National record for Francis
Sheree Francis hailed her family and friends yesterday after she broke the national record for the women's high jump at the Youngster Goldsmith Hurdles and Field Events Classic.Francis, a former Vere Technical High student,...
Fennell: Pay attention to core values
More attention needs to be paid to developing the core values of our nation's youngsters if Jamaica is to benefit in the long run. This was the call from Mike Fennell, president of the Jamaica Olympic Association, as he delivered the keynote address at the Awards Banquet: A Tribute to Excellence, at The Jamaica Pegasus on Friday night.
Manning holds all the aces
MIAMI (AP): Quarterback Peyton Manning and his Indianapolis Colts are favourites to spoil the ending of New Orleans' NFL renaissance when they take on the Saints in today's Super Bowl.
Armond extending a family tradition
The name Chris Armond is synonymous with racing like none other in this country.Armond, 54, hails from a family with a proud tradition of service to the racing industry in Jamaica.His father, Joseph Armond, and grandfather, Altamont Armond, both...
Ardenne bag KFC double
Ardenne High completed the double over St George's College in the ISSA/KFC Southern Conference basketball competition on Friday at the National Stadium.A 55-51 victory in Game three of the finals gave Ardenne the Under-16...
Cavalier look to lower Tivoli's colours
Defending Claro Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) Jackie Bell KO champions Tivoli Gardens will put their title on the line when they meet Super League outfit Cavalier at 6 p.m.
'Champs' stars hailed at Pegasus awards banquet
Several of the most outstanding stars of the recent past were absent on Friday night at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel but the awards ceremony held in their honour was still well attended.Including ticket holders and specially...
Confident Boyz fly out
Jamaica's head coach, Theo-dore 'Tappa' Whitmore, was high on confidence yesterday as the Reggae Boyz departed from the Norman Manley Airport for Wednesday's friendly match against South American giants Argentina.The 18-man...
Man U on top again
LONDON (AP):Manchester United returned to the Premier League summit by routing bottom-place Portsmouth 5-0 yesterday while Manchester City lost 2-1 at relegation-threatened Hull.Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov each scored for United, while three...
Kallis gets 34th ton
NAGPUR, India (AP):Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla posted centuries and combined for an unbroken 285-run stand to guide South Africa to a powerful 291-2 on the first day of the opening Test against India.Kallis struck 13 fours and two sixes in an...
Welcome home, Ottis Gibson
After some five years of experimentation, for want of a better word, with three Australian coaches, the West Indies Cricket Board has seen the light.A West Indian is the new coach of the West Indies team, and hats off to the West Indies Cricket Board...
Walker, DaCosta steal spotlight at the Park
Champion trainer Wayne DaCosta and his stable jockey, reigning champion Omar Walker, teamed up for four wins at Caymanas Park yesterday, including the crack American 4-y-o gelding CASSANOVA BOY in the valuable King's Plate...