Jamaica’s World Cup dreams end with 2-0 defeat to the US

Jamaica’s dream of qualifying for next year’s world cup in Brazil ended with a two-nil defeat against USA on Friday night. Second half goals from Midfielder Graham Zusi and forward Jozy Altidore rocked Jamaica after both teams were tied nil all…

Burrell bats for MoBay as hosts of FIFA Congress

If Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president Captain Horace Burrell gets his wish, Montego Bay could host the prestigious FIFA Congress in 2015. At Monday's draw for the groups and the unveiling of the logo for the 4th CONCACAF Girls Under-17…

Anti-doping official taking message to regional schools

The Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Agency (RADO) is currently focusing on ensuring their efforts of eliminating doping in sports are successful by targeting very young athletes. "The rationale of this project is basically to develop the anti-doping…

Derrick Rose aggressive in return

Chicago Bulls star point guard Derrick Rose returned to the court Saturday night after missing the past 17 months while recovering from knee surgery, scoring 13 points in 20 minutes in an 82-76 victory against the Indiana Pacers in both teams'…

Rafael Nadal reclaims No. 1 ranking

Rafael Nadal has been No. 1 in the world rankings before. In two stints, in fact. But it's safe to say getting to top spot for a third time is a little extra special for the Spaniard. When Nadal reached the final of the China Open in Beijing, he was…

FIFA World Cup Trophy travels to the Caribbean

This is it! The coveted FIFA World Cup Trophy is in Jamaica this weekend. The official unveiling will take place later Sunday evening.   The Trophy arrived in Jamaica Saturday on the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, sponsored by Coca-Cola.   The trophy…

US take command over Internationals President Cup

The United States have built up a five-point lead over the International team at a storm-affected Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village, Ohio.  The hosts won four of Saturday's five fourball matches and the only foursomes match to be completed to open…

Dwight Howard: I’m not stupid

Dwight Howard says he's not a stupid player, despite Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's criticism, and he doesn't know why the legend cares anyway.   "Dwight is an extraordinary athlete and has incredible athletic ability, but basketball is a game where the most…

West Indies ‘A’ close opening day on 283-6 against India ‘A’ in second four-day game

Opening batsman Kraigg Brathwaite and Assad Fudadin scored half centuries to lead West Indies ‘A’ to 283 for six at stumps on today’s opening day of the second four-day match against hosts India ‘A’ at Shimoga.   Brathwaite top scored with 82 from…

Rafael Nadal through to last eight at China Open

Rafael Nadal took another step towards regaining the number one ranking with a hard-fought win over Philipp Kohlschreiber at the China Open. The 27-year-old Spaniard won 6-4 7-6 (7-3) to set up a quarter-final against Italy's Fabio Fognini in…