Jamaica enters its the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal against the United States confident of progressing to the final despite posting only one win in 22 all-time meetings between the sides (1W-8D-13L). The Reggae Boyz (2015 Gold Cup record: 3W-1D-0L), who are coming off a 1-0 quarterfinal triumph over Haiti, want to make history at the Georgia Dome on Wednesday. (photo via Everardo Herrera) “We are definitely looking forward to create an upset,” defender Kemar Lawrence said. “We know that everyone is looking forward to the United States to come out and put us away. It’s not going to be like that on this day. It’s going to be a tough match right to the last whistle and my teammates are prepared to do anything right now to get to the next round.” [column2] [/column2][column2_last] [/column2_last] The lone Jamaica victory over the Americans came in qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, when it rallied at home for a 2-1 win in 2012. “It’s going to be an unbelievable game,” remarked Lawrence. “We just want to create history. Jamaica has never won the Gold Cup before. That’s what’s on everyone’s mind right now — winning the Gold Cup.” CLICK […]
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Eight countries remain for the chance to be named best CONCACAF confederation team in all the land. Jamaica and Haiti will face off on Saturday night where the winner will advance to the semifinals. The winner of this game will face the winner of the United States vs. Cuba game in the next round. Not only does Jamaica want to defeat Haiti on Saturday in the first-ever Caribbean derby in the knockout rounds of a CONCACAF Gold Cup, the Reggae Boyz have set their sights on the trophy as well. No Caribbean team has captured the title in the previous 12 competitions and the Jamaicans are aiming to make history. “Our chances are as a good as any,” defender Kemar Lawrence remarked after Friday’s training at Stevenson University. “I said that before and some people laughed.” [column2] [/column2][column2_last] [/column2_last] Let’s break down the game and pick a winner. Jamaica (76) Not many soccer experts picked Jamaica, but they’re here, and they’re playing terrific. Jamaica qualified for this tournament because they won the 2014 Caribbean Cup over Trinidad and Tobago. Jamaica fell in the new FIFA Rankings (as did about every North American team) to No. 76 in the world. […]
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Jamaican fencer Tia Simms-Lymn has won double bronze at the Commonwealth Under-17 and Under-20 Fencing Championships in Cape Town. Competing for Jamaica, the 16-year-old beat Rebecca Wakefield of England and Bonita Rui from Australia to reach the U17 semi-finals where she suffered a 14-8 defeat against Laura Sheffield of England. In the U20 event she beat Ena Arora before winning against Australian Emily Principe in the quarter-finals, 15-12. In an extremely close semi-final Simms-Lymn lost 15-14 to Elizabeth Powell from England. [column2] [/column2][column2_last] [/column2_last] Director of Modern Pentathlon and Fencing, Andy Hill, said: “This has rounded of a great year for Tia in which she has been a Youth Olympic finalist, Commonwealth senior silver medallist, Pan American U17 Champion and British U16 Champion.” Article via Plymouthherald.co.uk Photos via Tom Hoffmann and Tia Simms-Lymn Video via Tia Simms-Lymn
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Jamaican phenom Christopher Taylor improved his own 400M world age-15 best to 45.27 on Friday night to win gold at the IAAF World Youth Championships. The mark, which consolidates his sixth place on the world youth all-time list between a certain Kirani James and Usain Bolt, missed James’ championships record set in 2009 by just 0.03. “It was very hard to race today, the guys were so strong but I am happy to clinch the first gold medal for Jamaica in this championship. It is fantastic to run here in this stadium with that amazing crowd.” [column2] [/column2][column2_last] [/column2_last] Christopher Taylor has been in record breaking form all season over 400m and took his show to the highest level for his age group, the WYC. The brilliant Taylor not only lowered his own World Youth Best for a 15 year old but also erased the Jamaica National Youth Record of 45.35 set by none other that sprint legend Usain Bolt some 12 years ago. ‘Cubby’ as Taylor is affectionately called had two rivals for company coming into the homestretch but lengthened his strides impressively to win his semi-final in 45.30. The frightening thing for rivals is that Taylor seemingly had […]
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Usain Bolt has a message for all you young people out there to stay active over the summer holidays ahead of Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games 2015. [column2] [/column2][column2_last] [/column2_last]
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HOUSTON – Group B play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup continues Saturday as 2014 Caribbean Cup champion Jamaica with Canada at BBVA Compass Stadium. Here are Three Points to consider ahead of the game: 1) Can Canada sharpen its attack? On paper, Canada has the all the offensive talent and variety necessary to advance out of Group B and into the knockout stages. However, despite their obvious skills, the Canadians couldn’t find the back of the net in a 0-0 draw in its Gold Cup opener against El Salvador, failing to muster a single goal for the first time in their last six overall outings. However, the statistic of being shutout in four straight Gold Cup outings needs to be remedied if a spot in the quarterfinals is to be earned for the first time since 2009. [column2] [/column2][column2_last] [/column2_last] 2) The sun shines bright in Texas The heat has arrived in Houston. One of the most humid cities in the United States, Canada and Jamaica will face temperatures in the mid-to-high 90’s when they take to the field on Saturday. While the steamy conditions may favor Jamaica, both teams will be battling Mother Nature throughout their tilt. […]
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Team Jamaica made hockey history as the first Caribbean nation to become associate members of the IIHF. Sportsnet was there to cover their on-ice debut led by their Head Coach Graeme Townshend, who was the first Jamaican-born player in the NHL. Jamaica’s goal is to field a men’s hockey team at the Winter Olympics in the next 20 years, according to the Toronto Star. “If we can pull this off, you’re looking at an inspiring story and the idea that anything is accomplishable if you put your mind to it,” Graeme Townshend, the head coach and first Jamaican-born player in the NHL for the Bruins, Islanders and Senators in the 1990s, told the newspaper. “If Jamaica can get a team in the World Championships or the Olympics, that’s like a miracle. It’s something that’s so outlandish that I think it actually might work.” WHAT TIME IS IT? #jamaica #hockey #jaolympics #lockerroom #joihf #team #JOIHT #irie #championshipgame #bigup A video posted by Jamaican Olympic Ice Hockey (@joiht_) on Jul 5, 2015 at 9:48am PDT Jamaica, known for competing in bobsled in the Winter Olympics, has a long way to go. The nation does not have an […]
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Gatlin re-emerged on the track after his second 2006-10 doping ban an athlete possessed, going on to win the 2012 world 60m indoor title, an Olympic 100m bronze in at the London Games and world silver in 2013 to add to his 2004 Olympic title and 2005 world sprint double. At 33, he finds himself in the form of his life, and this season is currently the fastest man over both distances having set bests of 9.74sec in the Doha 100m in May and 19.57sec in the 200m at Eugene in June. With Bolt struggling with a pelvis problem, there is a chink of light for those seeking to overthrow the towering Jamaican who has dominated world sprinting since blasting his way to a golden treble at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. “Is Justin Gatlin unbeatable?” Bolt`s Jamaican teammate Asafa Powell asked ahead of Thursday`s Diamond League meet, where he will face both Gatlin and his US teammate Tyson Gay. “I don`t know who this guy thinks he is, but he is the fifth fastest man so clearly he can be beaten.” The 2007 double world sprint champion Gay, who also served a one-year doping ban reduced for cooperating with the […]
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During Fourth of July Weekend, the Jamaican Olympic Ice Hockey Federation (JOIHF) hosts its first open competition tournament for youth athletes ages 16 and under from July 3-5, at Nottawasaga Resort (Allison), in Toronto, Canada. Team Jamaica consists of hand-picked players, many of whom are players that participated in the JOIHF’s evaluation and tryouts camp during August 2014. “This is history being made once more in the hockey sports world,” said Jeff Brubaker, JOIHF’s new General Manager of Team Jamaica. “In our outreach, we have come to realize that globally most sports fans – let alone hockey fans – are not aware of such a hub existing and an upsurge of quality young players, in addition to professional National Hockey League players, being represented around the planet.” [column2] [/column2][column2_last] [/column2_last] The resort, which houses its own two-surface ice arena, is located at 6015 Highway 89, Allison, ON L9R 1A4. The public is invited to attend the event, and rooming may be available at the resort (800) 669-5501. “As early as January, we had a player registered from England. What he and other players will experience is a coaching staff and agenda that is second to none in industry,” […]
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