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June 20, 2026

US blank Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup KO round

SEATTLE (AP) — The US national team advanced to the knockout round at the FIFA World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, after defeating  Australia 2-0 yesterday. A deep…
June 20, 2026

THE CONTENDERS - Germany, underdogs with a bit of bite

Germany have come into this World Cup ranked at No. 10. They have been among the10 best teams in the world for a long time but, after their 2014 triumph, they have twice failed to come out of the…
June 20, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Nelson clocks wind-aided 10.88 to win Diamond League 100m

SPRINTER Kemba Nelson  hit top form at the  Doha Wanda Diamond League in Qatar yesterday.     Nelson clocked a wind-assisted (2.5mps) 10.88 seconds to win the women's 100 metres. She got off…
June 20, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Defending champs Kensington face Melbourne test in Senior Cup semis 

The pursuit of the 2026 Jamaica Cricket Association Michael Holding Senior Cup  title reaches a crucial stage today when the two-day semi-finals bowl off.    Defending champions Kensington CC will…
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June 20, 2026

Champions Cup returns: Jamaica's top primary, preparatory schools prepare for battle

KINGSTON: The second staging of the Youth Football League's  (YFL)  Champions Cup is on today at the UWI Mona Bowl. Following a successful inaugural tournament in 2025, the Champions Cup…
June 20, 2026

Saibari on target as Morocco clip Scotland

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts (AP): Ismael Saibari scored only 72 seconds into the game and Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup yesterday  to keep alive their chances of advancing to their…
June 20, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Hydel's Miller shines with sub-50 run in 400m hurdles

HYDEL High School's hurdler Robert Miller was the standout performer on yesterday's second day at the JAAA Puma National Senior and Junior Championships inside the National Stadium.
June 21, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

World Cup goes to the track

CAYMANAS Park has been abuzz with football activity even before the World Cup kicked off on June 11, hosting tailgate match days for Jamaica’s failed bid to reach the big FIFA dance being played out…
June 21, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Ainstein to Montego Bay United?

Waterhouse FC's former Argentine coach Javier Ainstein could be on his way to Montego Bay United (MBU), The Gleaner has learnt. Ainstein shocked the Drewsland-based club on Tuesday when he…