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Ricketts backs Boyz to get past tough Mexico

President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Ricketts, says the Reggae Boyz must be brave and decisive in front of goal if they are to overcome Concacaf giants Mexico in their two-legged Nations League quarterfinal tie later this month. Jamaica will host the first leg at the National Stadium on November 14 before travelling to Mexico City for the return encounter on November 17.

Stevaughn Spence (second right) in action for Frome Technical against Rusea’s High in the daCosta Cup two years ago. Spence scored for Portmore United in the Legend Jamaica Premier League yesterday.

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Portmore too good for Treasure Beach

Defending Jamaica Premier League (JPL) champions Portmore United picked up their second win of the season after they blanked Treasure Beach 2-0 yesterday at Ferdi Neita Park. Portmore scored twice in…

Debutant Kevin Wickham is hailed by his teammates after he was presented with the 349th maroon cap by his Barbados club mate and mentor Justin Greaves just before the start of the second Test between hosts Bangladesh and the West Indies.

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Wickham reveals surprise call-up for Test debut

WEST Indies Test debutant Kevin Wickham has revealed that his place in the team was only confirmed just before play on Thursday’s opening day of the second Test against hosts Bangladesh in the Sylhet…

West Indies skipper scored a match-winning 162 not out off 143 balls in the third One-Day International cricket match against India on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

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Hope nominated for ICC Player of the Month award

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC): West Indies white-ball captain Shai Hope is among the trio nominated by the ICC for their Player of the Month award for October. Hope, along with South Africa’s…

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Athanaze, Shepherd, King miss out on new CWI contracts

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde, and John Campbell have been rewarded for their impressive performances this year with Cricket West Indies (CWI) international contracts for the…

Shamar Edmonson (left of Excelsior High dribbles away from St Catherine High’s Jaheim Frater during their Manning Cup match at the Stadium East field yesterday.

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Williams shines as Excelsior get past St Catherine

Defending champions Excelsior High School continued their impressive run in the ISSA/Manning Cup second round with a polished 3-1 victory over St Catherine High School at the Stadium East field…

NEO STAR (right), ridden by Tajay Suckoo, wins the second running of the nine furlongs and 25 yards International Women’s Day Trophy ahead of DON KWESI at Caymanas Park on March 7, 2026.

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No stopping Neo Star in Sunday’s feature

NEO STAR had absolutely no business trying to match strides with Mouttet Mile-bound GALLANT GROOM, burnt on the lead in a half-mile split of 45.3, increased to 1:10.3 coming off the home turn, leaving…

Manchester High head coach Johnoy Chambers

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Defending champions STETHS exit daCosta Cup

NEW champions will be crowned in the ISSA daCosta Cup this season after Manchester High rallied from a goal down to beat defending champions St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) 2-1 in a…

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Speid announces squad for Mexico assignment

With the Reggae Boyz to face Mexico in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Nations League, interim head coach Rudolph Speid has named his 23-man squad to tackle the assignment. The Boyz will face…

Excelsior High School’s Christopher McDonald (left) and Damarley Williams celebrate a goal during an ISSA Manning Cup round-of-16 game against Mona High School at the Ashenheim Stadium on Saturday.

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Champions refocus - Excelsior coach says team recovering well after ISSA sanctions

Keon Broderick, head coach of defending ISSA Manning Cup champions Excelsior, says his players have recovered mentally and emotionally from their recent setback and remain confident of retaining their…