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Members of Parliament, athletes, former athletes and activists were among those who paid tribute to boxing legend, Muhammad Ali on Sunday at the Impeccable Banquet Hall.

LYON, France, (Reuters) – A superbly-executed strategy by coach Antonio Conte helped Italy to a deserved 2-0 win over Belgium in their Euro 2016 opener with outstanding goals by Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle yesterday.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – A Ciaran Clark own goal earned Sweden a fortunate 1-1 draw against a spirited Ireland side in their Euro 2016 Group E opener at the Stade de France yesterday.

With less than a month remaining to the start of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) u16 Championships, the governing body has officially announced the 12 member team of referees for the championship.

(Reuters) – Substitute Raul Riudiaz’s hotly disputed goal earned Peru a shock 1-0 win over Brazil in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, the defeat knocking the five-times world champions out the Copa America at the group stage.

The Running Brave Athletic Club (RBAC) received a timely shot in the arm last week. 

LONDON, (Reuters) – Sri Lanka Cricket will lodge a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against an “unacceptable” reprieve for England batsman Alex Hales in the third and final test at Lord’s, SLC president Thilanga Sumathipala has said.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The third and final test between England and Sri Lanka ended in a draw after persistent rain allowed only 12.2 overs of play on the last day at Lord’s yesterday.

HARARE, (Reuters) – Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took three for 25 as India cruised to an eight wicket victory over Zimbabwe yesterday to clinch the three-match One-Day International series.

LONDON, (Reuters) – England recalled Jonny Bairstow to their one-day and Twenty20 squads yesterday following his outstanding form in the test series win over Sri Lanka.

LILLE, France, (Reuters) – Stand-in centre back Shkodran Mustafi headed his first goal for Germany and Bastian Schweinsteiger scored in stoppage time as the world champions survived several scares to beat Ukraine 2-0 in their opening Euro 2016 Group C match yesterday.

KINGSTON, (Reuters) – Usain Bolt has told Reuters he would have no problem giving back one of his six Olympic gold medals if a Jamaican relay team mate is confirmed to have failed a drugs test.

Today’s encounter between Ballr Tri-Nations Series hosts West Indies and Australia will see the Caribbean side looking to gain retribution after their loss in Guyana and climb the points table.

The 2016 Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry sponsored Open Jubilee lawn tennis competition has been very competitive and keenly contested as a number of payers have advanced to the next round.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s openers confidently negotiated an awkward session at the end of a rain-interrupted fourth day at Lord’s yesterday, setting up the prospect of a fascinating finish to the third and final test against England.

Santos FC and Fruta Conquerors were among the victors when the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) leg of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Under-17 Championship Saturday.

Uitvlugt Warriors and Pouderoyen FC maintained their unbeaten record in the Stag Beer-sponsored West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) League, securing contrasting wins over Young Achievers and Jetty Gunners respective yesterday.

Victoria Kings were held to a scoreless draw by newcomer Buxton Youth Developers when the East Demerara Football Association (EDFA) leg of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Under-17 Championship resumed yesterday.

(The Sports Xchange) – Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is suspended for yonight’s Game Five of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers after he was assessed a flagrant foul 1 for his actions against LeBron James in Game Four.

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin has urged his West Indies teammates to capitalise on the batting-friendly Warner Park ground, and haul the regional side back into contention in the Tri-Nations Series.