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Published:Tuesday | January 20, 2026 | 12:11 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

From before a ball was bowled in the three-match T20 International series between hosts Afghanistan and the West Indies, spin was the talk of the town, and the West Indies got a first-hand look at what they will be up against for the remainder of...

Published:Monday | January 19, 2026 | 12:12 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

The last time the Reggae Boyz journeyed to Grenada for a game, they came away witha handsome 4-1 victory back in 2023. This time around, it was completely different, as it took a solitary late goal from substitute Nickalia Fuller to give Jamaica a...

Published:Friday | January 16, 2026 | 12:13 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica’s chances of claiming the Cricket West Indies (CWI) T20 Blaze trophy are getting slimmer by the minute as the Shane Brooks-coached side suffered their second defeat in as many games, this time against Barbados. In the end, a six-wicket...

Published:Thursday | January 15, 2026 | 12:10 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica’s women cricketers suffered a narrow nine-run defeat to the Leeward Islands in their CWI T20 Blaze opener at Arnos Vale Playing Field on Tuesday, but head coach Shane Brooks is adamant there is no cause for panic. Chasing a modest 109 for...

Published:Wednesday | January 14, 2026 | 12:10 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Before a ball was bowled in the Cricket West Indies T20 Blaze competition, Jamaica women’s head coach Shane Brooks said the two-week preparation for the tournament was not enough, and that lack of preparation showed in the opening fixture against...

Published:Tuesday | January 13, 2026 | 12:22 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Despite the challenges posed by Hurricane Melissa late last year, Zandre Roye and Oshae Haye believe their preparations for the prestigious Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) have gone well. The duo was recently announced as the pair that...

Published:Saturday | January 10, 2026 | 12:10 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

In a significant boost for the local cycling community, the Elevation Cycling Club has donated 80 pairs of high-performance cycling shoes, valued at more than US$8,000, to key institutions across the island. The formal handover took place at the...

Published:Tuesday | January 6, 2026 | 12:11 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

As the West Indies Under-19 squad prepares to depart Barbados today for the ICC U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia, all eyes are fixed on one young man who carries the weight of expectation and the glow of experience — Antigua’s Jewel Andrew. At...

Published:Tuesday | December 16, 2025 | 12:09 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Under brilliant sunshine and facing the formidable rolling waves of Copa Beach, the nation’s top surfers delivered a spectacular display of skill and nerve at the National Surfing Championships on Sunday. When the final sprays settled, Elishama...

Published:Saturday | December 13, 2025 | 12:11 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

The waves of Copa Beach, Bull Bay, will be the stage for Jamaica’s surfing elite today as the Jamaica Surfing Association (JSA) hosts the highly anticipated 2025 National Surfing Championships. JSA President Inilek Wilmot confirmed the event as the...

Published:Friday | December 12, 2025 | 12:08 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

In a story of resilience, Jamaica’s women’s cricket team etched its name in history books, overcoming a mountain of adversity to clinch the inaugural cricket title at the Bolivarian Games with a commanding six-wicket victory over Trinidad and...

Published:Thursday | December 11, 2025 | 12:21 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

A cricket firestorm from an administrative standpoint is said to be brewing, as former Jamaica Cricket Association President Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven has issued a forceful demand to Cricket West Indies, calling for an immediate Extraordinary Annual...

Published:Monday | December 8, 2025 | 12:11 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

The Jamaica Premier League resumed yesterday after a lengthy delay due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa, and that long layoff was evident as Portmore United welcomed Arnett Gardens at the Ferdi Neita Sports Complex. In a tense yet chance-starved...

Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 12:10 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

TWO-TIME WORLD Champions West Indies have been handed a challenging assignment for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, this after landing in a high-stakes Group C alongside fellow two-time winners England and a formidable Bangladesh side. The...

Published:Tuesday | November 25, 2025 | 12:11 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

A NEW star is emerging for the West Indies Under-19s, and he goes by the name of Vitel Lawes. The Jamaican left-arm wrist-spinner has become the undisputed thorn in England’s side, spinning his way to the top of the wicket-taking charts in their...

Published:Monday | November 24, 2025 | 12:10 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Veteran broadcaster Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira has launched a scathing critique of Brandon King’s continued selection in the West Indies Test squad, stating the Jamaican batsman should “consider himself very lucky” to be named for the upcoming tour of...

Published:Friday | November 21, 2025 | 12:08 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

A new chapter is set to begin for Jamaican fast bowler Ojay Shields, whose dream of representing the West Indies at the highest level has been realised with his selection in the Test squad to face New Zealand. Many pundits would not readily jump at...

Published:Thursday | November 20, 2025 | 12:11 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

THE OPENING day of the CG United Super 50 Cup was severely hampered by inclement weather, with two of the opening fixtures ending in no results because of it. The Jamaica Scorpions, however, got some action, and maybe it was a case of the rain...

Published:Wednesday | November 19, 2025 | 12:19 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

IN THE wake of the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s cricketers are poised to play their part in uplifting the nation as they bow into action today in the CG United Super 50 Cup against the Guyana Harpy Eagles at the Queen’s Park Oval....

Published:Wednesday | November 19, 2025 | 12:18 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

IN A significant boost for Jamaican cricket, the Jamaica Cricket Association has named former under-19 captain Daniel Beckford and seasoned opener Rashada Williams to lead the men’s and women’s squads, respectively, at the upcoming Bolivarian Games...

Published:Tuesday | November 18, 2025 | 12:10 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

A WAVE of fresh pace-bowling talent is set to inject new energy into the Jamaica Scorpions in Trinidad for the upcoming CG United Super 50 Cup from November 19-29. Fast-bowling all-rounder Andre Bailey and left-arm pacer Khari Campbell, both...

Published:Monday | October 6, 2025 | 12:11 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

In a fixture that was expected to showcase some amount of fireworks, the Portmore derby between hosts Portmore United and Racing United fizzled out to a drab 0-0 draw at the Ferdi Neita Sports Complex yesterday. The fans that came out to witness...

Published:Monday | September 29, 2025 | 12:12 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

As the world prepares to mark World Heart Day today, a powerful voice from Jamaica’s football fraternity is amplifying a critical message about health, urging the nation to take a simple, life-saving step. Reggae Boyz defender Richard King has...

Published:Friday | September 12, 2025 | 12:09 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

EL SUNZAL, El Salvador: With Reggae tunes blaring, the Jamaican spirit shone brightly under the Salvadoran sun, but the nation’s surfing campaign at the ISA World Surfing Games came to a close on Day 5 as all three team members were eliminated in...

Published:Wednesday | September 10, 2025 | 12:13 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

EL SUNZAL, EL SALVADOR IN A tense display of calculated surfing, national surfer Akeam Phillips safely advanced through his opening repechage heat here at the ISA World Games yesterday, booking his spot in the next round alongside teammates Javaun...

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