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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1967, Mac McCaughan, American singer and guitarist was born. In 1969, Jesse Pintado, Mexican-American guitarist (died 2006) was born. In 1971, Yvon Robert, Canadian wrestler (born 1914) passed away. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 1982, Antonio Cassano, Italian footballer was born. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1991, James Rodríguez, Colombian footballer was born. In 1991, Pablo Carreño Busta, Spanish tennis player was born. In 2010, Olga Guillot, Cuban-American singer (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Jamaicans advance in 100m at NACAC
Jamaicans led the qualifying in three of the four age groups in the 100m as the NACAC Under-18/23 Championships got underway on Friday in Apizaco, Mexico.Bouwahjgie Nkrumie and Lavanya Williams led the men and women’s under-23 while Kai Kelly led the boys’ under 18 section for the final set for later on Friday.Nkrumie ran 10.22 seconds (-1.0m/s) to win his semi-final heat while Damor Miller was second overall with 10.26 seconds (0.5m/s).Kelly ran 10.52 seconds (1.4m/s) in his heat and Tyler Morgan clocked 10.68 seconds (-0.7m/s) for second best.Williams clocked 11.32 seconds (0.5m/s) to lead the under-23 women while Alana Reid was second in her heat with 11.55 seconds (0.7m/s).In the under-18 girls section, Malayia Duncan ran a personal best 11.74 seconds (0.8m/s) to book her spot and will be joined by Daniela Clarke who qualified with 11.98 seconds (1.0m/s).-Paul A Reid
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Jamaica Observer
· Jul 4, 2026
Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley made a triumphant start to her professional career on Friday, winning the women’s 400m at the PreFontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.Oakley, who recently won the NCAA 400m outdoor title at the same track, clocked 49.64 seconds as she held off American Aaliya Butler who was second in 49.97 seconds with Jamaican national champion Stacey-Ann Williams placing third in 50.12 seconds.The Wanda Diamond League meet continues on Saturday with another 13 Jamaicans set to participate on the main day of competition.Sprinters Tina and Tia Clayton, Shericka Jackson, and Bryan Levell; sprint hurdlers Ackera Nugent, Danielle Williams and Demario Prince; as well as shot putter Rajindra Campbell are among the Jamaicans set to compete.-Paul A Reid
Variety
· Jul 6, 2026
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CityNews Montreal
· Jun 23, 2026
Toronto Tempo looking to set WNBA attendance record with 2 games at Montreal’s Bell Centre
The WNBA is getting ready to take place at Montreal’s Bell Centre, when Canada’s only team, the Toronto Tempo, will be in town for a pair of games. With the Bell Centre having a capacity of over 22,000, Montreal could set a new league attendance record, which currently sits at 22,076 for a playoff game [] The post Toronto Tempo looking to set WNBA attendance record with 2 games at Montreal’s Bell Centre appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
McKoysNews
· Jul 2, 2026
Improved Performances from Jamaican Golfers at Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship
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Jamaica Information Service
· Jun 21, 2026
Ministry Of Tourism To Leverage Jamaica’s Culinary Heritage
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The Namibian
· Jun 24, 2026
Kavango West’s golden girl Kanyanga shines
At 19, Maria Kanyanga from Mukekete village in the Tondoro constituency of the Kavango West region is already a double southern African champion, but says she is only at the beginning of her athletics journey. Kanyanga, a pupil at Kandjimi Murangi Senior Secondary School, recently represented Namibia at the Southern African Countries Athletics Championships in [] The post Kavango West’s golden girl Kanyanga shines appeared first on The Namibian.
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Related coverage for "Jamaicans advance in 100m at NACAC": Jamaica Observer — Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic. Variety — Colombia’s Bogota Audiovisual Market Welcomes Netflix, France, Discusses the Impact of ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’. CityNews Montreal — Toronto Tempo looking to set WNBA attendance record with 2 games at Montreal’s Bell Centre. McKoysNews — Improved Performances from Jamaican Golfers at Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship. Jamaica Information Service — Ministry Of Tourism To Leverage Jamaica’s Culinary Heritage. The Namibian — Kavango West’s golden girl Kanyanga shines