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India’s Shreyas Iyer strikes a ball on his way to a century against the West Indies in Lucknow yesterday.
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Iyer century leaves Windies on the losing side

LUCKNOW, India (AP): Shreyas Iyer blasted an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls as India defeated West Indies by eight wickets yesterday in the first of their five-match Twenty20 International series. The…
West Indies captain, Hayley Matthews, celebrates scoring a century against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe.
07 Oct, 2026 0

Matthews reaches career-best rankings

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC): West Indies Women captain Hayley Matthews has attained career-best positions in the ICC Women’s ODI batting and all-rounder rankings following her outstanding…
COMMANDER Z (right), ridden by veteran jockey Ian Spence, and running at odds of 11-1, wins the fourth running of KAZ HOSHAY Trophy ahead of I DREAM AGAIN (Robert Halledeen) over five and a half furlongs at Caymanas Park on Saturday, August 8.
07 Oct, 2026 0

Jimmie Says … Negotiations between TOBA, SVREL more than meets the eye

Word making the rounds at Caymanas Park is that the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association of Jamaica (TOBA) and promoting company Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL) could…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the Women’s U20 World Cup final football match between Spain and North Korea in Lodz, Poland, Sunday, September 27.
07 Oct, 2026 0

Infantino’s World Cup investment plan fallout reshapes March FIFA vote

GENEVA (AP): FIFA President Gianni Infantino is already in globe-trotting campaign mode more than five months before member federations vote on who will lead world football’s governing body until…
Indian captain Shubman Gill (left) and his West Indies opposite number, Shai Hope, shake hands ahead of a One-Day International game between the two.
07 Oct, 2026 0

West Indies, India fined for slow over rate in third ODI

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC): Both West Indies and India have been penalised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for slow over rates during Saturday’s third and final One-Day…
President of the Olympic Council of Asia, Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani (left) looks at the Olympic Council of Asia flag as Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar holds it during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nago
07 Oct, 2026 0

India, Qatar among seven bidders for 2036 Olympics

GENEVA (AP): India and Qatar received long-awaited clarity yesterday on their ambitions to host the 2036 Olympic Games. They are now formally competing with five other bidders, including one proposal…
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal from the penalty spot during his final match for the national team, a soccer friendly against Benin, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct.6, 2026. (AP/Photo/Gustavo Garello)
07 Oct, 2026 0

Messi caps Argentina farewell with penalty and 2 assists in a 3-0 win over Benin

BUENOS AIRES., Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi turned his official farewell to Argentina into a gala performance, contributing a penalty and two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin on Tuesday at the…
JFF President Michael Ricketts
07 Oct, 2026 0

JFF to seek answers from FIFA over Mpasi eligibility claims

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is preparing to formally approach football’s world governing body, FIFA, following international media allegations that it knowingly permitted DR Congo to field…
Jamaica qualified to the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals with a 1-1 draw against Honduras.
06 Oct, 2026 0

Boyz book Mexico ticket - Earn 1-1 draw with Honduras to make Nations League quarterfinals

The Reggae Boyz secured their place in the 2026 Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals after battling to a 1-1 draw with Honduras at the Chelato Ucles National Stadium tonight, finishing second in…