Jamaica Gleaner Sport
Published: Monday Tuesday | September 8, 2009
Mediated positions bounced
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC): Both the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and the West Indies Players' Association (WIPA) appeared to be backing down yesterday from positions on which they agreed during the mediation process under former Commonwealth Secretary... Read More...
Dyson fires back
SYDNEY, Australia (CMC): John Dyson has charged that he failed to sign his contract with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) because it was not suitable, and the WICB failed to respond in a timely manner to a few points he raised."It is correct that I... Read More...
KC desperate for Cup
When the schoolboy football season begins this weekend, Kingston College (KC) will be gunning to secure their first hold on the trophy in close to three decades."The whole KC fraternity is desperate for a Manning Cup title... Read More...
Gayle hammers President's XI
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): CARICOM Superstars completed back-to-back wins in the President's Premier League Twenty20 series when Chris Gayle blasted a ferocious half-century and led them to a 20-run victory at the Guyana... Read More...
West Indies arrive in S Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (CMC): A travel-weary West Indies arrived here yesterday after a long flight from the Caribbean to continue their preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy later this month.The second-string side, led by veteran Barbados... Read More...
Ponting wants best West Indies team
HOBART, Australia (CMC):Ricky Ponting hopes West Indies can settle their protracted industrial dispute before they visit Australia in November.West Indies are set to face Australia in three Tests in November before returning in February for five one-day... Read More...
Oudin rallies again at US Open
NEW YORK (AP): Melanie Oudin extended her remarkable run at the US Open to the quarter-finals with another come-from-behind victory, 1-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3 over 13th-seeded Nadia Petrova.The 17-year-old Oudin staved off two points that would have put her... Read More...
Jamaica capture NY Carib Cup on penalties
BROOKLYN, New York (CMC): Jamaica wrote themselves into the record books on Sunday when they captured the Digicel New York Caribbean Cup here for a record fifth consecutive time. The New York Reggae Boyz demonstrated their football prowess by beating... Read More...
Junction beat Content to take SDC 20/20
Calm nerves, as well as the strong backing of the incredible turnout of fans at Alpart on Sunday helped Junction defeat favoured Content Gardens in the Social Development Commission's (SDC) 20/20 cricket final. The St Eizabeth team also earned the $500,000 ... Read More...
Young 'uns impress at Harbour View
The coaches of Harbour View and Sporting Central Academy, Donovan Hayles and Donovan Duckie, respectively, said they were quite impressed with the level of maturity demonstrated by their fairly young teams during their... Read More...
Road wins key to St Georges' title aspirations
St Georges coach, Braxton Hyre, believes that road wins are key to winning the Digicel Premier League (DPL) this year. "We wanted to win on the road because for us to have a chance at a title we have to win games on the road... Read More...
Stewart pleased with team's maturity
Bradley Stewart said his Rivoli United team's victory over former champions Waterhouse is proof that the team is growing and it was also very special to see Kirk Ramsey score against his former club."It is indeed a good... Read More...
Panton tops Racing Extravaganza
SPOT VALLEY, St James: It was total excitement at Spot Valley/Turnkey Productions Racing Extravaganza in Spot Valley, St James yesterday. When the dust literally settled, Jeffrey Panton emerged overall winner, lifting the Championship Trophy ... Read More...
Pakistan player helps fix ICL matches - report
ISLAMABAD (AP): The involvement of a former Pakistan Test cricketer with bookmakers last year forced organisers of the unauthorized Indian Cricket League to withhold payments to all of its Pakistan players, local media report."This (Pakistani) cricketer... Read More...
