Sports
June 17, 2026
Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match
The mother of Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for her 40-year-old son's next World Cup match, US lawmaker Hakeem Jeffries announced…
June 16, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
THE CONTENDERS - Don’t count out muted Samba football
Brazil’s first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not set fans alight, but neither did their qualification campaign.
Despite a 1-1 draw with top-10 team Morocco, who showed they belong among this…
June 16, 2026
by Robert Bailey
PLAYERS TO WATCH - Brazil’s Neymar expected to play big part in World Cup bid
While Brazil striker Neymar spent his first game watching from the sidelines with an injury and has not had the best season this year, his talent is undeniable and his attractiveness for fans has…
June 16, 2026
by Livingston Scott
JAAA promises action-packed National Champs - Organisation says all major players to line up despite no World Champs, no Olympics
The Jamaica Administrative Athletics Association (JAAA) National Senior and Junior Championship, set for June 25-28 at the National Stadium, will have its best and most accomplished senior athletes…
June 16, 2026
by Raymond Graham
Campbell returns to winning ways in LA
Olympic Games shot put bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell returned to winning ways in the event at Sunday's USATF LA Grand Prix, a World Continental Gold Tour meet in Los Angeles.
June 16, 2026
by Lennox Aldred
Joseph relishes five-star performance at Bina
Shamar Joseph announced himself as a genuine T20 force on Sunday, ripping through Sri Lanka’s batting line-up to claim a maiden five-wicket haul and power the West Indies to a 2-1 series victory at a…
June 16, 2026
RED STRIPE FLAVOURS ELITE LEAGUE - Spurs go on three-match run
Manchester Spurs registered their third straight win in the Red Stripe Flavours Netball Jamaica Elite League after a commanding 55-43 win over JACE Risers at the National Indoor Sports Centre on…
June 16, 2026
World Cup debut to remember - Forty-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper turns in spectacular performance to thwart mighty Spain
ATLANTA (AP):
It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on Earth to make his World Cup debut.
The long, long wait was worth every fleeting second.
Vozinha recorded seven saves…
June 16, 2026
World Cup referee Artan will receive full fee from FIFA
ATLANTA (AP):
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.
A person with knowledge of the situation told The…