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A SailGP video highlights breathtaking drone footage from the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, showing high-speed racing across Bermuda’s waters. The aerial views also capture the island’s coastline and some of the energy of the event. Related Stories Video: Virtual eSailGP Championship To Be Held SailGP Event To Be Broadcast In 175 Territories BCAA …

Bermuda’s Benjamin Barnett and Braedon Medeiros-Cooke concluded their campaign at the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pair finished in 14th place overall after competing in a classification match against Hayerling Francisco De Jesús Goris and Oscar José Martínez López of the Dominican Republic for 13th …

The Bermuda youth national karate team returned from the Miami Open International Championships with medals and a third-place team trophy after competing at Florida Memorial University. Bermuda’s athletes competed against competitors from across the Caribbean and North America in multiple divisions. Team Bermuda also received the third-place team trophy after fielding one of the tournament’s …

Southampton Rangers, Somerset Cricket Club, St. George’s Cricket Club, Flatt’s Victoria, Warwick Workmen’s Club and Cleveland County all recorded victories in the latest round of domestic Twenty20 cricket action in Bermuda. Premier Division Somerset Cricket Club 199/8 Baileys Bay 174/7 At the Somerset Cricket Club, Somerset Cricket Club defeated Bailey’s Bay by 25 runs to …

The 2026 Bermuda Fitted Dinghy racing season got underway in St. George’s Harbour this weekend, with multiple races taking place. Heritage Trophy Victory IV Challenger II Contest III Elizabeth II Anniversary Cup Contest III Elizabeth II Challenger II Victory IV Leon D. Fox Cup Challenger II Contest III Elizabeth II Victory IV Related Stories Bermuda …

A fleet of sailboats taking part in the ARC Europe Rally recently departed St. George’s, with the vessels heading out to sea as they continue their transatlantic journey to Europe. Over 30 international vessels set sail from the historic town after spending several days in Bermuda, after sailing to the island from Sint Maarten in …

Bermuda’s men’s national rugby team were defeated 54-5 by the USA South in the opening match of the Bermuda Triangle Series at the National Sports Centre. USA South led 48-0 at the break. The visiting side added two penalties in the second half before Bermuda scored their only try late in the match. Hadleigh Tucker …

Premier David Burt praised the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby’s legacy and paid tribute to longtime president Dr. Gina Tucker during remarks at the event. Speaking at the prizegiving on Friday, Premier Burt said, “Welcome to the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby. As we celebrate the 117th running of the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby, I understand that …

Bermuda rugby union player Jamin Hodgkins came off the bench and converted a late try in Manly’s 28-17 defeat to Eastwood in the Sydney Rugby Union Premiership Second Grade Colin Caird Division at Manly Oval. Manly crossed for a late try and Hodgkins added the conversion. Hodgkins, a fly-half who joined the Shute Shield club …

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island defeated Brooklyn FC 4-1 at home in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [May 23]. Rhode Island are ninth in the Eastern Conference after nine games this season. They are away to Indy Eleven on Saturday. Rhode Island head coach and general manager Smith is a former Bermuda captain and New …

Bermudian beach volleyball players Benjamin Barnett and Braedon Medeiros-Cooke concluded the pool stage of the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour with a straight-sets loss to Mexico’s Carlos Andrés Ayala Herrera and Inés Antonio Vargas Lares. The defeat placed the Bermuda duo into the 13th/14th place classification match. Competing in Group D, …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured a second-place finish driving Jet Six at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana. Waldron had a single drive during the Friday night racing program, competing in a Pace Class event. Starting from an inside position on the gate, Waldron settled Jet Six into position along the backstretch …

Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine received support from several islanders during the recent round two of the R&G Mot04 British Cup at Donington Park in Leicestershire. Divine crashed during the second practice session at Craner Curves, damaging his bike and forcing him to miss qualifying and the opening race. After his team rebuilt the bike, …

Para-athlete Jessica Lewis has claimed victory in the T53 100 metres at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Notwil, Switzerland, today [May 23]. She posted a personal best time of 15.22sec, finishing ahead of Swiss athlete Catherine Debrunner [15.22] and Turkey’s Hamide Dogangun [15.90]. Lewis, whose time shattered her previous Pan American record, was …

Tyler Smith has reflected on his maiden win in the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby yesterday [May 22]. Smith, who competed in triathlon at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024, stormed to victory, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1hr 10min 49sec. Ryan Outerbridge placed second in 1:15:06, with Lamont Marshall rounding out the top three in …

Somersfield Academy won all four gold medals at the Middle School Boys Badminton Championships held at the Somersfield Academy Gym, with the host school dominating both the Under-13 and Over-13 divisions. Mason Smith led the way in the Under-13 competition, claiming two gold medals during a strong performance for Somersfield. Smith defeated fellow Somersfield player …

The 2026 Bermuda Fitted Dinghy racing season is scheduled to begin on Sunday [May 24] in St. George’s Harbour, with the opening day hosted by the St. George’s Dinghy & Sports Club. The season opener marks the return of one of Bermuda’s longest-standing maritime traditions, with crews competing in the island’s distinctive fitted dinghies on …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron recorded two mid-pack finishes during a competitive racing program at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Waldron first competed in the third race on the card, a Pace Class event, driving Yesidid. After navigating heavy racing traffic, Waldron and Yesidid finished in seventh place with a time of 1:56.0. Later in …

Bermudian beach volleyball players Benjamin Barnett and Braedon Medeiros-Cooke lost their opening two matches in straight sets during the preliminary pool stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour on Friday. The tournament features 14 men’s teams from 11 nations competing in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico. In their opening match, the Bermudian duo faced the United …

Para-athlete Jessica Lewis finished second in the T53 200 metres at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Notwil, Switzerland, yesterday [May 21]. Lewis clocked a personal-best 27.98sec to win silver behind Swiss athlete Catherine Debrunner, who won in 26.44. The Bermudian’s time broke the Americas region record of 28.93. Hamide Dogangun, of Turkey, finished …

Bermudian footballer Kane Crichlow has been signed by Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. A spokesperson said, “Dagenham & Redbridge are delighted to announce that Midfielder Kane Crichlow has joined the club on a two-year deal from Sutton United. Crichlow’s signing is the second under boss Lee Allinson. “Beginning his football journey in Bermuda, Crichlow moved to Spain …

The annual Kim Burns Memorial Pickleball Tournament came to a conclusion, with a night of finals capping off a competitive week of action 4.0 Womens Doubles [Open] Patricia Mills/Melisa Judd – Gold Naphisa Smith/Lily Hallett – Silver Rachel Sawden/Lucy Yiasoumi – Bronze 4.5 Mixed Doubles [Open] Jasper Thomas/Lily Hallett – Gold Melisa Judd/Ben Jones – …

Tyler Smith and Maddie Durkin raced to victory in the 2026 Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby today [May 22] etching their names in the history book as winners of the island’s most iconic running race. Smith — who has represented Bermuda in the Olympics in the triathlon — claimed the overall title in a time …

Bermuda’s Daniel Phillips and teammate Lance Nisbet achieved a major milestone in collegiate tennis, being ranked No. 45 in the final Intercollegiate Tennis Association [ITA] Division One National Doubles Rankings. The impressive ranking caps off a standout season for the Tulane University duo, who established themselves as one of the elite partnerships in the highly …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Cyclist Panzy Olander will return to the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race tomorrow [May 22] after winning the women’s title in her only previous appearance in 2023. The former champion will compete in the race for the first time since becoming a mother, while fiancé Dominique Mayho, the record six-time men’s champion, …

The Bermuda Rugby Football Union has announced a series of international matches and community events. The Bermuda Triangle Series will feature Bermuda, USA South and the Atlantic Privateers in a round-robin tournament at the National Sports Centre. The fixtures begin on Saturday [May 23] when Bermuda face USA South at 3pm. USA South will then …

Airforce won race day six of the Wednesday Night Racing sailing series in Hamilton Harbour. Airforce recorded a winning corrected time of 1:08:22, finishing ahead of Menace in 1:08:58 and Tiburon Etchells in 1:09:06. Scatteraction finished fourth in 1:09:22, with Yabsta fifth in 1:10:12. Nasty Medicine was the first boat across the finish line with …

Cyclist Crystal Anthony retains her women’s SOLO title at the Rule of Three race in Bentonville, Arkansas. Anthony won the 115-mile mixed-surface race in 7hr 2min 59sec. The event features tarmac, gravel and singletrack sections, with riders competing on one bike. Anthony pulled away from the field during the latter stages of the race to …

The Bermuda Bicycle Association is preparing for the return of the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race and SPMR Youth Classic on Friday, May 22, 2026, as part of Bermuda Day celebrations alongside the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby and Bermuda Day Parade. A spokesperson said, “The cycling races begin at 8:20am and form part of the wider …

The Somerset Trojans defeated the Devonshire Colts 3-1 in the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Division at Bernard Park. After a scoreless opening half-hour, Keyni Mills gave the Somerset Trojans a 1-0 lead in the 35th minute. The Trojans doubled their advantage in the 44th minute when Río Russell converted a penalty to make it 2-0 …

The College Open Eastern National Semifinals concluded with host South Florida securing top results in the 420 fleet regatta, as teams from across the region competed in strong coastal winds and shifting currents for qualification to the national finals. When final results were confirmed, Christian Ebbin helped Tulane University secure third place overall, while PJ …

SailGP released a video highlighting five moments from its Bermuda racing in the Great Sound, including celebrity sightings and near misses. The video’s description says, “From celebrity sightings to near misses check out the top 5 moments you might have missed as we raced on the Great Sound!” Related Stories Video: Teams Ready For SailGP …

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public of “temporary traffic restrictions to accommodate the Clarien Bank Bermuda Triathlon Association Ironkids Event on Saturday, 13 June 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.” A Government spokesperson said, “The event will take place along roads between Clearwater and Southside, including the bicycle race route …

SailGP has officially confirmed that the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix will return to Bermuda in 2027, bringing the championship’s high-speed F50 catamarans back to the Great Sound as part of its expanded global racing calendar. A spokesperson said, “SailGP, the world’s most exciting racing on water, will return to Bermuda next year with …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ryan Outerbridge hopes to go one better and win his maiden Bermuda Day Half-Marathon Derby title after finishing runner-up in the past two races. Outerbridge finished second to Sean Trott last year in 1hr 15min 40sec after placing behind Lamont Marshall in 2024 in 1:14:44. “I’ve fallen just short the past …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Record champion Dominique Mayho will return to the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race on Friday [May 22] after a two-year absence. Mayho, a six-time winner, missed the 2024 race because of overseas commitments and last year competed in the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby for the first time. He said he is approaching this …

The third annual Kim Burns Memorial Pickleball Tournament concluded its third day of competition at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium with the final knockout rounds and medal presentations across multiple singles divisions. In the Men’s 3.5 Singles Open division, Donin Trott won the gold medal. Trott advanced from Pool A after defeating Micah Dottin 15-2 …

The Bermuda Volleyball Association announced that Benjamin Barnett and Braedon Medeiros-Cooke will represent Bermuda at the upcoming 4th Stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour taking place in Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico, May 22–24, 2026. A spokesperson said, “The Tournament will bring together top beach volleyball teams from across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, …

The PHC Zebras and FC Bascome earned victories during the third week of the Bermuda Football Association’s Under-23 League matches. North Village Rams 0 PHC Zebras 1 The first half of the match ended without any goals from either team. The deciding goal occurred in the 68th minute after a penalty was awarded following a …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sean Trott says he is embracing the challenge of defending his Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby title for the first time. The four-time runner-up broke through for his maiden victory in the 13.1-mile race from St George’s to Hamilton in 1hr 14min 31sec last year. Heading into Friday’s race, Trott said capturing the …

Somersfield Academy won three of the four gold medals at the 2026 Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Girls Badminton Championships. Somersfield’s Emmalyn Tothong won two gold medals in the under-13 division. In the singles final, Tothong defeated teammate Hanako Kitade 15-2, 15-5. Tothong later teamed with Jeanne Prabis to win the under-13 doubles title, …

Bermudian cyclist Nic Narraway recently competed at 2026 Gran Premio New York City. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian cyclist Nic Narraway continued his strong U.S. racing campaign this weekend with an aggressive team-focused ride at the 2026 Gran Premio New York City, finishing 22nd in the same time as the winner after spending a significant portion of …

Bermuda cricketer Jaiden Manders took a catch in Tata Steel First XI’s abandoned match at home to Skewen First XI in the South Wales Cricket Association Division One at the weekend. Skewen scored 136 for six from 36 overs before the match was abandoned. Manders bowled two overs of spin for 24. Related Stories Chare …

Bermuda cricketer Chare Smith scored 26 in Frenchay First XI’s 23-run defeat at home to Bath First XI in the West of England Premier Cricket League Bristol & North Somerset at the weekend. Batting at No 11, Smith struck one four and three sixes in a 14-ball innings as Frenchay were bowled out for 215 …

Bermuda cricketer Okera Bascome opened the batting in Coventry & North Warwickshire First XI’s six-wicket win away to Bedworth First XI in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division at the weekend. Bascome scored 14 from 11 balls, including three fours, as his side reached 242 for four from 46 overs. Batting first, Bedworth scored …

Cameron Jeffers played in Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club First XI’s 134-run defeat away to Bedminster First XI in the West of England Premier League Bristol & North Somerset at the weekend. Batting first, Bedminster were bowled out for 275 in 46.2 overs, with spinner Jeffers taking 2-79 from ten overs. In reply, Phoenix …

Dale Brangman and crew member Tre’sure Nanette won the 2026 Ace Installers Regatta title in St. George’s Harbour. Brangman and Nanette finished the regatta with a total of 4 points after winning two of the day’s races. Ace Installers Regatta 2026 04 Dale Brangman/Tre’sure Nanette 05 Maxwell Curtis/Wesley Tucker 09 Gladwin Lambert/Amber Bradshaw 09 Geovanni …

Deloitte Bermuda has expanded its support of Bermuda sailing by sponsoring both the 2026 Opti Nationals and the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club’s Wednesday Night Racing series, introducing live race tracking, analytics, and on-demand race replays for the RS21 fleet through the club’s website. A spokesperson said, “Deloitte Bermuda is proud to announce that in …

The third annual Kim Burns Memorial Pickleball Tournament continued at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium, featuring a full schedule of doubles and singles matches. In the Men’s 3.5 Doubles Open Pool A, the duo of Don Trott and Damien McDonnell opened with an 11-6 victory over Owen Stewart and Christopher Hands. In the second round, …

Motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack competed in round two of the IPMobile National Junior Superbike Series at Donington Park in Leicestershire at the weekend. The Bermudian qualified tenth but retired after a crash in race one and suffered a mechanical failure in race two. Cumbermack, who races for Team Rokit Rookies, enjoyed a strong opening round …