Sports

Giants Tivoli, Waulgrovians battle for positions

Published:Saturday | May 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

An intriguing clash is expected today when leaders and favourites, Tivoli Gardens, oppose Open League champions Waulgrovians 'A', in today's feature match of the Jamaica Netball Association (JNA)/Berger Paints Super League...

McCullum's heroics gives NZ thrilling win

Published:Saturday | May 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP):All-rounder Nathan McCullum hit the penultimate ball for six yesterday to spur New Zealand to a thrilling two-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ICC World Cup Twenty20 championship.

I want to run 9.58 - Gay

Published:Saturday | May 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

American sprinter Tyson Gay, has one goal in mind this year, and that is to lower Usain Bolt's 9.58 world record in the 100m.Gay, who will continue his build-up to the rest of the season later this evening with a 400m run...

West Indies against Ireland

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 5:58 PM

Hosts West Indies, batting first after winning the toss, were 113 for six off 17 overs in their opening match of the 20/20 World Cup against Ireland at Guyana National Stadium.

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by two wickets

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 5:58 PM

In the opening match of the tournament, New Zealand recorded a thrilling two-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.

Harbour View firmly on top

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 5:57 PM

Leaders Harbour View were leading Arnett Gardens 4-0 at Sports Time in their final round match of the Jamaica Football Federation/Premier League Clubs Association Under-21 league.

T&T coach forced to overlook key players in squad

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 5:56 PM

While head coach Russell Latapy has included nine players who were members of the country’s failed World Cup campaign last year, he has had to overlook key members from top Pro League clubs San Juan Jabloteh who are participating in the Caribbean Footbal

South Africa preliminary World Cup squad named

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 5:54 PM

South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has named a 29-man preliminary squad for the World Cup, which they host in June.

Nadal beats Wawrinka to reach semifinal in Rome

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 5:54 PM

Rafael Nadal overcame a slow start to beat Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 6-1 in the quarterfinals of the Rome Masters today.

Harbour View fancied for Under 21 crown

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 1:02 PM

The final round of the Jamaica Football Federation/Premier League Clubs Association Under-21 league will take place this afternoon with three teams in the race for championship honours.

Spurs move on

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 1:01 PM

The San Antonio Spurs moved on, and condemned the Dallas Mavericks to yet another early exit in the NBA playoffs, winning 97-87 in Game 6 last night to secure a 4-2 series win.

Mona contest Tivoli in semifinal

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 1:01 PM

The finalists in the boys’ section of the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association/Jamaica Hockey Federation Under-16 school competition will be decided this afternoon at the Mona Hockey turf.

West Indies, Guyana face off in 20/20

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 9:27 AM

Hosts West Indies are favoured to kick-off their 20/20 World Cup campaign in grand style, when they face Ireland in the second match of the competition today at the Guyana National Stadium.

Omar Phillips replaces Barath in A-Team

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 9:26 AM

Omar Phillips has replaced Adrian Barath in the West Indies A-Team for their upcoming tour of Bangladesh.

Stadium receives go ahead to stage Invitational meet

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 9:26 AM

The National Stadium has received the green light to stage the eighth Jamaica International Invitational track meet tomorrow.

No room for Sherome Simpson at meet

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 9:25 AM

The request by Jamaica’s Olympic 100-metre silver medallist Sherone Simpson for a lane in the women’s 100 metres at the Jamaica International Invitational meet was denied yesterday by organisers.

Female players advance in Burger King Championships

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 9:24 AM

Top female players Shantal Blackwood, Shelita Haughton and Michealann Denton secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the Inter-scholastic Burger King Under-18 singles championships at the Eric Bell Centre yesterday.

JBA invites 46 players to national squad

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 9:23 AM

The Jamaica Badminton Association (JBA) has invited 46 players to begin preparation for the 2010 Pan American Junior Badminton Championships.

Cavalier, Arnett Gardens face off in final

Published:Friday | April 30, 2010 | 9:23 AM

Cavalier and Arnett Gardens will contest the final of the Claro-sponsored Kingston and St Andrew Football Association Under-17 Champions League this afternoon at Winchester Park, St Georges College.