Karen Madden - Gleaner Writer


Track and field legends Asafa Powell (left) and Usain Bolt made it their point of duty to support Jamaica’s push for a place at the FIBA World Cup during a qualifier against the Bahamas at the National Indoor Sports Centre on Thursday.
Published 17 hours ago by Karen Madden

‘Anyt’ing fi duh wid Jamaica’

In what was the largest crowd at a basketball match on Jamaican soil, over 3,500 fans converged on the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston to watch Jamaica take on Caribbean rivals, the Bahamas…
Joel Lamm pumps his fists in celebration of a point in the final of the National Table Tennis Championships against Roberto ‘Magic Dino’ Byles at the National Indoor Sports Centre in September.
December 14, 2025 by Karen Madden

Youngest national TT champ in 44 years finding the balance

While a diminishing ideology, sports has often been cited as a distraction for students seeking to achieve scholastic excellence, with the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) setting…

Jamaica’s Bobby Reid (third left) celebrates opening the scoring against Bermuda during the Reggae Boyz’s 4-0 Concacaf World Cup Qualification victory at the National Stadium on October 14.
December 9, 2025 by Karen Madden

‘It’s in our hands’

WITH DESTINY in their own hands as they look to qualify for only their second appearance at the FIFA World Cup, one alum from the historic 1998 tournament is backing Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz to advance…
Yohan Blake in action at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon in 2022.
December 9, 2025 by Karen Madden

No regrets

HAVING LONG declared his love for cricket, 2011 World Champion Yohan Blake is working out at the Kingston Cricket Club and says he is excited about the upcoming season. But he told The Sunday Gleaner…