Jamaica Gleaner Sport
Published: Monday Tuesday | May 12, 2009
Bolt eager to compete - Advantage General settles claim in super fast time
Triple Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt will take his training to another level since his car accident three weeks ago on Highway 2000 in St Catherine. His 2009 BMW M3, which was given to him as a birthday gift by his sponsor Puma last year... Read More...
Nash says confidence key to Windies revival
CHESTER-LE-STREET, England (CMC): Brendan Nash says he is sure the Windies can bounce back from their emphatic loss to England, especially against the backdrop of their recent series win in the Caribbean last month.West Indies went down by 10 wickets... Read More...
Hinds sparks in Derbyshire win
LONDON, England (CMC): Discarded West Indies batsman Wavell Hinds stroked a half-century on Sunday to help Derbyshire beat Northamptonshire in the Friends Provident Trophy one-day tournament. The left-handed Hinds scored 57 as Derbyshire raised 286... Read More...
Naggo Head Primary joyous after claiming elusive Champs title
Naggo Head finally reaped reward for the wholesome and dedicated effort that led to the Portmore-based institution winning their first Primary Schools Athletic Championship title."It was a long and rocky road full of potholes but we've finally made... Read More...
UEFA rejects appeals from Barcelona and United
NYON, Switzerland (AP): UEFA yesterday upheld the refereeing decisions that ruled out Darren Fletcher of Manchester United and Barcelona's Eric Abidal and Dani Alves from playing in the Champions League final.UEFA's disciplinary committee rejected ... Read More...
'We're going to push to the very end'
Harbour View United ended their winless streak, seemingly getting themselves back into championship contention with a 2-1 win over Arnett Gardens in Digicel Premier League action at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex on Sunday... Read More...
Close win springs hope for Reno
Westmoreland: Wendell Downswell, coach of Reno FC, was bubbling with excitement and anticipation, having beaten Sporting Central Academy 3-2 at Frome on Sunday in a Digicel Premier League lower-six game, which gives him hope for a place next season... Read More...
Lack of effort irks Rivoli's Thomas
Although Rivoli United Football Club secured themselves from relegation by drawing their Digicel Premier League football match against Village United 1-1, their coach was not pleased. He said that each match should be played in a competitive nature... Read More...
Powell powers Kensington past Lucas
Sidelined West Indies fast bowler Darren Powell turned in a brilliant all-round performance on the weekend to guide Kensington to an innings and 40-run win over neighbours Lucas, in their two-day Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) Senior Cup Championship clash... Read More...
More sponsors being sought for Sagicor/JTA Championships
Young track and field enthusiasts from across the island will have the opportunity to showcase their talent at the 26th staging of the Sagicor/Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) National Primary, All-Age and Junior High Schools Athletic Championships... Read More...
Jackson double puts team into final
LONDON, England (CMC): A stirring brace by the Jamaica-born Canadian Simeon Jackson spurred Gillingham past Rochdale 2-1 in their League Two play-off semi-final second leg match on Sunday. Jackson boosted his tally of goals to 20 for the season while... Read More...
