Harding on top in jockeys' race
Freelance Writer CHAMPION JOCKEY Brian Harding assumed sole leadership of the jockeys' championship at Caymanas Park yesterday by virtue of a sparkling three-timer on the 12-race programme.

Melbourne off to fine start
DEFENDING CHAMPIONS Melbourne started the defence of their Capital and Credit All-Island limited-overs cricket title with an impressive nine-wicket victory over St. Mary at St. Mary Sports Club yesterday.

Simpson supports move to employ high-profile coach
FORMER REGGAE Boy Fitzroy Simpson is in full support of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) hiring a high-profile coach to take charge of the national programme and more specifically the national football team.

Burrell named ambassador for South Africa
FORMER PRESIDENT of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Captain Horace Burrell was humbled by his appointment as an ambassador for South Africa leading up to the 2010 football World Cup. Burrell was named on Friday as one of 11 ambassadors at the...

India to host 2011 Cup final
KARACHI (Reuters): INDIA WILL host the final of the 2011 World Cup with the opening ceremony to be held in Bangladesh, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official said yesterday.

Hoggard in doubt for first Test
LONDON (Reuters): ENGLAND SEAM bowler Matthew Hoggard is doubtful for Thursday's first Test against Pakistan after suffering a freak injury playing rugby.

Mauresmo wins thriller
LONDON (Reuters): AMELIE MAURESMO won an emotional first Wimbledon singles title yesterday, recovering from a torrid start to beat Justine Henin-Hardenne 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Federer plans revenge on Nadal
LONDON (Reuters): ROGER FEDERER plans to exact revenge for 13 months of Rafael Nadal-induced frustration in today's Wimbledon men's singles final.

Moore makes his go-kart debut today
AFTER THREE weeks of intensive training under the watchful eyes of motor racing legend Peter 'Jacko' Moodie, 14-year-old Dominic Moore will make his debut in the Shifter class at the Palisadoes International Race-way, Kingston, go-kart...

Honchar powers to victory
RENNES (Reuters): ROBBED OF team leader Jan Ullrich on the eve of the Tour de France, T-Mobile showed their strength yesterday when Ukraine's Serhiy Honchar powered to a crushing victory in the race's first big test, a 52-km time trial.

Asafa powers to 100m win
PARIS (Reuters:): JOINT WORLD record holder Asafa Powell displayed his dominance in the men's 100 metres and Marion Jones successfully continued her comeback with victory in the women's event at a Golden League meet yesterday.

Cup hosts Germany claim third place
STUTTGART (Reuters): MIDFIELDER BASTIAN Schwein-steiger scored two goals and forced the other as World Cup hosts Germany beat Portugal 3-1 to claim third place yesterday.

Roberts could become WI selector again
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): LEGENDARY FORMER West Indies fast bowler Andy Roberts could become a West Indies selector again after an absence of more than a decade, while it could be the end for veteran Joey Carew.