Steep task for WI
GROS ISLET, St Lucia (CMC): West Indies will have to come from behind for the second time in the series if they are to beat India and square the four-match contest in the final one-day international here today.They head into the match at the Beausejour...
Phillips wins again
NATIONAL 400 metres hurdles champion Isa Phillips and sprinter Steve Mullings continued their build-up to the August 15-23 IAAF World Championships with victories in Madrid, Spain, yesterday.There were runner-up spots for Danny McFarlane, Ainsley Waugh...
El Salvador surprise Costa Rica
CARSON, California (AP): Osael Romero scored two goals, including the winner in the 86th minute, to give El Salvador a 2-1 victory over Costa Rica in Group A at the Gold Cup on Friday.El Salvador went top of the group on goals scored, after Canada...
Mexico wary of US rise
MEXICO CITY (AP): Finishing second to Brazil in last weekend's Confederations Cup final boosted the Americans' confidence.
Boyz now have their backs against the wall
LOS ANGELES, California: WINNING will be key when Jamaica tackle Costa Rica in their next CONCACAF Gold Cup encounter, if they are to clear a path to the quarter-final stage of the competition.
Hot battles loom for U-16, U-18 titles
Sheldon McIntosh and Joseph Ross will meet in both finals of the Pan Caribbean Bank All-Jamaica Under-18 and Under-16 Junior Singles final Championships at the Eric Bell Centre today.McIntosh, who is seeded at four in the...
Give Ayre his chance, says coach
Michael Ford, coach of former Jamaican 400m champion Sanjay Ayre, believes his charge should be considered for selection on the Jamaican team to the Berlin World Championships, despite his...
Local drivers dominate at Carnival
Jamaica yesterday domin-ated the pre-lunch period of the Caribbean Karting Carnival international race meet, which got under way at the Palisadoes International Raceway, Kingston.
Chadman, DaCosta take spotlight
Champion trainer Wayne DaCosta posted three winners at Caymanas Park yesterday, including the American seven-year-old gelding CHADMAN in the L.R. 'Bob' Mayall Memorial Trophy grade stakes feature over 1600 metres.
Serena tops Venus at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP): Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head.After six years, it was her turn to hold up the Venus Rosewater Dish again.In the fourth all-Williams final at Wimbledon, Serena...
Ja, a destination of choice for surfing
Jamaica's reputation as a surfing destination is in line for a big boost following the recent visit of a Brazilian team of pro-surfers.The Brazilians were on the island shooting local surf and lifestyle imagery for publication...
Walton's batting highlights disappointing season
The Jamaica Cricket Association's SuperCricket League is over, and but for the brave attempt of the association to put together a semi-pro league, and the batting of Kingston CC's Chadwick Walton, probably also the bowling of Manchester's Krishmar...
Wanliss, Shukura shine for MoBay
MONTEGONIANS Alrick Wanliss and Shiah Shukura on Friday won individual black belt gold and silver medals, respectively, in continuous fighting at the US Open World Martial Arts Championships in Orlando, Florida.
Juniors share spotlight
JAMAICA's juniors were also among the medals on Friday at the US Open World Martial Arts Championships in Orlando, Florida, with black belts Tashauna Grannum of Campion College and St Andrew High's Maya McKay both getting third in girls 14-15 continuous...
Mind your business
Defending champions Carib Cement and arch-rivals The Gleaner played to a goalless draw in their feature KSAFA/Western Sports Business House Division I football match at Winchester Park...