Jamaica in Austin's web
A memorable spell of spin bowling from Ryan Austin saw tournament leaders Jamaica collapse dramatically under lights against the Combined Campuses and Colleges in the WICB regional first-class championship yesterday.
Rain denies WI
A disciplined West Indies unit exploited bowler-friendly conditions to restrict Australia but rain had the final say in the contest, forcing the third one-day international of the five-match series to be abandoned yesterday.
Jake's Off Road set for April 24
This year's 15th staging of the Jake's Off Road Triathlon in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, has a change of day. The event, which is usually held on a Sunday, will this year be hosted on Saturday to help facilitate a busy weekend of activities.
Study upholds cricket's popularity in Carib sport
A West Indies Cricket Board- (WICB) commissioned survey has upheld cricket's popularity in Caribbean sport while listing team captain Chris Gayle, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Dwayne Bravo as the team's biggest stars.
'Local lads will lead the way'
Reggae Boyz head coach Theodore Whitmore has vowed to move forward with a nucleus of local players. Whitmore was speaking upon arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport from Argentina where the Boyz put up a gallant performance against South American giants and went down 2-1 with the home team scoring two late goals.
Robertson, Weir motivate Calabar ahead of Champs
When 400 metres hurdles runner Josef Robertson stood in front of his one-time Calabar schoolmates yesterday afternoon during the Gleaner Champs 100 School Tour, speaking about the importance of hard work and discipline towards achieving success, it was a moment of great pride for the 22-year-old.
Waulgrovians, Tivoli hunt Open League title
It should be an interesting battle between Waulgrovians and Tivoli 'A' in the final of the JN/JNA Open League competition at the National Stadium Courts today beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Hodge shines for Leewards
A steady half century by opener Montcin Hodge and other valuable contributions from Kieran Powell and Gavin Williams gave the Leeward Islands a plucky start to their fifth-round WICB Regional first-class match against the Windward Islands yesterday.
Bolt back on the track
World and Olympic triple gold medallist, Usain Bolt, opens his 2010 season this evening at the Camperdown Classic. Bolt, who is down to run the 400 metres which is scheduled to start at 6:15 p.m. at the National Stadium, is still striving for full fitness but he says he is looking forward to the race.
MVP stars for Western Relays
Asafa Powell, World Championships Brigitte Foster-Hylton, Melaine Walker and Shericka Williams are expected to lead a host of MVP stars to take part at today's Milo Western Relays at G.C. Foster College.
Take Ming Lei
Only six starters have been declared for the annual renewal of the James B. Dawes Memorial Trophy race over 1300 metres, feature event at Caymanas Park today. The race is confined to horses from the $450,000 - $400,000 claiming spread.
Officialdom and the athletes (Part II)
In an article in The Sunday Gleaner of September 6, 2009, reference was made to the treatment of athletes by 'Officialdom', and one specific case dealt with the five athletes who were involved in official enquiries and drug bans for four of those athletes. The cases are still pending and this article seeks to summarise and clarify the issues associated with the athletes' cases...
In Your Neighbourhood
The annual general meeting of the Jamaica Bridge Association was held on Wednesday night at the Police Officers' Club, and popular president Rex James was re-elected for another term in office.
Donohue Williams chasing 800m gold
The Boys and Girls' Champion-ships will be celebrating its 100th year when action gets under way at the National Stadium on March 24, but for some athletes it will have added significance. One such athlete is Kingston College's (KC) 800m Class One athlete, Donohue Williams.
Rae Town looking to rebound quickly
Rae Town will be looking to return to winning ways when they face Bull Bay in the Claro/Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) Super League at the Bull Pen this afternoon at 3:00.
McNaughton's unbeaten 100 keeps out Content
Rohan McNaughton slammed an unbeaten century, 101, but his knock was only good enough to save Dumbarton from defeat against defending champions Content Gardens, as play continued last weekend in the Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners-sponsored St Ann Cricket Association Premier League.