Blackford goal puts Tivoli on top
A furious second-half spell from Tivoli Gardens saw them come from behind to stump Waterhouse 2-1 in the Cash Plus Premier League (CPPL) at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex yesterday and stay top of the standings, if only temporarily, on 56 points....
Twenty20 leagues may destroy Tests - Haynes
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC):West Indies batting legend Desmond Haynes is worried about the impact of the lucrative Indian Twenty20 leagues on mainstream cricket. Speaking at the Ministry of Sport Symposium on rebuilding West Indies cricket on Wednesday here...
Busta Fighters floor star-studded USA
JAMAICA's combined martial arts team on Saturday wiped out a crack United States International Tae kwon do Federation (ITF) team in Connecticut, extending their winning streak at the annual tournament to four consecutive victories. Using the tournament as a warm-up...
Liverpool score crucial win
LONDON (AP): Liverpool took control of the fight forfourth place in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over city rival Everton yesterday. While Chelsea were in second place after a 1-0 win over visiting Middlesbrough, Liverpool moved five points clear of its neighbour through Fernando...
Wilson, Ruddock among Jamaican winners
FOLLOWING a hectic Indoor track and field season, several Jamaicans made good starts to their outdoor campaign at several meets in the United States on the weekend.On the heels of Leford Green's excellent 400 metres opening last Friday at the Raleigh Relays...
Greece hand over Olympic flame amid protests
ATHENS, Greece (AP):Greek officials handed over the Olympic flame to organizers of the Beijing Games yesterday amid small protests by a pro-Tibetan group.The ceremony was held at the marble Panathenian Stadium, where the first modern Olympics were staged in 1896...
Henin, Venus Williams reach fourth round
KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (AP): Justine Henin became the first player to reach the fourth round Sony Ericsson Open yesterday, outlasting a 29-degree (85 Fahrenheit) afternoon to beat Sara Errani 6-2, 6-1. The heat appeared to be more of a difficulty than Errani...
Meadhaven wrap up Super League in style
Meadhaven United wrapped up the Victoria Mutual Building Society/ Kingston and St Andrew Football Association Super League title in commanding fashion, with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Police National at the Michigan Oval on Saturday. With as many as three games ...
Roman mines gold, but Bahamas smash more records
SAVANETA, Aruba (CMC): Jamaica collected only one win through Breanna Roman (1:03.05) in the 11-12 girls' 100 metres freestyle as The Bahamians continued to grab the biggest slices of records as the 2008 CARIFTA Swimming Championship concluded day three competition Saturday....
Pistons pump Cavaliers
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan (AP): Richard Hamilton returned from a hip injury to score 14 points and lead the Detroit Pistons to an 85-71 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA on Saturday.The Cavs did, however, clinch a spot in the play-offs as Saturday's results...
Test drawn as McKenzie hits century
CHENNAI, India (AP): South Africa opener Neil McKenzie scored his second century in successive Tests as bat dominated ball again yesterday and the first Test against India petered out into a tame draw.Stumps were called early on the final day...
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