Jamaica Sports Newswire

"I stood on that same street with my head held high"- Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce opens up about receiving major honor in ...

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce expressed her thoughts about receiving a major honor in Jamaica in 2025 for her outstanding pursuits as an athlete. The road in which the Jamaican athlete grew up was renamed from Ashoka Road to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Drive in …

Tia Clayton and McLeod head Jamaica's NACAC Senior Champs team

Paris Olympic finalists Tia Clayton and Carey McLeod headline Jamaica's 47-member team to the regional North America, Central America, and the Caribbean (NACAC) Senior Track and Field Championships set for August 15-17 in the Nassau, Bahamas. A number …

Bencic within two wins of joining Ennis-Hill as sport’s ultimate supermum

The kids are all right but you can’t beat experience. Not on what turned out to be an alternative Mother’s Day anyway, with Belinda Bencic making it into the final four 15 months after giving birth to a daughter. Mirra Andreeva’s teenage kicks were hard to …

UTT Study: Structure And Nepotism Hampering Athlete Development

Researchers at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), in collaboration with Jamaica’s University of Technology (UTech), recently completed a pioneering study examining the transitions of elite Caribbean athletes from grassroots levels to senior …

Jamaica wins 2025 CARICOM Classic Team Chess tournament

Team Jamaica emerged as the winner of the CARICOM Classic Team Chess Tournament 2025, with Trinidad and Tobago coming in a close second and Suriname third. The week-long FIDE-rated classic round-robin format saw eight CARICOM nations and 10 teams, …

Digicel announces closure of its region-wide news outlet and sports broadcaster

Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 3:47 PM Telecommunication giant, Digicel, has announced that it is shutting down its Caribbean-wide news outlet, Loop News and its regional sports broadcaster, SportsMax as it repositions its business …

Jamaica U19s Beat Guyana to Win 1st Regional Match

Jamaica registered their first victory in this season’s West Indies Rising Stars Men’s under-19 Championships, beating Guyana by five runs at Conaree Sports Club, on Wednesday. Jamaicans were bowled out for 260 inside 47 overs. Captain Brian Barnes, 68, …

Digicel to close SportsMax, ending 23 years of dedicated sports coverage in region

21 In a shake-up for Caribbean sports broadcasting, telecommunications giant Digicel has announced it will shut down its SportsMax network next month. The decision, confirmed in a letter from Digicel Group Chief Business Officer Liam Donnelly to the Press …

Fraser‑Pryce reveals reason behind Paris 2024 Olympics withdrawal

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Iconic Jamaican sprinter Shelly‑Ann Fraser‑Pryce, competing in what was meant to be her final Olympic Games, stunned fans when she withdrew from the women’s 100m semifinal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, reportedly due to an injury …

This Jamaican American Basketball Star Could Be the #1 Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft

AJ Dybantsa, a talented 18-year-old from Brockton, Massachusetts, is turning heads across the basketball world—and now, Jamaica is paying close attention. With deep Jamaican roots through his mother, Chelsea, Dybantsa is not only the top high school …

KFC invests over $5M in Jamaican youth through annual summer basketball camps

Quick service restaurant leader Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ), through its KFC brand, has continued their empowerment of Jamaica’s youth by way of a $ 5 million investment in the two longest-running and most impactful youth basketball programmes in Jamaica …

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on Her "Final Year" as a Professional Athlete: "This Isn't a Farewell Tour"

As of September, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will no longer be an active professional athlete. The 38-year-old Jamaican track and field champion is set to race professionally for the last time at the World Athletic Championships in Tokyo in the fall. Speaking …

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Breaks Her Silence on Dropping Out of Her Last-Ever Olympic Race

In an interview for Marie Claire's new Women in Sports issue, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce breaks her silence on what led to her dropping out of the 100m semi-final in Paris last year, after previously only expressing her "disappointment" over the …

New athletes shine at recent JABBFA novice and junior championships

With the body as the canvas, weights as brushes, and nutrition flowing in as paint, the result is a masterwork of bodybuilding. Following the recent Jamaica Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association’s annual novice and junior championships, four …

Defending champs Guyana thrashed by Jamaica in tournament opener

Guyana’s Mahadevi Ramhoridass is bowled for one by Jamaica’s Aneisha Miller CWI Women’s U-19 Defending champions, the Guyana U19 women, got their title defence off to the worst possible start as they recorded a six-wicket loss via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern …

Off the Grid: Sally breaks down Sports Cars

There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Sports Cars Constructor: Aidan Deshong Editor: Amie Walker What I Learned from Today’s Puzzle TEN (33A: Perfect score in an IGN review) IGN is a website featuring …

Jamaica U19 Women Win Opening Regional Match

Jamaica beat Guyana by six wickets via the Duckworth Lewis method in their rain affected West Indies Rising Stars Under 19 women’s 30 overs cricket tournament at the Diego Martin Sports Complex, in Trinidad and Tobago. Batting first, the Jamaicans made 34 …

BREAKING: Greenwood completes his switch of allegiance to represent Jamaica

By Jeremain Brown Radio Jamaica Sports has been reliably informed that former Manchester United Star player Mason Greenwood has completed his switch of allegiance to represent Jamaica and is now awaiting receipt of his Jamaican passport. The development …

FOOTBALL-Jamaican King hails St. Mirren as a perfect fit for his football journey

Study Highlights Link Between Pit Bull Bite Incidents and Owner Negligence, Not Breed Traits

While public perception often centers on the breed itself, data suggests responsibility lies more heavily with how dogs are raised, socialized, and treated. CA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent analysis by Pitbulls.org …

David Ghiyam Takes the Stage in Paris with a Sold-Out Seminar: Manifesting Your Soul’s Destiny

David Ghiyam, Spiritual teacher and global entrepreneur, and 300+ Attendees Come Together for a Powerful Day of Freedom, Abundance, and Spiritual Power PARIS, FRANCE, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiritual teacher and global entrepreneur David …

Dietary Supplements Market Size to Reach USD 179.36 billion by 2030, Says Mordor Intelligence

Rising health awareness, demand for natural, organic, and plant-based supplements drive steady growth in the global dietary supplement market. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The increasing adoption of …

Merit Academy Students Excel in Tournament Involving Chess and Rubik’s Cube Mastery

WOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Merit Academy students in all grade levels, School of Grammar, School of Logic, and School of Rhetoric enjoyed a fun end of year activity this past May. They participated in a …

A New Era for Work: Prosperity Of Life Sees Surge in Career Switchers Over 40 Seeking Purpose and Profit

More professionals over 40 are quitting traditional jobs to join Prosperity Of Life - a global platform offering purpose, profit, and personal freedom. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global media and education …

SoccerFollowers Sports Apparel to Donate Complete Soccer Kits to Local Public Primary School

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, July 20, 2025, management and employee volunteers from SoccerFollowers Sports Apparel will visit Sunshine No. 1 Public Primary School to deliver a special summer gift: 200 …

Mobility City of Fairfax, VA, Provides Veterans Priority Mobility Equipment Repairs from Certified Local Technicians

Owner Bennet Helfgott of Mobility City of Fairfax, VA, offers electric wheelchair & mobility equipment repairs for veterans across the Northern Virginia region. FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of …

Streamline Brands Recognizes World Drowning Prevention Day

Nation’s Leading Swim School Promotes S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise and Expert Tips to Help Prevent Drownings SAN RAFAEL, CA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As families head to pools, lakes, and beaches this summer, Streamline …

Michigan Emerges as a Health Optimization Hub with Surge in Longevity Clinics Offering DEXA, VO2, and Metabolic Testing

ROMEO, MI, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful new movement in preventative trend is taking root across Michigan. Clinics specializing in health optimization and longevity are rapidly opening throughout the state, …

Ferrari Driver Dylan Medler on the podium in the Italian GT Championship

Ferrari Challenge Champion Dylan Medler, competing in the Italian GT Championship Sprint GT Cup in Mugello, showed amazing performance all weekend MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medler finished the final Friday …

Retirement Tax Consultants Announces Strategy to Slash Roth Conversion Taxes

Reduce Roth Conversion Taxes by 35% Using IRS-Accepted LLC Valuation Discounts MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Retirement Tax Consultants, a national leader in advanced retirement tax planning, today announced a …

Horse euthanized due to serious injury in Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races

A horse was euthanized due to an injury sustained in Saturday's chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, July 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is once again speaking out …

Protecting Doctors from Extortion, Coercion, and Harassment in Pain Clinic; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada

Safeguarding healthcare by protecting physicians from extortion, coercion, and harassment in pain clinic settings; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Physicians who serve in …

Sanjeeva Perera appointed as Area General Manager for Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives

MALDIVES, July 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Sanjeeva Perera as the new Area General Manager for its Madlives resorts. A seasoned hospitality professional, Sanjeeva steps …

The Compassionate Crossroad of Value-Based Care, MAiD and Multimodal Pain Therapy; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic

Reaffirming the ethics of compassionate medicine, value-based care, MAiD, and multimodal pain management; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Canada expands access to Medical …

بحضور 10,000 متفرج.. عمرو دياب يُشعل مسرح عبادي الجوهر أرينا في جدة بأمسية لا تُنسى

عمرو دياب يُبهر جمهور جدة في أمسية استثنائية بمسرح عبادي الجوهر، مقدّمًا أشهر أغانيه وألبومه الجديد أمام 10,000 متفرج متفاعل. JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA, July 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- أحيا النجم المصري عمرو دياب ليلة استثنائية ضمن فعاليات موسم …

Advancing Health Workforce Development Through Open Science and UN SDG 3 Goals; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic

Using open science and UN SDG 3 goals to lead evidence-based transformation of the health workforce; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The call for equitable, sustainable, and …

Airway and Breathing Care Lessons During COVID-19 Towards Enhancing Value-Based Healthcare; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade

A Case for Safer Systems in Value-Based Healthcare Delivery From Airway and Breathing Care Lessons During COVID-19; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tracheal intubation and …

Integrated Therapy Associates Honored for Trauma-Informed Care and Two Decades of Community Service

Wilmington mental health practice marks 21+ years of service and receives media recognition for trauma-informed therapy and client care excellence. WILMINGTON, NC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Integrated Therapy Associates, …

AromaGee Celebrates 10 Years of Healing With Massage Therapy in Highland, NY

Highland-based AromaGee marks 10 years of delivering expert lymphatic drainage therapy and pain relief massage across the Hudson Valley. HIGHLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AromaGee Massage & Holistic Wellness …