With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the globe, the world took a pause to look on. Sports of all kinds, including football, had to go on an enforced hiatus for an indefinite period, which meant all kinds of tournaments had to be cancelled. The Olympic Games in Tokyo and what would have been the 100th …
Former Kingston College standout, Akeem Bloomfield, who is now a professional track and field athlete with major sportswear brand Puma, believes that student athletes in Jamaica are placed under too much pressure. However, he reiterated that the pressure comes as a result of the athlete’s exceptional talent. Speaking with 876Stream during an Instagram Live interview …
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If the rumors are to be believed, then Jamaican superstar Leon Bailey could be the next big money signing for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. The 22-year-old has been repeatedly linked with City since it was announced that out of favor German winger Leroy Sane will not be renewing his contract with the Manchester Club. …
With the world of football returning to some semblance of normalcy, we decided to assess how well the region’s players have been doing this season. CONCACAF has been a major contributor to the development of many European clubs over the years and this season in particular, we have seen many of these players performing well …
In a very passionate and revealing interview with 876Stream on Saturday June 14th, Reggae Boy Kemar ‘Taxi’ Lawrence spoke at length about dealing with mental health challenges over the past few weeks. Among other things, Lawrence confirmed that his love for the sport at the moment was not where it needs to be but he …
Just as Leon Bailey’s relationship with the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) had assumed some level of stability, the two parties have seemingly hit another major roadblock. Given Bailey’s recent comments two weeks ago during an Instagram Live interview with 876Stream, the tension has hit fever pitch once again. Craig Butler, Leon’s adopted father and agent, …
One of Jamaica’s most promising athletes, Jhevaughn Matherson, has admitted that he wishes he was able to lift the Mortimer Geddes trophy, which Kingston College won a year after he left the institution for Florida State University (FSU) in the United States. The 21-year-old rose to prominence in Jamaica with his breathtaking performances at the …
Reggae Boy and Bayer Leverkusen forward Leon Bailey was the guest on 876Stream’s Instagram live on Saturday and discussed, among other things, his desire to one day play in the English Premier League. The 22-year-old, who joined Leverkusen for a reported €20 million transfer fee back in 2017, says he believes that he has the …
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Olympic hurdler and Wolmerian Jaheel Hyde told Stream during an instagram live interview that he would not have chosen Track & Field over Football if he had to make a decision today. It’s just over four years since the 23-year-old was at the center of a national debate, where his future as a professional athlete …
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Jamaica’s very own Leon Bailey is recognized as one of the most talented young football players in the world. Rising to prominence with Koninklijk Racing Club Genk in Belgium a few years ago, where he announced his presence in magnificent form by scoring a thirty-five yard effort in a UEFA Europa League matchup against Rapid …
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