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New post, same goals - Montego Bay United technical director Gilbert wants western Jamaica talent

Newly appointed Montego Bay United technical director Xavier Gilbert says the appointment will help him continue his development as a coach, and that his ambition in the new role is to take the club back to the pinnacle of local football and give it stronger presence on the international transfer market.

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Kane ties England's record in 4-2 win over Croatia
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP): Harry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, Jude Bellingham added another two minutes into the second half and England beat Croatia 4-2…
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THE CONTENDERS - Wounded Dutch still dangerous
The Dutch have come into this World Cup a little understrengthed, with key players Jurrien Timber, Xavi Simons, and Matthijs de Ligt all ruled out through injury. But their No. 8 world ranking must…
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World Cup hat-trick trivia - Messi's three goals the 55th in history and other facts
ATLANTA (AP): At age 38 and playing in his sixth World Cup, Lionel Messi has his first hat-trick in football's biggest tournament and Argentina's defence of the trophy is off to a flying…
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Fiery Trials begins today

The country's top junior and senior athletes will take centre stage over the next four days, starting today inside the National Stadium, as the JAAA National Junior and Senior Championships get…
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Germany’s Neuer, the man who has done it before
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be hoping to lead Germany to their second FIFA World Cup title of his career after helping the Europeans capture football's biggest prize in 2014. While Neuer did…
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More Mouttet points on the cards for Pack Plays

PACK PLAYS, the speedy American sitting second on the list of local-based runners vying for nine Mouttet Mile spots following defending champion RIDEALLDAY’s win-and-you’re-in victory in April’s Ian…
June 17, 2026

Mbappé gets Les Bleus off and running - France skipper brace helps them to 3-1 win over Senegal
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (AP): Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move past Pelé and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals, Bradley Barcola added another, and France rebounded from a surprisingly poor…
June 17, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

THE CONTENDERS - Morocco pass top-team litmus
Morocco are ranked seventh in the world, the highest African nation on the FIFA rankings. The African champions earned their title in controversial fashion earlier this year, and there have been those…
June 17, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

JIMMIE SAYS … Follow the money and you’ll find there is none
After pointing out the monetary value of taxation derived from betting on horse racing, local and overseas events, for the period 2022-2023, almost $500,000 million, as reported by the Betting Gaming…