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Action in the Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA) Mark Henriques Memorial volleyball tournament held Sunday at the Kendall Union Sports Club ground.
Action in the Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA) Mark Henriques Memorial volleyball tournament held Sunday at the Kendall Union Sports Club ground.

PMTC1, GTCPM1 win senior, junior divisions

Port Mourant Training Centre1 (PMTC1) and the GuySuCo Training Centre Port Mourant1 won the senior and junior divisions of the Berbice Volleyball Association in collaboration with Kendall Union Sports Club (KUSC) Mark Henriques Memorial volleyball tournament Sunday at the KUCS ground, Number 19, Corentyne, Berbice.

Opener Chris Gayle goes on the attack during his urgent 27-ball 35 in the opening ODI against England yesterday. (Photo courtesy CWI Media)
Opener Chris Gayle goes on the attack during his urgent 27-ball 35 in the opening ODI against England yesterday. (Photo courtesy CWI Media)

‘We let ourselves down’

MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Skipper Jason Holder said yesterday West Indies had let themselves down with “inconsistent” bowling after they lost the opening One-Day International of the five-match series by seven wickets to England.

David Haye and Toney Bellew in action.

Haye all set for rematch with Bellew

LONDON, (Reuters) – Former heavyweight world champion David Haye said yesterday he was all set for a rematch with fellow-Briton Tony Bellew after losing their first meeting in March.

Selection Conundrum

The announcement of the Guyana Senior National Football squad, known as the Golden Jaguars, for next month’s international friendly in Grenada on October 8th, has prompted an array of questions including selection criteria, participation of overseas players, the role of the Technical Director, Ian Greenwood, the role of the elite league and the outstanding match fees owed to players for the said league.

Nile keeps test dream alive while clear of injuries

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – A dreadful run of injuries prompted Australia fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile to consider packing in first class cricket to become a Twenty20 gun-for-hire but after a welcome return to fitness the 29-year-old is now eyeing a test berth.

The victorious GPF team basking in the glory, after crushing GFC 4-0 in the final to clinch the Corona Invitational Football Championship Sunday evening.

Corona Champs!

Guyana Police Force (GPF) won the inaugural Corona Beer Invitational Football tournament, arresting Georgetown Football Club (GFC) 4-0 on Sunday in a lopsided final.

Trinidad and Tobago Red Force

Red Force anxious to break four-day jinx: Charles

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC – Rookie off-spinner Bryan Charles says Trinidad and Tobago Red Force will be focussed this year on bringing an end to their four-day title drought, but need to pay special attention to their preparation phase in order to make this is a reality.

Marlon Samuels and  Ben Stokes

No holding back Samuels, says skipper Holder

MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Captain Jason Holder has no plans on keeping combative Marlon Samuels on a leash during the five-match One-Day International series starting here Tuesday, but has urged the experienced stroke-maker not to get carried away in his rivalry with all-rounder Ben Stokes.

New JFF president Ricketts ready for work after elevation

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Clarendon Football Associaton president, Michael Ricketts, was Saturday elected to succeed the late Captain Horace Burrell as head of the Jamaica Football Association, and said he planned to immediately get to work in rebuilding the organisation.

Gayle return brings wealth of knowledge, says Holder

MANCHESTER, England, CMC – The return of the self-proclaimed ‘Universe Boss’, Chris Gayle, to West Indies one-day colours following a two-year absence, is expected to strengthen the Caribbean side’s batting in the upcoming five-match series against England.

Dragic leads Slovenia to Eurobasket glory

(Reuters) – An electric display of scoring by Slovenian captain Goran Dragic paved the way for his side’s stunning 93-85 victory over neighbours Serbia as they were crowned Eurobasket champions for the first time after a thrilling final on Sunday.

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