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  • Sport : The D1 Trophy, a Reward, Technology and Excellence

    Sport : The D1 Trophy, a Reward, Technology and Excellence

    In a landmark moment for Caribbean football, the Haitian Football League (LHF) has introduced an extraordinary championship trophy that transcends conventional sports awards. This revelation comes following the thrilling conclusion of the National D1 Championship final on February 14, 2026, where Baltimore SC secured a 2-1 victory against Violette AC at Parc Sainte-Thérèse in Pétion-Ville.

    The newly unveiled trophy represents a profound synthesis of Haitian football heritage and technological innovation. Crafted from precision-machined 6061 aluminum with polished plating and laser-engraved details, the award stands 40.6 cm tall with an 11.4 cm diameter. Its design features an elegant ascending pillar symbolizing growth, ambition, and resilience—core values that characterize both the league and the Haitian spirit.

    American trophy specialist Bennett Awards, renowned for their five-decade legacy in creating awards for global sports, business, and entertainment entities, engineered this masterpiece. The trophy’s faceted architecture and openwork details pay homage to the deep community roots that sustain Haitian football, with each angle narrating a unique story of connection and achievement.

    Beyond its physical presence, the trophy embodies the highest ideals of athletic excellence. It recognizes not merely victory but the discipline, passion, and sacrifice required to reach footballing supremacy. When champions raise this award, they shoulder the pride of their cities, the weight of Haitian football history, and the aspirations of future generations.

    The LHF emphasizes that this is more than a trophy—it is a legacy artifact manufactured to international standards that honors the finest achievements in Haitian football while inspiring continued excellence across the sport.

  • NEBL Manager Quits Days Before Season Starts

    NEBL Manager Quits Days Before Season Starts

    In a surprising administrative shift, the National Elite Basketball League (NEBL) faces a significant leadership change just days before tip-off of its eighth season. Dr. Karim Juan has officially stepped down from his position as Operations Manager, creating an unexpected vacancy in the league’s executive structure.

    The league administration confirmed the departure through an official statement, acknowledging Dr. Juan’s contributions in ensuring the season’s timely commencement. According to the release, he had successfully ‘fulfilled his obligations’ to prepare the league for its scheduled opening before tendering his resignation.

    This managerial transition occurs as the NEBL prepares for its inaugural games at the Belize City Civic Center this Friday. In response to the vacancy, the league has moved swiftly to appoint Marvin Garcia to the newly created position of Deputy Commissioner. Garcia will assume comprehensive oversight of critical game operations, including referee management, table officials coordination, and overall game-day logistics throughout the competitive season.

    The season commences with an exciting doubleheader lineup on Friday evening. The opening match will showcase the San Pedro Tiger Sharks versus the Cayo Western Ballaz, followed by a confrontation between the Belize City Defenders and the Orange Walk Running Rebels. The competition continues Saturday with the Belmopan Trojans taking on the Corozal Spartans at the UB gymnasium.

  • Gros Islet Youth, Northern to meet in Bay Bay Cup final

    Gros Islet Youth, Northern to meet in Bay Bay Cup final

    A thrilling semifinal clash at the Francis Baba Lastic Grounds has set the stage for an intriguing Kenson Casimir Bay Bay Cup football final. Gros Islet Youth, a team composed of promising young talents, secured their place in the championship match after a nerve-wracking penalty shootout victory against Monchy United on February 15th.

    The match unfolded as a dramatic contest of resilience and determination. Gros Islet Youth established an early advantage with swift goals from Mekhi Stanislaus and Samiel Louisien, catching Monchy United off-guard in the opening half. However, the experienced Monchy side demonstrated their fighting spirit after the interval, despite being hampered by two significant injuries.

    The momentum shifted dramatically in the 67th minute when Gros Islet Youth’s goalkeeper received a red card for violent conduct, reducing the young Lions to ten players. Seizing the opportunity, Monchy’s veteran striker Troy ‘Eto’ Greenidge capitalized with his second goal, leveling the score and ultimately forcing the game into penalties.

    The shootout culminated in an extraordinary display of composure from substitute goalkeeper Jerquan Joseph. After stonewalling Monchy’s fourth penalty with a diving save to his left, the national Under-20 defender stepped up to take the decisive fifth kick himself, securing a 5-4 victory and his team’s place in the final.

    In the tournament’s other semifinal, defending champions Northern United narrowly defeated guest team New Generation 1-0 with a late goal from Kerdim Agdomar during added time. This sets up a fascinating final matchup between Northern United and Gros Islet Youth, particularly noteworthy as several members of the youth squad are active players for the defending champions.

    The championship final and third-place playoff between Monchy United and New Generation will be contested on Sunday evening at the Francis Baba Lastic Grounds in Gros Islet.

  • Hope Lauds Team Effort as Windies Reach Super 8 First

    Hope Lauds Team Effort as Windies Reach Super 8 First

    The West Indies cricket team has become the first squad to advance to the Super 8 round of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following a commanding nine-wicket triumph over Nepal at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. This decisive victory underscores the Caribbean side’s formidable form as they progress with one group match remaining.

    Captain Shai Hope highlighted the team’s collective strength, noting the valuable contributions from multiple players rather than relying on individual performances. “It’s encouraging to witness everyone contributing in diverse capacities,” Hope remarked. “The fact that different players step up each game demonstrates positive team development.”

    After winning the toss, the West Indies bowling attack immediately dismantled Nepal’s top order, reducing them to 27-4 within eight overs. Veteran all-rounder Jason Holder spearheaded the assault, claiming four wickets for 29 runs to earn Player of the Match honors. His medium-pace bowling proved particularly effective under the daytime conditions.

    Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee provided resistance with a resilient 58 runs from 47 deliveries, helping his team recover to 133-8. However, this total proved insufficient against the West Indies’ powerful batting lineup.

    The chase commenced with a 43-run opening partnership between Hope and Brandon King. Following King’s departure for 22, Shimron Hetmyer joined Hope in an unbroken 91-run stand that sealed victory in just 59 balls. Hope finished with 61 runs while Hetmyer contributed 46, maintaining his position as the team’s leading run-scorer in the tournament.

    Holder attributed the bowling success to adapted strategies: “This day game presented different conditions where the ball retained more movement on the surface. Our bowlers maintained exceptional discipline, with Matthew Forde delivering an outstanding spell that established our dominance early.”

    The West Indies conclude their group stage against Italy at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Thursday, entering the match with already secured advancement to the tournament’s next phase.

  • Brazil Wins First Winter Olympic Medal…And It Was Gold

    Brazil Wins First Winter Olympic Medal…And It Was Gold

    In a landmark achievement for winter sports, Brazil secured its inaugural medal at the Winter Olympic Games—a gold—courtesy of alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen’s spectacular victory in the men’s giant slalom on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

    Braathen delivered a masterful performance, clocking a combined time of 2 minutes and 25 seconds across two rigorous runs down the snowy course. He outperformed Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt, the reigning world champion and top-ranked skier globally, by a decisive margin of over half a second.

    The giant slalom event demands exceptional technical precision and speed as athletes navigate a serpentine path through a series of gates while descending steep mountain slopes. Competitors complete two descents, with their cumulative times determining the final standings.

    Establishing a commanding lead after the initial run with nearly a full second advantage, Braathen encountered a minor error during his second descent that narrowed his lead. Despite this setback, his overall performance remained sufficiently dominant to clinch the historic gold medal.

    This victory carries profound significance for Brazil, a nation with limited winter sports tradition that had never before reached the Olympic podium at the Winter Games. Braathen’s personal background adds layers to this narrative: born in Norway to a Norwegian father and Brazilian mother, the champion skier represented Norway internationally until 2023, when he made the strategic decision to compete under the Brazilian flag.

    Reflecting on his extraordinary achievement during post-victory interviews, an emotional Braathen expressed overwhelming pride upon hearing Brazil’s national anthem resonate through the Olympic stadium. ‘Having grown up admiring the Brazilian football team and developing my passion for sports through their achievements, hearing that anthem now in this context—amidst mountains, celebrating a Winter Olympic gold for these colors—is beyond anything I could have imagined. I am immensely proud to share this moment,’ he told journalists.

  • Nestor’s rebounding, defence propel UNT past Tulane

    Nestor’s rebounding, defence propel UNT past Tulane

    University of North Texas senior Megan Nestor continues to dominate the collegiate basketball scene with another extraordinary performance against Tulane. The 6-4 center from Saint Lucia secured a remarkable 28 rebounds while contributing 10 points and three steals during her career-high 38 minutes on court. This exceptional effort propelled the Mean Green to a 56-47 victory, marking their third win in four games and improving their season record to 14-11.

    Nestor’s latest rebounding showcase represents her third 25-rebound game this season, accounting for half of all such performances across Division I women’s basketball. Her fifth 20-rebound game of the season nearly broke program and conference records, falling just short of her own 31-rebound achievement against Texas Southern in December.

    The Valentine’s Day performance elevated Nestor’s season rebound total to 359, moving her from fourth to second place in program history. She now stands just six rebounds away from surpassing Sharon Shelton’s nearly 50-year-old record of 364 rebounds. Nestor has demonstrated remarkable consistency, recording double-doubles in 11 of her last 12 games while averaging 13.5 points and 16.8 rebounds per contest during league play.

    Head coach Jason Burton praised Nestor’s multifaceted contribution: “What Megan’s doing on the rebounds is just absolutely phenomenal. More than just the boards, I thought she was fantastic as far as making plays. She had some big plays in our press and big deflections that led to steals.”

    The team’s defensive effort proved equally impressive, holding Tulane to just 33% from the field and 3-of-19 on three-pointers. This represented UNT’s lowest point total allowed in a league game since joining the American Conference, improving their conference record to 8-5. Burton acknowledged the closely contested nature of the game, noting “It was close for the majority and could have gone either way. We did a great job of closing it out.”

  • Lime Hall score back-to-back wins to kickstart JFF championships

    Lime Hall score back-to-back wins to kickstart JFF championships

    ST ANN, Jamaica — Lime Hall Academy delivered a spectacular performance in their Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Championships debut, securing a commanding 6-1 victory against Progressive FC during Saturday’s Group A clash at Drax Hall. The former finalists and Premier League contenders demonstrated exceptional form with Sajay Anderson netting two late goals in the 80th and 90th minutes to cement their dominant display.

    The match witnessed intense action as both teams finished with reduced squads after receiving red cards. Lime Hall established early control with Carlos Campbell opening the scoring in the 30th minute. Devante Redman extended the lead ten minutes later, while Diego McKenzie added a third goal in the 54th minute. Despite Fitzroy Allen’s consolation goal for Progressive in the 71st minute, Lime Hall’s Ceejay Gibbs and Anderson ensured an emphatic victory.

    In other championship action, Humble Lion FC seized control of Group B with an impressive 5-0 triumph over Reno FC at Effortville Community Centre. Douglas Whitely shone with a second-half brace, supported by goals from Michael Moreland, Everald Swaby, and Aaron Weir.

    The weekend matches produced several notable results: Meadforest FC rebounded from their opening loss to defeat newcomers Jamaica Defence Force 1-0, while Holland PYC secured a 1-0 victory against Duncans United. Sakka Browns Town claimed a 2-0 win over Baptist Alliance Sports Club, and Petersfield FC earned their first campaign victory with a 2-1 result against Falmouth United.

    Sunday’s fixture saw Roaring River FC fight back to draw 1-1 with St Bess United, marking their second consecutive draw of the season. The championship continues to showcase competitive football across Jamaica’s emerging talent landscape.

  • Jamaica’s two-man bobsled team fail to advance to fourth round

    Jamaica’s two-man bobsled team fail to advance to fourth round

    CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Jamaica’s celebrated two-man bobsled team encountered a bittersweet conclusion to their event at the XXV Winter Olympic Games on Tuesday. Piloted by Shane Pitter with brakeman Junior Harris, the team demonstrated significant progress in their third heat at the Eugenio Monti Sliding Centre but fell short of qualifying for the final medal round.

    After posting times of 56.68 and 56.72 seconds in Monday’s initial heats, the Jamaican duo rallied with a markedly improved third-run performance of 55.97 seconds. This effort elevated their cumulative time to 2:49.37, moving them one position upward to 22nd place overall. Despite this advancement, they narrowly missed the top-20 cutoff required to compete in the fourth and decisive heat.

    The team’s Olympic journey now transitions to the upcoming four-man bobsled competition scheduled to commence later this week, where Jamaica will pursue another historic chapter in their winter sports legacy.

    In related Caribbean representation, Trinidad and Tobago concluded their second Winter Olympics appearance with a 25th-place finish, registering a combined time of 2:51.05 minutes.

  • FULL BACKING

    FULL BACKING

    Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President Michael Ricketts has expressed strong confidence in the national team’s prospects for securing a spot in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, citing the impressive work of interim head coach Rudolph Speid. With critical inter-confederation play-offs scheduled in Mexico next month, Ricketts believes Speid’s tactical expertise and professional approach provide Jamaica with their best chance for qualification.

    Speid assumed the coaching role three months ago following the resignation of English manager Steve McClaren, who failed to deliver automatic qualification during the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers. The experienced tactician, who previously served as technical advisor, brings significant credentials to the position having secured three Jamaica Premier League titles with Cavalier FC and the 2024 CONCACAF Caribbean Cup.

    The Reggae Boyz face a challenging path to World Cup qualification, beginning with a semi-final match against New Caledonia representing Oceania on March 26. A potential final against African contenders DR Congo awaits on March 31, with the ultimate prize being placement in Group K alongside Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

    Despite limited preparation time with his technical staff that includes assistant Miguel Coley, Speid has already demonstrated his capabilities with a 1-0 victory over Grenada in January during his debut match. The coach faces additional challenges with player availability, as this weekend’s international friendly against Martinique falls outside FIFA’s international window, preventing the selection of Europe- and America-based players.

    Ricketts emphasized the value of this situation, noting that it provides locally based talent from the Jamaica Premier League with unprecedented opportunity to impress the coaching staff. The 21-man squad traveling to Fort-de-France features exclusive representation from domestic clubs, with Mount Pleasant Football Academy contributing six players including striker Warner Brown and goalkeeper Tafari Chambers – the only squad members with previous experience in the final round of CONCACAF qualifiers.

    The JFF president praised Speid’s football intellect, describing him as “diligent, detailed, and professional” while expressing optimism that these qualities will translate to success during the critical matches in Guadalajara. The federation’s confidence in their local coaching arrangement marks a significant shift in strategy as Jamaica seeks to return to the World Cup stage for the first time since 1998.

  • Vinicius stunner helps Real Madrid edge Benfica in play-off marred by alleged racism

    Vinicius stunner helps Real Madrid edge Benfica in play-off marred by alleged racism

    A moment of sublime individual brilliance from Vinicius Junior secured a narrow 1-0 advantage for Real Madrid against Benfica in their Champions League play-off first leg encounter on Tuesday. However, the sporting spectacle at Lisbon’s Estadio da Luz was severely tarnished by a serious incident of alleged racial abuse directed at the Brazilian forward.

    The match’s decisive moment arrived in the 50th minute when Vinicius, positioned on the left edge of the penalty area, unleashed a breathtaking curling shot that nestled perfectly into the top corner of Benfica’s net, leaving goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin utterly helpless.

    The subsequent controversy erupted during the goal celebration. After being shown a yellow card for his exuberant dance in front of home supporters, Vinicius became engaged in a heated exchange with Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni. The situation escalated when Prestianni allegedly covered his mouth with his shirt and directed a racial slur at the Madrid star. Vinicius immediately reported the incident to French referee Francois Letexier, citing the use of the Spanish word ‘mono’ (monkey).

    This triggered UEFA’s official racism protocol, bringing the high-stakes match to a complete halt for over ten minutes as officials addressed the situation. Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni later confirmed to media that Vinicius had informed his teammates about the nature of the abuse.

    From a tactical perspective, Real Madrid displayed significantly improved defensive solidity under coach Alvaro Arbeloa compared to their dramatic 4-2 league defeat to Benfica just weeks earlier. The visiting side was further bolstered by the return of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, who had been sidelined with knee discomfort.

    The match concluded with further drama as Benfica coach Jose Mourinho received a red card in the 85th minute for persistent dissent, ruling him out of the decisive second leg at Santiago Bernabeu. Despite late pressure from the hosts, Madrid’s defense, marshaled by an impressive Thibaut Courtois in goal, held firm to take a precious clean sheet advantage back to Madrid.