Hot Jamalco strike first
DEFENDING CHAMPIONS Jamalco are a win way from securing their fifth consecutive hold on the Jamaica Netball Association (JNA) Berger Paints Super League title following a nail-biting 47-45 victory over Waulgrovians A at the National Arena last night.
Windies look to bounce back
THE WEST Indies say they have put the Headingley debacle behind them and are hoping to get the most out of their three-day match against an MCCXI starting today at the Racecourse Ground.
Gritty Hewitt downs Gaudio in five sets
HIS BACK creaks these days and his shots lack venom but Lleyton Hewitt proved again yesterday the value of guts when he hit back from two sets down to crush former champion Gaston Gaudio at the French Open.
'Slicer' seeks elusive win
In 21 years of riding experience at Caymanas Park, five-time champion jockey Trevor 'Slicer' Simpson has never won the Jamaica Derby. Tomorrow he has a glorious chance of doing so aboard RUM TALK, the hot ante-post favourite...
Authorized for Epsom Derby
Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien has lined up no fewer than eight of the 19 expected runners in Saturday's Epsom Derby in an attempt to foil Frankie Dettori on the hot favourite AUTHORIZED.
What went wrong (Part III)
We continue this week looking at the challenges that have faced thorougbred racing over the years.
Girlz to sharpen focus
NEW NATIONAL senior women's football coach Charles Edwards will focus on the mental toughness of the Reggae Girlz in regards to international competition as they prepare for the 2007 Pan American Games.
Jamaica facing tough fighters
JAMAICA'S FIGHTERS at the 15th International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) World Cham-pionship drew tough opponents in first-round sparring, which starts this morning at the massive Laval University Sports Center here in in Quebec City, Canada.
Flintoff's absence a 'blessing'
DAVID LLOYD, the former England Test player and coach, said Andrew Flintoff's forced layoff from the game could be a "blessing in disguise" for the all-rounder's career.
Still hope for heavyweights
ITALY, SPAIN and Portugal have the chance to get back on course for Euro 2008 tomorrow, but England's situation could get a whole lot worse as they sit out the first of two qualifying dates in five days.
Blatter kicks into his third term
SEPP BLATTER was given a third term as president of world soccer's governing body by acclamation after standing as the only candidate at yesterday's FIFA Congress.
Hargreaves heads to Manchester United
ENGLAND MIDFIELDER Owen Hargreaves will join Manchester United on July 1, the Premier League champions said yesterday.
WICB's latest move an absolute waste of money
King was a waste of money, so too is Moore, and so too is this move to send young West Indies cricketers to England to practise in the nets, to gain some exposure, to gain some experience and to rub shoulders with the West Indies team - with this West Indies team at that! (Becca)
Spurs secure spot in finals
THE SAN Antonio Spurs advanced to the NBA finals with a crushing 109-84 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker each scored 21 points, helping the Spurs clinch the Western Conference series 4-1 and and book a place in the NBA finals for the third time in five seasons.
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