Usain Bolt Named Greatest Male Athlete in Last 75 Years
First published in 1945, Athletics Weekly marked its Diamond Anniversary in 2020 by asking its 100,000-plus readers to vote for the best male and female track and field athletes to appear between 1945 and the present. Jamaica’s sprint champion and multiple Olympic medal winner Usain Bolt was named the greatest male athlete of the past […]
Jamaican-Born Basketball Player Nick Richards Selected in 2020 NBA Draft
Basketball player Nick Richards, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica, was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans with the 42nd overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft before being sent to the Charlotte Hornets in trade for a second-round pick in 2024. Richards, who is six feet 11 inches tall, played three seasons for Kentucky […]
Jamaican American Isaiah Stewart Picked 16th in the 2020 NBA Draft, Credits His Jamaican Upbringing
Isaiah Stewart, 19, is known for his commitment to improving his skills and was projected to be a first-round pick in the 2020 NBA draft. He was listed by ESPN.com as the 27th-best potential pick on November 19 and made his mark when he was chosen 16th by the Portland Trail Blazers. He showcased his […]
Jamaican Dancehall Artist Popcaan Featured on “NBA 2K21” Soundtrack
Popcaan, the Jamaican dancehall superstar artist, is one of those featured on the 2K Beats soundtrack for the latest edition of NBA 2K, a blockbuster video game. The new edition of the basketball simulation game was released in September 2020 for the major gaming platforms, including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Stadia. It will also […]
Jamaican-Canadian 18-Year-Old Hockey Player becomes the Highest Drafted Black Player in the NHL
Quinton Byfield has been drafted No. 2 overall by the Los Angeles Kings, making him the highest-drafted Black player in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played the center position for the Ontario Hockey League’s Sudbury Wolves. Prior to Byfield’s pick, the highest selection for a Black player was No. 4, achieved by two players. […]
England International Team Moves to Secure Four of the 124 Players of Jamaican Descent in English Division Soccer
Gareth Southgate, England manager, is set to discuss the international futures of four English Division soccer players of Jamaican descent. These players include Mason Greenwood of Manchester United and Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal. A total of 124 players exist in the top four divisions in England who were born to Jamaican parents in England or […]
Jamaican Reggae Girlz Chantelle Swaby Signs Deal with Professional Soccer Team
The Jamaican Reggae Girlz defender, Chantelle Swaby, has been signed to a short-term contract with the Sky Blue FC ahead of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup to be held at the Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. The National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup is presented by P&G and Secret and will mark the return […]
British-Jamaican Soccer Star, Raheem Sterling, Calls for English Football to give Black Managers a Chance
During an appearance on the BBC’s political program, “Newsnight,” English football star, Raheem Sterling, challenged officials within the sport to address racial disparities and provide more opportunities and pathways for black representation. The British-Jamaican made the comments after previously indicating his support for individuals in the U.S. protesting for racial equality. The death of George […]
Jamaican Bobsled Team in UK Caught Training by Pushing Mini Cooper
Two members of the Jamaica Bobsled Team are training for the Winter Olympics in a unique way. The athletes made headlines when they were seen pushing a Mini Cooper through the streets of Peterborough in the UK. With the team’s usual training facilities on lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s just one of the creative […]
Jamaican Britany Anderson Breaks Junior World Record in Sprint Hurdles
Jamaica’s World Under-20 silver medalist Britany Anderson has broken the junior world record – twice – in the women’s 100-meter hurdles event at the Motonet Grand Prix meet in Joensuu, Finland. On July 24, 2019, Anderson. 18, finished with a time of 12.71 seconds to surpass the 12.84 seconds set by Aliuska Lopez of Cuba […]