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People call on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott today’s football game against Israel near the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Thursday.
04 Oct, 2026 0

Hallgrimsson faces racism claims on eve of Ireland-Israel clash

BACKA TOPOLA, Serbia (AP): Ireland’s press conference ahead of its contentious Nations League match against Israel was abruptly cut short yesterday after a journalist asked coach Heimir Hallgrimsson…
The Moda Center, home of the Portland Trail Blazers, is seen before the NBA basketball team’s media day in Portland, Oregon on Monday, September 28.
04 Oct, 2026 0

Trail Blazers announcer fired over posts made as a teenager

PORTLAND, Oregon (AP): The Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday fired newly hired television play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell after inappropriate social media posts he made as a teenager resurfaced…
A Texas Tech player wears a Monster/Big 12 patch on his jersey during an NCAA college football game against Sam Houston State on September 26 in Lubbock, Texas.
04 Oct, 2026 0

Doctors sound energy drink alarm

AP: Sean and Heidi Cripe will never forget the call from their son’s high school informing them that Davis was being taken to the emergency room. “He chugged an energy drink – like, just trying to be…
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands (left) talks with his teammate Isack Hadjar of France after the qualifying session ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia yesterday.
04 Oct, 2026 0

Verstappen takes first pole position of the year

SEPANG, Malaysia (AP): Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on a rare off day for Mercedes and Formula One standings leader Kimi…
The port in Palisadoes from which the Mayberry/RJYC Marlin Tournament will take place.
04 Oct, 2026 0

Royal Jamaica Yacht Club, Mayberry set ambitious course

The Royal Jamaica Yacht Club (RJYC) is set to make waves in the sport-fishing community with the launch of the Mayberry/RJYC Marlin Tournament 2026. Tournament organiser Brandon Samms has outlined an…
Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray, second from left, is held back by teammates after no foul was called against the Washington Mystics during the second half in Game 2 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series on September 30 in Washington.
04 Oct, 2026 0

Liberty chase finals return

NEW YORK (AP): Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty have become familiar with this stage in recent seasons. New York will make its third semi-final appearance in the past four WNBA playoff…
Reggae Boy Javon East (left) is congratulated by teammate, Kaheim Dixon, for scoring one of his two goals against El Salvador during their Concacaf Nations League A Group B clash at the Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador earlier tonight.
03 Oct, 2026 0

East double downs 10-man El Salvador

The Reggae Boyz returned to winning ways in the 2026 Concacaf Nations League, defeating 10-man El Salvador 2-0 in their League A Group B clash at the Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador earlier tonight.…
Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw
03 Oct, 2026 0

Shaw heads Girlz squad for Mexico friendlies

Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw will lead the line when the Reggae Girlz face Mexico on October 9 and 13 in two friendly matches. The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) announced the Reggae Girlz…
Kingston Technical High School’s Richard West (left) tries to get close to Excelsior High School’s Aldeano Walters during their Walker Cup football encounter at Excelsior High’s playing field on September 26.
03 Oct, 2026 0

Battle on for spots in Walker Cup last four

Wolmer’s Boys head coach Haron Martin said his players will not shy away from facing reigning Manning Cup champions Excelsior High when they square off in the ISSA Walker Cup quarterfinals today at…