Jamaica Gleaner Sport
Published: Monday Sunday | June 7, 2009
Gayle storms Australia
LONDON (CMC):Chris Gayle smashed a typically belligerent 88 from 50 balls to earn the Man-of-the-Match award, and lead West Indies to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC World Twenty20 Championship yesterday. Read More...
Winning start for India
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP):Pragyan Ojha took four wickets as India made a winning start to their Twenty20 World Cup defence yesterday by beating Bangladesh by 25 runs at Trent Bridge.Ojha's four for 21 on his Twenty20 international debut ensured India's... Read More...
Boyz in hunt for goals - Barnes: We need that killer instinct
JOHN BARNES wants his Reggae Boyz to get their executions right at the business end of the pitch, when they return to 'The Office' for a friendly international against Panama,... Read More...
Tough man 'Pepe' remains loyal to Ja
It's easy to see Ian Goodison's tough side.'Pepe' has bared it over a dozen years in Jamaica's colours. Read More...
DaCosta's Machine remains unbeaten
The unbeaten American filly RACING MACHINE continued on her merry ways at Caymanas Park yesterday with a not-too-impressive all-the-way victory in the 14th running of the Hall of Fame Stakes Trophy open allowance feature over... Read More...
Summer Bird wins Belmont
NEW YORK (AP):It was Summer Bird, not Mine That Bird and jockey Calvin Borel, which came roaring down the long stretch and won the Belmont Stakes yesterday.The upset ended Borel's bid to become the first jockey to win a personal Triple Crown, and he... Read More...
Wadadah still in the race
August Town's Terrence Shaw leaps over a challenge from Humble Lions' Dion Sterling during their National Premier League play-off match at the Mona Bowl yesterday. Read More...
Trinidad's hopes fade
BACOLET, Tobago (AP):Celso Borges scored twice, including the winner in the 68th minute, to lift Costa Rica to a 3-2 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in a World Cup qualifier yesterday.The victory keeps Costa Rica on top of the six-team qualifying group... Read More...
Spin bowling and the World Twenty 20
The first renewal of the ICC World Twenty20 got under way two days ago and on Friday's opening day the Netherlands came up with the first upset when they defeated England.Yesterday the West Indies also surprised Australia, and by the time the champions... Read More...
Orlando look to avoid 0-2 hole
LOS ANGELES (AP):Dwight Howard hasn't been surprised by anything during his first trip to the NBA finals. Read More...
Kuznetsova reigns at French Open
PARIS (AP):Svetlana Kuznetsova conquered her nerves and beat a shaky Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-2 yesterday to win the French Open.Showing uncharacteristic calm, Kuznetsova earned her second Grand Slam title. Read More...
England win 4-0
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP):Wayne Rooney scored his sixth goal in World Cup qualifying yesterday for England to beat Kazakhstan 4-0 and move closer to a spot at next year's tournament in South Africa.The Manchester United forward found the net in the 73rd... Read More...
English Guineas, Derby double for Sea The Stars
EPSOM, England (AP):Sea The Stars won the English Derby yesterday becoming the first horse in 20 years to win the Epsom classic after triumphing in the 2,000 Guineas.Mick Kinane rode the 11-4 shot to glory by 1 3/4 lengths to emulate the double last... Read More...
