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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…
Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala (centre) leaves the pitch due to an injury during a pre-season match between FC Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in Munich, Germany, Saturday, August 15, 2026.
August 17, 2026

No update on Musiala

MUNICH (AP): Bayern Munich were still yet to provide an update yesterday on the condition of Jamal Musiala, who collapsed the previous day during a friendly against Leipzig. The 23‑year‑old midfielder…
Blaise Bicknell.
August 17, 2026 by Robert Bailey Gleaner Writer

Bicknell expects strong start against tough Australian

Jamaica’s number one tennis player, Blaise Bicknell, says he is confident of making a strong start when he faces Australia’s Max Purcell in the opening round of the Kingston Open, an ATP Challenger…
August 17, 2026

Jamaica defeat St Kitts and Nevis 4-0 at CFU Under-14 Boys series

Jamaica this morning defeated St Kitts and Nevis 4-0 in their CFU Under-14 Boys Challenge Series match, moving to the top of Group C. The game was played at Cap Cana Sports City in the Dominican…
Jamaica opens their account account against Colombia in the 2026 Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship at Stadium East earlier tonight.
August 17, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Jamaica run rampant in Pan Am Lacrosse opener

Jamaica opened their account in the 2026 Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship in dominant fashion after thumping Colombia 22-2 in Group A action at Stadium East earlier tonight. Hunting a…
Jamaica Kingsmen batsman Kirk McKenzie lifts a delivery back over the bowler's head on his way to 69 during the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League T20 game against the Trinbago Knight Riders at Sabina Park tonight.
August 16, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

McKenzie sparks Sabina triumph for Kingsmen

An explosive batting display from Kirk McKenzie powered the Jamaica Kingsmen to their first win of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), as the hosts secured a five-wicket victory over the Trinbago…
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.
August 16, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

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…