Jamaican Sports Legend Dr. Tony Keyes Inducted into Michigan State University Hall of Fame
Last month in East Lansing, Michigan, a very special moment unfolded as Jamaican sports icon Dr. Kenneth “Tony” Keyes was formally inducted into the Michigan State University (MSU) Athletics Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony and banquet dinner took place on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Jack Breslin Student Events Centre, home to the […]
Tia and Tina Clayton: The Twin Phenoms Leading Jamaica’s Sprint Future
Born just five minutes apart in the quiet district of Grange Hill, Westmoreland, Tina and Tia Clayton have grown into two of Jamaica’s brightest sprinting prospects. Identical twins at the highest level of athletics are a rarity, but the Claytons have turned their shared talent into a remarkable journey that has carried them from school […]
Allan Rae Remembered: The Sheet Anchor Who Shaped West Indies Cricket On and Off the Field
Allan Fitzroy Rae, O.J., C.D., left an indelible mark on Caribbean cricket, both as a player of rare dependability and as an administrator of uncommon integrity. Born in Rollington Town, Kingston, on September 30, 1922, he was introduced to the game through his father, Ernest Allan Rae, a middle-order batsman and leg-spinner who toured England […]
Usain Bolt’s Guinness World Record You Didn’t Expect
When most people think about Usain Bolt and Guinness World Records, the first things that come to mind are his blistering sprint times: 9.58 seconds in the 100 meters and 19.19 seconds in the 200 meters, both set in 2009. These records still stand as the fastest in history. But in 2025, Bolt earned a […]
Jamaica Eyes Big Medal Haul at Tokyo 2025 World Championships
The 2025 Tokyo World Championships start tomorrow and Jamaica’s athletes are gearing up to make their mark on the global stage. With a talented squad of sprinters, jumpers, and throwers, Jamaica is poised to bring home a haul of medals. The men’s 100m event is expected to be a highlight, and my expectation is that […]
Jamaican Athletes Shine with Wins in USA Pickleball Tournament
Two Jamaican athletes, Blake Shoucair and Alicia Pairman, made headlines in Florida by winning titles at the Paddle Tap Pickleball Tournament held at the Epic Athletic Club inside Sawgrass Mills Mall. The tournament featured competitive brackets in both singles and doubles, attracting skilled players from across the United States. Blake Shoucair struck gold in the […]
Jamaican High Jumper 2025 Conference Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year
Roschell Clayton’s journey from Montego Bay, Jamaica, to national recognition in the United States is one of determination, talent, and balance between athletics and academics. Recently, the standout high jumper was named one of two BIG EAST nominees for the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Woman of the Year award. The honor recognizes graduating […]
Team Jamaica Makes History with Record Medal Haul at NACAC 2025
Team Jamaica wrote a new chapter in Jamaican athletics history at the 2025 North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Senior Championships (NACAC) in Freeport, Bahamas. The team captured a record-breaking 25 medals over three days of competition from August 15–17, with a strong showing across track and field events. This medal haul included 10 […]
Celebrating Cathy-Ann Rattray: Olympic 400m Trailblazer and Advocate for Jamaican Athletes
Cathy Rattray nee Samuel is one of Jamaica’s most decorated female athletes, a four-time Olympian and a collegiate standout whose career helped raise the profile of women’s athletics both at home and abroad. From her record-breaking days with the University of Tennessee’s Lady Volunteers to carrying Jamaica’s flag at the Olympic Games, she forged a […]
Simon Brown: The Jamaican-Born Two-Division Boxing Champion Who Conquered the Ring
Born Ceseford Brown in rural Clarendon, Jamaica, Simon Brown grew up far from the infrastructure or opportunities that typically produce elite athletes. “We had no electricity,” he recalled, noting how little exposure he had to organised sport in those years. His father began calling him Simon after reading the Bible — a name that would […]