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Paul Francis, brother of Stephen Francis (left), and Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, share a moment at the thanksgiving service for the late coach at the National Indoor Sports Centre yesterday.
16 Aug, 2026 0

THANK YOU COACH - Powell gives powerful tribute to late Stephen Francis

As Jamaica bid farewell yesterday to one of its most celebrated track and field coaches at the National Indoor Sports Centre, tributes from those whose lives he touched came in waves of love and…
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16 Aug, 2026 0

Binnie ends retirement for Pan Am qualifiers

Chris Binnie leads an experienced four-member Jamaican team at the Pan American Games qualifiers in Asunción, Paraguay, with competition beginning today. Binnie came out of retirement to help Jamaica…
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16 Aug, 2026 0

Past The Finishing Post

Aug 15, 2026 Race Results Race 1 Purse $730,000 MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT - NB4-Y-O & UP **Jockeys Not Won Since Feb. 15, 2026** CHRISTOPHER MAMDEEN - CHAMPION JOCKEY 2019 Off At: 12:17:38PM Distance:…
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16 Aug, 2026 0

One man -Dyke has hand in half of World U20 sprint relay successes

When Jamaica’s women crossed the finish line to win the 4x100-metre relay at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Sunday, they not only secured another gold medal but also extended…
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16 Aug, 2026 0

CATCHING A WAVE - Ace surfer grateful for JOA support, takes aim at Olympics

Now that his mind is at ease, Elishama Beckford is focused on fine-tuning his skills for competition as he pursues a place at the Olympic Games. In his sport, catching a wave can come at a significant…
Lani Pallister, of Australia, competes in the women’s 400-metre freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Friday.
16 Aug, 2026 0

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…
Spain’s María Pérez wins the women’s half marathon walk at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, England, yesterday.
16 Aug, 2026 0

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…
Tracy Cowan Richardson
16 Aug, 2026 0

‘Just keep running’

Hailing from Portmore, Tracy Cowan Richardson’s journey to helping build the Lymers Run Club was not as straightforward as one might think. An Immaculate alumna, Tracy has always had to balance…
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.
16 Aug, 2026 0

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…