In recent years, local players have found it difficult to hold down professional contracts when they move to leagues overseas. While some argue that the players need to be tougher mentally, the majority of local coaches feel that they are the ones...
A Zackiya Wilks own goal early in the match proved to be only a consolation goal for Tivoli Gardens as Dunbeholden whipped the west Kingston-based club 4-1 in the Jamaica Premier League at the Ashenheim Stadium, Jamaica College, yesterday....
After only a few months in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL), Portmore United attacker Shakeon Satchwell will get his first opportunity overseas when he leaves for a monthlong trial at the end of March. The former St Andrew Technical star has been...
JOSHUA FRAZER’S fight with Mexican Uriel Hernandez at the CAA Center in Brampton, Canada on the weekend was cancelled after the Jamaican came down with an illness. According to Joshua’s trainer and father, Dewith Frazer, the fighter came down with...
WOMEN IN sports media have not earned their space in the industry because of their good looks said members of the media, who spoke at the fourth annual Women in Sports conference, at the Hotel Four Seasons in St Andrew on Tuesday. Mariah Ramharack...
Six Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) clubs are currently awaiting a special general meeting with the Corporate Area’s governing body after they were recently reaffiliated but denied participation in senior competitions. KSAFA...
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Tier II play-offs continue today with five games. Tuscany Warriors and Harmony will square off in the feature match, a Group D fixture, at the Bounty Hall Community Centre, starting at 3:30 p.m. Both teams are...
Undefeated Jamaican boxer Joshua Frazer puts his 7-0 record on the line when he takes on Uriel Hernandez of Mexico in his first eight-round bout this evening at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Canada. Hernandez is expected to give Frazer his toughest...
REGGAE GIRLZ coach Lorne Donaldson says the team missed leading scorer Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw at the concluded women’s Cup of Nations in Australia, and that there was a lot of work to be done ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in July. The Jamaicans...
The Reggae Girlz suffered their third straight defeat in the Cup of Nations friendly tournament in Australia on Wednesday morning, after going down 3-0 to the home team at the McDonald Jones Stadium. Katrina Gorry (28th minute), Alex Chidiac (...
Earon Elliott’s late brace gave Chapelton Maroons their first win in nine games and their first since coach Clovis de Oliveira took charge three matches ago, and the Brazilian thought it was a victory they deserved. Elliott, who came on as a late...
In a remarkable turnaround Springers United overturned their 3-1 first-leg defeat to Vere United, with a 5-1 win over their more fancied opponents in the second leg at Wespow Park on Saturday to advance to the second round of the women’s knockout...
The Pan-American Lacrosse Association (PALA) recently selected Jamaica as hosts of the 2023 PALA Sixes Cup, and President of the Jamaica Lacrosse Association (JLA) Calbert Hutchinson wants corporate Jamaica to make the most of the opportunity. The...
THE KINGSTON and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) has placed a situation with one of its club, Meadforest, under review, following the decision by that club to go against the association’s resolution not to take part in the Jamaica Football...
EXCELSIOR HIGH school kick-start their ISSA Tip Friendly Society School Girls Football title defence against Bridgeport this afternoon at 4:00 at the Stadium East Sports Complex and coach Xavier Gilbert is expecting a good start from his girls. The...
National team physical trainer Jason ‘Buju’ Henry has been fired from his post by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF). Reliable sources told The Gleaner that Henry has been dismissed for his role in the bust up between members of Harbour View FC...
Organiser of the annual ‘One Love’ football matches, Clive ‘Busy’ Campbell, said there could be a special guest player from Brazil on show at this year’s renewal, scheduled to be played at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex on Wednesday, February...
PHOENIX ACADEMY boss Craig Butler said playing against top European clubs gives his players a greater chance to impress than if they went on individual trials. Phoenix is currently in Spain on a two-week tour, where they will play against youth...
JAMAICAN TENNIS star Rowland ‘Randy’ Phillips said home crowd advantage really made a difference in Jamaica’s 3-2 win over Estonia in their Davis Cup Group II play-offs at the Eric Bell National Tennis Centre on Sunday. Phillips dismissed Kristjan...
Former St George’s College ace Emelio Rousseau netted a fantastic second-half equaliser to earn Portmore a 1-1 draw with Molynes United in their Jamaica Premier League (JPL) game at the Ashenheim Stadium last night. The 23-year-old, who was scoring...
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL Jamaica Limited (PFJL) CEO, Owen Hill, says he is awaiting a report into an incident at a Jamaica Premier League game between Harbour View and Vere United at the Wembley Centre of Excellence on Sunday where a Gleaner reporter...
JAMAICA SECURED their place in Group II of the Davis Cup with a 3-2 win over Estonia at the Eric Bell National Tennis Centre yesterday. Jamaica’s number one seed, Blaise Bicknell, consolidated Jamaica’s place in Group II for the first time in 25...
Rowland ‘Randy’ Phillips will open Jamaica’s Davis Cup tie against Estonia’s Kristjan Tamm today at the Eric Bell Tennis Centre starting at 3 p.m. and the 29-year-old is looking to set the tone for the rest of the weekend with a win. Phillips, the...
KINGSTON AND St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) Super League winners Real Mona will not be accepting their invitation to participate in the National Tier II Competition, confirmed club president Peter Moses. Yesterday was the deadline for clubs...
NATIONAL UNDER-17 football coach Merron Gordon is confident the 20 players selected to make the trip to Guatemala for the Concacaf Under-17 Championships can take Jamaica to the Under-17 World Cup for the third time in the country’s history. Gordon...
