Sports
August 6, 2026
by Ainsley Walters
Jimmie Says … Jamaica must note racing’s new global playbook
Within days of last week’s column, ‘More big-day racemeets necessary’, which highlighted the return of the Diamond Mile sponsored by the Jamaica Racing Commission, three major developments emerged in…
August 5, 2026
Green replaces Powell as Tridents captain
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): Australian all-rounder Chris Green has been named captain of the Barbados Tridents for the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Green replaces Rovman Powell,…
August 5, 2026
CPL launches Hall of Fame to honour its icons
From Chris Gayle’s 47 not out that helped Jamaica Tallawahs secure the inaugural CPL title in 2013 to Trinbago Knight Riders’ blistering 267-2, still the highest total in tournament history, the…
August 4, 2026
by Robert Bailey
MOTIVATED BY DOUBT - Netball Jamaica boss says team fuelled by lowered expectations
President of Netball Jamaica (NJ) Karen Rosen-Baugh says the Sunshine Girls used what she has referred to as their ‘underdog status’ as motivation to exceed expectations and secure a historic second…
August 4, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
Portmore target fast Caribbean Cup start
Reigning Jamaica Premier League (JPL) champions Portmore United will open their Concacaf Caribbean Cup campaign today when they face Salcedo FC of the Dominican Republic at the Hasely Crawford Stadium…
August 4, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
Nkrumie sprints to CAC silver
Bouwahjgie Nkrumie claimed the silver medal in the men’s 100m at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games yesterday following a strong performance at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium in Santo…
August 4, 2026
Shafique, Babar put Pakistan within striking distance
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (AP): Abdullah Shafique posted his sixth Test century in an unbroken 168-run third-wicket stand with Babar Azam as Pakistan gained the upper hand after day two of the second…
August 4, 2026
by Robert Bailey
Sunshine Girls CAC title defence off to flying start
Jamaica’s netball team will be aiming to secure a second consecutive victory at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games when they take on Bermuda today. The match is scheduled to begin at 3…
August 4, 2026
UEFA threatens FIFA with lawsuit over World Cup sale
NYON, Switzerland (AP): European football governing body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private…