Jamaica can reach South Africa, says Simoes
FULL OF conviction that Jamaica possesses the talent to qualify for the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa, Professor René Simoes returned to the island yesterday to begin his second tour of duty as technical director of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), under a three-year contract.
'Premier League good for January'
THE CHAIRMAN of the Premier League Clubs Association (PLCA), Edward Seaga, has allayed immediate concerns about the sponsorship of the Cash Plus Premier League (CPPL) - at least for this month.
Man U oust Villa from Cup
CRISTIANO RONALDO and substitute Wayne Rooney scored in the last nine minutes and Manchester United ousted Aston Villa from the FA Cup 2-0 yesterday.
Kumble's strikes rein in Aussies
AUSTRALIA'S BID for a record-equalling 16th consecutive Test win hung in the balance yesterday after Anil Kumble took two quick wickets to get India back in the match.
Racial abuse hearing delayed
A HEARING into allegations that India's Harbhajan Singh made racist comments to Australia's Andrew Symonds has been delayed until after the second Test finishes today.
Jamaica lead Leewards on first innings
JAMAICA CONVERTED their promising start in the hunt for honours in this year's Carib Beer Series on day one into something positive when they led the Leeward Islands on first innings at Sabina Park yesterday.
Top guns dominate Cross Country
NATIONAL SENIOR representatives Rupert Green and Tanice Barrett and Bellefield schoolboy Kemoy Campbell were repeat winners in the second of the three-race JAAA/Windalco Cross Country championship series held at Kirkvine Sports Club yesterday.
Walker boots home a double at Caymanas Park
APPRENTICE OMAR Walker yesterday reminded all and sundry that he is the reigning champion jockey by booting home a double including UGOTTABELIEVE in the 1200-metre Colin Melhado Memorial Cup after going winless on New Year's Day.
South Africa draw level
SOUTH AFRICA hit 186 runs in 35 overs to beat the West Indies by seven wickets yesterday in the second Test with a day to spare.The three-match series is now tied 1-1.South Africa quickly reached 186 for three in their second innings, with captain Graeme Smith returning to form with 85 off 79 balls, including 11 boundaries.
Goule, Barnaby shine
MANCHESTER HIGH'S Natoya Goule and André Barnaby of Kingston College (KC) were two of the outstanding performers at yesterday's Pepsi/Jamaica College (JC) Development meet, the opening competition of the 2008 season, at Old Hope Road.
Richards the greatest - according to Botham
IAN 'BEEFY' Botham, now Sir Ian and one of the greatest all-round cricketers of all time, was one of the game's greatest personalities. In fact, to many, and especially so the gentlemen at Lord's, he was a law on to himself.
Tivoli to hunt full points
LOSING END-of-round finalists Tivoli Gardens will today have an excellent opportunity to take over the lead of the Cash Plus Premier League (CPPL) with a win over neighbours Arnett Gardens.
Powell new western confed boss
ST. JAMES Football Association president Orville Powell was on Friday night elected as the new chairman of the Jamaica Football Federation's Western Confederation (JFFWC).
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