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The FIFA logo is seen at the entrance of FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, August 6, 2026.
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FIFA issues lifetime bans to two former presidents

GENEVA (AP): FIFA judges imposed life bans on two former football federation presidents for financial misconduct, including one who stayed in office since being sanctioned in 2011 as part of a…
Alyssa James
11 Sep, 2026 0

James savours historic US Open run - Tennis Jamaica boss proud of junior programme in the wake of quarterfinal-round showing

Jamaican teenager Alyssa James has described her run to the US Open Junior Girls’ Doubles quarterfinals as an “amazing” experience, one that provided valuable lessons in both singles and doubles…
President of Netball Jamaica, Karen Rosen-Baugh.
11 Sep, 2026 0

Netball Jamaica continues funding drive for trainer

President of Netball Jamaica (NJ) Karen Rosen-Baugh says the organisation is continuing its search for corporate sponsorship to help fund a full-time strength-and-conditioning trainer for the national…
Usain Bolt during the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Media Party at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building yesterday.
11 Sep, 2026 0

‘It’s great to see’ - Bolt impressed with different take on athletics ahead of Ultimate Champs

Athletes showcased their personalities, built anticipation, and offered a glimpse of what lies ahead at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26 as The Day Before, a revamped pre-event…
Muschett High’s Jeovani Fagan (left) and St James High’s Deyon Bailey chase the ball during their ISSA daCosta Cup preliminary round game at Jarrett Park on Tuesday.
11 Sep, 2026 0

Jostle for daCosta Cup positions continues

When the ISSA daCosta Cup football competition resumes today, several teams will be seeking to strengthen their positions in the preliminary round. Matches are scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m.…
Trinbao Knight Riders’ batter Yastika Bhatia swings for the fences during a Women’s Caribbean Premier League cricket game against the Jamaica Empress at Kensington Oval in Barbados yesterday.
11 Sep, 2026 0

Bhatia, Ramharack combine to humble Jamaica Empress

Much was expected of the Jamaica Empress following their resilient opening-win performance. However, they were unable to replicate that form in their second outing as the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR)…
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11 Sep, 2026 0

Real Mona gets Douglas-sized title push

Real Mona have strengthened their squad for a maiden Jamaica Women’s Premier League (JWPL) title bid with the signing of experienced striker Shikira Douglas following their semi-final exit in their…
CAF President Patrice Motsepe and FIFA President Gianni Infantino wave from the tribune during the Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 football match between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, January 4.
11 Sep, 2026 0

No French connection for Infantino

PARIS (AP): The French Football Federation (FFF) yesterday withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president, citing governance concerns that intensified following his…
Alexander Zverev, of Germany, returns to Botic van de Zandschulp, of the Netherlands, during the quarterfinal round of the US Open tennis championships on Wednesday.
11 Sep, 2026 0

Zverev advances to semis, Blockx retires

NEW YORK (AP): Alexander Zverev’s rocky start to the US Open has given way to a much smoother passage into the semi-finals. The top seed beat Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday night…