Jamaican distance standout Aisha Praught-Leer is looking to make a real impact in her new role as a member of the IAAF’s Athletes’ Commission, and is hoping to raise awareness and effect change where athlete welfare and earning opportunities are...
Olympic middle-distance athlete Kemoy Campbell says doctors at the New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center, have so far not been able to determine what caused his heart to stop, while competing recently and that he will be taking a few months...
Swimming sensation Alia Atkinson and discus standout Fedrick Dacres yesterday walked away with the top awards at the RJRGLEANER National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Atkinson, who...
A mere two years after making his international debut, Jamaican all-rounder Rovman Powell is living his dream.The twenty-five-year-old was appointed to lead the West Indies in their upcoming three-match One-Day International (ODI) series in...
“It is an unbelievable feeling; it is a feeling of accomplishment.” Those words by assistant coach Andrew Price perfectly sums up the almost super human effort that led to Jamaica’s historic qualification to next year’s FIFA...
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expected to announce its decision on Nesta Carter's appeal by the end of this month.The Gleaner understands that the veteran Jamaican sprinter will know his fate, with the panel set to rule on his Beijing...
With thoughts of retirement admittedly creeping into her thoughts, standout Jamaican swimmer Alia Atkinson is hoping that the powers that be will provide the support needed to ensure Jamaica's continued success in the pool.Atkinson, 29, has been...
The region's premier limited-overs competition has undergone an interesting facelift that organisers hope will provide an aesthetic boost and also provide much-needed impetus for the format in the Caribbean.Engaging fans on and off the field,...
