Sports
July 6, 2026
by Livingston Scott
JFF awaits Gov’t signature for 2031 Women’s World Cup
President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Michael Ricketts said Jamaica being confirmed as one of four co-hosts for the expanded 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup is a process that had been long in…
July 6, 2026
FIFA lifts US Balogun’s red card suspension after Trump calls Infantino
SEATTLE (AP):
US President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup…
July 6, 2026
Hope, Greaves lead strong response from WI
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC):
Unbeaten half-centuries from Shai Hope and Justin Greaves have allowed West Indies to claw back into the second Test match against Sri Lanka, having been on the backfoot for…
July 7, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
Jamaica’s greatest female athletes salute Francis
Fraser-Pryce: We have lost a visionary, a mentor, and a man whose influence
transcended the track.
Thompson-Herah: The greatest to ever do it. Rest in peace to an icon, you will surely be missed.
July 7, 2026
by Karen Madden
Francis hailed for his ‘unwavering commitment to excellence’
The MVP Track and Field Club had paid heartfelt tribute to their iconic co-founder and technical director Stephen ‘Franno’ Francis for his part in revolutionising Jamaica’s track and field dynasty…
July 7, 2026
Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States' star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he…
July 6, 2026
Carlos Queiroz quits as Ghana coach after team’s World Cup exit
Carlos Queiroz has quit as Ghana coach after the team’s World Cup campaign ended with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Colombia at the first knockout stage.
July 6, 2026
Mikel Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career
Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
July 6, 2026
Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match
France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup.