Jamaica Gleaner Sport
Published: Monday Saturday | August 1, 2009
Reserves called up
Girls can rise to the occasion, says coach
Local track and field authorities are already moving to replace the five Jamaican track athletes who tested positive for a banned substance recently. Read More...
Bailey, Gordon on the double in long jump
JAMAICA'S most successful field event athlete at a major championships has been long jumper James Beckford.Beckford has represented the island with distinction at both the Olympic Games and the World Championships. Read More...
Gold for Jamaica's Williams
PORT-OF-SPAIN (CMC):Sensational Grenadian Kirani James uncorked another championship triumph yesterday to dominate his rivals for gold over 400 metres at the Pan Am Juniors. Read More...
Sizzling Gay burns 'Safa'
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (CMC):Advertising sublime form ahead of his eagerly anticipated IAAF World Championship clash with super Jamaican Usain Bolt, American Tyson Gay sped to a fine wind-assisted 100-metre victory in 9.79 seconds at the DN Galan IAAF World... Read More...
Under-19s take aim at Leewards
Jamaica will seek to maintain their winning ways in the TCL Group WICB U-19 One-Day Trophy when they play the Leeward Islands at Jamalco Oval, Clarendon, beginning at 9:30 a.m.Four-wicket victors in their first match... Read More...
England's seamers undermine Aussies
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP):England reached 116-2 when bad light ended play yesterday on the second day of the third Test after their swing bowlers James Anderson and Graham Onions shared nine wickets to dismiss Australia for 263. Read More...
3-0 sweep! Bangladesh whip new-look WI
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (AP):All-rounder Mahmudullah hit an unbeaten 51 yesterday to push Bangladesh to a tense three-wicket victory and a 3-0 series sweep over West Indies in the third and final one-day cricket international.The... Read More...
Performer of the year - Campbell 15-y-o batting star
After a stint with the West Indies Under-15 team recently, 15-year-old John Campbell was expected to play a key role in Jamaica's quest for regional glory this year in the TCL Group WICB U-19... Read More...
Young netballers - Expect this team to do well - Bernard
Marva Bernard, president of the Jamaica Netball Association said there is no pressure on Jamaica's junior Sunshine Girls to win this year's World Youth Netball Championship, which will be... Read More...
In Your Neighbourhood - Volleyball special general meeting (SGM)
The special general meeting to fill two places on the Jamaica Volleyball Association executive will be held on August 13 at the Sports Development Foundation, 31 Phoenix Avenue, at 6 p.m..The posts to be filled are... Read More...
Ready to shine
Girls can rise to the occasion, says coach
Coach of Jamaica's junior Sunshine Girls, C. Lloyd Walker, believes the team can rise to the occasion at the upcoming World Youth Netball Championship in the Cook Islands. Read More...
Honeyofalady for BG&LC Trophy
Keen competition is expected at Caymanas Park today when 10 open allowance horses contest the seventh running of the $1 million Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission Trophy race over 1400 metres. Read More...
GC Foster chairman bats for tertiary institutions
Silvera Castro, chairman of G.C. Foster College for Physical Education has called on corporate Jamaica to provide more help for tertiary institutions. Read More...
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