This Jamaican Has the Most NFL Super Bowl Rings
Jamaicans love sports, especially track & field and “football”—which is known as soccer in the United States. American football has never been a major sport on the island, and until recently, you couldn’t find any organized American football leagues in Jamaica. Despite this, several Jamaicans have made a name for themselves in the NFL. The […]
Jamaican Honored by Miami-Dade Mayor with Proclamation for Community Impact
Wesley Frater, a proud Jamaican and influential figure in South Florida sports, was recently honored with a Proclamation from Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. The recognition took place during the 27th Annual South Florida Athletic Awards, held at Warren Henry Auto Dealership, the event’s title sponsor. This prestigious Proclamation highlighted Frater’s tireless efforts to […]
Two Iconic Jamaican Champions Named to ESPN List of Top 100 21st Century Athletes
Acknowledging that any attempt to rank the 100 best athletes in the world since 2000 is difficult, the sports network ESPN forged ahead to compile a list of the top 100 athletes of the 21st century. Included among them are Jamaican track and field icons, Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce. Usain Bolt, eight-time Olympic […]
When Tanzania Middle Distance Runner Filbert Bayi Broke the Mile Record in Jamaica
On 17th May 1975, 21-year-old Tanzanian middle-distance runner, Filbert Bayi, stunned the world with a performance that would go down in history. At the International Freedom Games, held at Jamaica’s National Stadium, Bayi broke the eight-year-old world record in the mile run, leaving spectators in awe. But this race was more than just a victory […]
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
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
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 Sprint Legend Usain Bolt St. Leo Bolt was Born in Trelawny Jamaica
Usain St. Leo Bolt was born on August 26th, 1986, in Sherwood Content in the parish of Trelawny, Jamaica, to parents Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt, who operated a grocery store in the rural neighbourhood. Bolt has two siblings: a brother, Sadiki, and a sister, Sherine. During his childhood, Usain Bolt played cricket and football and […]
On This Day : Jamaican NFL Player Patrick Chung was Born in Kingston Jamaica
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 […]