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Spooner, Bookie hand Demerara day one advantage
Demerara secured first innings points over Essequibo and ended day one of the Hand-in-Hand sponsored, Inter-County Under – 19 three-day tournament on 162-5, earning a lead of 87 runs at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) Ground.
Mallya out, Tridents set for new ownership
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Embattled Indian business tycoon, Vijay Mallya, will not have ownership of Barbados Tridents for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League season, organisers said here yesterday.
Ramsammy, Dindyal hand U17 58-run lead over Berbice
Half centuries from Zeynul Ramsammy and Mavindra Dindyal ensured the Select Under-17 establish a 58-run lead over Berbice at the end of the first day of the Hand-In-Hand Under-19 Inter-County tournament at the Everest Cricket Club ground yesterday.
Quiet Storm to face Haynes Hitters tonight
The Mackenzie Marker Tarmac will come alive tonight when the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship, resumes with another round of group matches.
Revised dates to ensure availability of top Windies players
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Caribbean Premier League officials said here yesterday the decision to push back the popular domestic Twenty20 tournament in order to accommodate the revised India tour, had been in the best interest of all parties involved.
76ers end Canadian curse, even series with Raptors
Jimmy Butler scored 30 points and added 11 rebounds as the visiting Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 94-89 Monday night to even their Eastern Conference semifinal series at one win each.
Nuggets hold off Blazers in Game 1
Nikola Jokic had 37 points and nine rebounds, Jamal Murray added 23 points and eight assists, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 121-113 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Monday night.
White ball culture leading to drug use
(BBC) The culture of modern white-ball cricket means it is easier for players to slip into recreational drug use, says former professional Simon Hughes.
Faulkner causes confusion with ‘boyfriend’ post on social media
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Australia all-rounder James Faulkner caused confusion about his sexuality on social media yesterday after he posted a picture of himself having dinner with “the boyfriend” before Cricket Australia later clarified it was a joke.
Joshua set to face Ruiz Jr.,
(BBC) Unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set to face American Andy Ruiz Jr.,
Brace for Thomas in rained out contest
BENGALURU, India,CMC – Rookie West Indies speedster Oshane Thomas continued his impressive build-up to next month’s ICC World Cup in England with a brace of wickets for Rajasthan Royals but Shimron Hetmyer remained without action for Royal Challengers Bangalore as persistent heavy rain forced a no-result in their contest here yesterday.
Junior Jaguars takes on El Salvador today
Guyana will open their maiden CONCACAF U17 Football Championship today against El Salvador at the IMG Facility, Bradenton, Florida from 10:00am.
Australia’s Smith plays down elbow scare ahead of World Cup
(Reuters) – Steve Smith said his elbow was fine after landing on it heavily despite still recovering from surgery, as he prepares for his final Indian Premier League (IPL) game of the season before joining Australia’s World Cup squad.
Pochettino’s dream turns sour as Spurs misfire against Ajax
LONDON, (Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino said he was living the dream in the build-up to their Champions League semi-final against Ajax Amsterdam but it must have felt like a nightmare at times against the classy Dutch side yesterday.
Australia’s Warner leaves IPL with World Cup confidence
(Reuters) – Australian batsman David Warner will head to the World Cup in red hot form after signing off from the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 56-ball 81 for Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday.
Canada T20 to kick off second season in July
TORONTO, (Reuters) – The Global T20 Canada league said yesterday it will kick off its second season in July with a clash between the defending champion Vancouver Knights and Toronto Nationals.
Junior Jaguars looking to roar in Florida
The Guyana National U17 Team departed local shores yesterday to make their debut in the CONCACAF U17 football championships from May 1-16 at the IMG Facility, Bradenton, Florida.
Bounty Paper, Solo Drink hockey leagues
GCC Bingo Spartans, Saints, Hikers Cadets and Old Fort Ballerz recorded the largest margin of wins on the resumption of the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) sponsored Bounty Paper and Solo Drink under – 20 and second division leagues at Saints Ground at the weekend.
Former NBA player Jermaine Taylor impressed with local talent
Former NBA player Jermaine Taylor, who recently wore his coaching and mentorship cap at the youth hoops basketball clinics in Georgetown and Linden, says he is impressed with the local talent showcased.
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