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Published:Tuesday | April 7, 2026 | 10:58 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica’s Under-15s finally tasted victory in the fifth and final match of their CWI Rising Stars bilateral series against Trinidad...

Published:Saturday | April 4, 2026 | 1:05 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

The reality is setting in for Jamaica’s Under-15 cricketers. After a humbling 39-run defeat to Trinidad and Tobago in the third match of their five-match CWI Rising Stars bilateral series at the Jamaica Broilers ground on Thursday, head coach...

Published:Thursday | April 2, 2026 | 12:24 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

In a thrilling final that ebbed and flowed over three days of high-quality schoolboy cricket, St Jago High School emerged as the champions of the First Global Bank Grace Shield, securing a hard-fought five-wicket victory over Campion College at a...

Published:Monday | March 30, 2026 | 12:10 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

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Published:Tuesday | March 24, 2026 | 12:06 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

With an eye on the horizon and a focus on the future, the Next Wave JA programme kicked off over the weekend, welcoming 20 young hopefuls to the famous Jamnesia surf camp. Despite the ocean offering only flat waves, the inaugural session was a...

Published:Thursday | March 19, 2026 | 12:12 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

The Best of the Best tennis tournament serves off on Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Eric Bell Tennis Centre, but the defending champions will be conspicuously absence when the first balls are struck. Mt Alvernia High, winners of the Division One Girls...

Published:Tuesday | March 17, 2026 | 12:10 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica’s Jodi Munn-Barrow produced a gritty performance to successfully defend her Ladies Division title at the T...

Published:Wednesday | February 25, 2026 | 12:12 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

The Jamaica Surfing Association kicked off its 2026 season dramatically last Saturday at South Haven with a final-minute heroic display that will be talked about for the rest of the year. In a full day of high-performance surfing, athletes were...

Published:Thursday | February 5, 2026 | 12:18 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

West Indies’ 23-run loss against Afghanistan in their final preparatory clash ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup yesterday was illuminated by a blistering cameo from emerging all-rounder Matthew Forde, who provided a potent reminder of the squad’...

Published:Monday | February 2, 2026 | 12:16 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica’s Senior Women’s cricket team capped off a stirring campaign in St Vincent by clinching the CG United Super 50 Cup, finishing atop the standings with 21 points. That one point made all the difference, as they finished just one clear of...

Published:Tuesday | January 27, 2026 | 12:14 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

West Indies Under-19 spinner Vitel Lawes has emerged as a pivotal figure in his team’s charge at the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup, and the Jamaican teenager is relishing the challenge as a crucial showdown with Australia looms. Currently among the...

Published:Thursday | January 22, 2026 | 12:17 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

West Indies captain Brandon King pinpointed moments of individual promise. Still, he demanded all-around improvement from his side after a 39-run defeat to Afghanistan sealed a 2-0 series loss in Dubai yesterday. Again, the regional side showed...

Published:Tuesday | January 20, 2026 | 12:11 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

From before a ball was bowled in the three-match T20 International series between hosts Afghanistan and the West Indies, spin was the talk of the town, and the West Indies got a first-hand look at what they will be up against for the remainder of...

Published:Monday | January 19, 2026 | 12:12 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

The last time the Reggae Boyz journeyed to Grenada for a game, they came away witha handsome 4-1 victory back in 2023. This time around, it was completely different, as it took a solitary late goal from substitute Nickalia Fuller to give Jamaica a...

Published:Friday | January 16, 2026 | 12:13 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica’s chances of claiming the Cricket West Indies (CWI) T20 Blaze trophy are getting slimmer by the minute as the Shane Brooks-coached side suffered their second defeat in as many games, this time against Barbados. In the end, a six-wicket...

Published:Thursday | January 15, 2026 | 12:10 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica’s women cricketers suffered a narrow nine-run defeat to the Leeward Islands in their CWI T20 Blaze opener at Arnos Vale Playing Field on Tuesday, but head coach Shane Brooks is adamant there is no cause for panic. Chasing a modest 109 for...

Published:Wednesday | January 14, 2026 | 12:10 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Before a ball was bowled in the Cricket West Indies T20 Blaze competition, Jamaica women’s head coach Shane Brooks said the two-week preparation for the tournament was not enough, and that lack of preparation showed in the opening fixture against...

Published:Tuesday | January 13, 2026 | 12:22 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Despite the challenges posed by Hurricane Melissa late last year, Zandre Roye and Oshae Haye believe their preparations for the prestigious Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) have gone well. The duo was recently announced as the pair that...

Published:Saturday | January 10, 2026 | 12:10 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

In a significant boost for the local cycling community, the Elevation Cycling Club has donated 80 pairs of high-performance cycling shoes, valued at more than US$8,000, to key institutions across the island. The formal handover took place at the...

Published:Tuesday | January 6, 2026 | 12:11 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

As the West Indies Under-19 squad prepares to depart Barbados today for the ICC U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia, all eyes are fixed on one young man who carries the weight of expectation and the glow of experience — Antigua’s Jewel Andrew. At...

Published:Tuesday | December 16, 2025 | 12:09 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Under brilliant sunshine and facing the formidable rolling waves of Copa Beach, the nation’s top surfers delivered a spectacular display of skill and nerve at the National Surfing Championships on Sunday. When the final sprays settled, Elishama...

Published:Saturday | December 13, 2025 | 12:11 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

The waves of Copa Beach, Bull Bay, will be the stage for Jamaica’s surfing elite today as the Jamaica Surfing Association (JSA) hosts the highly anticipated 2025 National Surfing Championships. JSA President Inilek Wilmot confirmed the event as the...

Published:Friday | December 12, 2025 | 12:08 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

In a story of resilience, Jamaica’s women’s cricket team etched its name in history books, overcoming a mountain of adversity to clinch the inaugural cricket title at the Bolivarian Games with a commanding six-wicket victory over Trinidad and...

Published:Thursday | December 11, 2025 | 12:21 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

A cricket firestorm from an administrative standpoint is said to be brewing, as former Jamaica Cricket Association President Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven has issued a forceful demand to Cricket West Indies, calling for an immediate Extraordinary Annual...

Published:Monday | December 8, 2025 | 12:11 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

The Jamaica Premier League resumed yesterday after a lengthy delay due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa, and that long layoff was evident as Portmore United welcomed Arnett Gardens at the Ferdi Neita Sports Complex. In a tense yet chance-starved...

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