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ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen
August 18, 2026

ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson's disease

LAND O' LAKES, Fla. (AP) – Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded TV sports giant ESPN after hatching the idea for the world's first all-sports cable network with his son, died on Tuesday. He was…
Munich's Jamal Musiala (center) leaves the pitch due to an injury during a pre-season soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in Munich, Germany, on Saturday. - AP photo
August 18, 2026

Bayern midfielder Musiala reveals 'neurological' issue after collapse during game for second time

MUNICH (AP) – Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he's dealing with a neurological issue but doing well despite collapsing during a preseason game on Tuesday at Heidenheim, three days…
Jamaica’s U14s in the Dominican Republic.
August 18, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Sterner test awaits fast-starting U14s

After a comfortable 4-0 win over St Kitts and Nevis in their opening Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boys’ U14 Challenger Series Group C, Tier I game, in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica coach Vassell…
Andre Russell reacts after getting the wicket of Nicholas Pooran during a Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League game against the Trinbago Knight Riders at Sabina Park on Saturday.
August 18, 2026 by Karen Madden

Keeping the twilight years bright

Knowing every part of his body has proven a major advantage for Jamaican cricketer Andre Russell as he edges closer to 40. At 38, the explosive all-rounder made a high-profile return to the Jamaica…
Ian Bishop.
August 18, 2026

Bravo, Bishop the first for CPL’s Hall of Fame

The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) yesterday confirmed Dwayne Bravo and Ian Bishop as the inaugural inductees into the newly established CPL Hall of Fame. Bravo becomes the first player…
George Headley stand at Sabina Park erupt with celebrations after the Jamaica Kingsmen defeated the Trinibago Knight Riders to win their first match in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League on Saturday.
August 18, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Powell hails the ‘12th man’ of Sabina Park

While Saturday’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) victory provided a significant boost for the Jamaica Kingsmen, they still have work to do to climb the standings. The Kingsmen sit at the…
President of Netball Jamaica, Karen Rosen-Baugh.
August 18, 2026 by Robert Bailey

NJ boss doubles down

Netball Jamaica (NJ)President Karen Rosen-Baugh says the organisation remains firmly committed to developing home-grown talent and will not rely on overseas-based players to strengthen the Sunshine…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives for the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Friday, August 7.
August 18, 2026

Antigua defends embattled FIFA chief

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): President of the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA), Ickford Roberts, has revealed that the association continues to support embattled FIFA President Gianni…
Barbados Tridents’ Sherfane Rutherford (left) plays square of the wicket during a Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League cricket game against the St Lucia Kings on Sunday. St Lucia Kings wicketkeeper, Jewel Andrew, looks on.
August 18, 2026

Rutherford, Motie keep Tridents perfect

GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia (CMC): Sherfane Rutherford’s player-of-the-match performance propelled the Barbados Tridents to a nine-run victory over the St Lucia Kings in their rain-affected Republic Bank…