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Deandra Dottin drives powerfully through the off-side during her unbeaten 38 in the opening Twenty20 International against Pakistan Women here Thursday. (Photo courtesy WICB Media)
Deandra Dottin drives powerfully through the off-side during her unbeaten 38 in the opening Twenty20 International against Pakistan Women here Thursday. (Photo courtesy WICB Media)

Dottin all-round effort hands Windies series lead

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Deandra Dottin took centre stage for the first time on the tour as West Indies barely broke a sweat in disposing of Pakistan Women by eight wickets in the opening Twenty20 International of the three-match series here yesterday.

Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova

Spotless Sharapova carries Radwanska into semis

SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova made light of her long injury layoff by advancing to the last four of the WTA Finals with an unbeaten record in round robin play after the Russian breezed past Flavia Pennetta 7-5 6-1 yesterday.

Johnson’s XI defeat Bacchus’ XI by nine runs

Gudakesh Motie produced a magical spell of 4-53 which played an integral part as the Leon Johnson XI beat the Robin Bacchus’s XI by nine runs with a day to spare as the final Guyana Jaguars 4-day practice match concluded at the Providence yesterday.

GDF now fourth in Stag Beer Elite League

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) moved into the fourth position in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Beer Elite League, downing Monedderlust FC 2-1 on Tuesday at the Camp Ayanganna ground.

Colts, Ravens reach semis

Colts and Dynas Ravens clinched contrasting berths to the semi-final round in the 5th Brusches’ Classic Basketball championships downing Pacesetters and Plaisance Guardians respectively on Tuesday at the Burnham Court.

Omallo Williams

Pele crush GFC 6-0 to maintain lead

League leaders Pele FC continued their dominant showing in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Beer Elite League dismantling the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) 6-0 on Tuesday at the Camp Ayanganna ground.

Clive Canterbury receives the sponsorship cheque from Rubis Guyana’s Retail Accounts Executive Rhonda Johnson. Sharing the moment (from left) are: GFSCA Vice-president Jailall Deodass, Sharon Mohan of Rubis Vlissengen Road outlet and GFSCA member, Surendra Nauth.

Rubis support for Guyana Softball Cup 5

Rubis Guyana yesterday came on board for yet another year with sponsorship in support of the fifth annual Guyana Softball Cup softball cricket tournament which commences tomorrow at venues across the country.

Shiv Chanderpaul and Vishaul Singh have a chat between overs during their time in the middle.

Johnson’s XI 201-5

Shivnarine Chanderpaul grafted a patient half-century to give the Leon Johnson XI a 60-run lead over the Robin Bacchus XI on day two of the final Guyana Jaguars 4-day practice match played yesterday at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

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