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Updated 21 hours ago by Raymond Graham/Gleaner Writer

A NEW MISSION - Scott targets triple jump world record

Multitime men's national senior triple jump champion Jordan Scott is on a mission as he aims for the world record in the event, held by Great Britain's Jonathan Edwards with his 18.29-metre mark set in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1995.

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Updated 21 hours ago

Ronaldo recovers with brace in Portugal romp
HOUSTON (AP):  Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup yesterday, bouncing back after a disappointing performance in the team's…
Updated 21 hours ago

Ghana hold England despite furious final minutes
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts (AP): England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different. This time, Queiroz's team earned a…
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Updated 21 hours ago

APOLOGY
In an article entitled ‘Butler not quitting on Turners Oval just yet’ dated May 6, 2026, The Gleaner publication reported comments from Mr Craig Butler referring to Mr Rudolph Speid in a derogatory…
Updated 15 hours ago by Ainsley Walters

JIMMIE SAYS … Horsemen must ask the right questions
Having procured a copy of the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the Year Ending March 2027 - which includes ‘Audited 2024/25’, ‘Original 2025/26’, ‘Estimated 2025/26’ and ‘Projected 2026/27’ -…
Updated 14 hours ago by Lennox Aldred

Melbourne, St Catherine set for Senior Cup showdown 
The stage is set for a thrilling finale to the Jamaica Cricket Association Michael Holding Senior Cup as Melbourne Cricket Club and St Catherine Cricket Club secured their spots in the title decider…
Updated 14 hours ago

Evelyn, Anderson steer WI Academy past Sri Lanka Emerging Players
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, (CMC): Damel Evelyn and Kevlon Anderson scored superb half-centuries as the West Indies Academy drew first blood against Sri Lanka Emerging Players in their opening Youth One-…
Updated 14 hours ago by Livingston Scott

Orchids claim first win in nail-biting fashion
The St Ann Orchids recorded their first win of the Red Stripe Flavours Netball Elite League season with a nail-biting 50-49 win over the St Catherine Racers at the National Indoor Sports Centre on…
Updated 2 hours ago by Raymod Graham

Douglas a shoo-in for Eugene double - Smythe
Coach of Shanoya Douglas, Garth Smythe, is confident that his charge is ready to go all the way and become a double champion at this summer's World Under-20 Track and Field Championships in…
Updated 2 hours ago by Robert Bailey

Gordon confident about World Cup Qualifiers
President of the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA), Paulton Gordon, has remained confident that the national men's team will secure the results needed to advance to the next phase of the FIBA…