British sprinter Zharnel Hughes has been confirmed as one of the Racers for the 2025 Grand Slam Track season, which kicks off in Jamaica in April. Hughes, who trains in Jamaica and holds British records in the 100m (9.83 seconds) and 200m (19.73 seconds), brings a wealth of experience and speed to the innovative track and field series.
Jamaica's Sunshine Girls have climbed to third in World Netball’s global rankings, surpassing England, who have dropped to fourth. The rankings update, reflecting matches played up to November 26, comes after the Sunshine Girls’ triumphant 2-1 victory over England in the Horizon Series.
West Indies One-day International captain Shai Hope’s debut in the Australian Big Bash League was less than ideal as his Hobart Hurricanes were hammered by six wickets by the Melbourne Renegades at the GMHBA Stadium in Geelong on Thursday morning.
The collegiate track and field community faces a dire warning from Sam Seemes, CEO of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Speaking at the 2024 USTFCCCA Convention in Orlando, Florida, Seemes declared that the sport is under immediate threat, with shrinking opportunities, budget cuts, and program eliminations looming large. His remarks carry significant weight for Caribbean athletes, many of whom rely on U.S. collegiate scholarships to launch their careers.
Jamaica College (JC) formalized its partnership with Surgix Jamaica Limited during a press conference held at the school’s Old Hope Road campus on Wednesday. The partnership solidifies a two-year relationship in which Surgix has provided advanced medical and rehabilitative solutions for the school’s athletes.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dr. Kishore Shallow has doubled down on his commitment to governance reform despite significant resistance from the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA).
The two territorial boards failed to attend a crucial meeting earlier this month to vote on implementing proposed reforms, stalling progress on modernizing CWI’s governance structure.
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has announced a new partnership with GSIQ as their official media and sponsor evaluation partner. Known for their expertise in media monitoring and sponsorship intelligence, GSIQ will provide the CPL with cutting-edge data and analysis across all aspects of the league’s operations.
Jamaican international and Al-Akhdoud defender Damion Lowe has been included in the EA Sports FC 25 Globetrotters Edition, which spotlights players with exceptional performances at both club and international levels.
West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein is now the world number-one ranked bowler in T20 internationals following the latest ICC player rankings released on Wednesday.
Hosein, with figures of 2 for 13 in the first CG United T20 International against Bangladesh at Arnos Vale, leapt three places to the summit of the rankings.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Head coach, Dwight Yorke, found himself balancing disappointment and optimism after his Soca Warriors fell to a 1-3 defeat against Saudi Arabia in a friendly at the Al Shabab Stadium in Riyadh on Tuesday.
While the result went against the visitors, Yorke, who recently took charge of the national team, saw enough positives in the performance to remain encouraged about the road ahead.
