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Jonielle Smith (left) receives the baton from Shashalee Forbes in the women’s 4x100-metre relay heats at the 2021  World Athletics Relays in Yokohama, Japan.
01 May, 2026 0

Blake backs Relays squad despite big-name blows

Despite the withdrawal of several of Jamaica’s top athletes from the national squad, team official Dr Warren Blake remains confident that the country will deliver strong performances at this year’s…
Barbados Pride captain Kragg Brathwaite (right) collects the bilateral series trophy from Jamaica Cricket Association CEO Courtney Francis at the end of the West Indies Championship match against Jamaica Scorpions at Sabina Park on Tuesday.
01 May, 2026 0

‘I know nothing’

Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Courtney Francis says he has received no formal notice that he is being removed from his post despite widespread rumours that he will…
Jason Holder celebrates a wicket for the Gujarat Titans.
01 May, 2026 0

Holder the hero as Titans edge RCB in thriller

AHMEDABAD, India (CMC): Jason Holder was everywhere. In the field, with the ball, and then with the bat. When the Gujarat Titans needed someone to steady a wobbly chase against the defending champions…
Michael Hall, CPL’s tournament operations director.
01 May, 2026 0

CPL unveils 2026 draft rules as new era begins with seventh franchise

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has officially launched the Player Acquisition and Draft rules for the 2026 season, ushering in a fresh three-year…
Norman Gilbert
01 May, 2026 0

CWI mourns sudden passing of Grenada Cricket chief Gilbert

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Cricket West Indies (CWI) has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden death of Norman Gilbert, president of the Grenada Cricket Association and a respected member of the…
The historic agreement was inked by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin (left)  and Concacaf President Victor Montagliani (right) on the sidelines of the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver.
01 May, 2026 0

UEFA, Concacaf sign landmark deal to grow the game

VANCOUVER, Canada (CMC): In a historic move aimed at uniting two of the world’s most dynamic football regions, UEFA and Concacaf officially signed a new memorandum of onderstanding (MoU) on Wednesday,…
Jamaica Olympic Association President Christopher Samuda
01 May, 2026 0

JOA partners with Jamaica Lacrosse to host Pan Am Championships

The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has partnered with the Jamaica Lacrosse Association (JLA) to provide financial assistance to host the 2026 Pan-American Lacrosse Association (PALA) Men’s Lacrosse…
Kemi Richardson commands the stage in evening wear on her way to an overall victory.
01 May, 2026 0

Firefighter, beautician crowned 2026 bodybuilding champions

Firefighter Kevaune Thomas took top honours in the men’s division at the 2026 Jamaica Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (JABBFA) Novice and Junior Championships, held last Saturday at the…
Dancehall artiste Jason ‘IWaata’ Bailey
01 May, 2026 0

5 Questions With IWaata

Dancehall artiste Jason ‘IWaata’ Bailey, who continues to make his mark with his sharp-edged delivery and a sound that is described as “moving between raw energy and catchy, crowd-ready hooks”,…