Francis does not accept timing firm's excuse
STEPHEN FRANCIS, coach of joint world 100-metre record holder Asafa Powell, is not willing to accept the International Association of Athletics Federations' (IAAF) excuse for the timing company's mistake which credited American Justin Gatlin with 9.77.

West Indies start hunt for bigger scalps
THE WEST Indies, still smiling from their 5-0 victory over Zimbabwe, begin their hunt for bigger scalps today at Sabina Park when they take on India in the first of what promises to be a close and exciting five-match Digicel one-day...

Barcelona don Champions crown
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP): SAMUEL ETO'O and Juliano Belletti scored two goals in six minutes yesterday to help FC Barcelona beat 10-man Arsenal 2-1 to win the Champions League. Eto'o equalised for Barcelona in the 76th minute...

Negril FC hold key advantage
NEGRIL FC grabbed pole position with a 1-0 win over August Town while Naggo Head and St George's played to 1-1 draw in their Jamaica Football Federa-tion National Premier League play-offs yesterday.

England, Reggae Boyz friendly int'l sold out
LONDON (CMC): THE FRIENDLY international between Jamaica's Reggae Boyz and England early next month has been sold out and Caribbean fans are trying to get a bigger allocation for seats, the Voice newspaper reported this week.

Primary, All-age champs on today
THE ANNUAL Blue Cross national Primary, All-Age and Junior High Schools Athletic Championships will be held over the next two days at the National Stadium. Today's opening day will begin at noon while the contest will start at 8:00 a.m.

Wizards, Tivoli secure spots in final four
THE DENHAM Town Wizards and Tivoli All-Stars secured their spots in the final four of the KFC/bmobile National Basket-ball League (NBL) following 2-0 series sweeps over the Blazing Panthers and Arnett Gardens Rockers at the National Stadium courts...

Young athletes in action at Constant Spring
THE 2006 MILO Inter Kindergarten and Basic Schools championships take place at the Constant Sprint playing field today and tomorrow. The days' activities are set to start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.

Torrington, Skibo 'A' to contest netball final
SATURDAY'S WESTERN Union Division B final will be contested between unbeaten Torrington Park and Skibo 'A', after the teams racked up thrilling victories in their respective semi-finals at the Leila Robinson Courts on Tuesday.