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Published:Monday | November 23, 2020 | 12:12 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Chairman Rudolph Speid says that one of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Technical Committee’s main priorities is to upgrade local coaching qualification standards to be on par with the best in the region. Speaking at a virtual Gleaner Editors...

Published:Sunday | November 22, 2020 | 8:04 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL) Commercial Committee Chairman Donovan White says it will take at least half a billion dollars to sustain the National Premier League (NPL) annually, as it is now, and close to $1 billion to make the one...

Published:Sunday | November 22, 2020 | 8:02 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

All four members of Jamaica’s delegation for their international friendly football matches in Saudi Arabia are still under quarantine after returning more positive results yesterday from retests for COVID-19 on Thursday. The four, consisting of...

Published:Tuesday | November 17, 2020 | 12:14 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President Michael Ricketts expects a much better display from the Reggae Boyz when they face Saudi Arabia in the second of their two friendly games at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium at 11:30 a.m. Jamaica time...

Published:Monday | November 16, 2020 | 12:13 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Lot 48, a bay filly sired by SAVOY STAMP out of RUMBLE, by GRAEME HALL, broke the record for a highest sale of a yearling at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) yearling sale at Caymanas Park yesterday. The filly was the focus...

Published:Monday | November 16, 2020 | 12:13 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica Golf Association President Peter Chin says the already established COVID-19 safety protocols by the Government, for tourist staying at local hotels, will be the guidelines under which the Jamaica Open Golf tournament will be operated when...

Published:Saturday | November 14, 2020 | 12:13 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Midfielder Ravel Morrison might have to wait a bit longer to make his long-awaited Reggae Boyz début, as word coming out of the camp is that the player is nursing an injury. Although the extent of the injury is yet to be determined, it appears that...

Published:Thursday | November 12, 2020 | 12:07 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

President of the Jamaica Olympic Ice Hockey Federation (JOIHF), Don Anderson, revealed that plans are in motion to establish a synthetic rink locally. However, according to him, discussions with major private companies that have shown serious...

Published:Wednesday | November 11, 2020 | 12:17 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Chairman of Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL), Christopher Williams, said the new organisation’s plan is to make the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) viable in the next five years. Williams, the co-founder and CEO of PROVEN Management...

Published:Tuesday | November 10, 2020 | 12:12 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

A Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) source has reliably informed The Gleaner that it has averted a potential strike by its senior men’s team for its two-match series against hosts Saudi Arabia on November 14 and 17. This is because the federation...

Published:Monday | November 9, 2020 | 12:11 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Former Manchester United and West Ham player Ravel Morrison is displeased at what he and his agent, Daniel Wilson deem poor treatment from the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) ahead of his expected debut against hosts Saudi Arabia on Saturday....

Published:Friday | November 6, 2020 | 12:11 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Former University of Alabama basketball player Will Butler, who recently signed his first professional contract with Spanish second division club CB Penas Huesca, believes European leagues present a more viable option for players coming out of US...

Published:Thursday | November 5, 2020 | 12:15 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Christopher Williams, an independent appointee to the Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL) board of directors and CEO and co-founder of PROVEN Management Limited, was appointed the new chairman of the PFJL yesterday. The newly incorporated...

Published:Thursday | November 5, 2020 | 12:14 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Waterhouse head coach Marcel Gayle will have his squad intact when the Drewsland-based club entertains Arcahaie of Haiti in their Concacaf League Round-of-16 game at Stadium East this evening, starting at 6:00 p.m. Although Waterhouse had completed...

Published:Thursday | November 5, 2020 | 12:08 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

With no competition taking since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in March, local racing car drivers have been reduced to basically testing their vehicles. However, this weekend, local driver Doug Gore, along with OMSE, an auto racing...

Published:Wednesday | November 4, 2020 | 12:15 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Newly appointed Waterhouse captain Shawn Lawes’ first game in the new role will see him leading the club in an uphill task to qualify for the Concacaf League quarter-finals, when they face off against Arachaie of Haiti in their Round-of-16 tie at...

Published:Saturday | October 31, 2020 | 12:10 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

National Senior men’s football team manager Roy Simpson says the technical team is tracking defenders Jamoi Topey and Jordan Scarlett for possible future selection. Many local football observers believe both players should have been included for...

Published:Thursday | October 29, 2020 | 12:13 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

A high-ranking Portmore United administrator says that former striker Maalique Foster, who was shot and injured in an incident in Southborough, Portmore, on Tuesday night, was in stable condition and due for release from hospital. Based on reports...

Published:Wednesday | October 28, 2020 | 12:08 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Despite not playing any competitive football for seven months, Waterhouse Football Club will go into their Concacaf League quarter-final against Arcahaie of Haiti on November 5 at Stadium East with a lot of hope and optimism, says coach Marcel...

Published:Wednesday | October 21, 2020 | 12:14 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has been instructed my the Ministry of Health...

Published:Wednesday | October 21, 2020 | 12:09 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President Michael Ricketts, revealed that a recent meeting between the federation and the Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) regarding Rudolph Speid’s tenure as JFF technical committee chairman...

Published:Monday | October 19, 2020 | 7:28 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

There will be no playing of the annual Bell/Ziadie Masters and Celebrities Memorial football event this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, event organiser Clive Campbell said this year’s five awardees will still be fêted today at the...

Published:Thursday | October 15, 2020 | 12:13 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

After being forced to cancel a number of friendly matches due to the coronavirus pandemic, Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz have secured two international games against five-time World Cup qualifiers Saudi Arabia in the Middle Eastern country on November 14...

Published:Wednesday | October 14, 2020 | 12:08 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

President of the Jamaica Skeet Club, Jordan Samuda, said the skeet season, which runs from October to July, will shoot off on October 25 with the Tony Kelly Skeet Competition at the Jamaica Skeet Club. Samuda outlined a number of dramatic changes...

Published:Wednesday | October 14, 2020 | 12:08 AMLivingston Scott/Gleaner Writer

Local boxing promoter John Isaacs revealed recently that his Creative Sports and Entertainment company reached an agreement with an international partner to host a live television boxing show to be aired in the United States. However, while the...

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