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AP Chelsea’s Marco Palestra (right) and Real Sociedad’s Jon Mikel Aramburu battle for the ball during the pre-season match in London, England, on Saturday, August 15.
23 Aug, 2026 0

Chelsea to host Shakhtar’s CL Games

KYIV, Ukraine (AP): Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk said on Friday they have reached an agreement to play their home Champions League games at Chelsea, who for nearly 20 years were owned by…
Shericka Jackson
22 Aug, 2026 0

Jackson pulls up in Lausanne - Difficult day for Jamaica’s athletes

Jamaican athletes endured a difficult outing at yesterday’s Lausanne Diamond League meet, with Shericka Jackson failing to finish the women’s 200 metres and the others missing out on top-three places.…
Owen Stephenson (right) of Jamaica, moves clear of Puerto Rico’s Ryan Stowell during the Pan American Men’s Lacrosse Championship match at the Stadium East field yesterday.
22 Aug, 2026 0

Hummingbirdz seal spot - Jamaica qualify for 2027 World Lacrosse Championship

Jamaica’s qualification for the 2027 World Lacrosse Championship was made extra special as the men’s team secured their spot on home soil. The Hummingbirdz booked their place after defeating Puerto…
Dwayne Allen (right) of Cavalier moves to challenge Sebastian Ramos of Salcedo FC during their Concacaf Caribbean Cup football match at the National Stadium on Thursday night. The game ended 0-0.
22 Aug, 2026 0

Cavalier’s Laylor concerned about goal drought

Cavalier assistant coach David Laylor says he is deeply concerned about his team’s struggles in front of goal after failing to score in their opening two matches of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup.…
Dunbeholden coach Alex Thomas.
22 Aug, 2026 0

New Dunbeholden head coach eyes playoffs

It has been three seasons since Dunbeholden last reached the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) playoffs, and new head coach Alex Thomas says his immediate objective is to guide the team back among the top…
Arsenal’s Christos Tzolis runs with the ball followed by Coventry City’s Brandon Thomas-Asante during the English Premier League match between Arsenal and Coventry City in London yesterday.
22 Aug, 2026 0

Tzolis shines as Arsenal open EPL season with easy win

LONDON (AP): Newcomer Christos Tzolis helped set up two goals as defending champions Arsenal opened the English Premier League (EPL) season by dismantling promoted Coventry 3-0 to spoil the visitors’…
West Indies’ Justin Greaves.
22 Aug, 2026 0

BCA hails Greaves, Matthews’ landmark achievements

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): President of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA), Calvin Hope, has hailed the outstanding accomplishments of all-rounders Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews after they…
Jannik Sinner
22 Aug, 2026 0

Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injury

NEW YORK (AP): Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdrew from the US Open yesterday unable to recover from a right knee injury that has sidelined him since winning the Wimbledon title. Sinner beat Alexander…
Spain’s Gavi (left) falls as he scuffles with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
22 Aug, 2026 0

Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players

GENEVA (AP): FIFA banned three Argentina players yesterday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final. The ban for…