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Bicknell oozing confidence

Jamaica’s number one tennis player, Blaise Bicknell, says he is confident he can produce his best tennis when he steps onto the court at next week’s inaugural Jamaica Open Tennis Championships, an ATP…
Jamaica Olympic Association President Christopher Samuda.
14 Aug, 2026 0

JOA prepares for heavy competition cycle

Fresh from Jamaica’s medal‑winning performances at the recent Commonwealth Games and the Central American and Caribbean Games, Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President Christopher Samuda says the…
Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard
14 Aug, 2026 0

Fowler-Nembhard set for Fever return

Sunshine Girls captain Jhaniele Fowler‑Nembhard says she is delighted to be returning to West Coast Fever after re‑signing with the Australian club for the upcoming Suncorp Super Netball League…
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Dunoon struggling to keep hold of top players

Dunoon Park Technical head coach Jahmia Pettigrew says it remains a yearly challenge for his programme to retain its best players, as schools with greater resources continue to lure them away.…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives for the inauguration of Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Friday, August. 7, 2026.
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Embattled FIFA boss receives support from six Arab federations

AP: The heads of six Arab football federations expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni Infantino yesterday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed…
Real Madrid’s head coach Jose Mourinho reacts prior to the friendly match between Ferencvaros TC and Real Madrid in the Groupama Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, August 8, 2026.
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La Liga set to kick off without Barcelona and Real Madrid

MADRID (AP): Less than a month after Spain won the World Cup, La Liga is the first of Europe’s big domestic leagues to kick off this weekend though in muted fashion. One game has been postponed, and…
Fans at the David ‘Wagga’ Hunt Classic in 2010.
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KC, Calabar renew storied rivalry at ‘Wagga’ Hunt Football Classic

The annual David ‘Wagga’ Hunt Football Classic returns on August 22 at Calabar High School, bringing together top‑tier schoolboy football talent in a celebration of sportsmanship, passion, and…
Player of the Match Andre Fletcher scored a crucial 48 off 41 balls.
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Holder, Fletcher lead Patriots past Kings for first win

GROS ISLET, St Lucia (CMC): Jason Holder’s bowling heroics and Andre Fletcher’s crucial knock with the bat helped the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots get off the mark in this year’s Republic Bank…
French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez warms up before a charity match between Olympique Marseille and Manchester United, Tuesday, August 2, 2011, in Monaco stadium.
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Barthez reunited with Zidane as France’s new goalkeeper coach

PARIS (AP): France coach Zinedine Zidane reunited with Fabien Barthez after he was named the national team’s new goalkeeper coach yesterday. Zidane was hired as coach last month on a four-year deal.…