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French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez warms up before a charity match between Olympique Marseille and Manchester United, Tuesday, August 2, 2011, in Monaco stadium.
August 14, 2026

Barthez reunited with Zidane as France’s new goalkeeper coach

PARIS (AP): France coach Zinedine Zidane reunited with Fabien Barthez after he was named the national team’s new goalkeeper coach yesterday. Zidane was hired as coach last month on a four-year deal.…
Jamaica’s Tiana Marshall competing at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, United States.
August 14, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Carr predicts bright future for hurdler Marshall

Veteran coach Michael Carr says the ceiling is high for newly crowned World Under‑20 100-metres hurdles bronze medallist Tiana Marshall and believes that the talented teenager is poised for even…
Belgium’s Jeremy Doku (left) and Spain’s Pau Cubarsi vie for the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal match between Spain and Belgium in Inglewood, California, Friday, July 10, 2026.
August 14, 2026

Doku signs new five-year deal at Man City

MANCHESTER, England (AP): Jérémy Doku signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City yesterday after establishing himself as one of the best and most exciting wingers in the English Premier…
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange (right), and Jamaica Football Federation President Michael Ricketts sign documents committing Jamaica to being one of four hosts of the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the ministry’s Tr
August 13, 2026 by Livingston Scott

SEVEN-POINT DELAY - Signing agreement to host Women’s World Cup put through rigorous testing of ability to meet requirements

After months of review, the Jamaican Government has signed off on a seven-point agreement clearing the way for the country to co-host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup alongside the United States,…
Jamaica Kingsmen's Vitel Lawes (left) has his stumps uprooted in the final over of their Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League cricket game at Sabina Park earlier tonight.
August 13, 2026

Kingsmen fall to third-straight defeat

The Jamaica Kingsmen, looking for redemption after a disastrous start to their debut Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign, got no relief from the Guyana Amazon Warriors at Sabina Park…
Fans of the Jamaica Kingsmen at Sabina Park, Tuesday night.
August 13, 2026 by Karen Madden

Fighting Kingsmen need bigger crowd

Operators of the local franchise are banking on the Jamaica Kingsmen’s fighting display on Tuesday to boost fan support for tonight’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) clash against the Guyana Amazon…
Jamaica Kingsmen’s Kirk McKenzie Jr (right) is bowled for a duck by DR Sams (left) from the Barbados Trident during their Caribbean Premier League T20 cricket match at Sabina Park on Tuesday.
August 13, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Back-to-back heartbreakers leave Kingsmen eyeing Guyana

Two agonising defeats have left the Jamaica Kingsmen searching for answers, but captain Rovman Powell insists his side’s fighting spirit remains intact as they turn their attention to tonight’s…
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August 13, 2026 by Robert Bailey

‘I was not wasting my time’ - OD motivates Michael Carr to continue decades-long career

Veteran track and field coach Michael Carr says he is overwhelmed and honoured to have been conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer (OD) for his outstanding contribution to…
Jamaica and Chicago Bulls guard Norman Powell.
August 13, 2026 by Livingston Scott

NBA star not happy with FIBA rule’s impact on Jamaica

Jamaica and Chicago Bulls shooting guard Norman Powell believes a FIBA eligibility rule that prevents several top NBA talents from representing the country has put a “damper” on what Jamaica can…