Sports

June 13, 2026

Spain back at full strength ahead of World Cup opener 

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP): Spain will have a full squad available for their World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday with forward Víctor Muñoz returning to training a day after Lamine Yamal and…
June 13, 2026

Visa denial sidelines Partey for Ghana’s opener against Panama

TORONTO (AP): Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team’s World Cup opener on Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of…
June 13, 2026

Ronaldo wants Portugal to focus  on good start

AP: Portugal travelled to the United States yesterday with Cristiano Ronaldo saying the team needs to focus on getting off to a good start instead of thinking ahead about contending for their first…
June 13, 2026

Bandara, Perera heroics earn Sri Lanka Emerging Players draw

HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka (CMC):  Anjala Bandara scored his second century of the match to ensure Sri Lanka Emerging Players shared the spoils with West Indies Academy in the opening four-day ‘Test’…
June 13, 2026

Football’s rising stars and veterans to collide at the FIFA World Cup

HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka (CMC):  Anjala Bandara scored his second century of the match to ensure Sri Lanka Emerging Players shared the spoils with West Indies Academy in the opening four-day ‘Test’…
June 13, 2026

Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in World Cup opener

Vinícius Júnior scored an equalising goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup. A…
June 13, 2026

Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over Spurs in Game 5

The New York Knicks have won their first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the finals on Saturday night. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including 13…
June 12, 2026

Mexico off to roaring World Cup start

MEXICO CITY (AP): Mexico made an immediate impression on the largest World Cup in history, giving the roaring home crowd at the iconic Azteca Stadium a huge jolt of excitement four years after a…
June 12, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Shock exit: Duckie walks away from Chapelton Maroons 

Veteran local football coach Donovan Duckie has resigned his post as head coach of Jamaica Premier League outfit Phoenix Chapelton Maroons with immediate effect. Duckie, who has been head coach of…