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(Reuters) – Kumar Sangakkara thumped his 34th test century for Sri Lanka before Shakib Al Hasan hit back with two wickets to give Bangladesh something to cheer on the first day of the second test in Chittagong yesterday.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Kevin Pietersen’s brilliant and controversial international career ended yesterday as the fallout from England’s woeful Ashes campaign claimed the scalp of one of the country’s most mercurial batting talents.

(The Sports Xchange) – – – – – Kevin Durant scored 31 points to lead Oklahoma City to a  86-77 points victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Monday night.

(Reuters) – World Boxing Organisation welterweight champion Timothy Bradley of the United States and his challenger, Manny Pacquiao, will both be seeking redemption when they clash for a second time on April 12 in Las Vegas.

The media release explained it was a decision made “in the best interest of West Indies cricket.”

Former West Indies opening batsman Sewnarine Chattergoon said that after not making the final cut for the ongoing NAGICO Regional Super50 tournament his sights are now firmly locked on the upcoming four-day format which is scheduled to bowl off on February 28.

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC-Former West Indies pacer Jerome Taylor made an impressive return to regional first class cricket as Jamaica cruised to an easy six wicket win over Ireland in their NAGICO Super50 match at the Queen’s Park Oval here on Monday.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- Jamaica’s first and highest-ranked international umpire Joseph Clarke has once again placed his country in thehistory books.

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- Mystery spinner Sunil Narine has returned to the Trinidad and Tobago team in time for their remaining matches in the preliminary round of the NAGICO Super50tournament underway here.

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands, CMC– A renowned footballer from Croatia who now heads the country’s football association is due to pay an official visit to Turks and Caicos Islands this weekend.

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- Ireland allrounder John Mooney is returning home from Ireland’s tour of the West Indies to receive treatment for a stress-related illness.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Kevin Pietersen’s brilliant and controversial England career is over after he was told this week that he no longer figured in plans for the future with the batsman saying he “deeply regrets” that he won’t play for his country again.

After living up to their reputation as  one of the better teams in this year’s NAGICO Regional Super50 tournament by handing the Irish a 114-run trouncing in their first match, Guyana will now look to advance to the next stage when they lock horns with defending champions Windwards today.

FIFA Development Officer Howard McIntosh said yesterday that even though the world governing body is concerned with the current progress of the Goal Project, the entity is still committed to its construction and development in the country.

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) says it will continue the process of encampment of cricketers preparing for the upcoming regional competitions including the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional Four-Day Competition which is set to bowl off on February 28.

Guyana Football Federation (GFF) General Secretary Noel Adonis said yesterday that West Demerara giants Slingerz FC, winners of this year’s Georgetown Football Association’s Banks Beer Cup football tournament, will not be eligible to participate in the upcoming Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Championships.

Den Amstel overcame Milerock by a 1-0 score line when the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) National Premier League recommenced on Sunday at the Georgetown Football Club ground, Bourda.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC– The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) has taken a swipe at the manager of the Barbados cricket team Hartley Reid over the expulsion of Kirk Edwards from the squad for the NAGICO Super50 tournament underway here.

Santos overcame Mahaica Determinators 2-0 when the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) National Premier League recommenced at the Georgetown Football Club ground, Bourda on Sunday.

The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) is currently preparing to bowl off their respective U-15, U-17 and U-19 Inter-Association competitions for their youth cricket season in March, weather permitting.