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Former Reggae Girlz coach Vin Blaine says he was hurt after cancelling a Florida scouting event for Jamaican-heritage players, while the JFF says it could not back a camp it did not organise.
Southampton, England (CMC):Both West Indies Women’s head coach Shane Deitz and captain Hayley Matthews believe the regional side is well prepared to do battle against defending champions New Zealand in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup opener here today at 12:30 (Jamaica time).The two teams met in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in 2024, with New Zealand narrowly scraping home by eight runs in a low-scoring contest.This time around, Deitz said he expected another fiercely contested match between the two teams, which he believes are evenly constructed.However, the head coach gave no details as to if star all-rounder Chinelle Henry, who was injured on Wednesday in a warm-up match against Australia and had to be stretchered off, would be available to play.“It doesn’t really matter who we’re playing against. Obviously, New Zealand are a good team and they’re the defending champions and it was a good game we had with them in Dubai two years ago and, if things had gone our way ,we probably would have gotten the better of them,” Deitz admitted.“I think we’re two pretty evenly matched teams, so it will be really important to get off to a good start because it’s a real important game
Kingston (CMC):Pacers Jason Holder and Shamar Joseph starred with the ball, and Shai Hope played a captain’s knock to guide West Indies to a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the opening T20 International (T20I) here on Thursday.Player-of-the-Match Holder and Joseph grabbed three wickets apiece and were responsible for breaking the backbone of the visitor’s batting line-up that saw them being reduced to 147 for nine after electing to bat first at Sabina Park.Hope then followed up by scoring an unbeaten half-century at the top of the order to see the home side to 149 for three with four balls remaining in the contest.The result gave the Windies a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with the remaining two matches set to be played today and Sunday.Their victory was undeniably set up by impressive bowling performances from Holder and Joseph, along with that of offspinner Roston Chase.The trio strangled Sri Lanka’s batters after they made a superb start inside the powerplay.Skipper Kusal Mendis was fortunate not to have been dismissed in the second over with just 10 runs on the board, but a diving Sherfane Rutherford could not hold on to a tough chance running in from long leg off the bowling of Matthew Forde.Mendis made them pay by launching Forde for two sixes in the fourth over that went for 17 runs and propelled Sri Lanka to 39 without loss after four overs.Holder was introduced into the attack, and Pathum Nissanka was fortunate to top- edge the first delivery over short third man for four.However, he was bowled off his pad for 18 the very next ball as he tried to make room to hit through the offside.With his next delivery, Holder trapped Lasith Croospulle leg before wicket for a first- ball duck after a review, to see Sri Lanka slip to 43 for two in the fifth over.Pavan Rathnayake denied Holder his second T20I hat-trick, but his stay at the crease was limited as he was spectacularly caught by Shimron Hetmyer on the square leg boundary off the bowling of Joseph after scoring just four.And when Joseph accounted for the wicket of Mendis for 36 off 23 balls in his next over, Sri Lanka were in tatters at 65 for four in the eighth over.Kamindu Mendis and Dasun Shanaka brought the innings back to life in a 59-run partnership for the sixth wicket, but once Chase broke through by dismissing Shanaka for 22, Sri Lanka limped to the finish.Kamindu Mendis tried his best in his knock of 51 off 39 balls, inclusive of four fours and two sixes, but once he was run out, Holder and Joseph ensured there would be no fireworks at the death.Holder finished with 3-18, and Joseph took 3-29. Chase was also economical, taking 1-19 from his four overs.The Windies were then given a blazing start by openers Hope and Brandon King, with the latter riding his luck during an entertaining innings.King had only scored four when he pulled a delivery from pacer Dushmantha Chameera straight into the hands of midwicket, only for the delivery to be ruled a no-ball.He was also given out leg before wicket after being struck by fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka, but the review showed the ball pitched outside of leg stump.He settled down after those early scares and together with Hope smashed 66 runs off the first six overs to put the Windies in control.Against the run of play and with his team cruising, King inexplicably charged at a delivery from spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and was bowled for 37 off 22 balls.Shimron Hetmyer looked good during his brief stay at the crease
France, third in the FIFA rankings, head into the World Cup carrying major expectations after winning in 2018 and reaching the 2022 final before losing to Argentina on penalties.
Phoenix Chapelton Maroons are seeking another head coach after Donovan Duckie resigned from the Clarendon club, ending a tenure that began in August 2025.
The West Indies made a statement at Sabina Park on Thursday, brushing aside Sri Lanka by seven wickets to take a one-nil lead in the T20 International series opener. The Caribbean bowlers set the tone early, strangling the Sri Lankan batting lineup and restricting the visitors to a modest 147 for 9
Jamaica’s artistic swimming programme continued its steady rise on the international stage after Team Jamaica, competing under the JAMUNITED banner, won 21 medals at the Coral Springs Worldwide Invitational 2026 in Florida. The team secured 7 gold medals, 8 silver medals, and 6 bronze medals during the international competition, while the Jamaican Youth Team also captured the High Point Trophy in their division
Donovan Duckie has stepped down from Phoenix Chapelton Maroons with immediate effect after leading the Clarendon-based Jamaica Premier League club since last season.
Ten Jamaicans will be seeking collegiate glory when the second and final day of competition for male athletes at the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships comes to an end at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon today. Tokyo World Championships representative Demario Prince of Baylor, along with 800m runners Tyrice Taylor and Rivaldo Marshall, were the only Jamaicans to advance to today's finals following semi-final action on Wednesday.Prince will contest the men's 110m hurdles final at 7:42 p.m
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is unavailable for the World Cup match against Panama in Toronto after Canadian authorities rejected his visa. FIFA said host governments decide visa and entry matters.
Julien Alfred marked her 25th birthday with a wind-aided 100m victory at the Oslo Diamond League, finishing ahead of Amy Hunt and Zoe Hobbs at the Bislett Games.
Mexico CITY (AP):Mexico made an immediate impression on the largest World Cup in history, giving the roaring home crowd at the iconic Azteca Stadium a huge jolt of excitement four years after a major disappointment.Mexico's players understood the intense pressure and high expectations they were facing yesterday in the opening match of the first 48-team World Cup tournament. But they embraced their role and got off to a winning start by beating South Africa 2-0 in a match that also produced three red cards.I made an effort to explain to them what a World Cup and an opening match on home soil meant, but they are young and had to experience it for themselves," said Mexico coach Javier Aguirre, who played for his team the last time Mexico hosted the tournament in 1986
Fifteen-year-old Jamaican taekwondo athlete Daniel Balli won two Masters Cup titles in Colombia, adding to a strong 2026 season that has already brought international medals and major championship experience.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday and while the world was enraptured by the beauty of the globe’s most popular game, Spain, a team known for beautiful football but underwhelming results — except for 2010 when they finally made good on their promise — are again boasting a host of stars with unbridled potential. There is no doubt they deserve their world number-two ranking but, can Lamine Yamal and Co, make that promise count … when it counts? SpainThe Spanish dominated the football world between 2008 and 2012 with three consecutive major international titles using their tiki-taka, possession-heavy style of play
Christian Pulisic says he is comfortable carrying major expectations as the United States begin their home World Cup campaign against Paraguay. Teammates and coach Mauricio Pochettino say his talent matters, but the team must come first.
(AP) — FIFA on Friday blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses.There were many visible empty spots at the 45,664-capacity Guadalajara Stadium, with sections in the middle of the stands showing many unoccupied spaces and with other empty seats scattered around the venue. The announced attendance was 44,985 — including FIFA President Gianni Infantino.“Official attendance figures reflect the number of tickets scanned and spectators present within the stadium footprint, rather than visual assessments of seating occupancy at any given moment during the match,” FIFA said, adding that it works closely with stadium authorities and ticketing teams to ensure all published figures are based on verified operational data.“Please note that, during last night’s match in Guadalajara, several ticketed fans could be seen standing in concourses rather than staying in their assigned seats throughout the match,” the governing body of world football said.There was indeed a significant number of fans standing on the concourses and by the concession stands throughout Thursday's match.There were some empty seats in Toronto alsoOn Friday, the stadium in Toronto was close to full for Canada’s first World Cup match on home soil, but there were some empty spots, notably close to the field in the lower bowl, and in a high corner of temporary seating.Toronto Stadium, with an official capacity of 43,036, is the smallest venue in the tournament and had to have the extra seats added to meet FIFA’s minimum standards
Kingston:In its drive for excellence and greater diversification of the country’s representation at LA 2028, the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) stepped up the pace by granting eight athletes Olympic Solidarity Scholarships. The grants are allotted under the auspices of sports’ world governing body, the International Olympic Committee.World Championship 100 metres gold medallist Oblique Seville and Bryan Levell, the World Championship 200m bronze medal winner, headline the awardees announced during a presentation ceremony at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday.“There's no two ways about it, track and field is the most successful Olympic sport that Jamaica has on the map
Donovan Duckie has left his role at Phoenix Chapelton Maroons with immediate effect after submitting a resignation letter to club president Kaycia Butler on June 11.
Hillel Academy is set for a notable ISSA Manning Cup appearance, with the school expected to become Jamaica’s largest international institution to take part while entering as one of the favourites.
Serena Williams' return in Queen's Club doubles ended before the quarter-finals after Victoria Mboko withdrew with a left knee injury suffered during singles play.
Jordan Scott gave Jamaica its lone victory at the Oslo Bislett Games, winning the men's triple jump. Rushell Clayton also reached the podium, while several other Jamaicans placed outside the top three.
Jamaican taekwondo athlete Daniel Balli won two gold medals at the Masters Cup in Colombia, adding another major result to his 2026 international campaign.
Barbados Pride are staring down a daunting run chase on day two of their West Indies Championship play-off against Trinidad & Tobago Red Force at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua, with the winner earning a place in the final against reigning champions Guyana Harpy Eagles. Having resumed on 298 for 7 overnight, T&T Red Force pushed through to post a first innings total of 333, leaving Barbados with a significant target to chase
New York came back from a 29-point halftime hole at Madison Square Garden to beat San Antonio 107-106, taking a 3-1 NBA Finals lead and moving one victory from the championship.
Jordan Scott continued his good season form in the Wanda Diamond League at yesterday's sixth leg of the series, the Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway, when he won the men's triple jump.Scott, the world leader in the event with 17.66 metres, equalled that mark on his third attempt, pushed by a positive wind of 2.6 metres per second. Andy Hernandez Diaz of Italy, aiming to make it three wins in a row in the event, had to settle for second with 17.59m, while Mohamed Yasser Triki of Algeria was third with 17.43m
Mexico are set to rely heavily on Raúl Jiménez at this month’s FIFA World Cup, with the veteran forward carrying strong club form and major tournament pedigree into the competition.
Mojito’s rebound bid in Saturday’s Liu Chie Poo Trophy will be measured against the improving Intrestntimesahead and a proven Blue Vinyl over a mile.
Telecommunications company Flow has announced plans to bring unforgettable moments of the world’s biggest football tournament to Jamaicans. In addition to partnering with Television Jamaica (TVJ) as an official broadcast sponsor for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Flow will also host watch parties and engage customers with exciting offers to enhance the World Cup experience.The broadcast partnership was officially launched on Friday at Nelson Mandela Park in Half-Way Tree, where hundreds of football fans gathered in anticipation of the tournament, which kicks off today
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today and while the world will be enraptured with the beauty of the game, these five teams will be fighting tooth and nail to etch their name on the coveted trophy come July 19. Here are the top five teams entering the World Cup, according to the FIFA men’s international rankings
