Jamaica Gleaner Sport
Published: Monday Saturday | August 29, 2009
Lightning finishes - Bolt rallies for sensational victories; Stewart out of jackpot
ZURICH, Switzerland (CMC): Jamaican Kerron Stewart agonisingly missed out on a chance at the US$1 million Golden League jackpot, but counterpart Usain Bolt did not disappoint as he... Read More...
KC, St George's in Roper Cup battle
Kingston College (KC) and defending Manning Cup champions, St George's College, will renew their annual pre-season football rivalry today for the Roper Cup, at Stadium East field, starting at 4 p.m.The match will be preceded by four... Read More...
Isinbayeva sets world record
ZURICH (AP):Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva bounced back from losing her world title by setting a world record at 5.06 metres at the Weltklasse meet yesterday.Isinbayeva set the mark in her first attempt at the Golden League meet... Read More...
Seek Quick And Gray
The consistent American three-year-old filly, QUICK AND GRAY, looks the horse to beat when she takes on eight opponents in the open allowance feature for the Seek Exercise Book Trophy over 1300 metres at Caymanas Park... Read More...
Federer eyes Slam 16
NEW YORK (AP):As last year's US Open began, plenty of people were wondering what was wrong with Roger Federer. Feeling sorry for the guy, even. Read More...
Performer of the week: King Usain reigns
There is no stopping Usain Bolt on the world scene. The Jamaican track super star followed up his world record runs in the 100m (9.58 seconds) and 200m (19.19) at the 2009 IAAF World Championships... Read More...
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
The annual fun day of the Heartease United Club Benevolent Society is on today on the grounds of the community centre.The club, champions in SDC 20/20 cricket, has dominated cricket in... Read More...
Aiken, Byfield star for World 7
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (CMC): Jamaica internationals Romelda Aiken and Althea Byfield picked up significant playing time Wednesday and helped the World 7 outclass New Zealand 53-44 in the second Test of the New World International Netball Series.Aiken... Read More...
Maragh, Bridgmohan score at Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (CMC): Jamaican jockeys Rajiv Maragh and Shaun Bridgmohan shared two wins on Saratoga's nine-race card on Thursday. Read More...
Henry to ride at holiday meet in T&T
ARIMA, Trinidad (CMC): Florida-based former Jamaica champion jockey, Wesley Henry, is among a quartet of overseas jockeys flying in for next Monday's rich Independence Day meet at Santa Rosa Park.Henry, along with other Florida-based riders Wilmer... Read More...
Few winners following H View, Taylor saga
NEW JERSEY, United States: Before his dream return here against Ecuador recently, Jermaine Taylor's last memory in a Jamaica national football jersey was mostly a blurry nightmare.A blow above his eye against Honduras left... Read More...
Portmore bite into $2m Burger King deal
Premier League kingpins Portmore United yesterday bit into a huge chunk - all of $2 million - of sponsorship from fast-food giant Burger King, at the outlet's Braeton branch in Portmore, St Catherine.The announcement was made... Read More...
The Gleaner, Scotiabank hunt league crown
The Gleaner and Scotiabank will meet in today's final of the Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) Business House division one league at the University of the West Indies Bowl, starting 4 p.m.In the curtain... Read More...
Sri Lanka build big lead
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP): Skipper Kumar Sangakkara cracked an unbeaten 64 to put Sri Lanka in a strong position to win the second Test against New Zealand, finishing day three yesterday with a 339-run lead. Read More...
BRIEFS
MONACO (AP):Barcelona substitute Pedro Rodriguez scored the only goal deep into extra time to lead the European Cup holder to a 1-0 victory over UEFA Cup winner Shakhtar Donetsk in the European Super Cup yesterday. Read More...
