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Benn, Roach make strides in ICC rankings

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2010 | 9:19 AM

Rookie bowlers Sulieman Benn and Kemar Roach have made strides in the International Cricket Council bowlers’ rankings despite West Indies’ series loss to South Africa in the three-Test series.

Serena Williams continues quest for fourth title

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2010 | 9:17 AM

Defending champion Serena Williams will continue her quest for a fourth Wimbledon title today when the Championship continues in England with the semi-finals.

Injury force Brazil midfielder Elano out of World Cup quarterfinal

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2010 | 9:16 AM

Brazil midfielder Elano will not play for Brazil in tomorrow’s World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands because of a right ankle injury.

World Cup Round-up

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2010 | 9:15 AM

Goalkeeper Justo Villar says his Paraguay lineup has a game plan to stop European champion Spain in their World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.

Schweinsteiger warns teammates

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

JOHANNESBURG (AP): The World Cup finally paused for breath yesterday with their first rest day, giving the eight remaining teams two days to focus on quarter-final preparations. European champions Spain are hitting form in time for Saturday's match...

Federer goes down

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

WIMBLEDON, England (AP): For the first time in eight years, Roger Federer won't be striding on to Centre Court for the Wimbledon final.The six-time champion was upset in the quarter-finals by big-hitting Tomas Berdych yesterday, stopping his bid...

Aussies avoid whitewash

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

LONDON (AP): Australia avoided the possibility of a series whitewash by beating England by 78 runs in the fourth one-day international at The Oval yesterday.Ryan Harris took 5-32, Doug Bollinger, 2-38, and Steven Smith, 2-59, as England were bowled out...

Over 150 players for PanCaribbean Juniors

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

More than 150 players will compete in the PanCaribbean Bank All Jamaica Junior Tennis Championships, set for July 7-11, at the Eric Bell Tennis Centre.Yesterday, the sponsors handed over a cheque for $1.5 million...

Back to his best - Personal record for Walker

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

With a national championship title and a new personal best to his name, the Supreme Ventures Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association National Senior Championships at the National Stadium proved a memorable outing for Wilbert Walker...

Top Man upsets at 11-1 in Morrison Mem feature

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

TOP MAN at 11-1 and BACK AT YOU, running at odds of 7-2, shared the honours in winning their respective co-feature races at Caymanas Park yesterday.Despite scoring decisively in maiden company last Saturday, TOP MAN was...

Young CAC squad flies out today

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Following a two-day delay, 82 of the island's leading junior athletes will leave today to compete in the three-day Junior Central American and Caribbean (CAC) track and field championships which is scheduled to begin tomorrow in the Dominican...

'Paraguay will close down Spain'

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

CENTURION, South Africa (AP): Goalkeeper Justo Villar says his Paraguay line-up has a game plan to stop European champions Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals: "Don't give them any space."Villar, who turned 33 yesterday...

Roach, Benn climb rankings

Published:Thursday | July 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): Despite West Indies' series loss to South Africa in the three-Test series, rookie bowlers Sulieman Benn and Kemar Roach have made strides in the International Cricket Council bowlers rankings....

Jamaican Usain Bolt will not compete at Commonwealth Games

Published:Wednesday | June 30, 2010 | 5:58 PM

Triple world record holder Usain Bolt of Jamaica will not compete at the Commonwealth Games in India although the Jamaica Olympic Association has submitted his name.

Jamaica CAC squad to depart tomorrow

Published:Wednesday | June 30, 2010 | 5:56 PM

Jamaica’s 83-member squad for the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Junior Championships to be held this weekend in the Dominican Republic will depart tomorrow following a one-day delay.

Jamaican jockey wins double in US

Published:Wednesday | June 30, 2010 | 5:54 PM

Jamaican jockey Andrew Ramgeet enjoyed two wins on the eight race card at Presque Isle Downs racetrack in Pennsylvania, USA, yesterday.

Australia beat England at the Oval

Published:Wednesday | June 30, 2010 | 5:52 PM

Australia avoided the possibility of a series whitewash by beating England by 78 runs in the fourth One-Day International at The Oval in England today.

Federer loses to Berdych in Wimbledon quarters

Published:Wednesday | June 30, 2010 | 5:50 PM

For the first time in eight years, Roger Federer won't be striding onto Centre Court for the Wimbledon final.

First ever semifinal sweep looms at World Cup

Published:Wednesday | June 30, 2010 | 9:44 AM

A first ever South American semifinal sweep could unfold at the World Cup in South Africa if Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay all win their quarterfinals.

Gartside shows support for Capello

Published:Wednesday | June 30, 2010 | 9:43 AM

Football Association board member, Phil Gartside, has come out in support of Fabio Capello and says he expects the England manager to keep his job.

Blundering refs out of World Cup

Published:Wednesday | June 30, 2010 | 9:43 AM

Uruguay’s Jorge Larrionda and Italy’s Roberto Rosetti, whose blunders have prompted FIFA to rethink using video technology, will not take any further part in the World Cup.

Gayle says he wants to continue as captain

Published:Wednesday | June 30, 2010 | 9:42 AM

Chris Gayle says he will continue as West Indies captain, despite his side’s seven-wicket loss to South Africa inside four days in the third Test at Kensington Oval in Barbados yesterday.

Wimbledon Round Up

Published:Wednesday | June 30, 2010 | 9:42 AM

After taking a break yesterday, the men’s draw of the Wimbledon tournament in England continues today with quarterfinal games.

Chin full of optimism for Gold Cup

Published:Wednesday | June 30, 2010 | 12:00 AM

COACH Claude Chin said last weekend's International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) Pan Am Champion-ships was the perfect warm-up for Jamaica's combined martial arts team ahead of the World Continental Team-Fighting...

New Hope, Port Antonio cop crowns

Published:Wednesday | June 30, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Westmoreland New Hope Junior High School and Portland's Port Antonio Primary were yesterday crowned champions in their respective categories of the Jamaica Cricket Association-organised JN/Sports Development Foundation...

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