Hooper, Lara and Windies confident
THE West Indies 15-man squad, plus the reserves, are now in Antigua tuning up for the World Cup. Unlike a few months ago when hardly anyone gave the champions of 1975 and 1979 a chance...

Service gets WICB job
PHILLIP Service, the former Trelawny allrounder, current national Under 15 coach and president of the newly formed Jamaica Coaches Association, is now also the West Indies Cricket Board's Development Officer in Jamaica.

Hooper upbeat on World Cup
ST.JOHN'S, CMC: A FIT looking West Indies cricket captain Carl Hooper believes his side can reach the second round of the World Cup in South Africa next month if there is a big effort from the team.

Rush on for final berths
WITH TWO sets of matches to go before the second end of round final of the Wray and Nephew National Premier League the scramble is on for places as the competition continues today with a full set of games.

Harbour View on the prowl
WESTERN BUREAU: HARBOUR VIEW'S chances for a place in the end of second round finals of the Wray And Nephew National Premier League (NPL) could hinge on the result of this afternoon's game against Wadadah at Jarrett Park, starting at 4:00pm.

Indoor netball court on target
CANADIAN contractors, Trumbley & Hampton Incorporated, say there is no need to worry in response to conflicting reports that have surfaced regarding the progress of work being carried out on the new indoor court facility at the National Stadium...