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King of the Ring b/ball tournament commences tomorrow in Linden

The third annual Third Rock ‘King of the Ring Basketball tournament will commence tomorrow at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Hard-Court, Linden.

Windies seek critical win in skipper’s landmark ODI

TAUNTON, England, CMC – West Indies Women are hoping to mark captain Stafanie Taylor’s 100th One-Day International with a win, when they take on India Women in a critical fixture in the ICC Women’s World Cup here yesterday.

I have come a long way, says Dottin as 100th ODI looms

TAUNTON, England, CMC – All-rounder Deandra Dottin is set to join West Indies Women captain, Stafanie Taylor, in playing her 100th One-Day International, when the Caribbean side take on India Women in their second match of the Women’s World Cup today.

FIFA recommends indefinite suspension for Alpha United, Slingerz

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The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has reportedly received guidance from the International Federation Association Football (FIFA), to suspend members of Alpha United and Slingerz FC for their role in filing an injunction against the local governing body.

Webb sentencing put back a fifth time

NEW YORK, CMC – Sentencing for disgraced former CONCACAF strongman, Jeffrey Webb, has been pushed back yet again, this time until January next year.

Fierce rivalry expected at AAG senior national c/ships

Fierce rivalry is expected to be the order of the day when the Athletics Association of Guyana hosts its National Senior Championship on Sunday and Monday at the Leonora Track and Field Centre, West Coast Demerara.

Seasoned racers set to compete for checkered flag at Sunday’s South Dakota race meet

A number of seasoned racers are set to rev their engines and shift gears in a bid to outmaneuver their rivals in the second edition of the National Race of Champions, set for Sunday at the South Dakota Circuit, Timehri.

Djokovic wins first grasscourt match of season

(Reuters) – Three-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic beat Canadian Vasek Pospisil 6-4 6-3 in his first grasscourt match of the season yesterday to reach the third round at the Aegon International in Eastbourne.

Smith gets support from Fitness Express, Demerara Mutual for Int’l Powerlifting C/ships

National 93kg deadlift record-holder, Erwyn ‘Superman’ Smith recently received a timely shot in the arm from two corporate sponsors ahead of the July 3-8 annual NAPF/FESUPO North American, Caribbean and Pan-American Powerlifting Championships.

South Africa’s Elgar looks for new energy with the red ball

(Reuters) – South Africa’s stand-in captain Dean Elgar says their three-day warm-up fixture against England Lions that starts today is a chance to build vital momentum and confidence ahead of the four-match test series next month.

Clippers agree to trade PG Paul to Rockets – reports

(The Sports Xchange) – The Los Angeles Clippers reached an agreement on a blockbuster trade to send All-Star point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, according to multiple reports yesterday.

Teixeira says he is safe in Brazil despite U.S indictment

- denies impropriety in wake of Garcia report

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – The reclusive former head of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has called the FIFA ethics report “inconclusive” and asserted that he is safe in Brazil despite a U.S.

Taylor to bat at three against India

TAUNTON, England, CMC – West Indies Women captain Stafanie Taylor will move up the order to number three in an effort to strengthen her side’s ailing batting in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup.

Kyle Hope, Ambris up to face Indians

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Uncapped batsmen Kyle Hope and Sunil Ambris have been rewarded for their recent heavy scoring with spots in the West Indies 13-man squad for the doubleheader of the five-match series against India starting here Friday.

Fifteen successful at GBA Shuttle Time Programme

Some 15 participants were awarded certificates following the Guyana Badminton Association’s (GBA) Shuttle Time Programme held June 23-25. According to a press release from the GBA, it utilized this year’s Guyana Olympic Association Olympic Day series of activities to conduct the Shuttle Time Programme aimed at the association’s long-term plan to have badminton played prominently in schools.

Mitchell stands out as Uitvlugt Warriors win Arthur Chung Memorial tournament

A standout performance from goalkeeper Kelvis Mitchell saw Uitvlugt Warriors winning the four-team Arthur Chung Memorial football tournament after they defeated Den Amstel 2-0 on penalty kicks on Sunday.

Baptiste, Arthur, and Atherley overall winners of novices tournament

Emanuel Atherley, Eugene Baptiste and Ashley Arthur won their respective categories when the Bartica Table Tennis Steering Committee held its Primary and Secondary Schools novices tournament played June 24 at the Bartica Community Centre.

England women in crushing win over Pakistan

(BBC) England bounced back from their opening defeat by India to make their highest Women’s World Cup total in a crushing win over Pakistan at Leicester.

Malinga fined, gets suspended ban for breach of contract

Fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been given a suspended ban of six months and fined 50 per cent of the match fee of his next One Day International appearance, after a disciplinary inquiry found him guilty of breaching his contract.

Unemployment looms for Australia’s cricketers – union

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – More than 200 of Australia’s top cricketers face unemployment within days, with a bitter pay dispute “extremely” unlikely to be resolved by a deadline on Friday, players’ union boss Greg Dyer has said.

Chile gear up for tough Confed Cup semi-final against Portugal

MOSCOW, (Reuters) – Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi will renew old acquaintances when his reigning two-times Copa America champions take on Portugal in what he expects to be a tough Confederations Cup semi-final today.

England lose Euro U21 semifinal to Germany on penalties

(BBC) England were denied a place in the European Under-21 Championship final as they lost a gripping semi-final against Germany on penalties yesterday.

Vivo retains IPL title rights until 2022 after massive bid

(Cricinfo) Chinese mobile handset manufacturer Vivo has retained the Indian Premier League title sponsorship rights for the next five seasons (2018-2022) with a winning bid of INR 2199 crores (approximately US $341 million), a jump of 454% over the five-year contract signed in 2012.

Serena Williams says ‘heart dropped’ at surprise pregnancy

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Serena Williams was completely taken aback by her pregnancy, taking six home tests before believing she was expecting her first child, the tennis superstar told Vanity Fair magazine.

Senior players critical to Windies turnaround, says Drakes

TAUNTON, England, CMC – Head coach Vasbert Drakes is optimistic West Indies Women can turn around their slump but believes the senior players must play a key role in the resurgence.