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Jamaica Under-14 players celebrate scoring against Aruba during their Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Challenger Series in the Dominican Republic yesterday.
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Young Reggae Boyz suffer 4-0 loss to Haiti at CFU Under-14 final

Jamaica’s Under-14 Reggae Boyz were defeated 4-0 by Haiti in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under-14 Challenge Series final in the Dominican Republic today. Jamaica, who were the defending…
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England’s Ezri Konsa (centre) controls the ball between Panama’s Jose Fajardo (left) and Panama’s Cristian Martinez during the World Cup Group L football match in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27
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Arsenal signs England defender Konsa

LONDON (AP): Arsenal bolstered their already strong defence by signing England international Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa on Friday, hours before beginning their bid to retain the Premier League title.…
Zolani Tete
23 Aug, 2026 0

Former world champion boxer killed in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP): Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot and killed at his home in South Africa, government officials said on Friday. Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s…
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Joao Pedro of Chelsea (centre) runs for the ball near Lloyd Kelly of Juventus (left) during a pre-season friendly football match for the Hong Kong Football Festival in Hong Kong on Wednesday, August 5.
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Pedro signs new deal at Chelsea, takes on club’s ‘cursed’ No. 9

LONDON (AP): Brazil striker João Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2034 and also taken on the Premier League club’s number-nine jersey, a shirt in which many attackers have struggled.…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.…
New 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…