Caribbean
Jamaica tells WADA its audit is “inconvenient”
The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) has told the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that an audit would be “inconvenient” this month, proposing next year as a suitable date for an investigation.
WADA to probe Jamaica’s anti-doping body
World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA) has launched an audit of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), following its reported testing failings ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.
Gerard Butler buys into cricket franchise
Hollywood actor Gerard Butler has bought a stake in Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise Jamaica Tallawahs.
Lycamobile buys Caribbean cricket franchise
Telecommunications firm Lycamobile has bought the Caribbean Premier League’s Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel cricket team.
Digicel lines up behind new Caribbean T20 league
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has received a commercial boost ahead of its debut season with long-time West Indies cricket backer Digicel signing up as a major sponsor of the Twenty20 tournament.
LPGA adds Bahamas tournament to 2013 schedule
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is set to make its first-ever appearance in the Bahamas in 2013 with the announcement of a new tournament backed by cosmetics company Pure Silk.
WICB partnership to herald new Twenty20 league in Caribbean
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has sealed an agreement with merchant bank Verus International that will ensure the launch of a professional franchise-based Twenty20 league in the Caribbean next year.
WICB buoyed by global rights deal
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has been boosted by the agreement of a seven-year global broadcast deal with Dubai-based media group Taj Television.
Michael Muirhead appointed new WICB chief executive
Management consultant Michael Muirhead has been appointed the new chief executive officer of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).
Bahamas to host new IAAF World Relays event
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is seeking to build on the success of the track events at the London 2012 Olympics by launching a new competition dedicated to relay racing.
ESPN Caribbean secures Champions League Twenty20 cricket until 2015
ESPN Caribbean has acquired the rights for International Cricket Council (ICC) events and the Champions League Twenty20 through to 2015 in a deal with ESPN STAR Sports (ESS).
Webb set for CONCACAF presidency
Jeffrey Webb has revealed he has accepted the nomination to replace Jack Warner as president of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).
CFU bids to rebuild through new task force
The embattled Caribbean Football Union (CFU) has established a Legal Task Force in a bid to rebuild the organisation following the devastating fallout from the Mohamed bin Hammam corruption scandal.
TTFF chief quits in wake of FIFA investigation
Oliver Camps has announced his resignation as president of the Trinidad & Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) after blasting the “current climate” that exists within FIFA.
Long-serving Blazer to step down from CONCACAF
Chuck Blazer, the FIFA Executive Committee member who played a key role in exposing apparent corruption at the heart of global football administration earlier this year, is to resign as secretary general of the Confederation of North and Central American and Caribbean Football (CONCACAF).
FIFA requests answers from Caribbean associations
FIFA set a 48-hour deadline yesterday for Caribbean football associations to explain their part in the meeting that led to Mohamed bin Hammam’s life ban.
Austin claims CONCACAF court victory
The battle for power at the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) took another twist on Thursday as ousted acting president Lisle Austin claimed a court ruling would allow him to return to office.
Corruption investigation dropped as Warner quits FIFA
Jack Warner has quit as a vice-president of FIFA just weeks after promising a “football tsunami” of revelations in response to his suspension from the global governing body for alleged corruption.