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Published:Tuesday | February 4, 2020 | 12:35 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

Having been recalled to the West Indies 15-man One-Day International (ODI) and T20 squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, Jamaican all-rounder Rovman Powell says he plans to use the series to cement a permanent spot in the regional side. The 26...

Published:Saturday | February 1, 2020 | 12:22 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

The 2020 Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA)/Magnum Major League competition is scheduled to kick-off this afternoon with the playing of three matches. In the day’s feature game, Duhaney Park will oppose Shortwood United at Baldwin...

Published:Thursday | January 30, 2020 | 12:00 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

National basketballer Samardo Samuels has set his sights on making a return to the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States. The 31-year-old Samuels is no stranger to the NBA, having played three seasons with the Cleveland...

Published:Tuesday | January 28, 2020 | 12:18 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

Former Cleveland Cavaliers centre, Jamaican Samardo Samuels, credited late American basketball icon Kobe Bryant for having one of the greatest influences on his career. Samuels, who played three seasons in the NBA with the Cavaliers before moving...

Published:Monday | January 27, 2020 | 12:26 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica’s star sprinter Briana Williams says she was very shocked by her performance after she ran a personal best time 7.15 seconds to win the women’s 60m at The Queen’s/Grace Jackson Meet at the National Stadium on Saturday. Williams, the...

Published:Saturday | January 25, 2020 | 12:15 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

National senior netball captain Jhaniele Fowler says the Sunshine Girls must limit their turnovers to secure a positive result against rivals England Roses in their Vitality Netball Nations Cup match at the Copper Box Arena in London at noon today...

Published:Friday | January 24, 2020 | 12:38 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

With one spot up for grabs in the final of the Vitality Netball Nations Cup against world champions New Zealand, Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls head coach Connie Francis said they are determined to grab this place when they face rivals and hosts England...

Published:Thursday | January 23, 2020 | 12:00 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

National senior netball team head coach Connie Francis says a lack of discipline and poor transitioning is to be blamed for the Sunshine Girls’ 71-45 defeat to New Zealand in their second match of the Vitality Netball Nations Cup in Birmingham,...

Published:Wednesday | January 22, 2020 | 12:24 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica’s sprinting superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says she will be competing on the Indoor circuit this season as a part of her build-up to this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Fraser-Pryce, a two-time Olympic and four-time 100-metre...

Published:Tuesday | January 21, 2020 | 7:45 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

Having defeated South Africa in their opening match of the four-nation Vitality Netball Nations Cup, Sunshine Girls captain Jhaniele Fowler said the Jamaicans are pumped up ahead of tomorrow’s clash against world champions New Zealand in Birmingham...

Published:Monday | January 20, 2020 | 12:46 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

National senior netball captain Jhaniele Fowler produced a strong performance to guide the Sunshine Girls to a close 59-54 victory over South Africa in their opening match of the four-nation Vitality Netball Nations Cup in Nottingham, England...

Published:Saturday | January 18, 2020 | 12:00 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

As expected, iconic sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and last year’s long jump surprise package Tajay Gayle last night walked away with top honours at the RJRGLEANER Sports Foundation National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards 2019. In...

Published:Thursday | January 16, 2020 | 12:00 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

National senior netball captain Jhaniele Fowler says the Sunshine Girls are ready for their four-nation Vitality Netball Nations Cup in England, which will run from January 19-26. The tournament, which involves host England, world champions New...

Published:Tuesday | January 14, 2020 | 12:21 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

National senior netball coach Connie Francis said the Sunshine Girls are mentally and physically prepared to deal with any difficulties and challenges that they might encounter when they compete in the Vitality Netball Nations Cup in England from...

Published:Friday | January 10, 2020 | 12:42 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

Sprintec’s head coach, Maurice Wilson, says that expectations are very high this season for national 200m champion Rasheed Dwyer, noting that he is expecting his charge to run sub-20 seconds in the event this year. Dwyer, who is the 2014...

Published:Thursday | January 9, 2020 | 12:00 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

R. Danny Williams, chairman of the Sagicor Foundation, said this year’s staging of the Sigma Corporate Run will be the biggest and most exciting since its inception 22 years ago.The event, set for February 16, will this year be seeking funds for...

Published:Tuesday | January 7, 2020 | 12:30 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

After finally securing his first trainers’ championships title last month, Anthony ‘Baba’ Nunes is bracing for an even tougher battle this year, as he looks to add to last year’s success. Nunes, who finished behind Wayne DaCosta in the...

Published:Monday | January 6, 2020 | 12:00 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

Senior veterinarian Dr St Aubyn Bartlett is calling for a forensic report into the recent increase of foot fractures being suffered by horses while competing at Caymanas Park. While no figures were immediately available, Bartlett described as “...

Published:Monday | January 6, 2020 | 12:34 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

Having finished a disappointing fifth in last year’s regional four-day ­championships, President of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven, said he anticipating a much better performance from the Scorpions this year. The...

Published:Saturday | January 4, 2020 | 12:00 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

Newly crowned champion trainer Anthony ‘Baba’ Nunes has dedicated his first championship to his mother Phylis Nunes. Nunes won the 2019 trainer’s title with a total earnings of $86,095,840 to finish ahead of rival and dethroned champion Wayne...

Published:Friday | January 3, 2020 | 12:51 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) General Secretary Dalton Wint says that arrangements are now being made to pay over the monies owed to former Reggae Girlz head coach Hue Menzies. Menzies, who led the Reggae Girlz to a historic qualification to...

Published:Tuesday | December 31, 2019 | 12:13 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

With the country’s recent success at the Pan American Games and the Caribbean Championships, Stephen ‘Bomber’ Jones president of the Jamaica Boxing Board (JBB), said he is expecting an exciting National Championships, which will be held from...

Published:Saturday | December 28, 2019 | 12:00 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

Tivoli Gardens head coach Philip Williams says his team must be more clinical in front of goal to secure all three points when they play last-placed Vere United in the Red Stripe Premier League at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes,...

Published:Friday | December 27, 2019 | 12:18 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

Former Portmore United striker Javon East has expressed his delight after recently signing a three-year deal with top-tier Costa Rican side Santos de Guaplies ahead of the upcoming season, which begins next month. East, who joined the club on loan...

Published:Friday | December 20, 2019 | 12:47 AMRobert Bailey/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica Millennium Motoring Club president Stephen Gunter said Jamaica’s junior driver Alex Powell has recovered well from a minor injury during the final of the 24th Trofeo Invernale “Ayrton Senna” event held at Circuito Internazionale, Napoli,...

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