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Mount Pleasant goalscorer Kimoni Bailey gets ready to enter the fray at the Estadio Cibao in the Dominican Republic yesterday. Bailey scored the only goal of the first leg of the Caribbean Cup final against Universidad O&M.
December 9, 2025 by Livingston Scott

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MOUNT PLEASANT took a vital 1-0 lead over Universidad O&M in the first leg of their Concacaf Caribbean Cup final, at the Estadio Cibao FC in Santiago de los Caballeros, in the Dominican Republic…
Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

Busby has high hopes for up-and-comers

FORMER YOUTH national representatives Jaileah McPherson and Shaneil Buckley have both earned high praises from Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr ahead of Jamaica’s clash against Dominica in the…
West Indies bowler Jayden Seales (left) celebrates with skipper, Shai Hope after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell during the first T20 International between the teams at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on November 5.
December 9, 2025 by Lennox Aldred

Windies face tough path following 2026 T20 World Cup draw

TWO-TIME WORLD Champions West Indies have been handed a challenging assignment for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, this after landing in a high-stakes Group C alongside fellow two-time winners…
West Indies coach Daren Sammy.
December 9, 2025

‘I’m quite happy’

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (CMC): HAVING BEEN competitive in both the preceding T20I and One-Day International series against New Zealand, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy says the team is brimming…
West Indies U19 all-rounder Vitel Lawes.
December 9, 2025

Lawes spins West Indies to commanding 3-1 series lead over England

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC): A DEVASTATING spell of calculated spin bowling from Vitel Lawes helped to propel the West Indies Under-19s to a comprehensive 98-run victory over their English counterparts…
Denbigh High School goal shooter Chris Ana Wignall (right) shoots during an ISSA Rural Under-16 game against Glenmuir at Glenmuir yesterday. Denbigh won 35-15. Looking on are from left: Denbigh goal attack, Arianna Agate, Glenmuir goal defence, Aniiya Har
December 9, 2025 by Raymnd Graham

Denbigh extend perfect run, José Martí show promise

PRE-SEASON ISSA Rural Schoolgirl Under-16 netball competition favourites Denbigh High School picked up their third consecutive win yesterday with an impressive 35–15 victory over hometown rivals…
Daniel Hylton
December 9, 2025

Hylton’s professional debut about realising a dream

THE BOXING Connection is heralding the professional debut of Daniel Hylton, a boxer the organisation characterises as “one of Jamaica’s most promising boxing talents”. Hylton will make his first…
Veteran Reggae Marathon participant, Rick Case.
December 9, 2025

Reggae Marathon veteran enjoys growth along with iconic event

AS THE Reggae Marathon gears up for its highly anticipated December 7 staging, excitement is building for what promises to be a historic year. For the first time since its inception in 2001, the…
Chelsea’s Estevao (second right) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Champions League opening phase football match against Barcelona in London, England yesterday.
December 9, 2025

Chelsea dominant against Barca, City lose

AP: ON A night of changes, blunders and a glorious individual goal by 18-year-old Estevão, defensive lapses cost Manchester City and Barcelona dearly as both teams slumped to notable losses in the…