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West Indies thrive on D/L method

Published:Tuesday | May 4, 2010 | 12:00 AM

PROVIDENCE, Guyana (AP): The West Indies enjoyed some luck with the weather yesterday to defeat England by eight wickets with a ball to spare in a rain-affected ICC World Twenty20...

Published:Tuesday | May 4, 2010 | 12:00 AM

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West Indies Women beat New Zealand

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 5:36 PM

West Indies Women defeated New Zealand Women by three wickets in their World 20/Twenty Championship warm-up match at St Mary’s Park in St Kitts today.

Pellizotti fails UCI’s biological passport program

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 5:34 PM

Italian cyclist Franco Pellizotti was banned from the Giro d\'Italia today because his irregular blood levels suggested he resorted to doping.

Kobe rallies Lakers past Jazz in 2nd round

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 5:32 PM

Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 31 points in the final four minutes as the Los Angeles Lakers blew a fourth-quarter lead before rallying for a 104-99 victory over the Utah Jazz in their second-round playoff series opener last night.

Rain expects to delay match

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 1:57 PM

Rain is expected to delay the start of West Indies second game against England in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World 20/20 at the Guyana National Stadium.

Muralitharan injured, ruled out of 20/20 World Cup

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 1:56 PM

Muttiah Muralitharan, cricket\'s most prolific bowler, has been ruled out of the remainder of the 20/20 World Cup after injuring his groin in Sri Lanka\'s two-wicket loss to New Zealand.

England Women beat Sri Lanka

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 1:55 PM

England Women defeated Sri Lanka Women by 83 runs in their official warm-up game today in preparation for this week’s start of the Women’s World 20/20 Championships.

JHA postpones playoffs

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 1:54 PM

The Jamaica Hockey Association (JHA) has postponed this afternoon’s third place playoffs in the boys’ and girls’ Under-16 competitions because of two-day strike action by members of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association.

Prep School TT starts tomorrow

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 1:53 PM

The 2010 Oliver Decorating Prep School Table Tennis League is scheduled to serve off tomorrow with seven teams taking part.

West Indies, England face off

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 11:23 AM

Captain Chris Gayle is expected to return to the West Indies side today, when they entertain England at the Guyana National Stadium at 12.30am in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World 20/20 Tournament.

Australia, India secure victory

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 11:23 AM

A blazing half century from Shane Watson and incisive fast bowling from Dirk Nannes and Shaun Tait guided Australia to a 34-run victory over defending champions Pakistan, at the Beausejour Cricket Stadium in St Lucia.

Title race down to the wire

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 11:22 AM

Chelsea and defending champions Manchester United both won yesterday to take the battle for the English Premier League title to the final day of the season.

Ronaldo gives Madrid hope

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 11:21 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a last-gasp winner as Real Madrid kept their Primera Division hopes alive in dramatic fashion with a 3-2 win against Osasuna last night.

Ronaldo gives Madrid hope

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 11:21 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a last-gasp winner as Real Madrid kept their Primera Division hopes alive in dramatic fashion with a 3-2 win against Osasuna last night.

Inter Milan back on top

Published:Monday | May 3, 2010 | 11:20 AM

Inter Milan scored either side of half-time to claim a deserved 2-0 victory over Lazio yesterday to climb back into first place in Serie A.