PERTH, Australia – Goal-scorer Allyson Swaby says Jamaica will now re-train their sights on their do-or-die encounter against Brazil, after pulling off an emotionally charged 1-0 win over Panama in the FIFA Women’s World Cup here Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls thrashed hosts South Africa 67-49 to remain unbeaten, top Group C and surge into the next round of the Netball World Cup on Sunday.

The Caribbean side’s struggles in the format continued when Kuldeep ended with the flattering figures of four for six from three overs and Jadeja supported with three for 37 from six overs, and they were dismissed for 114 in 23 overs after they were sent into bat.

CASTRIES, St Lucia – German sports apparel manufacturer, Puma announced on Friday it had signed St Lucia sprint darling Julien Alfred.

SYDNEY, Australia – Jamaica's Reggae Girlz midfielder Drew Spence says the Caribbean side will have to be more attacking in their next game against Panama, if they are to collect full points and progress in the group stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

MIRAMAR, FL – The anticipated visit of Track & Field superstar and multi- decorated Olympian Dr. Usain Bolt, OJ, CD, OLY, to the City of Miramar in South Florida did not disappoint. His visit was the culmination of years of planning for a sculpture of his likeness erected at the Ansin Sports Complex as the first installation of the City’s Art-in-Public-Places initiative. The brainchild behind commissioning a sculpture of Bolt was Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis, who stated, “This statue of Usain Bolt will not only serve as a source of inspiration for our residents, but I believe it will also attract visitors from far and wide. As people come to witness the magnificence of this statue, they will discover the charm and vibrancy of our city, leading to increased tourism and economic opportunities for local businesses. The statue will become a point of pride for our community, a landmark that showcases our commitment to excellence, athleticism, and the celebration of human achievement.” 

SZÉKESFEHÉRVÁR, Hungary – St. Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred produced a memorable professional debut when she stunned in-form American Sha’Carri Richardson to win the women’s 100 meters at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial here Tuesday.

ROSEAU, Dominica – Seasoned all-rounder Jason Holder has warned his fast-bowling group there will be little margin for error against India’s “extraordinary batsmen”, in the two-Test series bowling off here Wednesday.

CINCINNATI, Ohio – Reggae Boyz head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has warned his side their winning performance against Guatemala in Sunday’s quarter-final, will not be enough to eclipse powerhouses Mexico in Wednesday’s semi-final.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Australian Shane Deitz has been appointed the new head coach of West Indies Women, replacing West Indies legend Courtney Walsh who was sacked in April. 

GROS ISLET, St Lucia – West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews said her side had bigger challenges ahead, but they welcomed the clean sweep of their home international series against Ireland that ended on Saturday in St Lucia.

MIAMI, Florida – An early second half goal from Amari’I Bell enabled Jamaica to push past Guatemala 1-0 on Sunday and book a place in the semi-finals of the Concacaf Gold Cup in the United States.