By Chris Tobias The Los Angeles Lakers have made significant roster enhancements through recent trades, positioning themselves as formidable contenders for the 2025 NBA Championship. This analysis delves into the key acquisitions, their potential impact on the team’s performance, and evaluates the Lakers’ prospects of securing the title. Key Acquisitions: Luka Dončić: Trade Details: On […]
New York, NY — With the second preliminary of the 49th annual Colgate Women’s Games completed, competitors — from youngsters in elementary school to women competing in the 30’s Plus division — are focused on entry into the semi-finals on Sunday, January 19, and the anticipated, season-ending finals on Saturday, February 1 at the Nike Track and Field […]
Photos courtesy: Reggae Marathon For 25 years, the Reggae Marathon has been synonymous with Negril’s sandy shores and festive vibes. In 2025, however, the iconic event is making a bold move to Kingston’s dynamic waterfront, bringing its unique blend of fitness and festivity to the heart of Jamaica’s capital. Taking place on Sunday, December 7, […]
By Staff Writer, jamaicans.com | Photo credit: jamaicans.com The Jamaica College (JC) Robotics Team made waves at the South Florida FIRST LEGO League Regional Championship held on January 18, 2025, at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens. Competing against 39 other top teams, JC was the only team from Jamaica at the event […]
Photos courtesy: Reggae Marathon The 2024 Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K held on Sunday, December 8, in Negril was more than a race—it was a celebration of resilience, reunion, and achievement. Against the backdrop of Seven Mile Beach, runners from over 35 countries came together to create memories, each with a story that […]
By Jared McCallister | Photo credit: COLGATE WOMEN’S GAMES Braving brisk pre-winter weather on Saturday, November 30, athletes, parents, coaches and supporters from across the Northeast attended the first registration day for the 49th Annual Colgate Women’s Games, the nation’s longest-running indoor track and field series for girls and women. Now through January 5, 2025, girls enrolled […]
Cricket can inspire a new generation and unlock fresh avenues for economic growth across CARICOM” – Dr Rowley Following the Second CARICOM-India Summit in Georgetown, Guyana, CARICOM Leaders gathered at the CARICOM Secretariat on Thursday 21 November for the Twenty-First Meeting of the Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee (PMSC) on Cricket. Chair of the Prime Ministerial […]
Editorial credit: Grindstone Media Group / shutterstock.com An exclusive Paris Olympic Roundtable review hosted by Denzil Wilks, delving into what went right, what didn’t, and discuss what’s next for Jamaican athletics.
By Rob Book, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Natursports / shutterstock.com When a young athlete is drafted into the NBA – as 58 players were on June 22, 2023 – it is often seen as a life-changing event. The money makes it so. Salaries for first-round draft picks this year are projected to range from about $2.4 million at the low […]
Photo courtesy of nyc.gov NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today awarded the Key to the City of New York to members of the New York Liberty, the 2024 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) champions. This is the first time in the franchise’s history that the team has won the WNBA Championship. […]