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Warwick Football Academy teams were in action at the Easter International Cup in Orlando, Florida, which runs until tomorrow [April 5]. The under-12 side have reached the Bronze final after defeating Orlando City Soccer Club South Pre-MLS 3-1. They face Coerfontaine in the Bronze final. Meanwhile, the under-15 team’s competition came to a close after …

A team of young Optimist sailors are competing at the Sailing Point Easter Regatta in Slovenia, racing in a fleet of 367 boats. The team includes Jesse Savage, Thomas McBain, Heath Meyers, Elaine Jones, Rex Henagulph, Miguel Leite, Walker Smith and Alfie Jansma. McBain made a strong start to the regatta, winning his opening race …

The fourth day of action at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía tested the world’s elite sailors as shifting offshore winds disrupted the penultimate day of qualifying in Mallorca. In the ILCA 7 fleet, Sebastian Kempe faced a demanding series of races, finishing 24th, 29th and 50th. He ended the day 32nd overall with 85 net …

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island FC have reached the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Round of 32, defeating Hartford Athletic 2-0 at Centreville Bank Stadium. Aldair Sanchez and JJ Williams scored the goal for coach Smith’s side. Rhode Island are tenth in the United Soccer League Championship Eastern Conference after three games. They face Detroit City …

Dylan Muso delivered a strong performance in Pennsylvania to help McDaniel College secure a team victory at the Elizabethtown College Spring Invitational. Competing in an NCAA Division III event at Hershey Country Club, Muso held his form on a demanding course to finish near the top of the individual standings. McDaniel College won the team …

The Mixed Major Bowling League standings tightened following a round of matches at Warwick Lanes, with several lower-ranked teams gaining ground on the top three. Third-placed Unpredictable lost 12.5 – 7.5 to sixth-placed Mix Ups. Fourth-placed Thunderbolts defeated eighth-placed Movers “N” Shakers 13 – 7. League leaders Spare Change recorded a 16 – 4 win …

The Western Counties Cricket Association presidency was decided by a 5-4 vote in favor of incumbent Teresa Burrows over challenger Darren Burchall. The election, held at Warwick Workmen’s Club, initially resulted in a tie during the Annual General Meeting, and a second vote was required to break the deadlock, with clubs ultimately voting to retain …

The Bermuda Cricket Board reports strong momentum in its U15 Pre Season Hard Ball Program, which continues to welcome all interested young players. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is pleased to announce significant momentum within the U15 Pre‑Season Hard Ball Program, which remains open to all interested players. “Our first session on …

Warwick Football Academy teams are competing at the Easter International Cup in Orlando, Florida, which runs until Sunday [April 5]. On the opening day yesterday, the under-12 team drew 1-1 against Michigan Jaguars, while the under-15 side were defeated 3-2 by Florida-based FD Football Club. The tournament features opposition from across the United States, including …

Bermudian motocross rider Tinho Tucker-Wall is set to compete in the AMA Amateur Day at Fox Raceway in Pala, California this May, supported by the Island Athlete Development Program [IADP]. A spokesperson said, “A young Bermudian motocross rider will soon take a significant step onto the international stage, as Tinho Tucker-Wall prepares to compete in …

There were wins for Inter BDA and Terrace Onions in the rescheduled Corona League matches at BAA Field. Inter BDA defeated Robin Hood 4-0 thanks to a brace from Scott Redmond and goals by Rover Machado and Nuno Ponte. Onions beat Tuff Dogs 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Aiden Shepherd. Meanwhile, FC Rhino drew …

The Bermuda Olympic Association, in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful, will host a national plastic clean-up as part of a wider Commonwealth initiative to combat ocean pollution. The event, scheduled for April 26, is part of a global relay of clean-ups taking place across Commonwealth countries and territories in support of the Commonwealth Clean Oceans …

Bermudian sprinter Norre Robinson continued his outdoor season campaign by helping Louisiana Tech Bulldogs secure a podium finish in the relay at the Clyde Hart Classic in Waco. Competing at the home facility of Baylor University, Robinson ran the lead-off leg in the men’s 4x100m relay, delivering a clean exchange as Louisiana Tech posted a …

The Bermuda Volleyball Association has opened registration for its junior beach volleyball “Play and Train” programme. Running from April 29 to June 16, the programme is designed to help junior players build beach-specific skills while offering a pathway into the association’s NextGen programme. Organisers said the initiative will cater to multiple age groups and experience …

Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club will host an information and registration session for their youth programme next Tuesday [April 7] at 6pm. The initiative is open to players in the under-7, under-9, under-12 and under-15 age groups, with a focus on development, participation and community engagement. Organisers said the programme will include regular coaching sessions, with …

Tyler Smith has reflected on his impressive fifth-place finish at the Africa Triathlon Premium Cup in Mossel Bay, South Africa. Smith completed the standard-distance race last weekend in 1hr 51min 28sec, climbing through the field with the second-fastest 10km run of the day [32:31]. He exited the 1.5km swim in ninth place in 19:26 and …

[Written by Stephen Wright] DeVon Bean, the national athletics coach, said he is “cautiously optimistic” about Bermuda’s podium chances at the Carifta Games in St George’s, Grenada. Bermuda’s team of 13 athletes left the island today [April 1] as they prepare for the annual regional competition, which provides a platform for young athletes to showcase …

Bermuda’s Adriana Penruddocke moved into second place overall at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía following three races on the Bay of Palma. Shifting offshore winds disrupted the schedule, with only one race completed on Monday, where Penruddocke finished 63rd in the ILCA 6 fleet. Racing resumed with three races, where she placed fourth, fifth and second …

Bermuda’s sailors faced challenging conditions on the opening day of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca, with shifting winds testing the international fleet. In the ILCA6 class, Olympian Adriana Penruddocke finished 63rd in the only race completed. Sebastian Kempe made a strong start in the ILCA7 fleet, placing seventh and twelfth in two races to …

The Commercial Bowling League standings tightened following this week’s matches at Warwick Lanes, with several teams recording 3-1 victories and one match ending in a draw. League leaders Strike Force were idle due to a scheduled bye week. Second-placed Too Legit To Split defeated sixth-placed Secret Weapons 3-1 to reduce the gap at the top …

Isaki Sakashita carded a final-round 74 to claim the individual title at the Bermuda Triangle Collegiate as Stetson University completed a clean sweep at Port Royal. Sakashita overturned an overnight deficit to team-mate Ailsa Brannock, finishing four shots clear after her three-over-par round, which included four birdies. Brannock, who led after 36 holes, slipped to …

Softball action at the Michael Preece Diamond in Bermuda produced 43 total runs across two games. In the opening game, Platano Power defeated Aresc Performance 16-3. Henry Llanes went three for four with two home runs and four RBIs for Platano Power. Gendi Durand went three for three with one RBI for Aresc Performance. In …

A sprint triathlon event will be held on Good Friday [April 3] with racing scheduled to begin at 8.15am. The event will take place in the Harrington Sound and John Smith’s Bay areas, with the final race location to be decided on the day. Entry costs are set at $10 for adults and $5 for …

Golfer Oliver Betschart produced the lowest round of the day to finish tied for third at the Puerto Rico Junior Island Championships yesterday [March 31]. Competing at Grand Reserve Golf Club, he carded a three-under-par 69 in the final round of the Boys’ International Division to close at two-over-par overall. His round, which featured seven …

The Association of Bermuda International Companies announced the successful conclusion of its 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Belmont Hills Golf Club, where Artex claimed a first-ever victory and the event raised approximately $15,000 in support of education programmes. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] is pleased to announce the successful …

The Bermuda Powerboat Association has opened registration for its junior race season. The programme is open to children aged 9 to 16 who are interested in powerboat racing, with organisers encouraging new participants to sign up. Further details and registration information are available on the association’s website. Related Stories Local Powerboat Teams Impress In Florida …

Bermudian athlete Cameron Basden recorded a personal best in the 200 meters while competing for Barry University at the UCF Knights Invite in Orlando. Basden won the sixth heat of the 200m, posting a time of 21.72 seconds. The mark represents a lifetime best and placed him 22nd overall in a field of 59 competitors. …

Bermuda footballer Harry Twite has helped Basford United reach the Nottinghamshire FA Senior Cup final after defeating Carlton Town 3-1 at home yesterday [March 31]. The defender has joined Basford from fellow NPL Division One Midlands side Loughborough Students for the remainder of the season. He has previously played for King’s Lynn Town and Wisbech …

Bermuda Rugby will host a Club Touch 7s event at the National Stadium on Saturday [April 4]. The event, which begins at 1pm, is open to men’s and women’s players aged 16 and over, with participants encouraged to turn up and play. Teams are required to submit names by Friday evening. For mor details, email …

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that “the Ed Sherlock 8k Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, 4 April 2026 between 8.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m.” A Government spokesperson said, “The event will affect roads in the South Road, Camp Road, Spice Hill Road, Camp Hill Road and Middle Road areas, …

The 15th annual Mosaic You Go Girl Relay will take place on Sunday, May 31, with this year’s theme inspired by the FIFA World Cup 2026. A spokesperson said, “Registration is open for the 15th annual Mosaic You Go Girl Relay, happening Sunday, May 31 with a football focus. The FIFA World Cup, kicking off …

Bermudian runners Adam Cenzer and Lamont Marshall secured podium finishes at the 44th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run this weekend, leading a successful showing for the island’s delegation in a field of more than 31,000 participants. Cenzer, 14, placed second in the Boys 10-14 age division. He completed the 10-kilometer course, which includes the Arthur …

Local fencer Donald Treanor won a bronze medal in the veteran men’s foil at the Fencing Centre of Chicago Regional Open Circuit. Regional events are used as preparation for the National American Cups, where fencers can earn points for their national teams. “It was a fairly strong group of fencers, and I am happy with …

Stetson University took control of the Bermuda Triangle Collegiate after the opening day at Port Royal Golf Course yesterday [March 30]. Ailsa Brannock holds the individual lead after two rounds of 73 left her at four-over par. Wofford’s Bella Kent is second, one stroke back, with Bucknell’s Sophia Bardunias third at six-over following rounds of …

Warwick Football Academy teams will compete at the Easter International Cup in Orlando, Florida, from tomorrow [April 1] to Sunday. The tournament features opposition from across the United States, including MLS academies, MLS Next sides and leading club programmes, alongside teams from Mexico, Bolivia, Colombia, Honduras, the Cayman Islands, Canada and Costa Rica. Matches will …

Darina Betschart leads the Girls 15 and Under division at the Puerto Rico Junior Island Championships after two rounds at the Grand Reserve Golf Club in Rio Grande. Betschart opened with an 83 and followed with a seven-over par 79, which included a birdie, to sit at 18-over par overall and hold the lead heading …

Lamar Richardson set a new mark at Warwick Lanes on Tuesday night after rolling a perfect game to lead Week 28 of the Continental Bowling League season. Richardson recorded his 15th career 300 game and posted a 791 series, supported by games of 212 and 277. The result came during a night of league action …

Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway delivered a standout performance in Stage 2 of the Tour de Murrieta, securing second place overall and winning the King of the Mountains classification. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Nicholas Narraway delivered a standout performance in Stage 2 of the Tour de Murrieta, securing second place overall in the Open Pro 1–2 …

Olympian Katura Horton-Perinchief will once again hold her Star Diving Summer Camp at the Aquatics Facility, National Sports Centre. Since launching the camp in 2014 after the facility opened, Horton-Perinchief has imparted her knowledge and shared her passion for diving with local boys and girls aged 5 to 13. Horton-Perinchief became the first Black woman …

Karting driver Scott Barnes has reflected on his performances at the “Showdown At Sundown” event at Southside Motorsports Raceway in St David’s at the weekend. Barnes, who recently claimed the Shifter Masters title in the Rok Cup Florida Winter Tour, won the Shifter Masters class, finished runner-up in the Tag Senior, placed third in the …

The Bermuda Volleyball Association is seeking applications for the position of women’s national team head coach for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The governing body said it is looking for an experienced and dedicated candidate with strong leadership qualities and a deep understanding of the game. The role will involve leading the senior women’s programme …

The Boulevard Community Club, in partnership with MP Curtis Dickinson, will host the Kimwandae “Biggs” Walker Good Friday Family Fun Day on April 3 at Victor Scott School Field. The event will feature a family walk/run race, including traditional uphill and downhill contests, along with youth and senior football matches. Organisers have also scheduled a …

A new charitable initiative, Beyond the Fairways, has been launched to make golf more accessible and inclusive in Bermuda. The organisation was founded by Quinton Sherlock Jr, Daniel Augustus, Ebonie Cox and Arriek Douglas, who each have backgrounds in the sport through Bermuda’s junior programmes. The group aims to address financial and structural barriers to …

Tiara DeRosa broke the national discus record three times during a Bermuda National Athletics Association meet at the Flora Duffy Stadium at the weekend. DeRosa opened with a throw of 50.64 metres to surpass her previous mark before extending it to 51.03 in the third round. The thrower, who had set a 50.07 mark last …

Bermuda Under-14′s campaign at the ITF World Junior Tennis competition in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, concluded with the girls finishing eighth and the boys ninth. The girls secured eighth place with a 2-1 victory over St Lucia. Arianna Parra lost her singles match 2-4, 4-2, 10-2 to Merkisha Justin, before Chloe McBrearty levelled the tie …

David Selley and Steven Bridges produced a dominant victory on day two of the Monster Energy 6th Annual St Pete Powerboat Grand Prix in Florida. Competing in the Super Stock class, the pair piloted the S-25 Team Bermuda boat from pole position, leading all four laps in rough bay conditions to finish in 12min 24.295sec. …

Tyler Smith produced his strongest result of the season, finishing fifth at the Africa Triathlon Premium Cup in Mossel Bay, South Africa. He completed the standard-distance race in 1hr 51min 28sec, climbing through the field with the second-fastest 10km run of the day [32:31]. Smith exited the 1.5km swim in ninth place in 19:26 and …

Devonshire Colts enjoyed a 4-1 victory over Paget Lions in the Premier Division at White Hill Field. Colts, now in the title hunt heading into the season finale, took the lead in the seventeenth minute through Keino Burch. Senoj Mitchell doubled their lead in the 34th minute. Shakir Smith pulled a goal back for Lions …

Open Mat Bermuda athletes Sydney Mason and Michael Walsh secured bronze medals at the IBJJF Pan Championship held at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. Mason earned her podium finish in the adult female heavyweight division, while Walsh placed third in the white belt master 4 male middleweight category. Keegan Dyer recorded a submission …

The U.S. SailGP Team has named the Bermuda Tourism Authority as its Official Tourism Partner for the remainder of the 2026 season. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. SailGP Team today announced a partnership with the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], naming the organization their Official Tourism Partner for the remainder of the 2026 season. The collaboration …