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Football in SA: Long legacy of barrier-busting

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Over many decades of minority rule, South Africa's white authorities wielded every kind of law and policy they could think of to maintain a segregated society that kept blacks down.

Hard work puts Morris on top

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

St Jago's High's Jodiann Morris copped the Most Valuable Player prize for the Locker Room Sports/ ISSA schoolgirls football awards ceremony, which was held the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday.

England reach 275-5

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

MANCHESTER, England (AP):England reached 275-5 against Bangladesh at the close of play on day one of the second Test at Old Trafford yesterday.

Adriano denies cash transfer to drug lord

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

SAO PAULO (AP):Brazilian football star Adriano denies transferring a large sum of money to one of Rio de Janeiro's most notorious drug lords, according to one of his attorneys.Earlier this week, prosecutors said there were "strong indications" Adriano...

Drogba could also be out with broken arm

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

SION, Switzerland (AP): Didier Drogba told teammate Kolo Toure that he will miss the World Cup after breaking his right arm yesterday in a warm-up match."For him, he said, the World Cup is finished," Toure said.The 32-year-old Drogba was taken off 15...

Lugo: Remember Cabanas

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP):Paraguay President Fernando Lugo is using absent striker Salvador Cabanas, who survived a gunshot wound to the head 4 1/2 months ago, as a source of inspiration for the country's team in the World Cup.Lugo sent a letter to team...

Rio ruled out of Cup

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP):England captain Rio Ferdinand was ruled out of the World Cup yesterday after injuring his knee in the team's first full training session in South Africa.The 31-year-old centre back sustained the ligament damage to his left...

Shock win for China

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

SAINT-PIERRE, Reunion Island (AP):France lost 1-0 to China in their final warm-up match before the start of the World Cup in South Africa.Deng Zhuo Xiang scored the winning goal in the 68th minute with a swerving free kick from 25 metres.The result...

Tough Lakers beat Boston in opener

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP):The Los Angeles Lakers showed they were ready to withstand rough Boston tactics by beating the Celtics 102-89 in Thursday night's opening game of the NBA finals series.Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and Pau Gasol had 23 points and 14...

Jamalco, Tivoli clash for title

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The Leila Robinson Courts will be buzzing with excitement today when defending champions and favourites, Jamalco, oppose Tivoli Gardens 'A' in game one of their best-of-three finals, in the Jamaica Netball Association (JNA)/Berger Paints Super League, starting at 6 p.m.

Hilaire gets backing from Mansingh, Cummings and Roberts

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

At least two noted cricket advocates, Dr Christine Cummings and Dr Akshai Mansingh, and one former player, Andy Roberts, are agreeing with the scathing remarks of West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) CEO, Dr Ernest Hilaire, on the state of West Indies cricket.

Windies ‘A’ to face off with Glamorgan

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 5:57 PM

Following a successful campaign in Bangladesh last month, West Indies ‘A’ team will launch their tour of England and Ireland tomorrow, when they clash with English county, Glamorgan in a three-day first class match in Cardiff, Wales.

Kantasingh, Simmons named in squad to face Proteas

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 5:55 PM

Left-arm spinner, Kavesh Kantasingh is poised to make his Trinidad and Tobago debut, while batsman Lendl Simmons will get another chance to impress West Indies selectors, after both were named in a 13-man squad to face South Africa in a two-day match.

Nadal to meet Soderling in French Open final

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 5:53 PM

Four-time champion, Rafael Nadal, earned another spot in the French Open final today by beating Jurgen Melzer 6-2, 6-3, 7-6.

Glamorgan name 13-man squad for Windies ‘A’ clash

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:49 PM

Glamorgan have announced a 13-man squad to face West Indies ‘A’ in a three-day first class match at the SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff, Wales tomorrow.

England reach 275 for 5 against Bangladesh

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:49 PM

Hosts England reached 275 for 5 against Bangladesh at the close of play on day one of the second test at Old Trafford today.

Erasmus and Tucker on elite panel of umpires

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:48 PM

South Africa's Marais Erasmus and Australian Rodney Tucker were added to the elite panel of international cricket umpires today.

Soderling beats Berdych in French Open semis

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:48 PM

Robin Soderling advanced to the French Open final today for the second year in a row by rallying past Tomas Berdych 6-3, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3, 6-3.

Jamalco, Tivoli ‘A’ to face off in final

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:48 PM

Reigning champions JAMALCO and Tivoli ‘A’ have earned the right to contest the Berger Paints Super League ‘Best of Three’ finals, which start tomorrow at the Leila Robinson Courts.

Drogba says he’s out of World Cup with broken arm

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:46 PM

Didier Drogba told teammate Kolo Toure that he would miss the World Cup after breaking his right arm today in a warmup match.

Tough Lakers beat Boston in finals opener

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:45 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers showed they were ready to withstand rough Boston Celtics tactics by beating them 102-89 in last night’s opening game of the NBA finals series.

Powell headlines Diamond League meet in Oslo

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 10:12 AM

Former 100-metre world record champion Asafa Powell is among 12 Jamaicans down to compete at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Diamond League meeting in Oslo, Norway today.

Germany rallies to beat Bosnia in warm up

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 10:10 AM

Hosts Germany rallied with a strong second half to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 yesterday and give themself another confidence boost ahead of the World Cup in South Africa.

India Olympic chief accuses cricket board

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 10:05 AM

India\'s Olympic chief has accused the country\'s cricket board of ignoring this year\'s Asian Games in China because there is no money on offer.

Young Reggae Boyz in action today

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 10:00 AM

Jamaica’s National Under-21 squad will continue its preparation for the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games with a practice match against a St Catherine Under 21 team this morning at 7.30 a.m.

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