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JAMUNITED carries on Jamaica’s artistic swimming surge
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JAMUNITED carries on Jamaica’s artistic swimming surge

Thirteen years ago, eight swimmers carried Jamaica’s flag into artistic swimming for the first time. Today, 36 will walk out in Coral Springs, Florida, for the Worldwide Artistic Swimming Invitational set for May 1-3, 2026

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Reggae Boyz on Ice Open Challenger Series Title Bid Against Greece in Chicago
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Reggae Boyz on Ice Open Challenger Series Title Bid Against Greece in Chicago

Jamaica's senior men's ice hockey side begins its push to reclaim the Challenger Series crown on May 7 in Chicago, opening against defending champions Greece in a three-match round robin.

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Warren Blake confident in Jamaica's Relays squad despite key withdrawals
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Warren Blake confident in Jamaica's Relays squad despite key withdrawals

Team official Dr Warren Blake says Jamaica can still reach every final at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone this weekend, even after Oblique Seville, Kishane Thompson and other top names pulled out.

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Jamaica Counts Cost of World Cup Miss as FIFA Hikes Payouts to US$12.5m
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Jamaica Counts Cost of World Cup Miss as FIFA Hikes Payouts to US$12.5m

Andrew Price and Paul Christie warn that Jamaica's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup carries deep financial and developmental setbacks, with each participating nation now guaranteed a minimum of US$12.5 million from football's governing body.

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‘I know nothing’
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‘I know nothing’

Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Courtney Francis says he has received no formal notice that he is being removed from his post despite widespread rumours that he will step down, or be pushed out, effective May 1, following an impending staff restructuring. Francis, who has led the JCA’s day-to-day operations for two decades, told The Gleaner that the first he heard of any potential change came during a board meeting on Wednesday, when he was asked to leave the room

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CPL unveils 2026 draft rules - Jamaica Kingsmen afforded special privileges
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CPL unveils 2026 draft rules - Jamaica Kingsmen afforded special privileges

Port OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has officially launched the Player Acquisition and Draft rules for the 2026 season, ushering in a fresh three-year contract cycle (2026-2028) that promises to reshape the landscape of Caribbean cricket. The updated framework, announced on Tuesday, introduces a seventh franchise, the Jamaica Kingsmen, alongside a series of strategic changes designed to bolster competitive balance and nurture emerging talent

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Wood’s penalty gives Forest 1-0 win over Aston Villa - Braga defeat Freiburg in other Europa League semifinal first leg
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Wood’s penalty gives Forest 1-0 win over Aston Villa - Braga defeat Freiburg in other Europa League semifinal first leg

Chris Wood scored from the penalty spot to give Nottingham Forest a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the first leg of their all-English Europa League semifinal on Thursday. In a matchup of two teams hoping to revive former European glory, the win at the City Ground puts Forest a step closer to what would be their first continental competition final in 46 years

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‘I know nothing’ - JCA CEO Francis in the dark over alleged ouster after 20 years
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‘I know nothing’ - JCA CEO Francis in the dark over alleged ouster after 20 years

Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) CEO Courtney Francis says he has received no formal notice that he is being removed from his post, despite widespread rumours that he will step down, or be pushed out, effective May 1, following an impending staff restructuring. Francis, who has led the JCA's day-to-day operations for two decades, told STAR Sports that the first he heard of any potential change during a board meeting on Wednesday, when he was asked to leave the room

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Two wickets, three-catches ... and a bit of batting - Holder the hero as Titans beat RCB in IPL
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Two wickets, three-catches ... and a bit of batting - Holder the hero as Titans beat RCB in IPL

Ahmedabad, India: Jason Holder was everywhere. In the field, with the ball, and then with the bat

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JFF misses out on FIFA’S $2-billion payout - Local stakeholders rue opportunity for nation to capitalise on World Cup qualification
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JFF misses out on FIFA’S $2-billion payout - Local stakeholders rue opportunity for nation to capitalise on World Cup qualification

Following FIFA's announcement that each nation will receive a minimum of US$12.5 million (approx J$2billion) for qualifying for this year's FIFA World Cup, Jamaican football stakeholders Andrew Price and Paul Christie said the country's failure to reach the showpiece could have far-reaching consequences. FIFA's ruling council recently agreed to increase the base payment to each federation by US$2 million, with the global governing body projecting revenues of at least US$11 billion from the tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, starting June 11

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JOA partners with Jamaica Lacrosse to host Pan Am Championships
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JOA partners with Jamaica Lacrosse to host Pan Am Championships

The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has partnered with the Jamaica Lacrosse Association (JLA) to provide financial assistance to host the 2026 Pan-American Lacrosse Association (PALA) Men’s Lacrosse Championship at The Mico University College and Stadium East. Jamaica will host the men’s lacrosse championship for the first time in the island’s history with the tournament set to run from August 16 through to August 23

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UEFA, Concacaf sign landmark deal to grow the game
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UEFA, Concacaf sign landmark deal to grow the game

Vancouver, Canada (CMC): In a historic move aimed at uniting two of the world’s most dynamic football regions, UEFA and Concacaf officially signed a new memorandum of onderstanding (MoU) on Wednesday, pledging to work hand-in-hand for the long-term development of the sport. The historic agreement was inked by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin and Concacaf President Victor Montagliani on the sidelines of the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver

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NCAA agrees to lift restrictions on student-athletes earning prize money before enrolling in college
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NCAA agrees to lift restrictions on student-athletes earning prize money before enrolling in college

Greensboro, NC (AP) — The NCAA has agreed to overhaul its restrictions on athletes accepting prize money before enrolling in college under the terms of a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit brought by North Carolina women's tennis champion Reese Brantmeier. The NCAA agreed to pay $2.02 million in damages to Brantmeier and former Texas tennis player Maya Joint under terms of the settlement reached Tuesday

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Legacy Isle in for a Reggae Trophy cakewalk
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Legacy Isle in for a Reggae Trophy cakewalk

Mouttet Mile bridesmaid LEGACY ISLE opens his season with what is expected to be a cakewalk for 50 points towards 2026 qualification, facing old rival PACK PLAYS in Saturday’s Reggae Trophy at five furlongs straight. Reporting with topweight 126lb after his 1:04.2 stroll in December’s Chris Armond Sprint at five and a half furlongs, LEGACY ISLE allows PACK PLAYS 14lb after Richie Shakes’ weight claim is deducted

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Knox, Papine lift all-island volleyball titles
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Knox, Papine lift all-island volleyball titles

Knox College, led by inspirational captain and MVP Treviann Taylor, defeated first-time national finalists Immaculate 3-0 to claim their fourth straight hold on the ISSA schoolgirl volleyball all-island title at the G.C. Foster College yesterday

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Penwood High girls savour historic Penn Relays debut
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Penwood High girls savour historic Penn Relays debut

Penwood High School's sprint quartet placed seventh in the international 4x100m final at the Penn Relays, marking the Olympic Gardens institution's first appearance at the storied Philadelphia meet.

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Second home
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Second home

When Jamaica College’s 4x800m Penn Relays team of 1999 was recently inducted into the Penn Relays Wall of Fame, it marked the 12th time in history that a Jamaican high school relay unit had been recognised for its achievements. Former female high-school powerhouses Vere Technical lead the way as the Hayes, Clarendon-based institution has been inducted a total of six times

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Bank on Hooray Henry
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Bank on Hooray Henry

Saturday's lone Reggae 6 banker appears to be Peter-John Parsard's HOORAY HENRY, facing 12 fellow maidens at six and a half furlongs. Returning two weeks after finishing second behind STRONG AVEENU, staying on for a two-and-a-half-length loss behind 1:14.1

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Papine High, Knox capture all-island volleyball titles
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Papine High, Knox capture all-island volleyball titles

Papine High School captured their first ever all-island volleyball title, while Knox College girls claimed their fourth straight win in the finals at G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport on Wednesday

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Arsenal, Atletico exchange penalty goals in 1-1 draw
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Arsenal, Atletico exchange penalty goals in 1-1 draw

Madrid, Spain: Atletico Madrid and Arsenal exchanged penalties in a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday, a gritty encounter with plenty of intensity from start to finish even if it lacked the fireworks of a nine-goal thriller in Paris. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain had edged Bayern Munich 5-4 in France in Tuesday's semifinal

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Harpy Eagles trounce Volcanoes to book spot in final
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Harpy Eagles trounce Volcanoes to book spot in final

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Defending champions Guyana Harpy Eagles are one match away from another West Indies Championship title. The Tevin Imlach-led side defeated the Windward Islands Volcanoes by 93 runs on Wednesday's fourth and final day to finish at the top of the table and secure an automatic spot in the final as a result

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FIFA boosts World Cup payouts by US$100 million as federations flag rising costs
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FIFA boosts World Cup payouts by US$100 million as federations flag rising costs

World football's governing body has agreed to lift the minimum payout to each qualifying federation to US$12.5 million, responding to complaints that earlier figures would not cover preparation and travel expenses for the 2026 tournament.

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Second home
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Second home

When Jamaica College’s 4x800m Penn Relays team of 1999 was recently inducted into the Penn Relays Wall of Fame, it marked the 12th time in history that a Jamaican high school relay unit had been recognised for its achievements. Former female high-school powerhouses Vere Technical lead the way as the Hayes, Clarendon-based institution has been inducted a total of six times

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Penwood High girls savour historic Penn Relays debut
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Penwood High girls savour historic Penn Relays debut

Penwood High School's sprint quartet placed seventh in the international 4x100m final at the Penn Relays, marking the Olympic Gardens institution's first appearance at the storied Philadelphia meet.

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Knox, Papine lift all-island volleyball titles
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Knox, Papine lift all-island volleyball titles

Knox College, led by inspirational captain and MVP Treviann Taylor, defeated first-time national finalists Immaculate 3-0 to claim their fourth straight hold on the ISSA schoolgirl volleyball all-island title at the G.C. Foster College yesterday

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Harpy Eagles head back to final, Hurricanes pull off miracle
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Harpy Eagles head back to final, Hurricanes pull off miracle

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Defending champions Guyana Harpy Eagles are one match away from another West Indies Championship title. The Tevin Imlach-led side defeated the Windward Islands Volcanoes by 93 runs on Wednesday’s fourth and final day at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua to finish at the top of the table and secure an automatic spot in the final as a result

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Pair of penalties leave Arsenal, Atlético CL semi all square
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Pair of penalties leave Arsenal, Atlético CL semi all square

Madrid (AP): Atlético Madrid and Arsenal exchanged penalties in a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals yesterday, a gritty encounter with plenty of intensity from start to finish even if it lacked the fireworks of a nine-goal thriller in Paris. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain had edged Bayern Munich 5-4 in France in Tuesday’s semi-final

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FIFA proposes new World Cup rule on yellow cards to help avoid player bans in knockout rounds
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FIFA proposes new World Cup rule on yellow cards to help avoid player bans in knockout rounds

Fifa is preparing to tweak World Cup rules on yellow cards to ensure fewer players are suspended for key elimination games in North America. An extra amnesty for yellow cards — wiping player disciplinary records twice during the expanded tournament — will be proposed to a meeting Tuesday of FIFA's ruling council, people familiar with the plan told The Associated Press

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Three teams left in escape dogfight
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Three teams left in escape dogfight

With Spanish Town Police’s relegation from the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) confirmed over the weekend, Molynes United, Treasure Beach, and Harbour View’s fates still remain up in the air. Spanish Town stood with an outside chance of survival coming into last weekend’s fixtures, but they needed to win all of their remaining games to pull off an unlikely escape

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‘I just love playing football’
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‘I just love playing football’

When Monica Bosiljevac stepped away from football as a player over a decade ago, she did not foresee lacing up her boots to compete for Real Mona in their return to the Jamaica Women’s Premier League (JWPL) this season. Bosiljevac’s journey to being the heart of Real Mona’s midfield is a story of life’s twists and turns, her love for football, and her connection to a team that needed her experience in the squad

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