A victory at last for the Windies
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: THE WEST Indies, led by an attacking and attractive innings by Ramnaresh Sarwan, entertained an excellent gathering at Kensington Oval yesterday and, in the process, ticked off their first victory in the Super Eights round of the Cricket World Cup...
'Admiral' considers jumping ship at Arnett
ARNETT GARDENS' coach, Glendon 'Admiral' Bailey, is seriously considering quitting at the end of the season because football cannot survive in the war-torn community. "I tell you the truth, a lot of changes will have to be made right now and I don't see in which way these changes....
Plucky Kiwis want to put pressure on Aussies
GRENADA (Reuters): NEW ZEALAND plan to put the Australian attack under the sort of pressure today they have faced only twice in the World Cup since losing 3-0 to the Kiwis in the Chappell-Hadlee series this year. Both teams have already qualified for the semi-finals...
Air Jamaica gives Sunshine Girls $9m in sponsorship
JAMAICA'S SUNSHINE Girls' preparations for this year's World Netball Championships in New Zealand received a $9-million boost from national airline, Air Jamaica, yesterday.Air Jamaica made the announcement of the one-year deal at a press conference at the Alhambra Inn. ...
Waterhouse Portmore in 1-1 draw
DESPITE ALREADY surrendering the crown this season, new man at the helm for Waterhouse, Anthony Patrick, is determined to finish the season on a high note with at least a couple of wins in the remaining three games. "We want to finish on a high. We have to keep working...
Fletcher calls it a day as England's coach
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP): DUNCAN FLETCHER has resigned as England cricket coach and will leave after the team's final World Cup match against the West Indies tomorrow. Fletcher had come under increasing pressure as England stumbled out of the World Cup...
Ronaldo not great yet - Pele
DOHA, (Reuters): CRISTIANO RONALDO needs to stay at his peak for another two years before he can be called one of the world's greatest players, according to Pele. The great Brazilian, who won three World Cups, told Reuters the Portugal winger, who has been in inspired...
Warriors through to play-offs
NEW YORK, (Reuters): STEPHEN JACKSON scored 31 points to help the Golden State Warriors claim the Western Conference's final playoff berth with a 120-98 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers, on Wednesday night. The final-day victory put the Warriors into the playoffs...
Federer in cruise mode
MONTE CARLO (AP): ROGER FEDERER eased past Lee Hyung-taik 6-4, 6-3 yesterday in the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters. Federer, who has reached the quarter-finals at Monte Carlo three straight times, set up match point with a serve-and-volley winner...
Racing Along - Bank on Tantesolde
IT's Oaks Day at Caymamas Park tomorrow, the well-supported 11-race programme featuring the season's third classic over 2000 metres and the annual renewal of the Lady Geeta Trophy (graded stakes) over 1200 metres. The Oaks has attracted 14 native-bred three-year-old fillies...
HORSE SENSE - The beginning
I am always fascinated by the stories that can be told about the "glorious days" of racing. Knowing where we are coming from is so important if we wish to chart a successful course for the way forward. The recent re-dedication of the Jamaica Racing Hall of Fame...
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