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Transplant law enables ligament surgery

Phillip Mitchell recently became the second person to receive a human tissue transplant and the first person to undergo PCL reconstruction surgery in the Cayman Islands.

Collin confident baskets will be plentiful for locals

Heading into this month, there was growing concern over basketball’s present standing in the Cayman Islands.

Cayman went out pride intact

Four wins out of five and boasting the tournament’s top scorer with 11 goals is usually a guarantee of progression to the knockout rounds, but sadly, for the Cayman Islands that was not quite good enough.

Editorial for August 22: CONCACAF: A real keeper

The CONCACAF games have shown the best side of Cayman.

Devils shoot for first round bye

The Doghouse Devils are closing in on indoor football’s number one spot.

Mustangs galloping for top finish

The Lone Star Mustangs are an old team with a new name.

Final attempt to try for semis

The CONCACAF Under-15 football tournament has been a resounding success with full houses at all three venues. Wednesday night is the final round of group matches and free entry.

More contraband found in prison

Northward prison staff confiscated ganja, rum and a phone in a search of inmates' cells.

Brown gives quality thumbs up

The CONCACAF Under-15 football tournament has been a marvellous showpiece of all that is good in the sport both on the pitch and off it.

Cayman need miracle to stay in

The Cayman Islands defeated Bahamas 3-1 to mark their third win in the CONCACAF Under-15 Group A at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex on Sunday, but only a totally unexpected result can get them to the semi-finals.

Football outreach camps kick off

Every summer, Cayman Islands residents can expect football camps and offerings from FC International.

Hellcats eager to answer critics

Considering their recent form, it would be easy to dismiss the dms West Bay Hellcats.

Cayman is proud of Jovonnie

Jovonnie Anglin is the latest youth to be acknowledged in the Proud of Them campaign.

Bermuda kept Thomas quiet

After two easy victories in their opening games, the Cayman Islands got a reality check on Friday, losing 3-0 to Bermuda in a clash of Group A favourites.

Cayman set for Bermuda clash

The thrilling football displayed at the CONCACAF Under-15 tournament in the Cayman Islands is bringing out the crowds, despite the rainy weather,

Jamie’s Mustangs corral Colts

Week 10 of the 2013 Digicel Summer League was in full effect last Saturday at Camana Bay.

Thomas high fives as 12 go in

Any side opening their international account prays for an excellent start and the Cayman Islands certainly did that in their opening game of the Under-15 CONCACAF tournament, smashing a dozen past hapless St. Maarten.

Kyle’s hat-trick lifts Crusaders

The Cayman Free Press Buzz Crusaders continue to dominate five-a-side football.

Bennett’s heroics sink Panthers

It started with a questionable ruling derailing the Burger King Panthers’ bid for a perfect season.

Let the games begin!

The Under-15 CONCACAF football tournament kicked off in spectacular fashion for the Cayman Islands with a sensational 12-0 victory over St. Maarten.

Football crowds filling hotels

Sports tourism gets a boost from the CONCACAF international youth football tournament on island through 25 August.

United likely to feel the Blues

The English Premier League kicks off this weekend in what promises to be the most significant season for years because of all the managerial challenges.

CONCACAF brings 700 here

The region’s biggest international youth football tournament gets under way in Grand Cayman from Tuesday.

Guys tackle Glendale

Cayman Islands rugby is building up its sevens programme this summer.

Star Athletic blind AndroGroup

Teams in the Cayman Islands Flag Football Association’s Digicel Summer League suited up after a bye week and had interesting scores.

Jamaica honours two awardees

Jamaician Consulate award two, Astill Murphy and Michael Godfrey for their contributions to society during Independence Day cermony.

Editorial for 08 August: CONCACAF, score one for Cayman

Sometimes it pays handsomely to have friends in high places, and often times those connections are well worth developing to the fullest extent.

Warner lacks CONCACAF blessing

The region’s biggest football body is involved in controversy once again.

Wilhelm: We must excel as hosts

Many eyes are on Cayman Islands football ahead of its biggest regional junior showcase.

U15 squad named for CONCACAF games

The local football fraternity will look to a few youngsters for fresh glory.

Dutch coaches weave their magic on local kids once again

Some of Dutch football’s best youth coaches assessed Cayman Islands talent.

Crusaders lead week eight battle

Kings Sports Centre is bracing for week eight of five-a-side football.

Asteroid likely a Russian rocket

Monday night's asteroid that appeared to explode over Grand Cayman may have been the body of a Russian rocket, incinerating as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere, tracing an arc from Honduras to Cuba.

Virgil’s boys impress in Orlando

Cayman’s youth football players impressed at the Disney Cup.

Champs will pass on knowledge

Cayman’s national football champions is helping stage an annual summer camp.

Buzz Crusaders march past Doghouse Devils to hold court at Kings

Cayman Free Press Buzz Crusaders now top the five-a-side football ranks.

Dolphins will be back to teach us

The Miami Dolphins are far from finished with Cayman’s youth.

Weekend gridiron warriors flagged for playoff push

As August gets under way, local flag football sets its sights on the postseason.

U15 squad scores online presence

Cayman football wants to give its bright young players maximum exposure.

Dolphins want stronger ties to us

The Cayman Islands could have a greater bond with their beloved Miami Dolphins.

Northward footballers in drugs bust

Members of the Northward prison indoor football team are busted for bringing back ganja and booze after a Monday night game.

Shooting Stars will keep rising up

A three-on-three basketball tournament will become a fixture in the Cayman Islands.

Webb keen to showcase integrity

Jeffrey Webb maintains football in the region will develop using transparency and integrity.

Devils have fiery touch at Kings

The Doghouse Devils continue to reign supreme in five-a-side football.

Special Olympics seek volunteers

Special Olympic athletes need more community support to develop in 2013.

Dolphins had us flipping out

The Miami Dolphins catered to pigskin lovers in the Cayman Islands.

Dutch head back

PSV Eindhoven will be on the hunt again for Cayman talent.

Burger King squad having it their way

The 2013 Digicel Summer League, put on by the Cayman Islands Flag Football Association, is now eight weeks into the season.

Webb’s Gold Cup is running over

Football in the region continues to garner huge support.

Doghouse kicking in top form

Football enthusiasts continue to battle hard at Kings Sports Centre.

Panthers tear apart Hellcats

The Burger King Panthers continue to show their dominance on the gridiron.

Sevens squads preparing to tackle our region’s best

Local sevens rugby will face formidable opposition at a major tournament.

Cowan scores Gold Cup experience

This summer’s Gold Cup football tournament provided a Caymanian intern with a great training opportunity.

Millions spent on Clifton Hunter sports

Gov't can't provide precise figures, but the cost for sports facilities at the new high school ran into the millions of dollars.

Butterfield proud of medal tally by Island Games athletes

Butterfield is proud of the competitors competing in Bermuda.

Dinnall wants kids in semis

Cayman’s best Under-15 footballers are back in serious training for the CONCACAF tournament here next month which will pit them against the best youngsters in the region.

Ultra B’zzz keep buzzing along

Week seven of the Digicel Summer League started with the Ultra B’zzz taking on the Lady Saints.

Caybrew ensure Kings froths over

Caybrew does much to quench the thirst of football fans.

Academy’s tiniest can’t wait for the next kick-off

Academy Sports Club has just wound up its junior programme which has grown substantially since inception.

Sevens boosted by kid champs

Rugby in the Cayman Islands generates a tremendous amount of respect in the region because of the strength of its junior programme.

Webb eyes hosting World Cup

The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football president Jeffrey Webb wants the region to host the 2026 World Cup and claims any candidate for the FIFA presidency post-2015 would need to support the organisation’s ambitions to receive its backing.

Cayman boys target top ranking

The Cayman Islands’ young footballers have a shot at making the top four when the territory hosts the CONCACAF under-15 championships next month, football chief Bruce Blake said this week.

Dolphins and Magic heat up summer

A pair of professional sports teams will add flair to the usual offering of summer camps.

Ultra B’zzz sting Scorpions

The Ultra B’zzz proved their sting was more deadly than the CrossFit 7Mile Scorpions.

Buzz swarming for Kings crown

Kings Sports Centre is keeping football lovers busy with a pair of summer leagues.

Leslie finds diabetes is not sweet

Matthew Leslie is a very big man. Morbidly obese, in fact and he has just had a health scare warning him to fix up otherwise the consequences are grim.

Unbeaten Panthers hunting for more prey

The Burger King Panthers are halfway towards a spotless season.

Sairsingh has options

Jasun Sairsingh is a youngster to watch out for in the future as he seems to do everything sporty exceptionally well.

Kids set to kick it at top level

Playing international football for your country eludes even multi-millionaire players but for some Cayman teenagers that will become a reality next month.

Velasco is sure Titans will tower

Fernando Velasco must be one of the happiest players in the National Football League right now.

Youths made positive choices

The ninth annual Save Our Youth Foundation Football Extravaganza/Family Fun Day proved a great event for both players and their supporters after rain caused a two-week postponement.

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