manly Marlins in April before the Shute Shield season in Sydney, the premier club competition in New South Wales. Hodgkins had hoped a strong campaign would boost his chances of …

Thrash claimed victory in Week 13 of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series after recording the fastest corrected time of 1:15:30. Airforce finished second on corrected time in 1:15:50, with Scatteraction third in 1:16:27. Celerity was fourth in 1:16:36 and Vrengen completed the top five with a corrected time of 1:16:54. Nasty Medicine crossed the finish …

Bermudian rugby player Sarah Cross has been named a finalist for the High Performance Athlete of the Year award by Buckingham Sports Union and the University of Buckingham Students’ Union in the UK. Cross was shortlisted after a strong year representing Bermuda and competing for the Buckingham Swans in England. She was part of Bermuda’s …

Bermuda opened their FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers campaign with an 82-50 defeat against Antigua and Barbuda at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown, Guyana. Bermuda made a strong start, taking the first quarter 20-14, but Antigua and Barbuda responded in the second quarter, outscoring Bermuda 25-12 to lead 39-32 at half-time. Antigua and …

The Bermuda Olympic Association has announced the athletes and officials who will represent Bermuda at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Olympic Association today announced the athletes and officials who will represent Team Bermuda at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Chef de Mission Donna Raynor will lead …

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association will stage its Father’s Day Revisited Race Day at Bermuda Motorsports Park in Southside, St David’s, on Sunday [July 12]. The meeting was rescheduled after the original Father’s Day event last month was washed out by rain. Gates will open at noon, with racing scheduled to begin at 2pm. Admission …

Bermuda national team footballer Logan Jiménez has impressed for Hibernian’s first team during the club’s pre-season tour of Ireland. The winger came on as a second-half substitute in Hibernian’s 1-0 defeat to Shamrock Rovers in a pre-season friendly in Dublin. Jiménez was one of five Hibernian Under-19 players included in the squad for the trip. …

Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway completed the prestigious Sibiu Cycling Tour in Romania, gaining valuable experience against a world-class field of WorldTour professionals and emerging stars while finishing 88th overall. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway, the reigning 2025 and 2026 Bermuda National Time Trial Champion and 2026 Bermuda National Road Race Champion, has completed one of the toughest …

Lady Stars, PHC Lady Zebras, Somerset and RenRe and Friends recorded victories as the Netball Bermuda Summer League resumed at Bernard Park with Women’s League and Co-ed Division matches. Lady Stars defeated BDA College 24-16. Marissa Brangman scored 21 goals for Lady Stars, with Kim Thompson adding three. Chelsea Almeida scored 13 goals for BDA …

A team of 16 Bermuda squash players is preparing to leave the island to compete in the 2026 Nagico & Interpath Junior Caribbean Squash Championships which will take place at the Tortola Sports Club in the British Virgin Islands [BVI]. Team Bermuda Boys Eli Carpol William Frith Jonah Every Owen Rosorea Michael Schrah James Bigley Hugo …

Isabella Sousa, Olivia Gazzard, Carter Lamb and Daniel Morris will represent Bermuda at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association U20 Beach Volleyball Championships in St. Kitts & Nevis later this month. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] is pleased to announce the athletes and coaches who will represent Bermuda at the 2026 Eastern …

Netball Bermuda has unveiled the squad for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 24 to August 8. 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 in St Eustatius and St Maarten …

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has reflected on round three of the RG Moto4 British Superbike Cup at Snetterton Circuit in Norfolk, England. Representing Fibre Tec Honda-MLav Racing, Divine finished thirteenth in both races after qualifying fourteenth. “It was a difficult couple of races at Snetterton, but we still made some good progress,” Divine said. “In …

Bermudian footballer Na’im Zuill has signed scholarship terms with Sky Bet Championship club Bolton Wanderers. Zuill is among nine academy graduates to earn places in the club’s youth team, where they will aim to secure professional contracts at the end of their two-year scholarships. The players will combine full-time training with the under-18 squad alongside …

Dandy Town have confirmed they will compete in the upcoming Bermuda Triangle Cup at the Flora Duffy Stadium. The annual youth football tournament will feature local and overseas teams and run from July 19 to 26. “The 2026 Bermuda Triangle Cup returns to the field from July 19 to 26, bringing together top local and …

Bermuda international Luke Horan helped King’s College, Taunton win the National Schools Under-18 T20 Cricket Cup with a five-wicket victory over Shrewsbury School at Wormsley Cricket Ground in the UK. Shrewsbury elected to bat after winning the toss and were dismissed for 117 in 19.5 overs. Liam Grindlay top-scored with 36, while Horan claimed 2 …

The Barnsley Women football team announced the signing of Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan. A statement from the team — which plays in the Division 1 Midlands of the Women’s National League in the UK — said, “Barnsley Womens Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Aaliyah Nolan, who joins us from Bradford City. “Aaliyah, …

The Bermuda men’s national basketball team have traveled to Guyana to compete in an international tournament. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Men’s National Basketball Team departs Monday, July 6, 2026 for Georgetown, Guyana. The squad represents the continued growth and ambition of the Bermuda Basketball Association’s senior national program, as our athletes compete at the international …

Bermudian footballer Andrew Armstrong was on target as FC Motown cruised to an emphatic 8-0 victory over Morris Elite SC in their USL League Two match in the United States. Armstrong opened the scoring in the 13th minute, giving FC Motown an early advantage before the hosts pulled away with a dominant attacking display. The …

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade says sticking to her game plan was the key to winning gold in the BC1 women’s division at the recent Birmingham World Boccia Challenger in Alabama. The Bermudian secured the title after winning three of her four matches in the round-robin competition. “The Birmingham World Boccia Challenger was a great competition for me,” …

Bermuda cricketer Chare Smith played in Frenchay First XI’s 77-run defeat at home to Bishopston First XI in the West of England Premier Cricket League Bristol & North Somerset at the weekend. Batting first, Bishopston scored 177, with Seam bowler Smith bowling three overs for 29. In reply, Frenchay were all out for 100 in …

Bermudian cricketer Cameron Jeffers played in Bristol West Indian Phoenix First XI’s four-wicket defeat at home to Bristol Pakistanis First XI in the West of England Premier League Bristol & North Somerset at the weekend. Batting first, Phoenix were bowled out for 176 in 46 overs, with Jeffers, batting at No 10, hitting 30 not …

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has launched their 2026 Birdies for Charity program, offering an opportunity for the community to rally behind local charities while celebrating world-class golf. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship Birdies for Charity program is an easy and effective matching fund program where the tournament sponsors match fundraising efforts made by …

Bermuda’s women’s national rugby team put on an outstanding showing to claim a 67-32 victory over the Cayman Islands at the National Sports Centre North Field this weekend. The match produced a combined 99 points, with Bermuda building its victory through sustained attacking play and finishing. Najee Pitt-Clarke was named player of the match after …

Bermudian cricketer Okera Bascome scored four runs as Coventry & North Warwickshire First XI claimed a five-wicket victory away to Bedworth First XI in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division in England yesterday [July 4]. The opening batter faced two balls, striking one boundary. Batting first, Bedworth were bowled out for 117 in 36.2 …

Bermuda’s 4×100 metres relay team won the bronze medal at the Barbados Grand Prix in Bridgetown. Norre Robinson, Miles Outerbridge, Cameron Basden and Denver Tucker clocked an impressive time of 40.29sec. Jah-Nhai Perinchief also competed in the long jump, finishing fourth with a best leap of 7.14 metres. Coach DeVon Bean travelled with the Bermuda …

Bermudian triathletes Tyler Smith, Nicholas Pilgrim, Oliver Hayward and Jackson Langley represented the island at the 2026 Americas Triathlon Championships Antofagasta in Chile, with Smith leading the contingent by finishing eighth in the Elite Men’s Division. Smith completed the Olympic-distance course in 1:48:16. He exited the 1.5km swim in 18:49, recorded a 56:39 split on …

[Written by Patrick Bean] When the Belize men’s cricket team landed in Bermuda for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier A, they carried talent, nerves, and a lot of questions. They also got Sharon Simons, a welcome addition, courtesy of the Bermuda Cricket Board, as the team’s liaison officer. Simons was …