Sports

Giovani Smith leads Jamaica’s ice hockey team out onto the rink during a Challenger series game.
March 24, 2026

Jamaica ice hockey team building ahead of Challenger Series

The Challenger Series Ice Hockey tournament involving Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Greece, Lebanon and new entrants, an Indian Heritage team, skates off in Chicago in May, with matches being played from the…
Caitlyn Sams of UWI Women’s FC (left) challenges Suen Gregory of Arnett Gardens FC during a Jamaica Women’s Premeir League football match at the UWI Mona Bowl in Kingston on March 14.
March 24, 2026

MPowa, WATA pumps millions into JWPL development

MPowa and WATA have continued to invest in, and put their support behind, sport and sports development. The Wisynco Group brands’ most recent support comes in the form of a $1.5-million cash and…
President of the Jamaica Surfing Association, Inilek Wilmot (second right), interacts with some of the children at the Next Wave JA surfing session in Bull Bay on Sunday.
March 24, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Surf’s up for Jamaica’s next generation

With an eye on the horizon and a focus on the future, the Next Wave JA programme kicked off over the weekend, welcoming 20 young hopefuls to the famous Jamnesia surf camp. Despite the ocean offering…
West Ham United’s Dimitri Payet controls the ball during the English Premier League football match against Southampton in London, on September 25, 2016.
March 24, 2026

Payet ends 20-year playing career

PARIS (AP): Dimitri Payet called time on a playing career where he earned a reputation as one of football’s entertainers, catching the eye with spectacular free kicks and wizardry on the ball. The…
Kimar Farquharson
March 23, 2026 by Raymond Graham

World Indoors: Farquharson leads Jamaica to bronze in 4x400m

FORMER CALABAR High standout Kimar Farquharson ran an outstanding final leg to pilot Jamaica to a bronze medal in the men’s 4x4000 metres at the 2026 World Indoor Athletics Championship which ended…
Jerome McLeary (centre) of Cavalier  challenges Waterhouse’s Omani Leacock during their Jamaica Premier League match at the Drewsland Mini Stadium yesterday. Home team Waterhouse won the game 2-1.
March 24, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Murray’s brace earns Waterhouse come-from-behind win

Colorado Murray scored two second-half goals as Waterhouse FC came from a goal down to beat defending champions Cavalier 2-1 in the feature match in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) at the Drewsland…
Denbigh High School’s hockey coach Richard Piper.
March 23, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Denbigh hunting the double in schools’ U19 hockey

DENBIGH High School are quietly making their presence felt in Inter-Secondary School Sports Association competitions. Known mainly for their excellence in netball, the school’s sporting teams have…
Jamaica College athletes celebrate after capturing the 4x400m Open final at the Gibson McCook Relays  on Saturday, February 28 at the National Stadium.
March 23, 2026 by Raymond Graham

JC, KC set for fierce battle at Champs

WHEN action gets under way tomorrow at the 2026 ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships, fans can look forward to five days of intense competition. As usual, a fierce battle is…
 Owen Hill, CEO of Professional Football of Jamaica Limited
March 23, 2026 by Sharla Williams

Growth beyond the pitch: Hill has vision for more professional JPL

With the dynamics of the football world ever evolving, Professional Football of Jamaica Limited’s Chief Executive Officer Owen Hill said his recently completed diploma in sports management has not…