Jamaica Gleaner Sport

Published: Monday Monday | December 21, 2009

'I've always wanted a century against Australia' - Gayle wins Man-of-the-Series award
PERTH, Australia (CMC): West Indies captain Chris Gayle has praised his side's effort in defeat even as he expressed sadness over losing 0-2 in the three-match Test series against Australia yesterday. The Australians smothered a threatening bid by West Indies ... Read More...

Bolt is a 'monster' - Gay believes Jamaican sprint ace can run 9.4s
The second-fastest man in history, Tyson Gay, is not contented with his American record of 9.69, which he set on the Grand Prix circuit in Shanghai last year.Gay has his sight set on the world-record mark of 9.58, which is held by Jamaica's Usain Bolt... Read More...

Tivoli swamp Village
Western Bureau: Champions Tivoli Gardens end their six-game winless streak in the 2009-10 Digicel Premier League yesterday afternoon when they scored an easy 3-0 win over struggling Village United at the Ellistson Wakeland... Read More...

Sunshine Girls still ranked fourth
MANCHESTER, England (CMC):There is no positional change among the top-10 nations in the latest world netball rankings, which show Australia retaining the top spot ahead of New Zealand, England and Jamaica.Caribbean giants Jamaica recorded tied 1-1... Read More...

Cavalier capitalise as Santos falter
Cavalier regained the lead atop the Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) Claro Super League standings after clipping Bull Bay 1-0 at the Spring Complex in their 12th-round match on Saturday.Cavalier's leading... Read More...

Burton on the double
LONDON, England (CMC):Jamaican striker Deon Burton extended his scoring spree by striking twice for Charlton Athletic in the English League One but the hosts gave up a late goal to settle for a share of the points against Millwall in a topsy-turvy South... Read More...

Lampard penalty rescues Chelsea at lowly West Ham
LONDON (AP): Frank Lampard drove home a twice retaken penalty against his former club as Chelsea came from behind to draw 1-1 at West Ham yesterday to move four points ahead at the top of the English Premier League.... Read More...