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Blaise Bicknell.
Published 17 hours ago by Robert Bailey Gleaner Writer

Bicknell expects strong start against tough Australian

Jamaica’s number one tennis player, Blaise Bicknell, says he is confident of making a strong start when he faces Australia’s Max Purcell in the opening round of the Kingston Open, an ATP Challenger…
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Jamaica defeat St Kitts and Nevis 4-0 at CFU Under-14 Boys series

Jamaica this morning defeated St Kitts and Nevis 4-0 in their CFU Under-14 Boys Challenge Series match, moving to the top of Group C. The game was played at Cap Cana Sports City in the Dominican…
Jamaica Kingsmen batsman Kirk McKenzie lifts a delivery back over the bowler's head on his way to 69 during the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League T20 game against the Trinbago Knight Riders at Sabina Park tonight.
August 16, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

McKenzie sparks Sabina triumph for Kingsmen

An explosive batting display from Kirk McKenzie powered the Jamaica Kingsmen to their first win of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), as the hosts secured a five-wicket victory over the Trinbago…

Paul Francis, brother of Stephen Francis (left), and Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, share a moment at the thanksgiving service for the late coach at the National Indoor Sports Centre yesterday.
August 16, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

THANK YOU COACH - Powell gives powerful tribute to late Stephen Francis

As Jamaica bid farewell yesterday to one of its most celebrated track and field coaches at the National Indoor Sports Centre, tributes from those whose lives he touched came in waves of love and…
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August 16, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Chin confident despite tricky Kingston qualifier

Jamaican tennis player John Chin says he has nothing to fear as he begins his campaign in the qualifying round of the Kingston Open, an ATP Challenger tournament, at the Liguanea Club in Kingston…
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August 16, 2026 by Raymond Graham

One man -Dyke has hand in half of World U20 sprint relay successes

When Jamaica’s women crossed the finish line to win the 4x100-metre relay at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Sunday, they not only secured another gold medal but also extended…
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August 16, 2026

Binnie ends retirement for Pan Am qualifiers

Chris Binnie leads an experienced four-member Jamaican team at the Pan American Games qualifiers in Asunción, Paraguay, with competition beginning today. Binnie came out of retirement to help Jamaica…
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August 16, 2026 by Audley Boyd

CATCHING A WAVE - Ace surfer grateful for JOA support, takes aim at Olympics

Now that his mind is at ease, Elishama Beckford is focused on fine-tuning his skills for competition as he pursues a place at the Olympic Games. In his sport, catching a wave can come at a significant…

Jamaica’s Omarie Mears after making a lift during the Men’s 81kg Weightlifting Competition at The NEC on day four of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, Monday August 1, 2022.
August 16, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Weightlifters target LA 2028

President of the National Weightlifting Association of Jamaica (NWAJ), Omarie Mears, says plans are being put in place to ensure the Jamaican flag returns to the Olympic weightlifting stage at the…