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Adidas Unveils the Official Ball of FIFA World Cup 2026, ‘Trionda’
The countdown to the final tournament gears up as the German manufacturer unveils the official ball, presented by Messi, Yamal, and Bellingham

Kaboom Editors
Oct 31 min read


National Senior Bodybuilding Championships Sets Record with 22 Gyms Competing
The National Senior Bodybuilding Championships was held on Saturday night at The Little Theatre, showcasing record participation, with Kymani Kirby copping three titles
Rickayla McNeil
Sep 222 min read


Sprint Queen Fraser-Pryce Ends Legendary Career with Silver in Tokyo 4x100m Relay
Sprint Queen Fraser-Pryce closed her career by collecting silver in her final race, as Jamaica’s women’s 4x100m relay team clocked a season-best 41.79s to secure second place in Tokyo

Kaboom Editors
Sep 211 min read


Fight Nights Platform Boosts Tevoy Barrett’s Path to the Olympics
Jamaican Boxer Tevoy Barrett Turns Childhood Struggles Into Boxing Dreams. "I used to be in a lot of fights, so I found something to channel the aggression - and I fell in love with boxing," Barrett shared. He is set to compete at the next Wray & Nephew Fight Nights, scheduled for September 27.

Kaboom Editors
Sep 183 min read


Tina Clayton Wins Silver in Women’s 100m Final in Tokyo, Clocks Personal Best 10.76s
21-year-old jamaican sensation Tina Clayton impresses with 10.76s for silver in Tokyo 100m final; Melissa Jefferson-Wooden claims gold, Julien Alfred takes bronze, Shericka Jackson 4th, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce 6th in her last worlds race

Kaboom Editors
Sep 141 min read


Oblique Seville Wins World 100m Title in 9.77, Puts Jamaica 1-2 with Kishane Thompson
Jamaica dominates men’s 100m final as Oblique Seville sets personal best of 9.77s, Thompson takes silver, Lyles finishes third

Kaboom Editors
Sep 141 min read


Usain Bolt Backs Jamaicans to Beat Lyles in Tokyo: “They Should Be 1-2”
The “Ultimate Legend” for the Tokyo Athletics World Championships, Usain Bolt, weighed in on the chances of Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville. “They’re really doing extremely well, so it’s just all about execution,” he said

Kaboom Editors
Sep 112 min read


Jamaican Football Icon and Bob Marley’s Tour Manager Allan “Skill” Cole Dies
Jamaica mourns the death of former Santos and national team player Allan “Skill” Cole, with Prime Minister Holness and Minister Olivia Grange among those paying tribute

Kaboom Editors
Sep 101 min read


Reggae Boyz Defeat Trinidad 2-0 to Take Control of Group B
Goals from Bailey Cadamarteri and Jon Russell secured Jamaica’s second win in Group B of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, moving the Reggae Boyz a step closer to clinching their spot in the tournament

Kobe K. Bryan
Sep 101 min read


Liverpool Holds the Third and Eighth Most Expensive Transfers of All Time
With the €150M deadline day signing of Alexander Isak, the Reds smashed the Premier League transfer record and also hold the eighth-most expensive transfer with Florian Wirtz

Kaboom Editors
Sep 21 min read


Ackera Nugent Claims 100m Hurdles Title at Zurich Diamond League Final
National record holder Ackera Nugent wins first major senior title, takes home US$100,000 after claiming victory in the 100m hurdles at the Diamond League Final in Zurich. Tia Clayton fell short of securing a wild card entry to the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo

Kaboom Editors
Aug 291 min read


CPJ Inks J$12M Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal with Montego Bay United
CPJ, through its Premium Foods Category, becomes an official sponsor of Montego Bay United Football Club, offering interactive experiences designed to enhance fan engagement and foster deeper emotional connections with the audience

Kaboom Editors
Aug 282 min read


World Backgammon Federation VP Wins Jamaican International Tournament
Former Two-Time World Champion Joe Russell secures the title at the Backgammon tournament. Businessman Joe Issa, who hosted the event, remarked, “I built this building here at Bamboo Blu Beach just to host this tournament.”

Kaboom Editors
Aug 271 min read


Charles Chocolates Becomes Official Partner of 2025 ISSA Schoolboy Football
The chocolate brand, along with its beloved Ping Pong and Catch treats, is set to energize the 2025 ISSA Schoolboy Football Competition

Kaboom Editors
Aug 212 min read


Watch: Leon Bailey Arrives in Rome to Finalize AS Roma Loan Deal
Reggae Boyz winger Leon Bailey is set to complete his move, with both clubs having reached a full agreement. The Jamaican international has already arrived in Rome to finalize his signing. The deal consists of a €2 million loan fee with a €22 million buy option clause

Kaboom Editors
Aug 192 min read


Kishane Thompson Beats Noah Lyles in Paris Final Rematch
In their first rematch since the 2024 Paris Olympic 100m final, Kishane Thompson edged out Noah Lyles in the men’s 100m at the Silesia Diamond League, equaling the meet record of 9.87s. Jamaica’s Tia Clayton ran a personal best of 10.82s in the women’s 100m, while Shericka Jackson stormed to victory in the 200m

Kaboom Editors
Aug 161 min read


Michael Johnson: "2026 Grand Slam Track Season Will Not Happen Until Athlete Payments Are Settled"
Following recent major cash flow issues, Grand Slam Track CEO and Olympic legend Michael Johnson addressed an open letter, stating that the 2026 season will not happen until all outstanding payments to athletes and partners are settled. He called it “one of the most difficult challenges I’ve ever experienced.”

Kaboom Editors
Aug 152 min read


Level Up: Bryan Levell’s Meteoric Rise in Breakout Year for Jamaican Sprint Sensation
By becoming the third-fastest Jamaican ever in the 200m, clocking the fastest Jamaican time since Usain Bolt in 2015, the former Edwin Allen High School standout is deemed a serious contender for medals at the World Championships

Kaboom Editors
Aug 131 min read


Reggae Boyz Striker Michail Antonio Steps Into Punditry with TNT Sports
Michail Antonio, who was recently released by former club West Ham after a decade, makes punditry debut with TNT Sports at the Community Shield

Kaboom Editors
Aug 121 min read


Jamaica to Face Canada, Puerto Rico, and Bahamas in FIBA Americas Qualifiers Debut
After Jamaica’s national basketball team punched its ticket to the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers for the first time in history, the draw set up NBA-stacked opponents. However, most of the rosters are expected to miss the November–December window due to the NBA season

Kobe K. Bryan
Aug 112 min read
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