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Riddim Squad’s captain Lylton Ramsay collects the championship trophy from GFA President Clifton Hicken while members and supporters of the team celebrate following their win over Western Tigers in the GFA/Banks Beer Cup final at the Providence National Stadium Friday
Riddim Squad’s captain Lylton Ramsay collects the championship trophy from GFA President Clifton Hicken while members and supporters of the team celebrate following their win over Western Tigers in the GFA/Banks Beer Cup final at the Providence National Stadium Friday

Riddim Squad edges Western Tigers 2-1 to lift GFA Banks Beer Cup

A moment of individual brilliance from Delon John propelled Riddim Squad to their inaugural national title, downing Western Tigers 2-1 in the grand finale of the 5th Annual GFA/Banks Beer Knockout Cup on Friday.

West Indies legend Clive Lloyd speaks to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Mrs. Turnbull during a visit to Kirribilli House on New Year’s day. (Photo courtesy WICB Media)
West Indies legend Clive Lloyd speaks to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Mrs. Turnbull during a visit to Kirribilli House on New Year’s day. (Photo courtesy WICB Media)

Australia PM Turnbull lauds West Indies team

SYDNEY, Australia, CMC – West Indies cricket teams were described as “favourites” among Australians and the present team was specially honoured at an afternoon function hosted by Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on New Year’s Day.

 Captain of Grove Hi-Tech, Sherman Doris, collects the championship trophy from Ansa McAl’s Public Relations Officer, Darshanie Yussuf, following their win over Ann’s Grove on New Year’s Day while members and supporters of the team share the moment.
Captain of Grove Hi-Tech, Sherman Doris, collects the championship trophy from Ansa McAl’s Public Relations Officer, Darshanie Yussuf, following their win over Ann’s Grove on New Year’s Day while members and supporters of the team share the moment.

Ann’s Grove falls to Grove Hi-Tech for second year in final

Grove Hi-Tech football team successfully defended their Stag Beer Super 16 knockout championship title downing Ann’s Grove 6-5 on sudden death penalty kicks Friday at the Golden Grove Community Centre ground after normal time ended 0-0.

The victorious Federal Winners Connection unit celebrating after clinching their third consecutive UDFA/GT Beer Knockout Championship following their win over Silver Shattas while GT Beer Brand Manager Jeffrey Clement (right/purple) looks on.

Federal Winners Connection complete trifecta

History was created Friday at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground as Federal Winners Connection completed an astonishing trifecta defeating Silver Shattas 1-0 to seal their third consecutive triumph in the third annual Upper Demerara Football Association/GT Beer knockout championships.

NBA New Year’s Day results

(Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Friday (home team in CAPS) WASHINGTON 103 Orlando 91 MIAMI 106 Dallas 82 TORONTO 104 Charlotte 94 CHICAGO 108 NY Knicks 81 LA LAKERS 93 Philadelphia 84

Gayle, Bravo fail, Renegades lose

MELBOURNE, Australia, CMC – Both Chris Gayle and Dwayne Bravo failed to spark as Melbourne Renegades crashed to a comprehensive seven-wicket defeat to city rivals Melbourne Stars here yesterday.

Sunil Narine

Narine retained by KKR despite ICC ban

MUMBAI, India, CMC – Under-fire West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine has been retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming Indian Premier League season, despite currently being banned from bowling in international cricket.

Bishoo out of third test

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – West Indies will not be able to match hosts Australia by playing two spinners in the third test at the Sydney Cricket Ground after Devendra Bishoo was ruled out of the dead rubber contest by a shoulder injury yesterday.

Stag Beer Super 16 Knockout Championship

-after Mahaica Determinators ousted for fielding ineligible player In what will be a rematch of last year’s finale, holders Grove Hi-Tech will oppose Ann’s Grove in the finale of the 2nd Annual Stag Beer Super 16 Knockout Championship today at the Golden-Grove Community ground from 21:00hrs.

Winners Connection going for three-peat

The mining town will be divided today when two-time defending champs Federal Winners Connection face off with Silver Shattas in the grand finale of the 3rd annual UDFA/GT Beer Knockout Championship today from 20:15hrs.

Western Tigers, Riddim Squad to battle for $2m

It will be West Ruimveldt versus Mocha when Western Tigers lock horns with Riddim Squad from 21:00hrs today in the grand finale of the 5th Annual GFA/Banks Beer Knockout Championship at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence.

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