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Spain's Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina's Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
August 21, 2026

FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final. The ban…
August 21, 2026

Under-14 Reggae Boyz edge Bermuda 1-0 to advance to CFU final

Jamaica’s Under-14 Reggae Boyz have advanced to the final of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Challenge Series after defeating Bermuda 1-0 today. With the win, the team will face Haiti on Sunday…
Jamaica’s Tiana Marshall competing at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, United States.
August 20, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Marshall joins Foster-Hylton at MVP

Freshly crowned World Under-20 100m hurdles bronze medallist Tiana Marshall says she is looking forward to joining MVP Track Club in September as she begins the next chapter of her promising career.…
Jamaica Kingsmen player Vitel Lawes during a Caribbean Premier League T20 match against the Guyana Amazon Warriors at Sabina Park last Thursday.
August 20, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Lawes relishes growth

In a tournament where experience often trumps youth, Jamaica Kingsmen teenage wrist-spinner Vitel Lawes is rewriting the script. Following the franchise’s second consecutive victory in the Caribbean…
The newly resurfaced running track at the National Stadium in Kingston.
August 20, 2026

Government in receipt of World Athletics Class One certificate for National Stadium Track

Independence Park Limited and the Government of Jamaica are now in receipt of the official certification from World Athletics confirming that the island's National Stadium Track is certified as a…
Jamaica U14 players celebrate a goal during their Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenger Series against Curaçao.
August 20, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Final four for perfect U14 Reggae Boyz

Jamaica’s Under-14 Reggae Boyz marched into the semi-finals of the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenger Series after a 2-0 win over Curaçao in their final Tier I Group C game in the Dominican…
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August 20, 2026 by Spencer Darlington

‘Missing’ defending champ throws National Champs wide open

A new men’s singles champion will be crowned at this year’s Jamaica Table Tennis Association (JTTA) National Youth and Senior Championships, which serves off today at the National Indoor Sports Centre…
Blaise Bicknell plays a two-handed backhand during his Kingston Open round-of-32 game against Max Purcell at the Liguanea Club on Tuesday.
August 20, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Bicknell promises improvement

Jamaica’s number-one tennis player, Blaise Bicknell, says he is determined to return stronger and sharper when he competes in the second Kingston Open ATP Challenger tournament next Monday at the…
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August 20, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Campbell returns to CPL stage against Kingsmen

The St Lucia Kings may have added some explosive firepower to their top order, with Jamaica and West Indies batsman John Campbell officially signing with the franchise for the remainder of the…