West Indies aim to build on momentum
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (CMC): Riding a wave of enthusiasm stemming from their impressive win in their last outing, West Indies will chase an unassailable 2-0 lead when they clash with New Zealand in the third one-day international (ODI) of the five-match series...
Bennett optimistic as Jamaica depart
Head coach of Jamaica's senior cricket team, Junior Bennett, is expressing confidence ahead of their departure today for St Kitts and Nevis, where they will play the Leewards Islands in their opening fixture of the 2008 WICB four-day championship...
JAAA seeking funds to lengthen strides
HAVING set the standard in sprinting at the Beijing Olympics last summer, the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA) will be focusing its attention on developing other areas to strengthen its track and field repertoire...
FROM THE BOUNDARY - Shelly-Ann Fraser - my 2008 memory
Every passing year has its own bundle of memories and 2008 was no exception. In fact, when everything is considered, including this country's tradition of greatness in sport, as far as Jamaica is concerned 2008 must be numbered among the best, if not underlined as the best...
Malcolm and Shelton make final cut
St George's College strikers Kemal Malcolm and Shamar Shelton, who three weeks ago guided their school to the Inter-Secondary School Sports Association (ISSA) urban and all-island titles, were yesterday named to Jamaica's Under-20 squad which will depart the island tomorrow ...
NZ hope bowlers improve
WELLINGTON, (CMC): Unable to contain West Indies in the closing stages of the second one-day international, Black Caps coach Andy Moles wants more from his two 'death' bowlers in the third match which bowls off at 2p.m.
Portmore reel in Harbour View
Portmore United's coach, Linval Dixon, was satisfied with the performance of his team after their 3-0 whipping of lowly placed Meadhaven United, in a Digicel Premier League match at the Ferdie Neita Park in Braeton, Portmore, St Catherine, on Sunday...
Harbour View pay for missed penalty
A missed penalty by Jermaine Hue resigned Harbour View to goalless draw with Reno in their Digicel Premier League clash at the Harbour View Mini Stadium on Sunday night. Gifted with the ball in the second minute after...
Two-time Carib MVP looking to go professional
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): Two-time Caribbean MVP, Shari Matthews, will seek to become Barbados' first volleyball pro when she pursues a professional contract in Europe later this year, the Daily Nation here has reported.The 23-year-old, who graduates...
Armstrong sparks new interest
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP): Thousands more recrea-tional cyclists will ride on the coat-tails of Lance Armstrong's appearance in the Tour Down Under later this month.Government officials said yesterday that more than 6,300 recreational cyclists have...
Pietersen or Moores could go
LONDON (AP): With an Ashes series only six months away, En-gland's cricket team will likely be looking for a new coach by the end of this week with captain Kevin Pietersen expected to win his power struggle with Peter Moores.Although Pietersen ...