Sports

A section of the almost 15,000 competitors in last Sunday’s Sagicor Sigma Run/Walk in New Kingston.
February 21, 2026 by Sharla Williams

Organisers pleased with ‘race execution’ of Sigma Run 2026

Organisers of the Sagicor Sigma Walk/Run 2026 said they are pleased with the execution of the 28th staging of the event, but there is still room for improvement. Almost 15,000 participants lined up…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi controls the ball during the second half of a Leagues Cup semifinal match against Orlando City on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
February 21, 2026

MLS opens season with eyes on the World Cup

PORTLAND, Oregon (AP): Major League Soccer (MLS) opens its 31st season this weekend, kicking off one of the most consequential two-year stretches in the league’s history. There’s the impact of the…
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior (right) argues with Benfica’s head coach José Mourinho after scoring the opening goal during a Champions League playoff match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid in Lisbon, Portugal, Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
February 21, 2026

Kompany hits out at Mourinho for Vinícius comments

MUNICH, Germany (AP): Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has criticised José Mourinho for attacking the character of Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid star accused an opponent of racially…
Coach Okeile Stewart
February 21, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Camperdown focused on rebuilding

Okeile Stewart, head coach of Camperdown High School, said he is focused on rebuilding its once-formidable track and field legacy as the institution looks ahead to this year’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys…
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe stands in front of the former manager Alex Ferguson during the English Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United in Manchester, England, on September 14, 2025.
February 21, 2026

Ratcliffe reminded of responsibilities but no charge for ‘colonised’ claim

MANCHESTER, England (AP): Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has been reminded of his “responsibilities as a participant in English football” after he triggered a storm of criticism for claiming…
Australia’s Travis Head and captain Mitchell Marsh run between the wickets as Oman’s Jay Odedra (centre) dives to field a ball during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Oman in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, yesterday.
February 21, 2026

T20 World Cup: Aussies sign off with big win

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP): Australia crushed Oman by nine wickets in a dead rubber at the T20 World Cup yesterday reaching their winning total with more than 10 overs remaining. Defeats against…
Racing United’s Tajay Grant.
February 21, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Grant ready to ‘put on a show’ against Martinique

One of the standout performers in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) this season, Racing United’s Tajay Grant, said he is ready to “put on show” today when the Reggae Boyz take on Martinique in an…
Team manager Dominic Delgado
February 20, 2026 by Janet Silvera

From Kingston to Los Angeles: Ja’s hardwood revolution begins

WESTERN BUREAU: When the casinos in Las Vegas projected Jamaica to lose by 31 points, few outside the locker room believed. Then came the buzzer-beater. Then came the shock. Now comes Kingston. Next…
Jamaica College’s Evans Tetteh
February 20, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Corporate Area Champs set for exciting two-day showdown

THE second regional high school track and field meet for the season , the two-day Corporate Area Championships, will get under way this morning at the Ashenheim Stadium (Jamaica College), starting at…