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Barcelona’s Roony Bardghji during the Spanish La Liga football match against Getafe in Getafe, Spain, Saturday, April 25.
August 12, 2026

Barcelona’s Bardghji to go under the knife

BARCELONA, Spain (AP): Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji will require surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, the Spanish club said yesterday. Barcelona said the…
FILE - Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, watches his shot go in during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles., April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
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A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buy the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price, the second such sale in a year. This sale agreement is US$12.5 billion,…
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) cries at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Lionel Messi shares tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play football

MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media on Wednesday, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final and expressing…
Jamaica Kingsmen captain, Rovman Powell on the go during a knock of 42 in the team’s first Caribbean Premier League game against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at the Arnos Vale Ground on Friday.
August 11, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

WELCOME HOME - Kingsmen captain Powell eyes Sabina joy after heartbreaking opening loss

Rovman Powell has challenged his Jamaica Kingsmen to turn a narrow defeat into the start of something positive as the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League returns to Sabina Park for the first time…
Jamaica Kingsmen coach Grant Bradburn addresses the media at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel yesterday.
August 11, 2026

Kingsmen’s Kiwi coach wants focus on process

Jamaica Kingsmen head coach Grant Bradburn has urged calm and a focus on the “process” as his side prepares for today’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) clash against the Barbados Tridents following a…
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August 11, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Chapelton make Drax Hall home

Craig Butler, CEO of the Phoenix Academy Group, has confirmed that Phoenix Chapelton Maroons will play their home matches during the 2026-27 Jamaica Premier League (JPL) season at the Drax Hall Sports…
Andrew Richardson, team manager and assistant coach of Barbados Tridents at the Rajasthan Royals Academy in New Jersey.
August 11, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

Richardson faces emotional return

Barbados Tridents will be looking to spoil Jamaica Kingsmen’s homecoming when the two teams meet at Sabina Park in Kingston at 7 p.m. today, as the Tridents begin their 2026 Caribbean Premier League…
West Indies men during a game against Bangladesh in August of 2025.
August 11, 2026

Windies relegated to World Cup Qualifiers

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): West Indies will officially have to go through next year’s Qualifiers if they are to book their spot in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Afghanistan secured the final spot…
St Lucia captain Roston Chase celebrates with teammates after victory over the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League on Sunday.
August 11, 2026

Ice-cold Forde leaves Falcons short

ARNOS VALE, St Vincent (CMC): In a pulsating Caribbean Premier League contest that swung back and forth until the final ball, the St Lucia Kings held their nerve to defeat the Antigua and Barbuda…