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MBJ Airports Limited Opens 2026 Charity Run/Walk Registration
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — MBJ Airports Foundation Limited, the philanthropic arm of MBJ Airports Limited, has o…

Roper Cup’s 62nd year expected to thrill
The long-standing North Street rivalry between Kingston College (KC) and St George’s College (STGC) will once …

Moeen, bowlers help Falcons topple Tridents
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons returned to winning ways in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, defeating …

Guyana prepares to host first CARIFTA Games
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): A new chapter in Caribbean athletics is being written as Guyana officially begins pr…

Out-of-work Sterling charged with dangerous driving
EASTLEIGH, England (AP): Former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged with three offences, includin…

I Dream Again to wake up over middle distance
I DREAM AGAIN, last year’s Jamaica Derby and St Leger winner, appears to have finally exhausted his options in…

‘We have to break the back of this disease’
Sandra Samuels, president of Jamaica Reach to Recovery (JR2R), organisers of the annual Pink Run, says the org…

Personal trainer asks for patience with Bicknell
Chris Paul, personal trainer of Jamaica’s number one tennis player, Blaise Bicknell, believes the Jamaican got…

Four titles and a Super Saturday
Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Competitions Officer Ewan Scott believes changes to the form…

Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at US Open
NEW YORK (AP) – Serena and Venus Williams are teaming up again at the US Open. The sisters will play doubles a…

Jamaica-born English football star Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after highway collision
EASTLEIGH, England (AP) – Former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged with three offences, includi…

Sunshine Girls defender Dehaney re-signs with Fever for 2027 season
Sunshine Girls defender Kadie-Ann Dehaney has re-signed with Australia’s West Coast Fever for the 2027 Suncorp…

27-member Jamaican team set for 2026 Pan American Handgun Championship in Aruba
A 27-member national team from the Jamaica Rifle Association (JRA) is set to compete in the 2026 Pan American …

CPL momentum expected to jumpstart Sabina cricket
Stakeholders are projecting that the economic and cultural momentum generated by the return of the Caribbean P…

Frater makes half-lap plans to strengthen Williams’ 100m
Days after fast-rising sprint star Lavanya Williams produced a new career-best 10.90 seconds in the 100m, her …

Shaw wins coveted PFA Women’s award
LONDON, England (CMC): Jamaican international Khadijah ‘Bunny’ Shaw has been named the Professional Footballer…

Manning’s coach embracing change
Manning’s School head coach Patrick Graham is embracing the challenge of rebuilding as his team prepares for t…

J’cans make final lunge for Diamond League Final tape
Jamaica’s athletes will be hoping to maximise their final opportunity to earn valuable points when the Wanda D…

Harrison’s move from simulator to track gets major boost
Jamaican sim racer Jayden Harrison’s journey from a racing wheel on a desk to the cockpit of a Porsche GT3 Cup…

Winning lured Thompson south
MIAMI (AP): Klay Thompson says he already feels right at home in Miami, and there are several reasons why. His…

Williams, Alcaraz win US Open mixed doubles debut
NEW YORK (AP): Serena Williams made a triumphant return to the US Open yesterday, winning in mixed doubles alo…

A divided house stymies progress
Prior to last week’s column, which pointed to horse racing having ‘one of the most powerful but under-utilised…

Chinese humanoid robot sets new 100-meter sprint record in 8.86 sec at Beijing Games
BEIJING (AP) – A Chinese humanoid robot set a new 100-meter sprint record of 8.86 seconds in Beijing on Tuesda…

Bicknell better prepared for round two
National tennis player Blaise Bicknell says he is well prepared for today’s match against Spanish opponent Iva…

Chapelton hopeful after new move
After cutting ties with the Clarendon Football Association and re-establishing their alliance with the St Ann …

CUMBERLAND WINDFALL
Carlon Pitt, principal of Cumberland High School, says the institution’s merger with Hydel High School next mo…

CUMBERLAND WINDFALL - Principal expects boosted sports programme after Hydel merger
Carlon Pitt, principal of Cumberland High School, says the institution’s merger with Hydel High School next mo…

Jurel century helps India to 503-9 against Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP): Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 115 guided India to a formidable 503-9 declared against Sri La…

Rogers scores on Chelsea debut
LONDON (AP): Chelsea record signing Morgan Rogers scored on his debut as the Blues beat Fulham 3-2 yesterday t…

Williams clocks 10.90 in Dom Rep
Twenty-year-old Lavanya Williams has been Jamaica’s breakout female sprinter this season, and on Saturday, at …

Infantino attends CFU meeting despite Concacaf objection
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic (CMC): FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly angered Concacaf Presiden…

New men’s TT champion hoping to inspire
Fresh from switching allegiance from Britain to Jamaica and capturing his first national men’s singles title, …

Nelson captures Century Casino Oaks
Four-time Jamaican champion jockey Dane ‘Warrior Chief’ Nelson recorded one of the biggest victories of his ca…

Four J’cans sit on Diamond League final bubble
Jamaica will have a strong contingent at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels, Belgium, on September 4 a…

Jamaican footballer Ethan Pinnock set for £6m move from Brentford to Coventry
Jamaica international defender Ethan Pinnock is poised to leave Brentford for newly promoted Coventry City in …