Jamaica Gleaner Sport
Published: Monday Sunday | May 3, 2009
Lions humble West Indies
DERBY, England (CMC):West Indies' preparation for next week's first Test suffered a huge blow when they were handed a convincing 10-wicket defeat by England Lions yesterday.Already plagued by the news their skipper Chris Gayle would not join the squad... Read More...
Upset win for PR's Culson
Puerto Rico's 24-year-old Javier Culson clocked a world-leading and personal best 48.42 seconds to pull off a big upset in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 2009 Jamaica International Invitational meet at the National Stadium last night. Read More...
Fine double for Chen
Trainer Dwight Chen posted two winners at muddy Caymanas Park yesterday, including 2-1 chance FIRST TIME LUCKY in the Master Blaster Trophy co-feature race over the straight five course.But more significant to the trainer was... Read More...
Dyson unhappy with Gayle's late arrival
DERBY, England (CMC): Windies coach John Dyson has expressed frustration over captain Chris Gayle's delayed arrival in England, noting the situation was far from ideal preparation for the opening Test starting Wednesday at Lord's.Gayle was expected to... Read More...
Boyz go into camp May 18
A largely local-based Reggae Boyz squad will begin a camp on May 18 to prepare for the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup set to take place in the United States from July 3-26. Read More...
Aussies look to sweep polo series
Having won their first two matches, the visiting Australians will be gunning to complete a sweep of local teams when they oppose a strong Kingston Polo Club team in the Virgin Atlantic 25th... Read More...
Time for WI to fire from two barrels
The West Indies begin their 33rd Test series against England, their 19th away from home, on Wednesday when they take on the 'Mother country' in the 144th Test match between the two countries, the 79th away from home, at Lord's, and after 18 previous... Read More...
Man United go six clear
LONDON (AP): Ryan Giggs and Park Ji-sung scored the goals as Manchester United moved closer to a third consecutive Premier League title yesterday with a 2-0 victory at relegation-threatened Middlesbrough.Voted player of the year by his fellow pros on... Read More...
Portmore's title to lose
WITH a hefty six-point headstart and only five matches to play, Portmore United launch into the final phase of the Digicel Premier League holding their title in one hand.They will look to continue paving the way to... Read More...
CCGI celebrity, charity event back bigger than ever
Montego Bay, Jamaica: COME June 24-28, Jamaica will welcome some of America's top celebrities as they join the Caribbean Classic Golf Invitational (CCGI) at the fifth staging of the celebrity tournament and charity event. Read More...
Jonathan Newnham heads team for Caribbean golf championship
Jonathan Newnham and Vittoria Marley, the youngest male and female golfers to represent Jamaica at the senior level, were named on Friday to represent the island in the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Champion-ship scheduled for July 5-10 at the Cinnamon... Read More...
