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Jamaica's 100-metre Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah (centre) is flanked by silver medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (left) and bronze medallist Shericka Jackson as they celebrate yesterday on the podium with their medals after the Jamaicans completed a sweep of the women's 100m event...

Dacres looks beyond Tokyo disappointment 8:50 pm
TOKYO, Japan – Form and fitness are two of the key ingredients for success in sports.And, at these delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Jamaica's world number-two ranked discus thrower Fedrick Dacres had difficulty finding either of them.

HEARTACHE 8:40 pm
TOKYO, Japan — Doom and gloom quickly replaced the euphoria which Jamaica experienced on Saturday night, as day three of the athletics segment of the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games came to a close.

Shelly gracious in defeat, but could not hide disappointment

Sunday, August 1, 2021

TOKYO, Japan — She was on the brink of a historic third 100m gold medal in the last four Olympic Games.

Hungry 'Lions' feast on first win of season

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Humble Lions registered their first win of the season with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Waterhouse FC in their Jamaica Premier League match at the UWI-JFF Captain Horace Burrell Centre of Excellence yesterday.

Bronze-medallist Jackson says COVID-19 a blessing in disguise

Sunday, August 1, 2021

TOKYO, Japan — Newly minted women's 100m bronze-medallist Shericka Jackson believes that the novel coronavirus pandemic which forced the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, was a blessing in disguise for her.

Medal hunt continues as male sprinters take spotlight

Sunday, August 1, 2021

TOKYO, Japan — Jamaica will be looking to add to the medals table on today's third day of action inside the Olympic Stadium as the 2020 Tokyo Olympics continue on Sunday.

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Sunday, August 1, 2021

There was a “quiet expectation of a sweep” in the women's 100m final at the Olympic Games even before the team left for Tokyo, Japan, says Ian Forbes.

'God is amazing!'

Sunday, August 1, 2021

TOKYO, Japan — As Elaine Thompson-Herah approached the finish line of the women's 100m final here on Saturday night, she bellowed a few words as she pointed towards the display board.

Feel the power

Sunday, August 1, 2021

THE National Powerlifting Association of Jamaica (NPAJ) is putting muscle behind a drive to have all their coaches certified, in addition to looking at introducing the sport at the school level.

Villa agree deal for Jamaican Leon Bailey — reports

Sunday, August 1, 2021

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Aston Villa announced yesterday they had agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Leon Bailey as England's Jack Grealish has reportedly been the subject of an offer from Manchester City.

Former goalie Thompson says Gold Cup-chasing Boyz lacked 'identity'

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Ryan Thompson's concern with the Reggae Boyz's performance in their 0-1 loss to the USA in the quarter-finals of the Concacaf Gold Cup ran deeper than the cosmetic.

'It hurts in the gut!'

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Former Reggae Boyz strongman Jermaine Taylor was nowhere near to tears, but his disappointment was as palpable as the Texas heat.

Cyclist David Weller recalls precious bronze at 1980 Games

Sunday, August 1, 2021

One of the most iconic and magical moments in Jamaica's Olympic history occurred 41 years ago, when David Weller won a bronze medal in cycling at the 1980 Moscow Games.

Hemmings-McCatty: Olympic gold medal trailblazer

Sunday, August 1, 2021

WHENEVER Jamaicans reminisce about Deon Hemmings' golden run at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, most times it ends with “here comes Kim Batten”.

PHOTO OF THE DAY — Aug 1, 2021

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates after winning the women’s 100m final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo yesterday. Thompson-Herah stormed to victory in 10.61 seconds, equalling the second-fastest time in history. Her effort matched that of the...

PHOTOS: PRIDE OF THE FLAG

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Jamaica's Tokyo 2020 Olympic 100m champion, Elaine Thompson-Herah, celebrates with her nation's flag by clothing herself in the fabric, making various fashion statements during the traditional victory lap after retaining her Olympic title. The Jamaican ran the joint...

Pakistan defy rampant Pooran to edge West Indies by seven runs

Sunday, August 1, 2021

PROVIDENCE, Guyana (AFP) — Pakistan's versatile bowling attack did just enough to restrain a rampant Nicholas Pooran and come away with a seven-run victory over the West Indies in the second Twenty 20 (T20) International of the four-match series at Guyana National Stadium in Guyana...