Sports
June 18, 2026
South Africa keeps World Cup hopes alive with 1-1 draw against Czech Republic
Teboho Mokoena started the game with tears in his eyes and finished it with a smile on his face after converting a second-half penalty in South Africa’s 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic on Thursday at…
June 18, 2026
Update | Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for team’s next World Cup match
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has received authorisation to enter Canada for his nation’s World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian…
June 18, 2026
Neymar ruled out of Brazil’s second match at World Cup because of calf injury
Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s second World Cup match because of a lingering calf injury.
June 18, 2026
Olympian Shaneika Ricketts expecting first child
Olympian Shaneika Ricketts and her husband and coach, Kerrylee Ricketts, are expecting their first child.
The couple shared the news in a social media post on Thursday as they celebrated 10 years…
June 17, 2026
Mbappé gets Les Bleus off and running - France skipper brace helps them to 3-1 win over Senegal
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (AP):
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move past Pelé and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals, Bradley Barcola added another, and France rebounded from a surprisingly poor…
June 17, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
THE CONTENDERS - Morocco pass top-team litmus
Morocco are ranked seventh in the world, the highest African nation on the FIFA rankings. The African champions earned their title in controversial fashion earlier this year, and there have been those…
June 17, 2026
by Ainsley Walters
JIMMIE SAYS … Follow the money and you’ll find there is none
After pointing out the monetary value of taxation derived from betting on horse racing, local and overseas events, for the period 2022-2023, almost $500,000 million, as reported by the Betting Gaming…
June 17, 2026
by Robert Bailey
National title within touching distance for Wilson
National senior 400-metre hurdles representative Assinie Wilson says he is determined to give his all as he seeks to capture his first national title at this week's JAAA/PUMA National…
June 17, 2026
by Lennox Aldred
‘I see it as an opportunity’ - Young Lawes soaks up West Indies experience after special Sammy invite
At just 19 years old, leg-spinner Vitel Lawes is already learning the ropes at the highest level thanks to a personal invitation from West Indies head coach Darren Sammy.