West Indies ease into Super Eights
The West Indies, one of the favourites to walk away with the title, booked a place in the second round of the Cricket World Cup when, as expected, they defeated Zimbabwe at Sabina Park yesterday - and with captain Brian Lara arrogantly hitting a four...
FROM THE BOUNDARY - On the way to fulfilling expectations
On Saturday evening, minutes after the end of the World Cup Group D clash between Pakistan and Ireland at Sabina Park, I saw a smiling Chris Dehring and his beautiful wife Alicia entering one of the new BMWs at the back of the new and wonderful north stand...
Lamey strikes loan deal in Malaysia
Former national striker and Waterhouse Football Club stalwart, Kevin Lamey, has earned himself a loan move to Malaysian Second Division club, Kuala Lumpur Soccer Club. The 31-year-old joined up with the club in early March after about three weeks in the country...
Strickland gives Arnett precious win
Arnett Gardens Football Club's top marksman, Leon Strickland, scored his 11th goal of the season on Sunday as the 'Junglists' beat Reno FC 1-0 in the Wray and Nephew National Premier League match at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex....
Naggo Head capitalise on Waterhouse's generosity
Waterhouse had their second Fan Appreciation Day on Sunday, giving away everything at their disposal including their Wray and Nephew National Premier League (NPL) game against Naggo Head. Admission was free and all the major sponsors had booths, promotions...
Eltham, JC qualify for final
Two-time defending champions Eltham High will face Jamaica College (JC) in the April 3-5 Grace Shield Premier League final.Both teams booked their spots with mixed results on Friday.Eltham defeated Jonathan Grant by an innings and 35 runs at Eltham High...
Phillipps can't stay away from the racing game
Richard Phillipps is like a returning resident to Caymanas Park. A hot young trainer in the mid and late '80s, he turned his back on racing in 1994 for "personal reasons" only to resume phase two of his career in Augustof last year. Now 54, 'Richie' as he is popularly called...
Flintoff promises no more late-night drinking - Witnesses say players were kissing each other
RODNEY BAY, St.Lucia (Reuters): England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff said on Monday there would never be a repeat of the late-night drinking binge which led to him being stripped of the World Cup vice-captaincy. The 29-year-old was one of six players fined...
Sehwag's ton sets up record World Cup victory
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP):India trounced Bermuda by a limited-overs international record 257 runs yesterday, with Virender Sehwag's return to form leading the 1983 champions to the highest World Cup total. Sehwag's belligerent 114 spurred India...
Gayle bats for HIV/AIDS awareness
WEST INDIES batsman Chris Gayle is among the top cricket names who will use the World Cup t awareness of HIV and AIDS. While winning the International Cricket Council (ICC) one-day extravaganza heads the sporting agenda for the next month...
Gibbs used Lara as an inspiration
BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (CMC): South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs said he used West Indies captain Brian Lara as motivation in hitting six sixes in an over against The Netherlands at Warner Park Friday. Gibbs became the first player in one-day internationals...
'Inzy' says sorry for early exit
Kingston, Jamaica (CMC): Outgoing Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has apologised to his fellow countrymen for his team's disappointing performance at Cricket World Cup 2007.After announcing his resignation as captain and his retirement from one-day...
South Africa aiming attribute for Woolmer
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Reuters): South African captain Graeme Smith said his team would make their Group A match against Scotland today a tribute to Bob Woolmer. Pakistan coach Woolmer, formerly in charge of South Africa, died in Jamaica on Sunday.
O'Brien eyes Test career
Reuters: Ireland's Niall O'Brien, who helped eliminate 1992 champions Pakistan from the World Cup, said his ultimate ambition was to play Test cricket, probably for England.The 25-year-old scored 72 to earn the Man-of-the-Match award and lavish praise...
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