Sports

Hetmyer, Jacobs replace Chanderpaul, Beaton

Leaders Guyana Jaguars have made two changes to the team for the final round clash of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Professional Cricket League four day against the Jamaica Scorpions starting tomorrow at the Providence National Stadium.

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Opening shocker!

NAGPUR, India, (Reuters) – Kane Williamson’s gamble to compromise on speed and pick three specialist spinners paid off as New Zealand humbled hosts India by 47 runs in a spin-dominated Super 10 contest of the World Twenty20 yesterday.

Groundbreaking evening for sports billed for May 4

Director of Sports Christopher Jones yesterday revealed what could possibly be a groundbreaking evening for sports come May 4th when the National Sports Commission (NSC) is likely to announce the name change of the Guyana National Stadium at their 2016 National Sports Commission Awards Ceremony.

Australia win lifts Windies confidence

MUMBAI, India, CMC– West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo says their warm-up victory over Australia has lifted the team’s confidence ahead of their opening group game of the T20 World Cup today.

Lopsided encounter looms!

Holders Chase Academy will oppose South Ruimveldt while Queen’s College will lock horns with Lodge Secondary in the semi-finals of the 4th annual Milo Schools U20 football championship today at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Old enemies Conquerors, Pele renew rivalry

Old enemies will faceoff today when Fruta Conquerors lock horns with Pele in the League Finale section of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Beer Elite League at the Tucville ground from 20:30hrs.

Royal Youths in the lead

Royal Youths maintained their lead atop the inaugural Guyana Beach Soccer Association (GBSA) National Championships dismantling Kuru-Kururu Warriors 7-0 Sunday at the Bayroc Beach Facility, Linden.

Prime Minister, Dr Keith Rowley

CARICOM not backing down – Rowley

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – CARICOM is actively pursuing legal advice in its ongoing battle with the West Indies Cricket Board as it ups the ante in its quest to have the controversial recommendations of its Governance Review report implemented.

Captain Leon Johnson made a chancy 79 to help save Jaguars from defeat. (file photo)

Weather, dropped catches seal Jaguars escape

NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – Rain, dropped catches and dogged batting combined to help leaders Guyana Jaguars secure a precious draw against Leeward Islands yesterday and preserve their advantage heading into the final round of the Regional four-day championship next weekend.

Dexter Solomon

GDF/GCC play to draw

Wicket-keeper/batsman Dexter Solomon scored a defiant 92 for the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) who played to a draw against the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) in the lone Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)/GISE/Star Rentals/Trophy Stall first-division match played last weekend.

Boxers fail to qualify for Rio Olympic Games

Guyana’s boxing drought at the Olympic Games continues. The nation’s chances of punching tickets to the 2016 Olympic Games went out the window this past weekend when Desmond Amsterdam and Dennis Thomas lost their respective bouts at the American Boxing Confederation’s (AMBC) Olympic Qualifier in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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