Sports
August 16, 2026
by Robert Bailey
Chin confident despite tricky Kingston qualifier
Jamaican tennis player John Chin says he has nothing to fear as he begins his campaign in the qualifying round of the Kingston Open, an ATP Challenger tournament, at the Liguanea Club in Kingston…
August 16, 2026
by Raymond Graham
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…
August 16, 2026
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…
August 16, 2026
by Audley Boyd
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…
August 16, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
Weightlifters target LA 2028
President of the National Weightlifting Association of Jamaica (NWAJ), Omarie Mears, says plans are being put in place to ensure the Jamaican flag returns to the Olympic weightlifting stage at the…
August 16, 2026
Kings snatch victory from jaws of defeat
GROS ISLET, St Lucia (CMC): The St Lucia Kings clinched their second victory of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League season in dramatic fashion, overcoming both the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons…
August 16, 2026
by Ainsley Walters
Pack Plays shows raw speed to claim None Such Sprint
Cut back to a shorter trip in yesterday’s six-furlong None Such Sprint after finishing third at the half-mile and fourth turning for home in last month’s Mouttet Mile, United States-bred PACK PLAYS…
August 16, 2026
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:…
August 19, 2026
‘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…