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West Indies coach Daren Sammy says Vitel Lawes earned his rapid elevation after strong camp showings. The St. Jago High School left-arm wrist spinner took eight wickets on debut against New Zealand.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) Chief Executive Officer Chris Dehring says the US$12.82 million loan approved by the International Cricket Council (ICC) is only a short-term measure and does not address the broader financial challenges facing regional cricket. The ICC approved the loan during its Annual Board Meeting in Edinburgh earlier this month after CWI projected a US$26 million loss for the current financial year
Aliana McMaster edged Christian Sasso to win the Jamaica Skeet Club National Championship at Worthy Park in Ewarton, becoming the first woman to take the overall 200-bird crown.
Justin Parris’ century and five-wicket haul powered Barbados past Jamaica by 116 runs in the CWI Rising Stars Men’s Under-19 50-over final in Antigua, sealing a second straight title.
Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC): Following their 3-2 one-day international series loss to New Zealand, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has accepted that the regional side will have to go through the Qualifiers to book their spot at the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The Windies men began the series 10 points behind Bangladesh for the final automatic qualifying spot, and needing to win all five of their matches to have a realistic chance of overtaking them
The Reggae Girlz biggest opponents ahead of the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games are not Colombia, Puerto Rico, or Mexico, but rather the challenge of selecting a squad for a tournament staged outside FIFA’s international window. Jamaica will enter the CAC Games with a youthful squad bereft of key players after several clubs and universities exercised their right not to release their players for international duty
U20 boss Leacroft Lettman will lead Jamaica’s senior women at the CAC Games after Hubert Busby steps aside for family reasons, remaining available only as an adviser.
Melbourne cricket club seeking their first hold on the new look Kingston Wolves JCA under 15 competition trophy, defeated Boy’s Town by 31 runs in a low-scoring encounter at Collie Smith Drive on Tuesday. The competition over the years has been played on a parish select team but is now being played by clubs and parishes and has been divided into four zones
Jamaica will face Barbados in the final of the CWI regional honour 19 championship despite losing to the Barbadians in their final round robin match on Monday. Jamaica ultimately claimed second place on 20.2 points despite the loss to the bar to Barbados in their final preliminary fixture
Jamaica is ranked seventh in League A ahead of Thursday’s CONCACAF Nations League draw, with a two-leg Swiss-system path that could pit the Reggae Boys against Costa Rica or Honduras from November.
National 100 metres hurdles champion Demisha Roswell maintained her impressive form this season with a win in the event at yesterday’s World Continental Tour Silver meet in Slovakia. Roswell clocked 12.54 seconds to make it back-to-back victories following her success a week ago at the Luzern meet in Switzerland
National 100-metre hurdles champion Demisha Roswell continued her impressive form this season after picking up Jamaica’s only victory at yesterday’s World Continental Tour Silver meet in Slovakia.Roswell, the country’s number-one athlete in the women’s 100m hurdles this season, won the event in 12.54 seconds to make it back-to-back victories following her success a week ago at the Luzern meet in Switzerland. Roswell turned back the challenge of former Vere Technical teammate Britany Anderson, who is making a comeback after missing the past two seasons
Chad Ziadie was crowned National Shotgun champion for the third time after the scores were tallied at the end of the Jamaica Skeet Club’s National Shotgun Championship (NSC), which ran over several months at different venues across the island. It featured four different shooting disciplines, namely 5-Stand, FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse), super sporting and sporting clay
The stage is set for a captivating finale at the Liberta Sports Club today as underdogs Jamaica prepare to lock horns with defending champions and tournament pacesetters Barbados in the CWI Rising Stars U19 limited-overs final.Barbados enter the title clash as overwhelming favourites, having steamrolled their way through the competition with a flawless record. The defending champs have won all five of their matches, amassing a commanding 35.6 points to finish atop the standings
Mount Pleasant Football Academy holds the distinction of being the Jamaican club with the most players selected to be part of the upcoming Concacaf Men’s U20 Championship.Paul Christie, sporting director at Mount Pleasant, said this was no surprise as the club is committed to developing the Caribbean’s next generation of elite players.Of the seven players selected, two will represent Jamaica while the remaining five players will represent Haiti.Jamaica College standout Jabarie Howell and Owen Jumpp are the Jamaican representatives while Franco Celestin, Miguel Joseph, Emerson Laisse, Dieuvens Resil and Clifford Gene will complete the Haitian contingent.Christie said their selections are proof of Mount Pleasant’s mandate of developing top athletes and world-class talent.“Here at Mount Pleasant, the mandate is to try to create future leaders of the Caribbean through the medium of football. Though the dynamics are difficult, we still try to offer them elite training and, as our students as well, the best education.”While Mount Pleasant are proud of the number of players selected, Christie said this is just a fraction of the international players at the club.He explained that a number of their players had also competed in the Concacaf Men’s U20 Qualifiers, playing for other Caribbean countries like Belize and St Lucia.Christie also explained there are a number of Jamaican players who have represented the country at the U20 level but did not make the final cut.“These are actually just the players that are onto the next phase of the World Cup qualifying,” he explained“You would have missed players from Belize, St Lucia and so on and so forth, who played in the qualifiers.”He continued, “Even in Jamaica, we would have had a couple more call-ups
England forward Morgan Rogers has completed a British-record transfer to Chelsea from Aston Villa on a deal reported at £117 million, signing through 2033 under new manager Xabi Alonso.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have locked in their overseas arsenal for the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, unveiling a six-man contingent that marries global star power with tactical precision and rising subcontinental flair. The Falcons’ foreign legion features English all-rounder Moeen Ali, Sri Lankan dasher Kusal Perera, USA batter Milind Kumar, Canadian all-rounder Tajinder Singh, Pakistan vice-captain Shadab Khan, and breakout Pakistan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem
Sir Garfield Sobers, who is regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of the 20th century and one of the greatest all-rounder in the history of the game has died at the age of 89. Sobers was known as a national hero in Barbados and a West Indies legend who excelled as a batter, bowler in three different styles, and outstanding fielder
Ferran Torres struck in the second spell of extra time as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 at MetLife Stadium to lift their second men's World Cup title. Lionel Messi wept after receiving a runners-up medal.
The West Indes were progressing strongly as they seek a consolation win over New Zealand in their fifth and final one international at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. At sports time, the men in maroon were 116 for two of 22 overs, chasing 269 for victory
Top-ranked Caribbean junior Alyssa James is back in Jamaica after a second-round exit at Junior Wimbledon, resting before hard-court training and the Junior US Open.
FIFA is examining Argentina after players clashed when Spain sealed a 1-0 World Cup final win. Suspensions and a possible fine for the Argentine FA are under review.
The 25th staging of the annual Jamaica Basketball Association Star Search and Life Skills Development Camp got underway on Monday at GC Foster College in the auditorium. Over 105 participants from across the island, inclusive of the under 23 team to the CAC games, were present
Olympic bronze medallist and national record holder Rajindra Campbell has confirmed a Nike sponsorship deal, announced on Instagram after his historic Paris 2024 shot-put podium finish.
Experienced Sunshine Girls defender Latanya Wilson says the Jamaican team is not feeling pressured to repeat its historic silver-medal performance at this month’s Commonwealth Games Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.The championships will be held from July 23 to August 2, with the Sunshine Girls hoping to build on their memorable campaign at the previous Games in Birmingham, England, where they captured their first-ever Commonwealth Games silver.Wilson, who will be competing at her second Commonwealth Games, said the players are focused on executing their game plan rather than worrying about expectations.“There is no pressure and we don’t look at pressure,” said Wilson. “Pressure is a privilege, and even though we have gotten the silver medal the last time, it was a privilege to be in that position
Shanoya Douglas and Gary Card, both world-leading in the 100 metres, head Jamaica’s under-20 squad to Eugene, Oregon, for the August 5-9 World Championships.
Donovan Duckie begins his third spell at Waterhouse FC determined to end a 20-year Jamaica Premier League drought, citing strong squad depth and a mindset shift as keys to a title push.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors have named five overseas players for the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, pairing global T20 talent with a local core led by Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope.
After ending her collegiate career ranked among the top female clay target shooters in the United States, Neesa DaCosta returned home and added a national title to her growing list of achievements. DaCosta was crowned E Class national champion at the 2026 Jamaica Skeet Club National Sporting Clays Championship at Worthy Park in St
The Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) Board of Directors and it’s executive management team met in Antigua to review progress on its 2024–2027 strategic plan, “The Long Run.” The meeting, led by president Kishore Shallow, focused on organisational performance, strategic initiatives, and developing West Indies cricket. The board also discussed plans to expand the Coolidge Cricket Ground campus into a world-class cricket operations facility, following a preliminary meeting with the executive committee to address key regional issues
