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Ajaz Patel
December 17, 2025

Patel, Blundell return for Black Caps-West Indies decider

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand (CMC): New Zealand have recalled spinner Ajaz Patel and wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell to their squad for the decisive third Test against the West Indies, starting today…
Jason Holder.
December 17, 2025

Titans bag Holder, KKR shatter bank for Green

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC): The 2026 Indian Premier League auction delivered seismic shocks and strategic steals, headlined by Kolkata Knight Riders, making Australia’s Cameron Green the most…
Herbert Morrison Technical High School’s Ryan Jurdine (right) dribbles by Ocho Rios High School’s Michael Rubie during their ISSA Schoolboy Basketball match at the Herbert Morrison court on Monday.
December 17, 2025 by Ashley Anguin

Herbert Morrison dominate first-round action

Herbert Morrison Technical High School’s under-19 team has bulldozed its way through the first round of the ISSA Schoolboy Basketball competition, with head coach Levar Rose expressing the need for…
Mona Preparatory School’s under-12 netball team celebrates after securing a third straight JISA championship, following a dominant 14–4 victory over Emmanuel Christian Academy at the Leila Robinson Court, National Stadium, on Thursday.
December 17, 2025

Dominant Mona end JISA Under-12 Netball season with title

Mona Preparatory once again demonstrated their dominance in youth sport, retaining the Jamaica Independent Schools Association Under-12 Netball Championship for the third consecutive year. The school…
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ Andre Russell.
December 17, 2025

Russell spell helps Knight Riders stun table-toppers in thrilling one-run victory

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (CMC): The Desert Vipers’ unbeaten run came to a dramatic, nailbiting end at the Zayed Cricket Stadium last night as the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, with West Indians…
PSG’s Ousmane Dembele waits to kick a corner during the French League One football match against Rennes in Paris, France on December 6.
December 17, 2025

PSG take on Brazil’s Flamengo in Qatar for Intercontinental Cup title

DOHA, Qatar (AP): After finally ending their wait for a Champions League title, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) can finish the year by adding a first Intercontinental Cup trophy as well. PSG takes on…
Jamaica College’s Malique Bucknor (right) drives the ball forward while being chased by St Andrew Technical High School’s Shankeno Grant during their ISSA/WATA Manning Cup clash at the Drewsland Stadium on September 27.
December 16, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

OLD RIVALS AND DARK HORSES

The ISSA/WATA Manning Cup semi-finals are expected to bring fireworks as perennial rivals Jamaica College (JC) and St Andrew Technical High School (STATHS) will go head-to-head in the curtain closer…
Spanish Town Police’s Shavan James (left) tries to take on Waterhouse’s Shamarie Dallas during a Jamaica Premier League match at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex yesterday. Spanish Town won the game 1-0.
December 16, 2025 by Livingston Scott

Gayle faces the sack after loss to Police

After a third straight defeat and five matches without a win, Waterhouse Football Club will part ways with coach Marcel Gayle, a member of the club hierarchy told The Gleaner after the team’s 2-1…
Javade Wallace of Mona High School (second left) looks to kick the ball as Malik Garriques of St George’s College reacts during the Walker Cup KO football match at Stadium East on December 10.
December 16, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

Ten-man Mona clip Hydel in five-goal thriller

Defending champions Mona High School booked their spot in the semi-finals of the ISSA Walker Cup knockout competition after getting past Hydel High 3-2 yesterday, despite playing a man down at the…