Jamaica Gleaner Sport
Published: Monday Wednesday | June 10, 2009
Unresolved! - JFF, KSAFA dispute over referee branding continues
A meeting that spanned close to seven hours Monday between the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) board of directors and top-notch executives of the Kingston and St Andrew Football Association failed to resolve the issue of branding of match officials... Read More...
Gayle doubtful through injury
NOTTINGHAM, England (CMC): Chris Gayle faces being a possible non-starter for West Indies' final group match against Sri Lanka today in the World Twenty20 Championship.The West Indies captain is still hobbled, after he was struck on his right knee... Read More...
Pakistan in Super 8
LONDON (AP): Pakistan beat the Netherlands by 82 runs yesterday to ensure their passage through to the Super 8 stage of the Twenty20 World Cup.Shahid Afridi took 4-11, while Kamran Akmal had four stumpings and hit 41 as Pakistan bowled out the Dutch... Read More...
Top-quality Jamaica trials anticipated
More than 500 athletes are expected showcase their talent at the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA) National Senior Championships that will take place at the National Stadium from June 26-28. The athletes will bid to represent Jamaica... Read More...
D-Day for DPL hopefuls
As the race for promotion to top-flight football enters the final stretch, three teams remain in the hunt for a spot. And with the grand finale of the Digicel Premier League (DPL) play-off somewhat resembling a game of musical chairs, either Wadadah, Humble Lions or August Town... Read More...
Issa rides into spotlight for Carib Carnival
Thomas Issa's third-place finish at the South Florida Karting Championship on the weekend has pushed him into the limelight as one of the favourites to dominate the Rotax Mini Max events, at next month's international go-kart meet... Read More...
Winston Griffiths - the Derby jockey
Winston 'Fanna' Griffiths has ridden more Derby winners than any other jockey in the history of local racing. On Saturday, he will be gunning to increase his tally aboard the ante-post favourite, BRUCEONTHELOOSE, in the event's 89th running, at Caymanas Park... Read More...
Service for 'Billy' Williams
A thanksgiving service for the life of the late Hall of Fame trainer, Allan 'Billy' Williams, takes place this afternoon at the St Peter and Paul Church, 120 Old Hope Road starting at 2:30 p.m. Williams died on Friday, May 29, at the Andrews Memorial... Read More...
Madrid sign Kaka from AC Milan
MADRID, Spain (AP): Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Brazil star Kaka on Monday in the first step of club president Florentino Perez's plan to return the Spanish side to the glory days of its 'galactico' era. While Real Madrid did not disclose... Read More...
Sehwag out World Cup
India batsman Virender Sehwag is out of the Twenty20 World Cup after failing to recover from a shoulder injury.The 30-year-old Sehwag was injured while playing in the Indian Premier League for the Delhi Daredevils last month. Read More...
Bonner, Dwyer shine in Senior Cup
St Catherine Cricket Association all-rounder, Nkrumah Bonner, claimed 8-63 and made 84 to guide his team to a close two-wicket win over Police, while St Ann left-arm wrist-spinner, Andre Dwyer, grabbed 5-58 and 5-78 to guide his team to first-innings... Read More...
Bailey, Henry top singles
Gareth Henry and Shana-Kay Bailey captured the men's and women's singles titles in the inaugural Shuttle Fiesta Badminton Tournament, which was held the G.C. Foster College in St Catherine on Sunday... Read More...
