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Guyana women’s team won but the men lost as play in the 43rd World Chess Olympiad in Batumi Georgia, continued yesterday.

TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – A soggy outfield at the Brian Lara Stadium forced the abandonment of the third Twenty20 International between West Indies and South Africa here Sunday.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder labelled Britain’s Anthony Joshua a “coward” for failing to secure a bout between the two, hours before the American then clashed with upcoming opponent Tyson Fury at a news conference yesterday.

BELGRADE,  (Reuters) – Mountain climbing with his wife Jelena after a poor first half of the year helped Novak Djokovic rediscover his mojo to win the 2018 Wimbledon and U.S.

SOCHI, Russia,  CMC – Reigning World champion Lewis Hamilton described Sunday’s win in the Russian Grand Prix as “difficult” after he benefitted from team orders that saw Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas give way, allowing him to seal a victory that sent him 50 points clear in the Formula One drivers championship.

(Reuters) – Australia opener Matt Renshaw is a doubt for the series-opening test against Pakistan after suffering a head injury in a tour match in Dubai.

Last year’s losing finalist the Guyana Police Force [GPF], will battle Pouderoyen FC in the final of the Limacol Football Championship, following semi-final wins on Sunday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

LISBON,  (Reuters) – Lawyers for Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday they would sue German magazine Der Spiegel after it published “blatantly illegal” accusations by an American woman who alleges she was raped by the Portuguese soccer star in 2009.

MUMBAI, India, CMC – A squabble over complimentary tickets between the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) and the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association could see the second One-Day International between West Indies and India shifted from Indore to Vadodara from Indore.

It took him quite a few tries, but after yesterday, Winston Missigher can finally call himself champion of the marquee Courts 10k road race.

Guyana’s men’s team defeated Rwanda three and one half to half while the women’s team drew with Tanzania in sixth round action at the 43rd World Chess Olympiad in Batumi, Georgia yesterday.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Italian Francesco Molinari fittingly took the glory as Europe regained the Ryder Cup from the United States in dominant style yesterday, but it was a complete team effort that delivered what turned out to be a crushing 17.5-10.5 victory.

The Guyana Football Federation [GFF] has officially released the provisional squad for the Under-20 boys CONCACAF tournament to be held at the IMG Arena, Florida, USA.

The Guyana Jaguars yesterday departed Guyana in search of their first title at the Cricket West Indies Regional Super50 since winning back in 2005 in Trinidad and Tobago.

A superb display of fast bowling from Raun Johnson, trumped fellow seamer’s Keon Sinclair’s performance and helped book Police Sports Club’s spot in the final of the Georgetown Cricket Association/Star Party Rental/GISE/ Trophy Stall division-one, two-day cricket tournament with a nail-biting 25-run win over Guyana National Industrial Cooperation (GNIC) yesterday at Police Ground, Eve Leary.

SOCHI, Russia,  (Reuters) – Valtteri Bottas did as he was told and moved aside to let Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton win the Russian Grand Prix and surge 50 points clear in the Formula One championship yesterday with five races remaining.

VADODARA, India, CMC – Sunil Ambris made a strong case for selection for next week’s opening Test against India with an attacking, unbeaten hundred as West Indies drew their tour match against the BCCI President’s XI here yesterday.

On a day highlighted by six walkovers and two no contests, defending champion West Ruimveldt, St.

Numerous countries have shown confidence in the leadership skills of President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), Steve Ninvalle.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – Europe head into the final day of the 42nd Ryder Cup with Jim Furyk’s American side exactly where they want them after stretching their lead to a commanding 10-6 yesterday.