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Mehidy Hasan Miraz (centre) of Bangladesh is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of Australia’s Steve Smith during play on day three of the first cricket Test in Darwin, Australia, yesterday.
August 16, 2026

Bangladesh tighten grip Down Under

DARWIN, Australia (AP): Bangladesh moved within sight of one of the biggest victories in their Test history after Australia stumbled to 161-4 and remained 67 runs behind at stumps on the third day of…
Spain’s María Pérez wins the women’s half marathon walk at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, England, yesterday.
August 16, 2026

Historic day in Birmingham for race walkers

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP): World records were set in the inaugural women’s half-marathon and marathon race walk events at the European Championships in Birmingham yesterday. Spain’s María Pérez took…
Lani Pallister, of Australia, competes in the women’s 400-metre freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Friday.
August 16, 2026

Australia, US share spotlight at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, California (AP): Lani Pallister of Australia defeated Katie Ledecky to win the 400-metre freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships on Friday night in a final that lacked some lustre without…
England’s Djed Spence plays during the World Cup semi-final football match against Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15.
August 16, 2026

Tottenham lose defensive duo

MILAN (AP): Tottenham defender Djed Spence, who featured in all eight of England’s matches during the 2026 World Cup, joined Italian champions Inter Milan yesterday. “The English wingback joins the…
Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez gestures to fans after scoring his side’s first goal during the World Cup semi-final football match against England in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15.
August 16, 2026

Chelsea fans not yet over Fernandez ‘betrayal’

LONDON (AP): Enzo Fernandez, who helped Argentina knock England out of the World Cup last month, received a mixed reception from Chelsea fans after coming on as a substitute in yesterday’s pre-season…
Referee Sam Barrott, left, discusses with Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, second left, during the FA Community Shield final soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City in Cardiff, Wales, Sunday, Aug.16, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
August 16, 2026

Nightmarish start for Maresca as Arsenal beats Man City 3-0 in Community Shield

Enzo Maresca endured a nightmarish first competitive match in charge of Manchester City as Arsenal scored inside 24 seconds before powering to a 3-0 victory in the Community Shield on Sunday. …
Stephen Francis
August 15, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Farewell to Franno

The thanksgiving service for veteran track and field coach Stephen ‘Franno’ Francis will be held today at the National Indoor Sports Centre, Independence Park, beginning at 11 a.m. Francis, founder…
Trinbago Knight Riders' Nicholas Pooran (centre) is given a lifeline after Jamaica Kingsmen wicketkeeper, Shayan Jahangir (partially hidden) spills a chance during a Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League game at Sabina Park tonight. Looking on is Kingsmen
August 15, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Pollard, Pooran leave Kingsmen facing 182

A 67-run partnership between Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran has left the Jamaica Kingsmen with a challenging target as the Trinbago Knight Riders raced to 182-6 in their Caribbean Premier League…
Guyana Amazon Warriors captain Imran Tahir (left) takes a return catch to dismiss Jamaica Kingsmen batter Reeza Hendricks (right) during their Caribbean Premier League T/20 Cricket match at Sabina Park on Thursday. Looking on is Amazon Warriors’ wicketke
August 15, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Kingsmen chase crucial turnaround

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and for the Jamaica Kingsmen, the formula for revival is straightforward – a 10 to 15 per cent improvement across individual performances. As the Kingsmen…