Sports
August 12, 2026
by Raymond Graham
Eugene medal haul not an underperformance
It is now history as the 40th staging of the World Under-20 Championships came to an end in Eugene, Oregon, on Sunday, with hosts the United States dominating the medal table with 24 medals – 12 gold,…
August 12, 2026
T&T stay perfect, Jamaica win again
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) continued their dominant march through the CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship yesterday, securing a third consecutive victory with…
August 12, 2026
by Ainsley Walters
Jimmie Says ... Caymanas needs a champion
Having pointed to a surge of developments in North American racing, including the formation of two super racing ‘leagues’ set to debut in 2027, as the United States seeks to “bring fans to a historic…
August 12, 2026
Ronaldo, Georgina tie the knot after 10 years
AP: Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are husband and wife. The couple married yesterday in a civil ceremony described by the public relations team representing the Portuguese football star as…
August 12, 2026
Sound-barrier driver sets another speed record
WENDOVER, Utah (AP): The only person to break the sound barrier in a car earned another world record yesterday in a demonstration of hydrogen power. British driver Andy Green reached 406.320 mph…
August 12, 2026
Barcelona’s Bardghji to go under the knife
BARCELONA, Spain (AP): Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji will require surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, the Spanish club said yesterday. Barcelona said the…
August 12, 2026
A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buy the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price, the second such sale in a year. This sale agreement is US$12.5 billion,…
August 12, 2026
Lionel Messi shares tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play football
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media on Wednesday, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final and expressing…
August 11, 2026
by Lennox Aldred
WELCOME HOME - Kingsmen captain Powell eyes Sabina joy after heartbreaking opening loss
Rovman Powell has challenged his Jamaica Kingsmen to turn a narrow defeat into the start of something positive as the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League returns to Sabina Park for the first time…