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Andrew Fenty in action at the Liguanea Club yesterday.
August 17, 2026 by Livingston Scott Gleaner Writer

‘Jamerican’ Fenty targets deep Kingston Open run

American tennis player Andrew Fenty, who is of Jamaican heritage, battled past compatriot Hunter Heck 2‑1 on yesterday’s opening day of the ATP Challenger Kingston Open at the Liguanea Club. Fenty,…
Jamaica’s Jordan Scott competes in the men’s triple jump final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on Saturday, August 1.
August 17, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Jackson, Scott lead Lausanne charge

The Wanda Diamond League series resumes on Friday after a four‑week break to accommodate two major championships – the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and the European Athletics…
Kirk McKenzie hits a six during his innings of 69 for the Jamaica Kingsmen against the Trinbago Knight Riders at Sabina Park on Saturday night.
August 17, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Jamaica Kingsmen roar to life

The sleeping giants have finally awakened. In a blistering display of power-hitting under the Sabina Park lights, the Jamaica Kingsmen registered their first victory of the 2026 Caribbean Premier…
August 17, 2026

T&T Women lift Rising Stars title

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Trinidad and Tobago Women are the newly crowned champions of the CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship after defeating defending champions Barbados Women by six…
Pat Cummins (centre) of Australia walks from the field after being dismissed by Mehidy Hasan Miraz (second left) of Bangladesh during play on day four of the first cricket Test in Darwin, Australia, Sunday, August 16, 2026.
August 17, 2026

Bangladesh seal landmark Test victory

DARWIN, Australia (AP): Bangladesh completed a stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test yesterday, securing their first win on Australian soil and only their second triumph over…
Spain’s Rodri poses with the tournament’s best player award at the end of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.
August 17, 2026

AP source: Barcelona set to sign Rodri

AP: Rodri, Spain’s World Cup-winning captain, appears to be heading back to Spain after Manchester City and Barcelona reached an agreement over the midfielder’s transfer. The clubs have agreed to a…
Cameroon’s Marie Ngah celebrates after scoring her team’s third goal against Malawi during the Women’s AFCON 2026 final match, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, August 16, 2026.
August 17, 2026

Cameroon Women rule Africa

RABAT, Morocco (AP): Cameroon finally won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations yesterday with a 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi. Marie Ngah Manga headed two goals and Naomi Eto scored the…
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard lifts the trophy after his team won the FA Community Shield final match between Arsenal and Manchester City in Cardiff, Wales, Sunday, August 16, 2026.
August 17, 2026

Gunners make early statement in Cardiff

AP: Enzo Maresca endured a nightmare start to his Manchester City tenure as Arsenal struck inside 24 seconds and powered to a commanding 3-0 victory in the Community Shield yesterday. The annual…
Ajax’s Mika Godts (left) duels for the ball with Besiktas’ Jonas Svensson during the Europa League match between Ajax and Besiktas, at the Johan Cruyff Arena, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 26, 2024.
August 17, 2026

PSG sign exciting new winger

PARIS (AP): Champions League titleholders Paris Saint-Germain strengthened their attack even further by signing left winger Mika Godts from Dutch club Ajax on a five-year deal. PSG announced the…