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Tyquendo Tracey Finishes 21st in IBSF World Championships, Reaffirms Commitment to Track and Field
Jamaican Olympian Tyquendo Tracey made his mark in his winter sports debut over the weekend, finishing 21st in the two-man bobsleigh event at the IBSF World Championships in Lake Placid on Sunday. However, the sprinter-turned-bobsledder was quick to clarify that his participation in winter sports...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2025-03-10 06:39:34
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All set for Jamaica Junior, Senior Squash Championships on Sunday
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2025-03-08 17:31:09
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Squash Pro Colin White says coaching beyond just hitting the ball
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2025-03-08 09:38:50
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Caymanas Park adds Churchill Downs to expanded simulcast betting options
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2025-03-08 09:09:08
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Jamaica to Host Inaugural CAZOVA U17 Boys and Girls Volleyball Championship
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2025-03-07 10:39:23
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It's nothing we can control' - Grenadian Olympic gold medalist James taking Tokyo postponement in stride
- By Kwesi Mugisa
- Kwesi Mugisa
- 2020-03-31 11:19:54
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Kristen McGregor satisfied with top-four showing at Puerto Rico Pro, says valuable lessons learnt
Kristen McGregor was quite pleased with her performance at last weekend’s Puerto Rico Pro in the...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-07-01 17:15:17
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Vern Cotter quits Fiji as former Scotland coach steps down before Rugby World Cup
Vern Cotter has resigned as Fiji head coach seven months ahead of the Rugby World Cup, saying he...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2023-02-02 04:46:34
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Jamaica-born 2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden dead at age 46
Jamaica-born bodybuilder Shawn Rhoden died Saturday of a reported heart attack, according to...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-11-07 07:13:26
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We have to put students health first' - Disappointed Edwin coach Dyke backs Champs cancellation
Edwin Allen coach Michael Dyke accepts that good sense has prevailed, despite admitting the fact...
- By Kwesi Mugisa
- Kwesi Mugisa
- 2020-03-13 14:06:00
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T&T PM ignores Wallace, set to use Home of Football for Coronavirus fight
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Dr Keith Rowley, has ignored the concerns of ousted Trinidad...
- By Paul-Andre Walker
- Paul-Andre Walker
- 2020-04-17 19:00:30
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Defending champs, The Bahamas, withdraws from Carifta Swimming Champs and as hosts of CCCAN
Arising from a government directive, The Bahamas will not be defending their Carifta Swimming...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2020-03-12 14:52:18
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Dominican Republic squander 2-0 lead to fall to Belgium in Volleyball Nations League
The Dominican Republic women’s team suffered their third defeat earlier today in the preliminary...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-05-31 15:14:54
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Jamaica Rugby League names 14 home-grown players among 31-member World Cup squad
Newcastle Knights and former Huddersfield teenage wing sensation Dom Young is one of a number of...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-06-17 09:13:59
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Jamaican diver Knight-Wisdom qualifies for Olympics with top-12 finish at 2021 FINA Diving World Cup
Yona Knight-Wisdom became the latest Jamaican athlete to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo,...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-05-06 07:05:44
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Coronavirus threatens Jereem Richards' ‘best chance’ of an Olympic medal
Trinidad and Tobago 200-metre specialist Jereem Richards believes The Olympic Games in Tokyo,...
- By Paul-Andre Walker
- Paul-Andre Walker
- 2020-03-07 20:17:23
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Deidre Lewis calls two-year doping ban unfair and insists she is innocent
Fitness athlete Deidre Lewis has characterized as unfair the decision of an Independent...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-05-13 14:14:51
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Carrie Russell wins Women's Monobob World Series event in Park City
Jamaica’s Carrie Russell won the Women’s Monobob World Series Bobsleigh event in Park City Utah...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-01-17 18:27:07
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Windies legend Richards supports 'totally correct' Antigua and Barbuda COVID-19 lockdown
West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards has come on out in strong support of the decisive measures...
- By Kwesi Mugisa
- Kwesi Mugisa
- 2020-04-08 20:20:58
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Jamaica's history-making all-woman shooting team loads up with multi-million-dollar Spectrum Systems sponsorship deal
On Thursday, Jamaica’s all-female elite shooting team, Super Six, loaded up their cash cartridges...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-08-07 14:08:39
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Coronavirus: The Bahamas, Antigua to withdraw from Carifta track and field, swimming
The 2020 Carifta Track and Field Championships is under threat of cancellation with The Bahamas...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2020-03-12 17:34:30
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Algernon Cargill returned unopposed as president of Bahamas Swimming Federation
President of the Bahamas Aquatics Federation Algernon Cargill was returned unopposed to the post...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-02-17 16:45:08
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Dominican Republic's win streak ends in five-set thriller against Russia
The Dominican Republic’s good run of form was halted Sunday when they lost to Russia at the...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-06-07 13:56:32
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Coronavirus: NACAC president says 2020 Carifta Games suspended until further notice
The 2020 Carifta Games that were scheduled to be held in Hamilton, Bermuda, from April 10-13 has...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2020-03-13 08:26:21
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Veteran trainer Wayne DaCosta succumbs to Covid-19 infection
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-03-24 10:31:52
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Former Suriname swimmer Anthony Nesty makes history as first Black swim coach to lead U.S. team into the World Championships
When Suriname Olympian Anthony Nesty was named the head coach of the USA men’s team for the 2022...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2022-02-15 12:00:12
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Francis believes choice to wear full-body suit empowers female gymnasts
Jamaica gymnast Danusia Francis believes the option of allowing full-length bodysuits to be worn...
- By Kwesi Mugisa
- Kwesi Mugisa
- 2021-04-27 16:01:23
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Alana's historic bronze at Junior Pan Am Gymnastics Championships a boost for the sport says JAGA president
President of the Jamaica Gymnastics Association has described Alana Walker’s historic bronze medal...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-06-20 08:47:14
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Dancer-turned-bodybuilder Rashida Bignall eyes full-time pursuit after impressive start in bodybuilding
Rashida Bignall, a salsa dance instructor, made waves at the 2024 Jamaica Bodybuilding and Fitness...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2024-10-14 14:33:59
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Opportunity to dive for Jamaica at the Olympics excites Yohan Eskrick-Parkinson
For the past seven years, Yona Knight-Wisdom was the sole face of Jamaican diving, representing...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-12-19 14:48:36
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Jamaica wins two gold and silver in 'job well done' at UANA Cup
Zaneta Alveranga and Christanya Shirley each won a gold medal at the 2020 UANA Cup that concluded...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2020-02-24 13:03:22
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Christian Sasso, Wendy McMaster to renew fierce rivalries at David East Memorial at Murphy Hill
Three-time national shotgun champion Christian Sasso and four-time national female champion Wendy...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-01-24 09:01:07
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Alia Atkinson notches more wins at Southern Zone Sectionals
Jamaican Olympian Alia Atkinson continued her winning ways at the multi-site Southern Zone...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-02-14 13:07:11
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Trailblazing Jamaica bobsled driver Sam Clayton dies from COVID-19
Sam Clayton Jr., who was a member of the Jamaican bobsled team in the early days of the programme...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2020-04-15 13:05:10
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Coronavirus shrouds CARIFTA in clouds of doubt
President of the Bermuda National Athletics Association Donna Raynor has confirmed the fate of...
- By Kwesi Mugisa
- Kwesi Mugisa
- 2020-03-11 14:01:33
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Emily McDonald over the moon at winning start to collegiate career. "I love my new team!"
Rising Jamaican swimming star Emily McDonald says she is having a grand time in her first few...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-11-12 10:54:54
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Trinidad and Tobago name team for CARIFTA Swimming and Open Water Championships
The Amateur Swimming Association of Trinidad and Tobago has named their team for the 2022 CARIFTA...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2022-04-02 11:11:26
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Jamaica's Olympic gymnast Danusia Francis announces retirement. "To be a Jamaican Olympian is a dream come true."
Jamaica’s Olympic gymnast Danusia Francis has announced her retirement from international...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-05-29 14:46:22
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Olympic diver Knight-Wisdom opens season with three medals and a possible diving partner
Two-time Jamaican Olympian Yona Knight-Wisdom walked away with three medals and a possible diving...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-12-06 15:51:33
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Record-breaking Alia Atkinson dominates at Florida Gold Coast Senior Championships
Olympian Alia Atkinson continued in her fantastic form at the 2021 Florida Gold Coast Senior...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-03-25 11:59:07
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Dodgers star Betts wins fifth straight Gold Glove
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2020-11-04 01:14:31
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Reggae Girlz goalkeeper recovers from COVID-19
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is feeling a sense of relief after the announcement that...
- By Paul-Andre Walker
- Paul-Andre Walker
- 2020-04-11 20:35:34
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Shane Ellis triumphs aboard favourite Calculus in a Derby thriller
Veteran jockey Shane Ellis spectacularly captured his sixth Jamaica Derby on Saturday, rallying...
- By Kwesi Mugisa
- Kwesi Mugisa
- 2021-08-07 22:16:41
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Dom Rep bounces back with big win over Korea at Volleyball Nation’s League
The Dominican Republic rebounded from yesterday’s close defeat to Belgium to beat Korea in fine...
- By Kwesi Mugisa
- Kwesi Mugisa
- 2021-06-01 18:11:45
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Swiss Ice Hockey calls for sanctions on Russia and Belarus amid ongoing Ukraine conflict
Swiss Ice Hockey, along with other members of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), has...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2022-02-27 13:47:45
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Former sprinter Rolando Reid aiming to realize Olympic dream with bobsled team
Former Munro College athlete and current Jamaican Bobsledder, Rolando Reid, wants to achieve his...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2021-12-10 20:10:26
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Covid-19 lockdown in Barbados, neighbouring spikes, forces postponement of Carfita Swimming champs
The 2021 Carifta Swimming Championships that had been set to get underway from March 26 to April 7...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-01-28 10:48:15
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53-y-o bodybuilding phenom Dexter Simon wins top-five finish at Ajman IFBB Elite Classic in Dubai
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-03-09 16:09:07
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Eleven-member team set to depart Jamaica for COPA IGA tourney in Panama Oct. 4
Some of Jamaica’s most-talented young gymnasts have been selected to a National All-Stars School...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-10-01 11:06:45
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Olympic gymnast Toni-Ann Williams to pursue Master's in Sports Administration via Olympic Solidarity
Jamaican Olympian Toni-Ann Williams is in Belgium to begin studies in Sports Administration on an...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-09-22 16:30:43
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Atkinson continues to dominate at Piranha Senior Invite
After two days of sunshine, the heavens opened on the third day of the 2021 Piranha Senior Invite...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-03-07 12:06:30
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Elaine Thompson-Herah has mixed feelings at pending postponement of 2020 Olympics
Elaine Thompson-Herah has expressed disappointment over the reported postponement of the 2020...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2020-03-23 16:43:09
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Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthews and Marner poised to help end Stanley Cup drought?
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2021-05-20 17:07:41
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Bolt donates J$500,000 to Telethon Jamaica in COVID-19 fight
Usain Bolt donated J$500,000 (approximately USD$3500) to the Jamaica-Together-We-Stand telethon...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2020-04-13 10:34:24
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Alia Atkinson opens long-course season with two wins and a second-place finish in Florida
Jamaican Olympian Alia Atkinson opened her long- course season this past weekend in Plantation...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-02-11 13:57:59
- Hits 2944