Don't blame me - Burrell - JFF boss says Boyz' failure to qualify was Simoes' fault
PRESIDENT OF the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace Burrell, has come out firing back at critics, saying that the failure of the Reggae Boyz to qualify for the final round of the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying was not in the hiring of professor René Simoes ...
Non-qualification is a big setback for football
THE BOYZ gave it their all but, in the end, the task was just too much. Beating out six or seven unanswered goals against Canada was never going to happen. The numbers said it - only two victories over Canada in 13 previous matches and both by 1-0 margins...
Marshall to call it quits
JAMAICA'S ELIMINATION from World Cup 2010 has left several senior players willing to press on with their international careers, but at least one is ready to call it quits to make way for a younger crop of Reggae Boyz...
Bolt to train in Ireland
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC): USAIN BOLT plans to do some training in Ireland during the coming year, and will make a stopover in Germany for specialised driving classes before heading to Monaco for the IAAF World Athletics Gala on Sunday.The world's fastest...
Aris returns as JAAA president
HOWARD ARIS, a member of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Youth committee, will serve at least another four years as president of the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA).Aris, holder of the Order of Distinction ...
T&T advance to final round
NEW YORK (CMC): TRINIDAD AND Tobago are the lone side from the Caribbean to progress to the final round of CONCACAF qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.The 'Soca Warriors' trampled fellow Caribbean Football Union (CFU) side Cuba 3-0...
Barnes, Whitmore saga points to bigger problem
THE MEDIA, as usual, visited the Reggae Boyz during training before their big match against Canada. However, what they saw was not usual, as John Barnes - the man slated to take over after the completion of the second round - was seen running the show...
Cambridge slips back in Bermuda Open round
HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC):JAMAICAN DELROY Cambridge slipped to eight shots off the lead after firing a nine-over 79 as the second round of the Bermuda Open was hit by gale-force winds and showers at Tucker's Point Club on Wednesday.
Otago clarifies 'racy' cricket slogan
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (CMC):OPTAGO CRICKET chief executive Ross Dykes has contacted officials of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) to explain a racy slogan being used to promote the first Test between New Zealand and West Indies in the city next...
CTL concerned with project delays at track
The Board of directors of Caymanas Track Limited (CTL) says it is very concerned about the delays that CTL has been experiencing with implementing projects at Caymanas Park and across its broader operations as a result of the lengthy, cumbersome...
'Caymanas girls' a big hit
At last, Caymanas Track Ltd showed some imagination in trying to lift the boredom and discomfort of our racing product. They introduced six beautiful 'Caymanas Girls', who acted as hostesses placing bets, fixing drinks and generally being attentive....