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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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MANCHESTER, United Kingdom -- Antoine Semenyo scored on his Manchester City debut as the Ghana forward's new side crushed Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup th...
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policewoman is now receiving medical treatment at hospital after she was mowed down by a taxi operator on Friday afternoon at th...
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Iesha Nova gets Firm on critics
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JC’s Salmon smashes class one discus record
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January 10, 2026
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Schoolboy footballers to showcase talents in exhibition games
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CWI vice-president makes case for retaining Sammy as head coach
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Semenyo ‘proud’ to join Guardiola’s Manchester City
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STETHS left shooting boots on toll road, quips coach
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Brilliant Boy targets redemption in maiden call race
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New Chelsea boss Rosenior faces FA Cup test
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Arsenal’s Martinelli ‘deeply sorry’ for shoving injured Bradley
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‘Would be fun’ — Alcaraz, Sinner tease prospect of teaming up in doubles
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Real Madrid’s Mbappe fit to play Super Cup final — Alonso
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Jade-Ann Smith wins Triple Jump at UAB Blazer Invitational
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West Indies players named among best in ESPN 2025 cricket roundup
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A number of the West Indies’ players across both men’s and women’s squads have been picked by ESPN as some of the standout players of 2025. The ESPNcr...
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Victorious Links a winner on debut
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Michael Marlowe reaches 100th career win with Rock-Ola victory
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Phenomenal Power dominates again
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Beharie kicks off season with a bang
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England to stick with Stokes and McCullum despite Ashes flop
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Wright believes all-daCosta, all-Manning clashes present valuable experience for players
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DaCosta kicks off 2026 with hat-trick of wins at Caymanas Park
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