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Prev    Next  Bolt to feature in Jamaican cricket tournament Thursday, October 15, 2009 MIAMI, USA (Reuters) -- Triple Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt will switch his running spikes for cricket pads on Sunday when he takes part in a tournament in Jamaica. Bolt will play in a mini-tournament organised by West Indies captain Chris Gayle and featuring current and former players. read more... Australia welcome West Indies breakthrough before tour Thursday, October 15, 2009 MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Cricket Australia on Wednesday welcomed a breakthrough in negotiations over a West Indies' player dispute, opening the possibility of a full-strength team to tour Australia next month. The breakthrough in the impasse was welcomed by Cricket Australia (CA). read more... Disputing West Indies parties make peace Wednesday, October 14, 2009 MIAMI, USA (Reuters) -- The bitter dispute between West Indies players and officials, which led to a strike by senior players, has come to an end, according to a joint statement by the two parties released on Tuesday. The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and the West Indies Players Association (WIPA), who... read more... Costa Rica crushes Trinidad Monday, October 12, 2009 SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) -- Costa Rica kept their hopes alive of making the World Cup finals in South Africa after Alvaro Saborio scored twice in a 4-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday. The result moves Costa Rica into the third automatic qualification spot, two points ahead of Honduras. read more... Venezuela's dream in tatters after Paraguay defeat Monday, October 12, 2009 PUERTO ORDAZ, Venezuela (Reuters) -- Venezuela's dream of a first World Cup finals appearance was shattered on Saturday when they lost 2-1 at home to Paraguay in their penultimate qualifier. Paraguay, already assured a place in their fourth successive finals, buried Venezuela's hopes with breakaway goals. read more... Mini basketball clinic to be hosted in St Lucia Friday, October 9, 2009 CASTRIES, St Lucia -- On October 9 and 10, 2009, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the world governing body for basketball, will be conducting a Mini Basketball Clinic to prepare coaches in St Lucia to instruct young beginners. The theoretical sessions will be held at the Pastoral Center. read more... Crunch time in CONCACAF qualifying Friday, October 9, 2009 MIAMI, USA (Reuters) -- All three regional places in the World Cup finals remain up for grabs as the tightly contested CONCACAF qualification process reaches the penultimate round on Saturday. Mexico are second on 15 points and have an easier task at home to fifth-placed El Salvador. read more... Disgruntled West Indies players want to tour Australia Wednesday, October 7, 2009 MELBOURNE, Australia (Reuters) -- West Indies' top players will make themselves available for the summer tour to Australia, despite their ongoing dispute with cricket administrators, local media quoted all-rounder Dwayne Bravo as saying. The dispute has threatened to derail Australia's cricket summer. read more... Jamaica honours athletes with Golden Reception Monday, October 5, 2009 KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) -- The Berlin Salute to Jamaica's representatives at the 2009 World Championships in August got off to a glitzy start on Friday with the Golden Reception on the lawns of Jamaica House. The event was reminiscent of an award show or movie premier, with the red carpet laid out. read more... Letter: A call for regional intervention Monday, October 5, 2009 Grenada has been the latest example of the no-nonsense mood of Jack Warner – that he should not be challenged as he attempts to build an army of lieutenants around him. The embattled President of the Grenada Football Association, Ashley Folkes was given the boot by Warner under the pretext that there is turmoil... read more... UNESCO Awards for Campbell-Brown and Bolt Saturday, October 3, 2009 KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) -- Olympic Champion, Veronica Campbell-Brown and Olympic and World Champion, Usain Bolt, have been nominated to receive the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) Champion for Sport for Peace Award. The awards will be issued in Paris, France. read more... Tiny island of Nevis has big presence on World Cycling Stage Saturday, October 3, 2009 CHARLESTOWN, Nevis -- While cycling enthusiasts from around the world gathered in Mendrisio, Switzerland last month for the 2009 Men’s and Women’s Road Cycling World Championships, a gutsy team from the small dual-island nation of St Kitts & Nevis composed of Kathryn Bertine, Monica Ceccon... read more... St Lucia's Annual Capri Sun National Swimming Time Trials to be held next weekend Friday, October 2, 2009 CASTRIES, St Lucia -- Sea Jays Swim Club has announced the 10th Annual Capri Sun National Swimming Time Trials to be held from the October 9 – 11, 2009 at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Center. The meet, which is the second longest running local meet on the swim calendar, is organized by the Sea Jays Swim Club. read more... One-legged Dominican Republic player stands tall at St Andrews Friday, October 2, 2009 ST ANDREWS, Scotland (AFP) -- A one-legged former baseball player from the Dominican Republic is making headlines after winning a slot in an amateur golf competition at St Andrews, the sport's home. Manuel de los Santos, 25 is among the nearly 170 amateurs playing here this week. read more... Corporate Barbados called on to help athletes Thursday, October 1, 2009 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Minister of Sports, Dr Esther Byer Suckoo, has again called on corporate Barbados to render more assistance to local athletes. She made the call on Monday when world champion 110 metres gold medal hurdler, Ryan Brathwaite, visited her office. read more... India to return home with consolation win against West Indies Thursday, October 1, 2009 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- Fast bowlers Ashish Nehra and Praveen Kumar shared six wickets to set up India's consolation seven-wicket victory over under-strength West Indies in the Champions Trophy here on Wednesday. Australia and Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals. read more... India banks on Bolt to light up Commonwealth Games Wednesday, September 30, 2009 NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India's bid to deliver a world-class Commonwealth Games next year will rest not on swanky stadiums, but on persuading stars like Usain Bolt to compete in New Delhi. The four-yearly sporting festival of nations that comprised the erstwhile British Empire is regarded by many as a "Community Games". read more... Bolt says no to NFL, sees feats dimming doping doubts Tuesday, September 29, 2009 BRISTOL, Connecticut (AFP) -- Triple Olympic and world sprint champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica said Monday he expects years of fast feats to ease doping doubts in athletics and has no plans to play American football. Bolt said that he feels he must prove himself to a skeptical sports world. read more... US beat Cuba to retain baseball World Cup Monday, September 28, 2009 NETTUNO, Italy (AFP) -- The USA exploded for six seventh inning runs, and got a three-run home run from LA Dodger Lucas May, as well as a solo homer from Tug Hulett, to defeat Cuba 10-5 and successfully defend their World Cup title on Sunday. Cuba's second straight silver comes after nine consecutive titles. read more... Johnson stars as Aussies overcome brave West Indies Monday, September 28, 2009 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- Mitchell Johnson hit 73 as title holders Australia flourished in the closing overs to launch their ICC Champions Trophy campaign with a 50-run win over the West Indies Saturday. But the anticipated stroll for the world champions never materialised because the outsiders... read more... Clarke to miss Australia clash with West Indies Saturday, September 26, 2009 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- Batsman Michael Clarke will be missing when Australia launch their 2009 ICC Champions Trophy campaign against the West Indies on Saturday. A team spokesman said the vice-captain of the defending champions suffered back pain on a flight from England. read more... Jamaican coach defends athletes amid doping bans Saturday, September 26, 2009 KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) -- Usain Bolt's Racers Track Club is considering legal action against the manufacturer of Muscle Speed, the supplement that led to three-months doping bans for two of its members. Racers president Glen Mills says the club has acquired the services of a United States' law firm. read more... John Barnes visits Digicel Kick Start Clinics footballers at Sunderland AFC Friday, September 25, 2009 SUNDERLAND, England -- Former England and Liverpool legend, John Barnes, visited Sunderland’s Academy of Light on Wednesday afternoon to see how the eight Digicel Kick Start Clinics footballers that he selected to spend one week training at Sunderland were getting on. read more... Mural and plaque unveiled for Barbados World Champion Brathwaite Thursday, September 24, 2009 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- World Champion hurdler and gold medallist, Ryan Brathwaite, now has a mural and plaque in his honour. These were two lasting tributes made for the Barbadian star athlete and unveiled during a ceremony last Saturday in Church Gap, Hillaby, St Andrew, by the Williams Group of Industries. read more... Action-packed day three for Digicel Kick Start Clinic's footballers at Sunderland AFC Thursday, September 24, 2009 SUNDERLAND, England -- Action-packed and educational is how the third day of the one-week training camp at Sunderland AFC’s Academy of Light can be described for the eight Digicel Kick Start Clinic footballers. Having attended their first ever Carling Cup match between Sunderland and Birmingham City... read more... Fast bowlers lead Pakistan to victory over West Indies Thursday, September 24, 2009 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (Reuters) -- Fast bowlers Mohammad Aamer and Umar Gul shared six wickets as Pakistan beat West Indies by five wickets in their Champions Trophy Group A match at the Wanderers on Wednesday. West Indies were dismissed for 133 and Pakistan stuttered in their reply. read more... Pakistan lose captain ahead of ICC West Indies clash Wednesday, September 23, 2009 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- Pakistan captain Younus Khan on Tuesday was ruled out of the Champions Trophy match against an under-strength West Indies due to a finger injury. All-rounder Shahid Afridi will lead in Younus's absence in what would be his first one-day international as captain. read more... Sunderland training camp steps up a gear on day two of Digicel Kick Start Clinic Wednesday, September 23, 2009 SUNDERLAND, England -- The eight Digicel Kick Start Clinics footballers - who are training at Sunderland AFC’s Academy of Light - had a hectic day two of the week-long training camp, with FIFA Vice-President and President of the CFU, Jack Warner, offering some sound advice to the footballers. read more... Gay fires Bolt warning for 2010 Monday, September 21, 2009 SHANGHAI, China (Reuters) -- Sprinter Tyson Gay said on Saturday that he will challenge Jamaican rival Usain Bolt's 100 metres world record when he recovers from a groin injury. "As long as I'm healthy and focused ... I think I'm going to look at it," the American told a news conference on Saturday. read more... Barbados rewards Brathwaite for outstanding feat Monday, September 21, 2009 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- A National Board of Trustees will be created to oversee the preparation of World Championship gold medallist hurdler, Ryan Brathwaite's "preparation on the road to London". This was revealed Friday by Barbados Prime Minister David Thompson at a Welcome Home Reception. read more... Official welcome for Usain Bolt in Antigua and Barbuda Saturday, September 19, 2009 ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- Jamaican and world sprint record holder Usain Bolt on Friday received an official welcome to Antigua and Barbuda when he arrived at the VC Bird International Airport for a private engagement. In response Usain Bolt said that it was a pleasure for him to be in Antigua and Barbuda. read more... The man who bowled Garfield Sobers Friday, September 18, 2009 BASSETERRE, St Kitts -- Leroy Coury would like to be remembered as the man who not only bowled Sir Garfield Sobers while in his heyday but also got the better of Sir Vivian Richards when he entered Leeward Islands cricket as the wonder boy of the Antigua team. Coury, now a respected businessman in St Kitts... read more... Gay, Powell set for Shanghai athletics showdown Friday, September 18, 2009 SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- Jamaican former world record holder Asafa Powell and American Tyson Gay will face off in the 100 metres at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix on Sunday. Organisers had previously said the sprint rivals would not participate in the post-season meet, but announced Thursday they would appear. read more... Big welcome for Jamaica's World Championship athletes Friday, September 18, 2009 KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) -- Jamaica's Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Olivia Grange, headed a large group of persons, including officials of sporting organisations, relatives, sponsors and fans, who welcomed three of the athletes who participated in the recent World Championships in Berlin, Germany. read more... Mixed-up West Indies braced for new setbacks Friday, September 18, 2009 ST JOHN'S, Antigua AFP) -- Devastated by a player rebellion and humiliated by Bangladesh, the West Indies head to South Africa with their Champions Trophy hopes written off and the sport ravaged by in-fighting. Grouped with world champions Australia, World Twenty20 winners Pakistan and in-form India... read more... Younus wants strong West Indies in Champions Trophy Friday, September 18, 2009 KARACHI, Pakistan (AFP) -- Skipper Younus Khan said Thursday he would love to compete against a strong West Indies in the upcoming Champions Trophy as the Pakistan squad flew out for the tournament. A long-standing players' contract row forced the West Indies Cricket Board to enter a weakened squad. read more... Powell, Gay to compete in South Korean athletics meet Thursday, September 17, 2009 SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Jamaica's Asafa Powell and Tyson Gay of the United States will take part in next week's athletics meet in the southern South Korean city of Daegu, organisers said Wednesday. Interest in the Daegu Pre-Championship Meeting had waned after news that sprint king Usain Bolt pulled out. read more... West Indies can tweak Trophy squad if row settled, says ICC Thursday, September 17, 2009 NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) -- West Indies will be given up until the latest possible moment to make changes to its Champions Trophy squad as the board tries to resolve a contracts dispute with leading players, cricket's ruling body said on Wednesday. The Caribbean body was forced to select a weakened squad... read more... Bolt says long jump 'five years away' Wednesday, September 16, 2009 KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) -- Triple Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt said on Monday that while he may try out the long jump it will not be in the near future. "I did say that I wanted to do the long jump but that will not be anytime soon," Bolt told a news conference in Kingston. read more... Four Jamaican athletes given three-month bans Wednesday, September 16, 2009 KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) -- Four of five Jamaican athletes hauled before a doping tribunal for using a banned stimulant were banned for three months on Monday. The Jamaica Anti-Doping Appeals Tribunal banned Marvin Anderson, Lansford Spence, Yohan Blake and Allodin Fothergill. read more... Prev    Next

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