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Rusheen McDonald of Jamaica moments after competing in the men’s 400 metres final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday. McDonald placed just outside a podium spot in fourth with a time of 44.28 seconds.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

‘I wanted a medal’

TOKYO, Japan Having entered the Tokyo World Athletics Championships with the aim of claiming a medal and lowering the national record, Jamaica’s Rusheen McDonald was left with bitter disappointment…
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December 9, 2025

World Champs Schedule

Day 8 Morning Session (Friday evening) 5:30 p.m: Women’s 20 Kilometres Race Walk Final 7 p.m: Men’s Discus Throw Qualification - Group A 7 p.m: Men’s 100 Metres Decathlon 7:28 p.m: Men’s 20…
Gold medallist Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago embraces silver medallist Anderson Peters of Grenada after the men’s javelin final at the World Athletics Championships in the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday.
December 9, 2025

T&T’s Walcott wins gold in javelin; Peters, LaFond, Richards earn silver medals

TOKYO, Japan (CMC): More than 13 years after winning his first major title, Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott delivered another exceptional performance to capture gold in the men’s javelin at the…
Dr Maurice McNaughton at the Japan National Stadium.
December 9, 2025 by Janet Silvera

Jamaican fans faint as outdoor medal ceremonies spark criticism at World Champs

TOKYO, Japan: Three Jamaican fans collapsed during Tuesday’s medal ceremony at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo as searing heat and poor crowd control reignited criticism of organisers’…
Jeremy Forbes (left) of Tivoli High shields the ball from Denham Town High’s Roger Morgan during a Manning Cup match at St Andrew Technical High School on Wednesday, September 10. Tivoli won 7-0.
December 9, 2025 by Robert Bailey

Manning Cup: Focused Norman Manley hunt third win

Former champions Norman Manley High will be aiming for their third consecutive win in this year’s ISSA/WATA Manning Cup competition when they host Eltham High at Maxfield Park today at 3:30 p.m.…
Barcelona’s Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Champions League, opening phase match between Newcastle and Barcelona in Newcastle, England, yesterday.
December 9, 2025

Rashford impresses with first goals for Barcelona

NEWCASTLE, England (AP): Marcus Rashford was Plan B for Barcelona this summer. Second-best looked pretty good after the on-loan Manchester United forward scored his first two goals for his new team…
West Indies coach Daren Sammy.
December 9, 2025

Sammy: Door not closed for Brathwaite, Roach or Holder

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has given the assurance that Cricket West Indies (CWI) has not called time on the careers of out of favour opener Kraigg Brathwaite,…
Gudakesh Motie
December 9, 2025

CPL: Amazon Warriors hold nerves to advance to final

PROVIDENCE, Guyana (CMC): The Guyana Amazon Warriors held off a daring comeback by defending champions St Lucia Kings to book their spot in the final of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League with…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase match between Manchester City and Napoli at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, yesterday. Manchester City won 2-0.
December 9, 2025

Haaland sets new Champions League scoring benchmark

MANCHESTER, England (AP): Another goal, another record for Erling Haaland. The Manchester City striker became the fastest player to score 50 goals in the Champions League in a 2-0 win over Napoli…