'I'll definitely be going for the double' - Record convinces Bolt to run 100m, 200m at Olympics
Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, stated yesterday that he wants to run the sprint double at this summer's Beijing Olympics in China. On his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport yesterday, Bolt said the decision was made easier after his world record run of 9.72 seconds ...
Bolt thrilled over Jamaican support in New York
NEW YORK CITY, New York (CMC): New 100-metre world record holder Usain Bolt has embraced the thunderous Jamaican support he got as he sped to an unprecedented 9.72-second clocking at the Reebok Grand Prix last Saturday night. Cheered on by a massive number of Jamaicans...
Asafa Powell says congrats, but he's out to reclaim record
Asafa Powell, the former world 100m record holder, has hailed Usain Bolt's record-breaking achievement, calling it deserving. Bolt ran 9.72 at Saturday night's Reebok Grand Prix in New York city, which erased Powell's previous mark of 9.74 seconds. "I am very happy for Bolt...
Sherone Simpson, Nesta Carter win in Berlin
Nesta Carter and Sherone Simpson logged Jamaican victories at the season's opening Golden League event, the DKB-ISTAF Berlin meeting at the Olympic Stadium in Germany.The achievements of both athletes - members of MVP track club - were season bests...
West Indies near safety on frustrating day
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC): On a day that the authorities responsible for the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium were again embarrassed by the ground's poor drainage system, the West Indies trudged along to a position of relative safety on the third day of the second Digicel Test...
Draw moves Meadhaven closer to NPL
With Meadhaven United virtually assured a spot in next season's National Premier League (NPL) following a 0-0 draw with Rivoli United in the play-offs at the Constant Spring Complex yesterday, the battle for the final spot is set to go right to the wire...
Jamalco nip Tivoli in Super fashion
Defending champions Jamalco grabbed their sixth consecutive lien on the Jamaica Netball Association (JNA) Berger Paints Super League title, after a nail-biting 43-42 victory over Tivoli Gardens in game two of the finals on Saturday night at the National Arena....
Dyson defends Marshall selection
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC): The West Indies coach has defended the selection of Jamaican opening batsman Xavier Marshall, who silenced critics of his controversial selection with an attractive half-century against Australia in the second Digicel Test last...
Multiple deaths at World Cup qualifier
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP): At least eight people died from suffocation in an overcrowded stadium yesterday during a World Cup qualifier that was drawn 1-1 between Gambia and Liberia.The 33,000-seat Samuel K. Doe stadium was packed beyond capacity for the game...
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