ST. ANDREW, Jamaica March 27, 2019 — The Jamaican government is undertaking a $12-million pilot project, aimed at expanding participation in the track and field discipline of hurdling, among student-athletes. The project will target athletes in 25 secondary institutions, across ...
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CLARENDON, Jamaica, March 20, 2019 (CMC) – Police are investigating the murder of former Jamaica fast bowler, William Haye, who was shot by gunmen in the Four Paths area of Clarendon, south of here, on Tuesday. Police said that the ...
Read More »Breaking Up The Old Boys Club In Sports By Elevating Women Coaches
By Jenessa Banwell Guest Writer The federal government has a goal of achieving gender equity across all levels of sport by 2035. Minister of Sport Kirsty Duncan announced the development of a Working Group on Gender Equity in ...
Read More »Joe Root: How England’s Cricket Captain Hit Homophobia For Six In St Lucia
By Rory Magrath Guest Writer Sledging – unpleasant or personal remarks between players – is one of the less savoury aspects of cricket. Usually what happens on the field, stays on the field – but in the third test match ...
Read More »Football’s Gender Problem: From The Pitch To The Boardroom, Women Are Still Being Blocked From The Top Jobs
By Amée Gill Guest Writer Although the world of English football has long been considered a man’s world, women now make up a sizeable proportion of football players and fans. But despite this, the football boardroom still remains a distinctly ...
Read More »Five Tips To Help Your Kid Succeed In Sports – Or Maybe Just Enjoy It
By Mitchell Smith and Job Fransen Guest Writers Are you signing up your child to a recreational, representative or school sporting program for the new school year? You may be doing so under false assumptions – and risk undermining your child’s success ...
Read More »Why E-Sports Should Not Be In The Olympics
By Nicole W. Forrester Guest Writer The International Olympic Committee and the Global Association of International Sports Federations recently hosted an e-sports forum to explore shared similarities, possible partnership and the looming question of whether video gaming could be recognized ...
Read More »Super Bowl: Why An MRI Is Not Needed To Detect A Concussion
By Jeff F. Dunn Contributing Writer In the run up to the 2019 Super Bowl in Atlanta, the NFL has announced a significant drop in concussions as a result of several safety-related rule changes. Concussion, though, is a risk that ...
Read More »How The National Basketball Association’s Salary Caps Hurt The Toronto Raptors
By Vinu Selvaratnam Contributing Writer In 2015, the National Basketball Association’s salary cap increased from $70 million to $94.1 million. This was considered the biggest jump in the history of the NBA. It was a consequence of a massive $24 ...
Read More »The Surprising Role Of Childhood Trauma In Athletic Success
By Veronica Allan Contributing Writer The story of Canadian speed skater and cyclist Clara Hughes, the first ever Olympian to win multiple medals in both the summer and winter games, is a story of triumph over adversity. Before she was hard ...
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