FOOTBALL-ENGLAND-Sunderland looking forward to T&T Jones’ presence in line-up TYNE AND WEAR, England, Oct 3, CMC – Sunderland’s Ireland international David Healy says the team is anxiously looking forward to the return of lethal Trinidadian striker Kenwyne Jones.
CRICKET-LEEWARDS-Players asked to sign commitment agreement ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Oct 3, CMC – Players from Leeward Islands are being asked to pledge their commitment to the cause before they are informed about their selection to the squads for the 2008-09 West Indies...
ATHLETICS-CAYMAN-Streete-Thompson retires GEORGE TOWN, Cayman, Oct 3, CMC – The Cayman Islands’ most celebrated track and field athlete Kareem Streete-Thompson, has retired at age 35, the Cayman Compass newspaper has reported.
HORSE RACING-FRANCE-Sir Michael Stoute has two entries in rich Prix de l’Arc PARIS, France, Oct 3, CMC – England-based Barbadian racehorse trainer Sir Michael Stoute has two entries in the rich Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp racecourse on Sunday.
ATHLETICS-JAMAICA-Walker not relaxing until she collars Aussie champ KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 3, CMC – Olympic 400 metres hurdles champion Melaine Walker does not believe she can rest comfortably until she beats Australian Jana Rawlinson.
HOCKEY-PAN AM-Coach not happy with preparation as tournament looms PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Oct 3, CMC – Trinidad & Tobago’s Under-21 men’s coach Anthony Marcano has lamented his team’s inadequate preparation for this month’s Pan American Junior Championship.
ATHLETICS-USA-T&T athlete LeJuan Simon dies BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct 3, CMC – The US-based triple jumper LeJuan Simon, who represented Trinidad and Tobago at the Athens Olympics, died Wednesday of a lung disorder.
CRICKET-WINDIES-Singh lobbies for Guyana to host regional One-day matches GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Oct 3, CMC – Chetram Singh believes that Guyana is well-placed to host the West Indies domestic limited-overs competition later this year.
ATHLETICS-JAMAICA-Beijing heroes given keys to city KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 3, CMC – Jamaica’s gold medal winners at the Beijing Olympic Games were presented with keys to the city of Kingston Friday, at a function to launch a week of activities celebrating the...
HORSE RACING-JAMAICA-Azar’s Pride ‘N’ Glory sparks overseas interest KINGSTON, Oct 3, CMC – Jamaican thoroughbred breeders are likely to benefit from the victory of Pride ‘N’ Glory and the top three finishers in the Trinidad & Tobago Derby last month.
ATHLETICS-RECORD-IAAF ratifies Bolt’s records MONTE-CARLO, Monaco, Oct 3, CMC – The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on Friday ratified the impressive sprint world records the Jamaican Usain Bolt delivered at the Olympic Games in...
SPORT-COMMONWEALTH-Six Grenadians for Commonwealth Youth Games ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Oct 3, CMC – World junior silver medallist Kirani James heads a six-member Grenada team plus three officials to the 3rd Commonwealth Youth Games in India from October 12-18.
HORSE RACING-USA-Double pushes Maragh to third at Belmont ELMONT, New York, Oct 3, CMC – Jamaican jockey Rajiv Maragh regained third spot in the Belmont Park Fall Meet standings with two wins on Thursday.
HORSE RACING-CANADA-Dos Ramos, Callaghan win at Woodbine ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Oct 3, CMC – Caribbean-born jockeys Richard Dos Ramos and Slade Callaghan were among the winners Thursday in Woodbine horse racing.
FOOTBALL-FUTSAL-Russians outgun Cuba in Futsal World Cup BRASILIA, Brazil, Oct 3, CMC – A three-goal show by Yosniel Mesa could not prevent Cuba from crashing to a heavy loss as the Russians pounded them 10-5 in the FIFA Futsal World Cup on Thursday.