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19 Aug, 2026
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Industry ‘bigmen’ treat horse racing like rocket science
A seismic shift in North American racing, an impending circumvention of its traditional Triple Crown Series of races, replaced by the six-race Thoroughbred Championship Series, which includes the…
19 Aug, 2026
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Wright’s dreams of Olympic double-duty still alive
Jamaican discus thrower and weightlifter Chad Wright is one step closer to a historic Olympic double as he aims to represent Jamaica in both sports at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Wright, who…
19 Aug, 2026
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James’ Pan Am qualifying charge ends in final-four defeat
Jamaica’s Declan James enjoyed a strong run at the Pan American Games Qualifiers, winning all his matches leading up to the semi-final. James received a bye into the round of 32, where he defeated…
19 Aug, 2026
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Shergil makes chess history for Ja
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (CMC): Rajvir Shergil created history by winning Jamaica’s first-ever medal at the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Chess Championship. Competing at the event, which concluded over…
18 Aug, 2026
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SCIENCE WEIGHS IN - Professor urges coaches to use all tools in the wake of U20 World Champs overwork saga
Professor of Sport Science and Biochemistry Dr Rachael Irving is calling for a more scientific and holistic approach to the preparation and management of Jamaica’s young athletes. Irving’s comments…
18 Aug, 2026
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Mt Pleasant, Cibao expect no quarters
Theodore ‘Tappa’ Whitmore, head coach of Mount Pleasant Football Academy, says the pressure will be on his team when they begin the defence of their Concacaf Caribbean Cup title today against Cibao FC…
18 Aug, 2026
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ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson's disease
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. (AP) – Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded TV sports giant ESPN after hatching the idea for the world's first all-sports cable network with his son, died on Tuesday. He was…
18 Aug, 2026
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Bayern midfielder Musiala reveals 'neurological' issue after collapse during game for second time
MUNICH (AP) – Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he's dealing with a neurological issue but doing well despite collapsing during a preseason game on Tuesday at Heidenheim, three days…
18 Aug, 2026
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Sterner test awaits fast-starting U14s
After a comfortable 4-0 win over St Kitts and Nevis in their opening Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boys’ U14 Challenger Series Group C, Tier I game, in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica coach Vassell…