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FIFA threaten to suspend Albania

Published:Wednesday | January 23, 2008 | 1:54 PM

FIFA has threatened to suspend Albania from international matches because of alleged government interference with the country\'s national soccer federation.

Federer defeats Blake in Australian quarterfinals

Published:Wednesday | January 23, 2008 | 1:51 PM

Defending champion Roger Federer underlined his quality with a three-set defeat of James Blake in the Australian Open quarterfinals in Melbourne.

Herbert Morrison stop Maldron

Published:Wednesday | January 23, 2008 | 1:50 PM

Herbert Morrison stopped Maldon High 64 to 50, as action in the KFC/Pepsi sponsored Western Basketball Association competition heats up.

Gatlin appeals four-year ban

Published:Tuesday | January 22, 2008 | 8:40 PM

Olympic sprint champion Justin Gatlin has appealed his four-year doping suspension.

Jamaica Boxing Board of Control secures more sponsors

Published:Tuesday | January 22, 2008 | 8:39 PM

The Jamaica Boxing Board of Control has secured another $200,000 to stage the Burger King Amateur Boxing Series.

Egypt beat Cameroon in African Nation Cup

Published:Tuesday | January 22, 2008 | 8:39 PM

Egypt opened its African Cup of Nations title defense earlier today with a 4-2 win over four-time champion Cameroon in Group ‘C’.

Sharapova beats Henin in Australian Open

Published:Tuesday | January 22, 2008 | 8:38 PM

Maria Sharapova produced a magnificent display of clean hitting to thrash world number one Justine Henin 6-4, 6-0 in the Australian Open quarterfinals.

Basketball – School League Round-up

Published:Tuesday | January 22, 2008 | 8:36 PM

St Elizabeth Technical High School, STETHS, and Munro College recorded victories in yesterday’s round of matches in the ISSA/KFC Central Conference Senior Basketball League.

Hilton withdraws lawsuit against JFF

Published:Tuesday | January 22, 2008 | 11:29 AM

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) said the Hilton Kingston Hotel would withdraw the lawsuit against the federation for breach of contract.

Moscow and Singapore bid for Youth Olympics

Published:Tuesday | January 22, 2008 | 11:27 AM

Moscow and Singapore are the finalists in the bidding for the inaugural Summer Youth Olympics in 2010.

Gebrselassie may withdraw from Beijing Olympics

Published:Tuesday | January 22, 2008 | 11:25 AM

Haile Gebrselassie said he would withdraw from the marathon at this year\'s Beijing Olympics, if the city\'s air pollution levels do not improve.

Ivory Coast beat Nigeria

Published:Tuesday | January 22, 2008 | 11:23 AM

Ivory Coast secured a major victory against fellow favourites Nigeria to take a firm grip in Group ‘B’ of the African Cup of Nations.

Gayle returns to Jamaica

Published:Monday | January 21, 2008 | 2:40 PM

The Windies will be without captain Chris Gayle for the rest of the ongoing tour of South Africa.

Jamaica prepares for Stanford 20/20

Published:Monday | January 21, 2008 | 2:39 PM

With the regional Carib Beer Cup on a four-week break, Jamaica will begin preparation for the rich Stanford 20/20 on Thursday at Sabina Park.

Pakistan crush Zimbabwe

Published:Monday | January 21, 2008 | 2:37 PM

Debutant Nasir Jamshed smashed a rapid 61 and four other batsmen hit fifties as Pakistan crushed Zimbabwe by 104 runs in the opening one-day match in Karachi.

Federer reaches Australian Open quarter-finals

Published:Monday | January 21, 2008 | 2:36 PM

Defending champion Roger Federer saw off 13th seed Tomas Berdych in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.

Basketball Round-up - victories for STETHS and Munro

Published:Friday | January 18, 2008 | 3:13 PM

St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), and Munro College ticked off victories in the ISSA/KFC Central Conference Senior Basketball competition yesterday.

Alpart edge Utech in table tennis league

Published:Friday | January 18, 2008 | 3:12 PM

Alpart edged hosts Utech 3 -2 in a Division Three match last night as the Jamaica Table Tennis Association (JTTA) / Northwest Development National Club League continued.

Ja continues campaign to win Carib Beer Cup

Published:Friday | January 18, 2008 | 11:08 AM

The hunt for the regional Carib Beer Cup continues today with Jamaica, boasting two victories from two matches, going for win number three.

WI face SA in final 20/20 match

Published:Friday | January 18, 2008 | 11:06 AM

The West Indies will be seeking a series-clinching victory against hosts South Africa at The Wanderers later today in the final match of two 20/20 Internationals.

Kingston begin defence of 20/20 title

Published:Friday | January 18, 2008 | 11:05 AM

The second staging of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA)/Errol Miller 20/20 Cricket Competition bowls off today.

Coca-Cola League heats up

Published:Friday | January 18, 2008 | 11:03 AM

Portmore United and St. Georges will face off in this afternoon’s feature match of the Coca Cola National Under 21 football League.

Champion Jockey suspended

Published:Friday | January 18, 2008 | 11:02 AM

Newly crowned champion jockey, Omar Walker has been suspended for one race day by the stewards for careless riding.

None Such Horse Awards next month

Published:Friday | January 18, 2008 | 11:00 AM

The 19th None Such/Horse of the Year Awards Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, February 7 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.

Burger King boost national boxing programme

Published:Friday | January 18, 2008 | 10:59 AM

Jamaican boxing received a significant boost yesterday with Burger King pumping $500,000 into the national programme.

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