West Indies keen to move forward
CHESTER-LE-STREET, England (CMC): THE WEST Indies will be out to prove that their competitiveness at Old Trafford was no false dawn, as they face another severe challenge in testing conditions in the fourth and final Test today atChester-le-Street. There were signs of improvement...
FROM THE BOUNDARY - Trelawny's money and many home grounds
A NUMBER of the cricket clubs around Jamaica, especially those in the Corporate Area, have been complaining about a lack of money and wondering just where to go and who to ask for some. Well, I have a suggestion: they should go to the Trelawny Cricket Association...
Hardaway teams with Upliftment Jamaica
FORMER UNITED States National Basketball Association (NBA) star Tim Hardaway has thrown his weight behind St. Thomas-based organisation Upliftment Jamaica as it moves full steam ahead to enrich the lives of the nation's youth through sport. Hardaway, who spent 13 years...
Chambers aims for variety as he turns pro
NATIONAL 400-METRE champion Ricardo Chambers could in the near feature run the 200m and possible the 800m if his coach, Ken Harnden, has his way. While admitting that "the 400 is his event", Harnden said Chambers could look to the shorter and longer distances...
Beckham wants to bow out with crown
VALENCIA, Spain (AP): DAVID BECKHAM is looking for the ultimate parting gift from Real Madrid - his first major trophy with the club - before heading to Los Angeles. The 32-year-old England midfielder returned to training yesterday after sitting out Madrid's mid-week sessions...
Hot Honduras trounce Cuba
HOUSTON (AP): CARLOS PAVON scored four goals, three in the first half, to lead Honduras over Cuba 5-0 in a Group C match of Gold Cup on Wednesday night.Honduras finished first in Group C after Mexico beat Panama 1-0 later on Wednesday, and will meet...
Man U start against Reading
LONDON (AP): MANCHESTER UNITED will begin the defence of their Premier League title with a home game against Reading while Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce will return to former club Bolton on the opening day of the season. The Premier League yesterday released its fixtures...
Black River fancied
Having proved elusive on Wednesday, the Pick-9 offers a $1.4 million carryover at Caymanas Park on Saturday and will more than likely result in a payout exceeding $2 million if it is caught. With the stable-companions ABENG...
HORSE SENSE - What went wrong (Part v)
Before we continue our series on the evolution of the racing industry , it is timely that we make mention of some of the more positive and memorable moments. Sponsors remain a valuable contributor to the success of any marketing programme. The Jamaica Derby Day on Saturday June...
Lack of vision hurt Ja football - Barnes
JAMAICA-BORN England football legend John Barnes has said that lack of forward planning has contributed to this country's inability to qualify for another senior World Cup finals since the Reggae Boyz made their debut at France '98....
Stewart takes top college title
WORLD JUNIOR Championship gold medallist Kerron Stewart has been voted the Americas' top collegiate female track and field athlete for 2007. Stewart, who was part of Jamaica's winning sprint relay team at the 2002 World Juniors, competed for Auburn ...
Asafa aims for fast time in Norway
OSLO, Norway (AP): ASAFA POWELL went undefeated in the 100 metres and had an unprecedented 12 sub-10 second races last year. One of them came at the Bislett Games, and the Jamaican world record-holder aims for another one when he returns to one of athletics' most famous venues...
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