Zimbabwe shocker
DURBAN, South Africa (AP): ZIMBABWEPULLED off a shock five-wicket victory against Twenty20 World Cup favourites Australia yesterday, winning with one ball to spare. Brendan Taylor scored an undefeated 60 in Zimbabwe's total of 139 for five. ...
Asafa not easing up at Golden League
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP):THIS TIME there will be no holding back for Asafa Powell. The Jamaican set a world record of 9.74 seconds at the Rieti Grand Prix on Sunday, bettering his previous mark of 9.77 as he coasted over the last 20 metres in the second ...
The coaches made right choices at World Champs
JAMAICA'S PERFORMANCE at the 11th IAAF World Championships remains the big talking point on most people's lips. In many of these discussions, many question Asafa Powell's failure to win the men's 100m and the coaches' decisions not to use Danny McFarlane...
Fiji edge by Japan 35-31
PARIS (AP): FIJI EDGED Japan 35-31 in an end-to-end thriller at the Rugby World Cup yesterday, two teams almost certain to go out in the first round providing easily the best match so far. So much for the championship being only for the powerhouses...
'Ex' factor strikes!
EVER BEEN terrorised by an ex? The ex who's able to worm past your defences and inflict maximum damage? Do you know that dull bitter throb that comes when someone you once idolised turns around and breaks your heart? If you do, then you must be a fan...
Gayle's century stunned Sarwan
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (CMC):RAMNARESH SARWAN admitted on Tuesday that Chris Gayle's exhilarating century had left him in awe, especially since the opener had little preparation for the game. Gayle blasted 117 from 57 balls with seven fours and 10 sixes,....
Reggae Boyz remain idle for friendlies
WITH NO match confirmed, Jamaica's Reggae Boyz remained idle for another FIFA international friendly date yesterday. Although negotiations had been on going and sources close to the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) had hinted at the possibility of the national team taking on Colombia...
Scotland upset France, again
LONDON (AP): SCOTLAND AGAIN upset France 1-0 in European Championship qualifying yesterday, while Italy and England strengthened their chances with victories. James McFadden scored with a long-range goal in the 64th minute at Parc des Princes, lifting the Scots...
Fit Jack Sparrow obliges in feature
JACK SPARROW, running as the 4-5 favourite with smart apprentice Andre Martin aboard, upstaged his five opponents to win the Cecil C. Charlton Trophy (high claming) feature over 1300 metres at Caymanas Park yesterday. Turned out in tip-top shape by trainer Rowan Mathie...
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