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Jamaica’s Jordan Scott competes in the men’s triple jump final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on Saturday, August 1.
August 17, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Jackson, Scott lead Lausanne charge

The Wanda Diamond League series resumes on Friday after a four‑week break to accommodate two major championships – the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and the European Athletics…
Cameroon’s Marie Ngah celebrates after scoring her team’s third goal against Malawi during the Women’s AFCON 2026 final match, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, August 16, 2026.
August 17, 2026

Cameroon Women rule Africa

RABAT, Morocco (AP): Cameroon finally won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations yesterday with a 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi. Marie Ngah Manga headed two goals and Naomi Eto scored the…
Spain’s Rodri poses with the tournament’s best player award at the end of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.
August 17, 2026

AP source: Barcelona set to sign Rodri

AP: Rodri, Spain’s World Cup-winning captain, appears to be heading back to Spain after Manchester City and Barcelona reached an agreement over the midfielder’s transfer. The clubs have agreed to a…
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August 17, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

Deal or no deal - Public-sector teachers to decide on Government’s adjusted wage offer

The government has made an improved offer on key components of the 28-point claim from the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), which will be placed before delegates for a decision early this week.…
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard lifts the trophy after his team won the FA Community Shield final match between Arsenal and Manchester City in Cardiff, Wales, Sunday, August 16, 2026.
August 17, 2026

Gunners make early statement in Cardiff

AP: Enzo Maresca endured a nightmare start to his Manchester City tenure as Arsenal struck inside 24 seconds and powered to a commanding 3-0 victory in the Community Shield yesterday. The annual…
Rapper Tupac Shakur attends a voter registration event in South Central Los Angeles, August 15, 1996.
August 17, 2026

Decades after Tupac’s death a man is on trial starting today

When Tupac Shakur was fatally shot at age 25 on September 7, 1996, the presidential race between incumbent Bill Clinton and Bob Dole was in its stretch run. The Atlanta Olympics had just ended. The…
August 17, 2026

T&T Women lift Rising Stars title

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Trinidad and Tobago Women are the newly crowned champions of the CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship after defeating defending champions Barbados Women by six…
Pat Cummins (centre) of Australia walks from the field after being dismissed by Mehidy Hasan Miraz (second left) of Bangladesh during play on day four of the first cricket Test in Darwin, Australia, Sunday, August 16, 2026.
August 17, 2026

Bangladesh seal landmark Test victory

DARWIN, Australia (AP): Bangladesh completed a stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test yesterday, securing their first win on Australian soil and only their second triumph over…
Entertainment
August 17, 2026

Netflix wants judge to toss Tyra Banks’ lawsuit

Netflix has sought to have Tyra Banks’ lawsuit against it thrown out. The 52-year-old model filed a defamation lawsuit against the streaming service in June, alleging she has suffered “significant…