Julien Alfred secured a remarkable victory in the women’s 60 meters final on Saturday, March 2nd, with a world-leading time of 6.98 seconds, earning St. Lucia its inaugural medal at a World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Racing in lane four, the 22-year-old Alfred held off Poland’s Ewa Swoboda in a tense finish, making a […]
By Stephen Weir Attention carnival revellers who are also baseball enthusiasts, the Toronto Blue Jays are set to bring a pair of Caribbean special events to Rogers Centre with their much-anticipated 2024 Blue Jays Caribbean Carnival night at the baseball stadium. This marks the third consecutive year for the Blue Jays Caribbean Carnival, scheduled for […]
By Ravendra Madholall in South Africa Canada’s promising start in the inaugural Over-40s World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, where they won their opening games, has unfortunately not culminated in a qualification. Despite their initial success, Canada’s journey came to an end after suffering a defeat against England on Sunday. Finishing at number 5 […]
Shericka Jackson, the reigning Women’s World Athletics 200m champion, has garnered a nomination for the highly esteemed 2024 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year accolade, affirming her position among the world’s premier athletes. The announcement, unveiled on Monday, spotlights Jackson’s exceptional track performances over the past year. Among her notable accomplishments is securing her second […]
By Ravendra Madholall in South Africa Canada has won its first two matches at the inaugural Over-40 International Masters Cricket (IMC) World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa. On Monday, the Canadians defeated Namibia by three wickets and on the following day, they beat Zimbabwe by a thrilling two-run margin. The 12-nation tournament started on […]
Saint Lucia has long awaited its moment on the Olympic podium, and Julien Alfred may just be the athlete to make that dream a reality. With her recent dominating performances on the track, Alfred is not only making waves in collegiate athletics but is also positioning herself as a serious contender for Olympic gold. Alfred […]
A youth team from the Brampton Racers Track & Field Club will be competing in the Gibson McCook Relays in Jamaica on Saturday February 24. Thirteen athletes between to 13 and 15 years of age have been selected to represent the club and the city of Brampton and compete as three teams (two males, one […]
Trinidad-born Javon Kinlaw is carded to play in the Super Bowl on Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers face the Kansas City Chiefs at the Allegiant Stadium in Nevada. Kinlaw,26, defensive tackle for the 49ers, began his college football career at South Carolina where he emerged as a standout player. He was drafted by the […]
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner expressed relief and satisfaction following the US Supreme Court’s decision to throw out the convictions of two defendants connected to football corruption cases. Warner, who had been embroiled in allegations of corruption, fraud, and money laundering, believes that this ruling marks the end of his long-standing legal ordeal. The September […]
By Anthony Joseph As the NHL’s Rogers All-Star weekend takes center stage in Toronto, it is essential to reflect on the progress and conversations that have shaped the League’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. One voice that has been instrumental in driving these discussions is Mark Fraser, the Director of Culture & Inclusion for the […]