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Published:Tuesday | February 28, 2023 | 12:33 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Justin Burrowes was in scintillating form over the weekend as his four-under-par total of 212 secured him another Caymanas Classic men’s title following the culmination of the 54-hole event at the Caymanas Golf course on Sunday. With World Amateur...

Published:Saturday | February 25, 2023 | 1:15 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Following their emphatic innings and a 109-run win over Kingston and St Andrew Cricket Association last weekend, Kingston Cricket Club will be on the hunt for another six points as they face The University of the West Indies (UWI) in the second...

Published:Saturday | February 25, 2023 | 1:06 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Former Jamaica and West Indies left-arm spinner Nikita Miller is currently in Antigua and Barbuda as part of a coaching group that has been tasked to prepare the next crop of West Indies Under-19 players who are getting ready for next year’s ICC...

Published:Tuesday | February 21, 2023 | 1:19 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Top-ranked nations the United States and Guatemala are among some of the national teams that have been confirmed to take part in the Pan American Confederation Hockey5s World Cup qualifiers which are slated to take place in Jamaica in early June....

Published:Monday | February 20, 2023 | 1:28 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Gritty batting performances by both the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and Melbourne CC saw the army men securing first-innings honours in their opening-round Jamaica Cricket Association Senior Cup encounter, which ended in a draw at Up Park Camp...

Published:Saturday | February 18, 2023 | 12:57 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

It’s been a while since local cricketers took to the field in club cricket, but come today, 11 matches will be contested as the 2023 Jamaica Cricket Association two-day Senior Cup bowls off. The last time the tournament was contested, Melbourne CC...

Published:Friday | February 17, 2023 | 1:21 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

The disappointment could be heard in the voice of Jamaica Scorpions head coach Andrew Richardson following his team’s recent showing in the second round of the West Indies Championship against Barbados in Antigua and Barbuda. The Scorpions suffered...

Published:Friday | February 17, 2023 | 1:19 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Seven communities across the island will be abuzz with activity starting March 12 when Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) rolls out the Supreme Masters Domino Tournament, which is slated to run until the grand finale in June. The ‘cut-throat’ winner-...

Published:Thursday | February 16, 2023 | 1:25 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

AFTER A three-year hiatus, the island’s top two-day cricket competition, the Senior Cup makes a return to the local sporting calendar with a full slate of games set to bowl off this weekend across the island. Twenty-four teams will take part in...

Published:Wednesday | February 15, 2023 | 1:28 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

WESLEY BROWN was in scintillating form at the Caymanas Golf Course, his eight-under-par 136 securing him the Professional Golfers Association two-day Golf Pro League Series yesterday. The St Ann native Brown started his hot streak by carding a five...

Published:Tuesday | February 14, 2023 | 1:06 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

After setting the world alight with her impressive winning performance at last year’s World Athletics Championship in Eugene, Oregon, 10-time World champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is banking on her hard work and the grace of God to bring her more...

Published:Monday | February 13, 2023 | 9:03 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

For the first time in two years, runners were able to come together in large numbers once again to take over the streets of Kingston for the 25th staging of the Sigma Corporate Run which pulled in a record $91,852,500 in raised funds for the 2023...

Published:Thursday | February 9, 2023 | 1:29 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

THE JAMAICA Scorpions failed to capitalise after winning the toss against the Barbados Pride on day one of their second-round West Indies Championship match at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. When stumps were drawn, the Pride had reached 89...

Published:Thursday | February 9, 2023 | 1:18 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

JAMAICA UNDER-17 coach Merron Gordon admitted that information gathering on his opponents at the upcoming Concacaf Under-17 Championship has been a challenge due to the lack of game footage of some teams at the level. The Jamaicans, who left for...

Published:Wednesday | February 8, 2023 | 2:14 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

JAMAICA’S UNDER-17 football coach, Merron Gordon, says winning games at all costs is key following his team’s second 1-0 win over their Trinidad and Tobago counterparts at the St Elizabeth Sports Complex yesterday. The young Reggae Boyz, who made...

Published:Tuesday | February 7, 2023 | 6:41 PMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica's U17 team wrapped up their preparation for the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers following their second 1-0 win over their Trinidad and Tobago counterparts at the St Elizabeth High School today. The young Reggae Boyz got the lone goal in the...

Published:Tuesday | February 7, 2023 | 1:46 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Last Saturday, Olympian and former Vere Technical High middle-distance star Inez Turner had a quick five-minute talk with members of the track team at her alma mater during the JAAA/Jamalco Development meet in Clarendon and according to head coach...

Published:Monday | February 6, 2023 | 1:32 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Vere United chalked up their second win in the 2022-23 Jamaica Premier League season following a 1-0 win over Harbour View at the Wembley Centre of Excellence yesterday. The lone goal came from as early as the second minute after goalkeeper David...

Published:Monday | February 6, 2023 | 12:41 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

When Inez Turner went up to receive her plaque at the JAAA/Jamalco Puma Development meet on Saturday, the former national junior and senior 800 metres champion paused the photo opportunity and asked the organisers to invite the Vere Technical team...

Published:Monday | February 6, 2023 | 12:39 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

A medical problem for Alwyn Williams gave all-rounder Abhijai Mansingh the chance to make his debut for the Jamaica Scorpions against the Leeward Islands Hurricanes in their just concluded drawn opening fixture in the West Indies Championship in...

Published:Sunday | February 5, 2023 | 8:37 PMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

A second-minute strike from Lamard Neil carried Vere United to a 1-0 win over Harbour View in their Jamaica Premier League encounter today at the Wembley Centre of Excellence. The win was Vere's second of the campaign after their 1-0 win last...

Published:Saturday | February 4, 2023 | 1:37 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica Scorpions all-rounder Abhijai Mansingh continues to impress in the ongoing West Indies Championship match against the Leeward Islands Hurricanes following day three action at the Coolidge Ground in Antigua and Barbuda. The right-handed...

Published:Friday | February 3, 2023 | 1:07 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Towering right-handed opener Leroy Lugg hit a solid half-century to lead the Jamaica Scorpions to 186 for six on yesterday’s second day of the West Indies Championship match against the Leeward Islands Hurricanes. The Scorpions will resume today’s...

Published:Thursday | February 2, 2023 | 1:26 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

THE JAMAICA Scorpions put in a disciplined effort with the ball to restrict the Leeward Islands Hurricanes to 163 for six on the first day of the opening round of matches in the 2023 West Indies Championship at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in...

Published:Tuesday | January 31, 2023 | 1:15 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

On Monday, the West Indies senior women’s team suffered their 13th straight T20 International defeat when they went down by eight wickets to India in the South Africa Tri-Series in East London. The West Indies first posted 94 for six, with captain...

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