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Published:Saturday | January 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

A lot of attention will be focused on the Usain Bolt Track - at the University of West Indies (UWI) - where the Grace Jackson/Queen's Invitational track and field meet will take place.

Published:Saturday | January 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Fifty-nine entries were received for the sixth and penultimate tournament in the Cal's Manufacturing/ Real Vibes Party Wine eight-ball pool tour in Negril today and tomorrow, starting at 1 p.m. each day.

Published:Saturday | January 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Marlon Samuels continued his rich vein of form yesterday when he hit a patient, unbeaten 131 to guide Bernard Jr's XI to 250 for four, on the opening day of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) third and final four-day trial match at Kensington Park.

Published:Saturday | January 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The much-anticipated start of the National Basketball League (NBL) is set for the middle of next month, this according to president of the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA), Ajani Williams.

Published:Saturday | January 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Defending champions and leaders Cavalier will be aiming to bounce back from their surprise 1-0 defeat to Rockfort last week, when they oppose Mountain View United in today's feature game of the Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA)/Claro Super competition, at Collie Smith Drive.

Published:Saturday | January 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Following their disappointing third place finish in the just concluded Caribbean Twenty20 Cricket competition, Jamaica's captain Wavell Hinds said limited exposure and lack of knowledge in this format of the game was their major downfall in the tournament.

Published:Saturday | January 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The Sports Development Foundation (SDF) has dished out in excess of $403.8 million to local sporting associations and government agencies over the past two years, according to figures obtained by The Gleaner. However, according to SDF chief Major Desmon Brown, this is not enough.

Published:Saturday | January 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Having fully recovered from his participation at the late-season Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, where he helped himself to a silver medal in the shot put, national champion Dorian Scott is eyeing 2011 with great expectation.

Published:Saturday | January 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

THE MESSENGER, having shown promise in three starts to date, is confidently expected to go one better when he takes on 10 opponents in the $715,000 Mercury Sprint for native-bred maiden three-year-old colts and geldings, over the straight five course at Caymanas Park today.

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 1:57 PM

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, will open his 2011 Diamond League campaign on May 26 at Rome’s Olympic Stadium when he takes part in the third leg of the series.

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 1:52 PM

Andy Murray moved into his second successive Australian Open final when he toiled to a four-set win over Spaniard David Ferrer last night.

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 1:50 PM

FIFA is giving each football nation an extra $300,000 as a share of profits from the 2010 World Cup.

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 1:48 PM

Liverpool have rejected an offer for star striker Fernando Torres from Premier League rivals Chelsea.

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 1:47 PM

Former world number one Tiger Woods made a decent start to his 2011 season, firing an opening-round, three-under par 69 at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in the United States.

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 9:32 AM

Grenada’s Minister of Sport Patrick Simmons is calling for regional governments to collectively discuss the situation of this year’s CARIFTA Games.

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 9:28 AM

Jamaica and the United States continued their preparation for next month’s CONCACAF Under-17 World Cup Qualifiers yesterday by playing to a goalless draw in the first of two friendly games.

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 9:25 AM

August Town Primary whipped George Headley Primary 5-1 yesterday to record the biggest victory in the opening round of the all-island LIME/INSPORTS Primary League football competition.

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Middle-order batsman Tamar Lambert is set to lead Jamaica again during the upcoming 2011 West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) four-day tournament.The 29-year-old, who early last season led Jamaica to a third consecutive hold...

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM

With the Pick-9 having no takers at Caymanas Park last Saturday, the carryover to tomorrow's meet stands at $1.6 million. This being the case, a payout in excess of $2.5 million looks a real possibility.

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM

"We were robbed" said members of the Yellow Team in the Wray and Nephew Contender series last Wednesday night, after their team member Patrick Taylor lost a very close majority decision to Donovan 'Police' Campbell...

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The 22nd annual None Such/Horse of the Year awards function will be held at the Carib 5 cinema, Cross Roads, on Thursday, February 10, starting at 7:30 p.m. For this renewal, the organisers (CTL) have changed the format somewhat...

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Reno were impressive 2-0 winners over Humble Lion at the Frome Sports Complex as the Digicel Premier League competition continued on Wednesday.Ace striker Craig Foster was on target for Reno in the eighth minute, scoring from...

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau: In a game in which they gave as much as they got, Jamaica's Under-17 team yesterday played to an interesting, if not entertaining 0-0 draw with their top-ranked CONCACAF neighbours the United States, in the first game of their two-game friendly series...

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP): First Rafael Nadal, now Roger Federer. Federer, the 16-time Grand Slam winner, was knocked out of the Australian Open 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-4 yesterday by 2008 champion Novak Djokovic.

Published:Friday | January 28, 2011 | 12:00 AM

MINNEAPOLIS (AP):Kevin Durant had career highs of 47 points and 18 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 31-point, 21-rebound night from Kevin Love to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-117 in overtime on Wednesday night.Jeff Green had 19...

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