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04 Jul, 2026 0

Jaw brace headgear keeping injured players on the field

AP: In a sport of headers and constant collisions, a fractured jaw would seem like a tournament-ending injury. Not so much at the 2026 World Cup. Austria defender Stefan Posch and England defender…
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04 Jul, 2026 0

Tampa Premier Cricket League to launch $60m grassroots initiative for primary schools

Primary schools across the island are set to benefit from a major cricket boost as the Tampa Premier Cricket League (TPCL), along with title sponsor Jamaica Produce Hub, a United States-based company,…
04 Jul, 2026 0

FIFPro union says players at World Cup need more protection from racist abuse

The FIFPRO players union said on Saturday that more must be done to protect footballers from racist abuse at the World Cup being held in North America.
04 Jul, 2026 0

Morocco beat World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to quarterfinals

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.
04 Jul, 2026 0

Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.
03 Jul, 2026 0

Impressive Spain march into round of 16

INGLEWOOD, California, (AP): Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 yesterday for their first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010. Pedro…
03 Jul, 2026 0

Winning streak on the line as Oakley makes pro debut

Jamaica’s in-form 400 metres runner Dejanea Oakley will be aiming to continue her winning streak today when she makes her professional debut in the one-lap event at the two-day Prefontaine Classic.…
03 Jul, 2026 0

Bulls land Jamaican star Powell in US$45-million power move

ILLINOIS, USA (CMC): The Chicago Bulls have secured a major backcourt upgrade, agreeing to terms with veteran shooting guard and Jamaican international Norman Powell on a two-year, US$45-million…
03 Jul, 2026 0

Stardom ready to slam rivals in St Leger

STARDOM appears fated to emulate his full-brother, Calculus, who won the St Leger and Jamaica Derby for Gary Subratie in 2021, using sheer stamina to mow down rivals over two turns, dominating a year…