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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…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (left) celebrates with Avyoub Bouaddi and Antoine Semenyo (right, after sco)ing his side’s fourth goal during the English Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City in London yesterday.
August 29, 2026

Man City overrun Palace to stay perfect in EPL

LONDON (AP): Rayan Cherki scored two goals in five minutes and Erling Haaland also got a brace as Manchester City won at Crystal Palace 4-1 to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League…
Ryan Bramwell
August 29, 2026

J’can shooters poised for podium finish

Members of the 27-member Jamaican team competing at the 2026 Pan American Handgun Championships are eyeing podium finishes after two of four days of competition, with several athletes delivering…