Sports

Akron Stadium, a venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico.
March 7, 2026

Mexican president moves to ease security concerns ahead of World Cup

MEXICO CITY (AP): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum visited the western state of Jalisco yesterday to address growing security concerns ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup following a wave of…
Real Madrid’s Arda Guler (left) moves to take a shot as Celta Vigo’s Williot Swedberg looks on during their Spanish La Liga in Vigo, Spain yesterday.
March 7, 2026

Last-gasp deflected strike gives Real Madrid 2-1 win

MADRID (AP): Real Madrid scored with a deflected shot in the 94th minute to win 2-1 at Celta Vigo yesterday and close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to one point. Madrid were seeking to avoid a…
Reggae Boyz Kaheim Dixon (left), Renaldo Cephas (centre) and Dujuan Richards.
March 6, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Ricketts: Team chemistry key to World Cup play-off success

Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president Michael Ricketts said the Reggae Boyz must get their team chemistry right if they are to secure positive results in the upcoming inter-confederation…
Waterhouse FC players celebrate after scoring against Portmore United during their Jamaica Premier League football game at the Ferdi Neita Park Sports Complex in Portmore yesterday.
March 6, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

In-form Waterhouse clip 10-man Portmore

Waterhouse continued their impressive form in the Wray and Nephew-sponsored Jamaica Premier League (JPL) as they picked up their sixth win in seven games as they edged 10-man Portmore United 1-0…
Dwight Yorke
March 6, 2026

TTFA, Yorke part ways by mutual agreement

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): The Dwight Yorke era at the helm of the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s Senior National Team has come to an end. The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) officially…
Herbert Morrison Technical High’s Michael Johnson (left) dribbles past Manchester High’s Waine Green Jr during game one of their ISSA Rural Schoolboy Under-16 Basketball finals at Herbert Morrison’s court on Monday, March 2.
March 6, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

Crucial clashes today in ISSA Rural Basketball

The ISSA Rural Schoolboys Basketball competition resumes today with Game Two of the best-of-three series for both the under-16 and under-19 teams. In the under-16 finals, defending champions…
West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer hits a six during the T20 World Cup cricket match against Zimbabwe in Mumbai, India, on Monday, February 23, 2026.
March 6, 2026

Windies get mixed reviews

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): The curtain has fallen on the West Indies’ campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and back home in the Caribbean, the assessment of the team’s showing is proving to be a…
England’s Jacob Bethell hit eight fours and seven sixes in his 105 off 48 balls.
March 6, 2026

T20 World Cup: India edge England in Mumbai thriller

MUMBAI, India (CMC): In a pulsating high-scoring semi-final encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Barbados-born Jacob Bethell’s astonishing 105 from 48 balls proved just short of miraculous as England…
Spanish Town Primary School’s principal Roogae Kirlew (left, back row), coach Neriah Barrett (centre, back row) celebrate with the players after their 1-0 win over Old Harbour in the Insports St Catherine Primary Schools football final. Spanish Town won
March 6, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Spanish Town, Portsmouth lift Insports titles in St Catherine

Spanish Town Primary School made it three Insports St Catherine Primary Schools’ football titles in a row, following their 1-0 win over Old Harbour Primary in the final last Friday. Portsmouth Primary…