Jamaica Gleaner
Published: Friday | February 6, 2009
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West Indies in driver's seat
Captain Christopher Gayle and Ramnaresh Sarwan slammed impressive half-centuries to put the West Indies in a commanding position against England heading into today's third day of the first Digicel Test of the 2009 Home Series. On a day when third umpire/television referrals...

Lucky Sarwan not a big fan of 'referrals'
West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan might not be too enthused about utilising technology through third umpire referrals to certify decisions in Test cricket. However, he was a major benefactor yesterday - not once, but twice and it proved significant...

Several players fined for bad behaviour in DPL
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) disciplinary committee handed out a number of fines at its meeting on Tuesday. Eight Digicel Premier League players were summoned by the committee for various infractions. The majority were actions deemed by referees as violent...

Good day for junior golfers
Thirty-four youngsters from across Jamaica competed in the first tournament in the qualifying series for the Caribbean Junior Golfers competition at the SuperClubs Breezes Runaway Bay Golf course last Saturday...

Murali breaks wickets record
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP): India spoiled Sri Lankan offspinner Muttiah Muralitharan's world-record celebrations by winning the fourth one-day international by 67 runs yesterday to lead 4-0 in the five-match series. Muralitharan dismissed Gautam Gambhir ...

20th Horse-of-the-Year dinner for February 12
The top achievers in the racing industry for 2008 will be honoured at the 20th annual None Such/Horse-of-the-Year awards dinner to be held on Thursday, February 12, at the Hilton Kingston hotel, New Kingston. The coveted None Such award will once again be presented to a person...

Bank on Meelo in sixth race
Both the Pick-9 and Super-6 start anew at Caymanas Park tomorrow and with fair-size rather than large fields being the order of the day, the Pick-9 should fall victim once again.It will embrace races two to 10, while the Super-6 will be conducted ...

Three jockeys suspended
Apprentice Javour Simpson, who rode CALVIN THE GREAT in the ninth race at Caymanas Park on Saturday, January 24, has been suspended by the stewards for three racedays for careless riding.He was penalised for causing interference...

Barmy Army enjoying cricket Jamaica-style
The chorus of voices can be heard echoing around Sabina Park. England's Barmy Army is here to give full support to their team. These men are the really loyal fans, who accompany the English team on tours to give added support and entertainment...

Good start for Abes
Western Bureau: Champions Abes (formerly Seba Youths) started the defence of the St James Football Association/Jamaica National Senior League in fine style yesterday, beating Gully Am-bassadors 2-0 in their season opening game at the UDC playing field ...

Barbados look to rebound
BRIDGETOWN (CMC): Barbados will seek to take out their frustration on Guyana, after their bad loss to Jamaica in the last round of matches, when their fifth-round WICB regional four-day match starts today.They entered the Jamaica fixture on the heels...


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