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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…
Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and his partner Georgina Rodriguez watch the second practice session at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, May 23, 2019.
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…
British driver Andy Green (centre) and the JCB engineering team celebrate setting a new land speed record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, yesterday.
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…
Barcelona’s Roony Bardghji during the Spanish La Liga football match against Getafe in Getafe, Spain, Saturday, April 25.
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…
FILE - Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, watches his shot go in during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles., April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
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,…
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) cries at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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…
Jamaica Kingsmen captain, Rovman Powell on the go during a knock of 42 in the team’s first Caribbean Premier League game against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at the Arnos Vale Ground on Friday.
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…
Jamaica Kingsmen coach Grant Bradburn addresses the media at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel yesterday.
August 11, 2026

Kingsmen’s Kiwi coach wants focus on process

Jamaica Kingsmen head coach Grant Bradburn has urged calm and a focus on the “process” as his side prepares for today’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) clash against the Barbados Tridents following a…
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August 11, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Chapelton make Drax Hall home

Craig Butler, CEO of the Phoenix Academy Group, has confirmed that Phoenix Chapelton Maroons will play their home matches during the 2026-27 Jamaica Premier League (JPL) season at the Drax Hall Sports…