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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal from the penalty spot during his final match for the national team, a soccer friendly against Benin, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct.6, 2026. (AP/Photo/Gustavo Garello)
07 Oct, 2026 0

Messi caps Argentina farewell with penalty and 2 assists in a 3-0 win over Benin

BUENOS AIRES., Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi turned his official farewell to Argentina into a gala performance, contributing a penalty and two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin on Tuesday at the…
JFF President Michael Ricketts
07 Oct, 2026 0

JFF to seek answers from FIFA over Mpasi eligibility claims

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is preparing to formally approach football’s world governing body, FIFA, following international media allegations that it knowingly permitted DR Congo to field…
Jamaica qualified to the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals with a 1-1 draw against Honduras.
06 Oct, 2026 0

Boyz book Mexico ticket - Earn 1-1 draw with Honduras to make Nations League quarterfinals

The Reggae Boyz secured their place in the 2026 Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals after battling to a 1-1 draw with Honduras at the Chelato Ucles National Stadium tonight, finishing second in…
Duane Johnson, head coach of the Jamaica College track and field team.
06 Oct, 2026 0

Changing Champs - JC coach hopes event shake-up keeps development front of mind

At least one coach is raising concerns that changes being considered by the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) to make the Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships more efficient could…
Waterhouse’s Rohan Brown (right) tries to dribble past Chapelton Maroons’ Donhue Mitchell during a Jamaica Premier League football game at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex yesterday.
06 Oct, 2026 0

Waterhouse thrash Chapelton

Waterhouse FC produced a dominant display to thrash Chapelton Maroons 6-0 in their Jamaica Premier League encounter at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex yesterday. The Drewsland-based club were led…
Argentina's Lionel Messi waves to fans before an international friendly soccer match against Benin, marking his farewell appearance for the national team, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Tuesday.
06 Oct, 2026 0

Argentina bids Lionel Messi farewell in final national team match

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) – Argentina is girding itself for the once-unimaginable prospect of a national team without soccer great Lionel Messi. On Tuesday, the 39-year-old Messi is set to bid…
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06 Oct, 2026 0

NJ boss: Fowler-Nembhard will be back

Netball Jamaica (NJ) President Karen Baugh says star goal shooter and captain Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard remains fully committed to the Sunshine Girls despite her continued absence from the national…
Akeal Hosein speaking during a pre-match press conference ahead of the opening T20I between West Indies and India yesterday.
06 Oct, 2026 0

Hosein backs mix of instincts, data to get one over on Indians

LUCKNOW, India (CMC): Veteran West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein has revealed that data analysis will play a key role for the team’s bowlers in the upcoming five-match T20I series against India’s…
Eboni Brathwaite raises her bat in celebration of scoring a half century against Zimbabwe yesterday.
06 Oct, 2026 0

Brathwaite’s record knock sinks Zimbabwe

HARARE, Zimbabwe (CMC): Teenager Eboni Brathwaite scored the fastest-ever T20I half-century by a West Indies woman to propel her side to a dominant eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe Women in the…