Shelly-Ann’s Last Dance : A Farewell Celebration Befitting of a Sprint Queen

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, often hailed as the greatest female sprinter in history, began her 2024 season cautiously. At 37, the risk of overworking is high, so her late start wasn’t initially a concern. However, as the National Trials loomed and she withdrew from a scheduled meet, apprehension grew. Her first appearance of the season ended up […]

Meet Craig Bingham: The First Jamaican-Born NFL Player

Meet Craig Bingham - The First Jamaican-Born NFL Player

Craig Bingham made history as the first Jamaican-born player to compete in the National Football League (NFL). Born in Kingston, Jamaica, on September 26, 1959, Bingham paved the way for future Jamaican athletes in American football. His journey from the Caribbean to professional sports is one of determination, resilience, and hard work. Early Life and […]

Who Has Won the Most Manning Cup Titles? The Top 4 Schools with the Most Trophies

The Manning Cup is an annual secondary level schoolboy football competition for high school teams in Jamaica’s corporate area, which includes Kingston, St. Andrew, and St. Catherine parishes. Stemming from historic initiatives to create competitive opportunities for secondary school teams in 1909, the annual Manning Cup tournament has become one of the most popular sporting […]

Rescuing Jamaica’s Athletic Program; Lessons from the Demise of West Indies Cricket

Securing Jamaica's Athletic Legacy after Paris 2024

To suggest that Jamaica hasn’t faced challenges at the Paris 33rd Olympiad would be an understatement. Don’t get me wrong—every athlete, coach, administrator, and support staff member deserves commendation. Securing six Olympic medals, including a gold, is a remarkable achievement, especially for a nation with a population of under 3 million. What is our true […]

On This Day : Jamaican NFL Player Patrick Chung was Born in Kingston Jamaica

Patrick Chung

On August 19, 1987, Patrick Christopher Chung, the Jamaican-born American National Football League (NFL) football player, was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Chung, who has four brothers and three sisters, lived with his family in Jamaica until the age of ten before moving to California, where he attended Rancho Cucamonga High School. Chung played college football […]