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FIFA President Gianni Infantino
09 Oct, 2026 0

UEFA details qualities of candidate it wants to challenge Infantino

BERLIN (AP) : European football body UEFA has detailed the kind of FIFA president it wants to replace Gianni Infantino — “a respected and unifying figure, deeply rooted in football”. A candidate that…
09 Oct, 2026 0

Wolmer’s, Manchester, Camperdown among big winners in schoolgirls’ netball

Wolmer’s Girls, Manchester High and Camperdown High were among the big winners in Wednesday’s ISSA schoolgirls netball competition as several teams recorded convincing victories across the under-16…
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09 Oct, 2026 0

Former GC Foster students answer call to rekindle alumni ties

As part of efforts to grow and strengthen its local past students’ chapter, GC Foster College recently staged a week-long alumni engagement programme designed to boost participation and reconnect…
Dr Donovan Bennett, president of the Jamaica Cricket Association.
09 Oct, 2026 0

Grange “surprised, disappointed” by Bennett’s cricket-funding remarks

MINISTER OF Sport Olivia Grange says she is surprised and extremely disappointed by comments from Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) President Dr Donovan Bennett concerning the Government’s $100…
Former Brazilian soccer player Ronaldinho watches before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
09 Oct, 2026 0

Brazilian football great Ronaldinho reportedly set to visit Jamaica in December

Brazilian football great Ronaldinho is reportedly set to visit Jamaica in early December, according to reliable sources. The reason for his trip to the island has not been disclosed. Ronaldinho has…
Donovan Duckie.
08 Oct, 2026 0

‘TRUE TEST’ - Waterhouse coach sees Portmore face-off as proof of pedigree

Waterhouse coach Donovan Duckie believes today’s rescheduled Jamaica Premier League match against defending champions Portmore United at Ferdi Neita Park at 3:30 p.m. will provide a true measure of…
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino (left) with president of the Jamaica Football Federation, Michael Ricketts.
08 Oct, 2026 0

JFF boss not staying quiet - Ricketts will write to FIFA over DR Congo ineligibility for World Cup play-offs

President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Ricketts, is poised to challenge football’s world governing body, FIFA, following reports that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo)…
Asafa Powell.
08 Oct, 2026 0

Powell opens coaching shop, offers speed secrets to world

Athletes across a range of sporting disciplines who rely on speed for success can now learn from the man who once owned it, former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell. Four years after stepping away…
St Andrew Technical High School’s Marvin Henry (right) tries to get away from the very close attentions of St George’s College’s Roshawn Barnett during their Manning Cup football match played at Bumper Hall yesterday.
08 Oct, 2026 0

STATHS edge STGC in battle of contenders

Phillip Williams, head coach of former champions St Andrew Technical High School (STATHS), was pleased with his team’s performance following their 1-0 victory over St George’s College (STGC) at Bumper…