Reggae Boyz still appeal for big bucks
THE JAMAICA Football Federation (JFF) yesterday continued to advocate that in order to improve Jamaica's football programme and ensure the Reggae Boyz's schedule to reach the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the organisation will need more than $1 billion....
Games against Canada, Honduras will be crucial
WITH TWO recent friendly internationals and next month's scheduled return of René Simoes as technical director, Jamaica continues its preparations for what shapes up to be a very tough World Cup qualifying schedule for the 2010 Finals in South Africa...
Inzaghi strikes European record
MILAN, Italy (AP):FILIPPO INZAGHI became the top all-time scorer in European play, and Celtic advanced to the second round of the Champions League despite the 1-0 loss to AC Milan yesterday.Inzaghi scored in the 70th minute at the San Siro for his 63rd goal in European play...
Hardy's Wines installs bat at Cuddy'z
CUDDY'Z SPORTS Bar and Restaurant was abuzz with activity on Monday night as Hardy's Wines, one of Australia's best-known and most popular wines, officially handed over a 'Modern-Masters'-autographed cricket bat which was presented to Jamaica during...
Taylor-made victory for the Windies
HARARE, Zimbabwe (CMC): THE WEST Indies, paced by Jerome Taylor's superb bowling, crushed Zimbabwe by six wickets with more than 22 overs to spare in the third one-day international (ODI) at the Harare Sports Club yesterday. Sent into bat after a rain...
All talk, no actionfrom WICB - Murray
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): PRESIDENT OF the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) and former West Indies wicketkeeper/ batsman Deryck Murray believes that too much talk is taking place on the state of West Indies cricket and nothing is being done...
Younis guides Pakistan to a draw
KOLKATA, India (Reuters): YOUNIS KHAN stroked a masterful unbeaten century to guide Pakistan to the safety of a draw in the second Test against India yesterday.The stand-in skipper scored 107 and shared in an unbroken 136-run stand for the fifth wicket...
Hot Sangakkara strikes again
KANDY, Sri Lanka (Reuters): KUMAR SANGAKKARA scored a superb 152 as Sri Lanka set England an improbable 350-run victory target on the fourth day of the first Test yesterday. Sangakkara, who became the first person to score 150 or more in four successive Tests...
Recruitment drive coming to boost referee stocks
A CONCERTED effort will be made to increase the numbers and time of duty for football referees through a recruitment drive that will target tertiary and high school students. This plan was publicised by Captain Horace Burrell, president of the Jamaica Football Federation...
Magic end Warriors' winning streak
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters): THE ORLANDO Magic ended the Golden State Warriors' six-game winning streak with a 123-117 overtime victory on Monday night. Dwight Howard muscled his way to 18 points and 23 rebounds and blocked seven shots to help earn the Magic their 16th win in 20 games.
Patriots shoot down Ravens
BALTIMORE (Reuters):THE NEW England Patriots overcame a lacklustre performance and frigid temperatures to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 27-24 on Monday night and remain on course to become the NFL's first unbeaten team in 35 years. With the Ravens leading...
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