George Brown Polytechnic is proud to welcome 2021 Fashion Management alumnus Jair Kale back to campus with his football-focused exhibition Orinoco Odyssey, on view at the Waterfront Campus Store until July 26. July 14, 2026 Orinoco Odyssey blends fashion, sport, history and cultural storytelling into a deeply personal exploration of Jair’s Trinidadian and Venezuelan heritage. The exhibition traces the connections … Continue reading George Brown alum Jair Kale brings Orinoco Odyssey to the Waterfront Campus
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Sprinter Asafa Powell, left, stands with his coach Stephen Francis as he poses with his Chairman Award for being named Jamaica Sportsman for 2005, Feb. 23, 2006 in Kingston, Jamaica. (AP Photo/Collin Reid, File) KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — June 5, 2026 Stephen Francis, the influential Jamaican track and field coach whose athletes won Olympic and … Continue reading Stephen Francis, influential coach who transformed Jamaican sprinting, dies at 64
Decorated jockey Patrick Husbands poses for a portrait by the training track at Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack. Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail by Marty Klinkenberg Canada’s greatest jockey didn’t begin on horses. Almost as soon as he could walk, Patrick Husbands climbed aboard a donkey named Daisy on his family’s farm in Barbados. “That’s how I … Continue reading After glittering career in the saddle, retiring jockey Patrick Husbands wants to ‘see the world’
The Academy of Sport at The UWI, Cave Hill Campus, welcomes the submission of abstracts to the Caribbean Sport Conference scheduled for April 9–11, 2026. Under the theme “Sport for All: Access, Inclusion, Opportunity,” the conference will focus on key topics including, but not limited to, gender equity, national development, and social transformation. If you are interested in … Continue reading Call for Papers: Caribbean Sport Conference
Les Grenadiers got the best of Nicaragua 2-0 to seal their spot in the global tournament Fans watching a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Haiti and Nicaragua celebrate Haiti's first goal, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph) by Onz Chéry Nov. 19, 2025 Haiti’s men soccer team has qualified for … Continue reading Haiti qualifies for World Cup for first time in 52 years on Bataille de Vertières day
A captivating and robust discussion unfolded at the launch of Professor Sir Hilary Beckles’ latest book, Cricket’s First Revolutionary: Frank Worrell’s Political War Against Colonialism in the West Indies. The event, held on October 21 at The UWI St. Augustine, was under the patronage of Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal, Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine and was expertly … Continue reading Revolution on the Field: Sir Hilary Beckles Unveils Frank Worrell’s Fight Against Colonialism in Cricket
Brock University Sport Management Associate Professor Michael Naraine is helping shape the academic response to the booming sports betting industry as Canada’s first member of the Institute on Sports Wagering and Gaming. July 30, 2025 | by Stephen Leithwood As sports betting gains momentum across North America, Brock University’s Michael Naraine has joined a group of international experts … Continue reading Brock prof joins global team championing responsible sports betting
Nearly 60 years after raising a fist on the Olympic podium in protest for human rights (photo at right), John Carlos spoke at TMU, calling upon TMU students and community members to speak up for what’s right. By: Lindsey Craig February 13, 2025 Fifty-seven years ago, John Carlos climbed the Olympic podium and raised his … Continue reading Olympic icon John Carlos inspires at TMU Black History Month event
Adam Laskaris Aug 28 2024 The Toronto Raptors have never been a franchise shy about looking to all corners of the globe to find talent. It seems that their chief executive is looking to help bring some Caribbean talent to the NBA, even if it might take a few years for their investments to pay off. Earlier … Continue reading Raptors launching new basketball partnerships in the Caribbean
Source: The Brock News FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone Brock has ranked first in Canada for university sport management research contributions around the world for the second consecutive year. The annual assessment by the University of North Texas’ Sports Innovation Project ranked Brock No. 1 in Canada and 10th worldwide out of the 67 universities … Continue reading Brock ranked Canada’s top university for sport management research