Gayle, WICB in dialogue
West Indies batsman Christopher Gayle says that he is in discussions with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) regarding his recent resignation letter about the post of captaincy for the regional team. Speaking at a press ceremony on Tuesday to announce his signing...
... Signs three-year deal with Ihsan
Christopher Gayle has signed a three-year deal with international sports goods manufacturing firm, Ihsan Sports. The deal, which will see Gayle receiving cricket gear and equipment from the company throughout the period, along with a sign-on bonus, was...
Miller's ton in vain as rain forces no-result
WATERFORD, Barbados (CMC): Jamaica, despite posting a challenging total due to an attacking hundred from Horace Miller, had to settle for a share of the spoils against Barbados in their rain-ruined TCL West Indies Under-19 limited-overs match...
Barcelona must release Messi for Beijing football
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP): The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) ruled yesterday that clubs are obliged to release players aged 23 or under for the Beijing Olympics, clearing the way for Lionel Messi to play for Argentina despite...
Jamaica's Olympic team should select itself
Veronica Campbell-Brown has been looking impressive over both the 100 and 200-metre events since her fourth-place finish in the shorter sprint and victory in the half-lap event at the National Championships last month. So good has been her form, especially over 100 metres...
U-17 Reggae Boyz launch into World Cup qualifiers
Jamaica's Under-17 Reggae Boyz will begin their quest for a place in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Championships in Nigeria, when they take on Antigua and Barbuda at 11 a.m. (local time) in the opening round of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Youth Cup in Trinidad and Tobago today...
Iraqis thrilled over lifting of IOC ban
BAGHDAD (AP): Iraqi athletes and officials were jubilant yesterday after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) revoked a ban on their country's participation in Olympics and allowed more athletes to compete in Beijing.The IOC decision to rescind its...
Walker's prospects for gold medal soar
WHEN Jamaica's Melaine Walker posted a world-leading and a personal best of 53.48 seconds to win the women's 400 metres hurdles at the Herculis Grand Prix Meet in Monaco, on Tuesday, she became the favourite to win this event at the Olympic Games in Beijing...
James emerges as US leader
MACAU (AP): LeBron James was already one of the NBA's best players by the time he slipped on USA jerseys in 2004 and 2006. Problem was, the United States had enough good players. What the Americans really needed was someone ...
Spitfire test for wheelchair athletes
Spurred on by dreams of taking part in the next Paralympic Games, an 11-member team of wheelchair athletes will match their skills with some of the world's best at the Spitfire Wheelchair Basket-ball Competition in Ontario, Canada, tomorrow. According to coach of the team...
'I'm completely confused, surprised' - Peters expresses shock over WICB decision to send him on leave
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): Beleaguered West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Chief Executive Officer Dr Donald Peters confirmed on Tuesday that he has been sent on administrative leave. He has also been asked to have a hearing with the Finance, Audit & Human Resources committee...
Bridge: Stimulating the mind with a game
Normally, we play card games for recreational purposes, but for the members of the Jamaica Bridge Association, playing cards is a sport that is considered as a powerful entity that can be linked to real- life situations. According to Rex James, president of the Jamaica Bridge...
Fraser on target
MIAMI, Florida (CMC): JAMAICAN SEAN Fraser and Fabrice Noel, of Haiti, helped their teams log handsome victories in the latest United Soccer League (USL) First Division matches. Fraser scored Miami FC's last goal as they pounded Atlanta Silverbacks 3-0...
Rhoden returns for 'Freedom of Wheels'
A year ago, he attempted to take on the best of the crop of drivers at the Dover Raceway, St Ann, but was forced on to the sidelines because of mechanical problems. This year, he is back again and Gerald Rhoden and his Epic Prototype car ready for the challenge...
Resolute Hoopers stay ahead in final
Western Bureau: After losing the lead on Saturday night when Inner-City Avalanche drew level, Hoopers are back in front in the Western Basketball Association (WBA) Lucozade Men's Championship 'best-of-five' final following their 83-63 victory in Sunday night's Game Three...
Tourers end Hanover Masters' reign
Western Bureau: Violet Tourers avenged the loss they suffered in last year's final and ended Hanover Masters' seven-year reign as the kingpins of western Masters football when they emerged with a 1-0 win from Sunday's epic final at the UDC playing field,...
South Africa dismiss England cheaply
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP): South Africa finished the opening day of the third Test on 38-1 yesterday after dismissing England for only 231 in their first innings.South Africa are 193 runs behind England with Neil McKenzie unbeaten on 12 alongside...
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