Jamaica, the lone Caribbean nation already through to the final round of 2022 World Cup soccer qualification, will kick off its campaign in June 2021 against countries in North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF).

Caribbean nations will have a fresh opportunity to play in soccer’s biggest showcase - the FIFA men’s World Cup in 2022 - following the re-organization of qualification due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Caribbean soccer nations will have to readjust their timetables to accommodate new formats for several qualifying tournaments, including age group and senior World Cups.

Multiple noteworthy Jamaican sports and entertainment figures attended a party last month in the Caribbean island, which was followed days later by an announcement that sprint legend Usain Bolt had tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The most significant event in sports this year may be a boxing battle between two former champions in their 50s.

MANCHESTER, England – Captain Jason Holder has underscored the importance of West Indies’ role in the global fight for racial justice after Cricket West Indies announced late last month that players would wear the Black Lives Matter logo on their shirts during the three-Test series against England this month.

HAMILTON, Bermuda – Wheelchair sprinter Jessica Lewis was last month named Bermuda’s “Female Athlete of the Year” for 2019.

Cary, NC - The North Carolina Courage announced today the extension of Kristen Hamilton’s contract through 2022. The new deal adds a year to her current contract with an option for an additional year in 2022. Per club policy, no further details were disclosed.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Jamaican Steve Bucknor has admitted making mistakes during his outstanding international umpiring career, which caused him sleepless nights.

Jamaican-born Patrick Chung, a multiple Super Bowl winner with the New England Patriots, has decided not to play this year in the National Football League over concerns for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Legendary former West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes has died.

The six Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchises have selected their teams for the 2020 tournament which is scheduled to take place from 18 August to the 10 September. The draft was carried out remotely and the six teams have successfully filled out their rosters with both Caribbean and overseas players with Rashid Khan, Marcus Stoinis, Ross Taylor, Pravin Tambe and Carlos Brathwaite all being signed up.