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From left: Jamaica squash players, Declan James, bronze medallist, Lewis Walters, Chris Binnie, and Tahjia Lumley.
August 30, 2026

Jamaica excited about Pan Am squash qualification

Jamaica Squash (JS) is still basking in the excitement of achieving its objective of qualifying for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, following the Pan Am Qualifier in Asuncion, Paraguay.…
England’s Harry Brook (centre) and batting partner Dan Lawrence run between the wickets as Pakistan’s Khurram Shahzad (right) looks on, on day three of the second Test match in London yesterday.
August 30, 2026

England extend lead to 357 against Pakistan

LONDON (AP): England extended their lead over Pakistan to 357 runs after reaching 177-7 at stumps on a rain-hit third day of the second Test at Lord’s, where only 24.5 overs were possible. England’s…
Philippines’ Alexandra Eala celebrates a point against United States’ Caty McNally during a National Bank Open tennis match in Toronto on Friday, August 7.
August 30, 2026

Eala returns to US Open with roaring fan base

NEW YORK (AP): More than 8,000 fans packed the Grandstand at the US Open last year to witness Alex Eala rally from 5-1 down in the third set to upset 14th-ranked Clara Tauson. The crowd went wild,…
Jamaica’s players take a hydration break during the World Cup playoff final match against DR Congo in Guadalajara, Mexico, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
August 29, 2026 by Livingston Scott

ISSA adjusts for El Niño

Hydration breaks could be among the new features of the ISSA schoolboy football competitions this season, but they will not be mandatory, says competitions officer Ewan Scott. With the El Niño…
Rajindra Campbell of Jamaica competing in the men’s shotput finals at the Stade de France in Paris, France on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Campbell mined bronze in the event with a throw of 22.15m.
August 29, 2026 by Kayon Raynor

Campbell sets sights on a ‘miracle’ in Brussels

Reigning Olympic shot put bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell is anticipating a “miracle” of a throw before the season ends. This, after registering three shows over 22 metres at the Zurich Diamond…
August 29, 2026

Inaugural Jamaica Cup tennis set for November

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (CMC): The tennis world is heading back to Jamaica. After Hurricane Melissa forced the cancellation of last year’s planned debut, the inaugural Jamaica Cup has been rescheduled…
Saim Ayub pulls during his century against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
August 29, 2026

Ayub’s ton helps Kingsmen strengthen playoff push

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC): Saim Ayub’s maiden T20 century proved to be instrumental in the Jamaica Kingsmen’s 11-run win over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, which helped to continue their…
Hayley Matthews drives square on her way to a century against Ireland at the Bready Cricket Ground in Ireland yesterday.
August 29, 2026

WCPL confirms star-studded overseas line-up for upcoming season

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): The Limacol Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) has officially confirmed its overseas player roster for the upcoming season, unveiling a glittering array of…
New Raiders defender Richard Brown
August 29, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

New Raiders defender close to FK Skopje deal

New Raiders Football Club centre back, 25-year-old Richard Brown, is reportedly a day or two away from signing a professional contract with Macedonian First League outfit FK Skopje according to…