Sports

“Time is longer than twine”—— so states one of the oldest English expressions used in times of distress.

Says Emmerson Campbell “Sport is 80 percent mental and 20 percent physical.”

Alpha United and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will face off in the grand finale of the Namilco sponsored Fruta Conquerors One Love tourney today at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, Bourda.

US-based promoter/manager Seon Bristol is scheduled to have dialogue with Clive ‘The Punisher’ Atwell’s management tomorrow to discuss how best he can assist with the boxer’s preparation ahead of his world title fight in Mexico next month.

—Skipper Devin Munroe says he’s proud of team’s performance Captain of the national men’s indoor hockey team Devin Munroe yesterday said that he is proud of the team’s performance in this year’s 2014 Indoor Pan American Cup held in Montevideo, Uruguay which enabled them to acquire the bronze medal, finishing third.

-Says GFF’s Matthias During the first year of his tenure, GFF incumbent, Christopher Matthias has had a No Confidence motion filed against him and has seen some of those elected to serve the interest of Guyana’s football resign as the federation battles what seems to be an orchestrated attempt to damage Guyana’s football irreparably.

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) will be conducting a Team Managers’ Seminar tomorrow, at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Resource Centre in Woolford Avenue, Georgetown.

The Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) will today stage a third division volleyball competition at the Guyana National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, Georgetown commencing at 10:00hrs.

By Delvon Mc Ewan Guyana National Industrial Corporation (GNIC) remained unbeaten after another Christopher Campbell’s half century guided the league leaders to a comprehensive victory over Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC), yesterday, at GNIC ground as action continued in the Georgetown Cricket Association/ Brainstreet Group Under-15 Competition.

For softball lovers it’s a must-see. Three mouthwatering finals of the Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association Trophy Stall sponsored male and female softball tournaments will take place at the home of legendary West Indian cricketers Lance Gibbs and Clive Lloyd this afternoon – the Demerara Cricket Club ground, Queenstown.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Kieron Pollard failed again but his West Indies teammate Dwayne Smith did not, as Chennai Super Kings easily beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in the Indian Premier League here yesterday.

(The Sports Xchange) – – -Point guard Chris Paul scored eight of his 15 points after the Golden State Warriors had closed to within one with 4:24 to play, lifting the Los Angeles Clippers to a 98-96 win in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Ashley Giles has stepped down as an England selector and Mick Newell will take his place on the panel, the England and Wales Cricket Board said yesterday.

-Says RCB SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Royal Challengers Bangalore are pleased with their start to the new Indian Premier League season, especially with batting star Chris Gayle yet to take his place in the side because of injury.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica will have to do without West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels for the Headley/Weekes Trophy final against Windward Islands starting today in St Lucia.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Batsmen will have to be at their best as Jamaica and Windward Islands are expected to encounter a lively, green-top pitch in the final of the WICB Regional Four-Day Championship which bowls off here today.

 – Says Dr Frank Anthony Minister of Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony yesterday admitted that athletes need to be more supported by the government as well as corporate Guyana.

– in u-17 football league Pele FC and Beacons FC played to an exciting 5-5 draw when the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) u-17 football league commenced yesterday at the Tucville Community ground.

Georgetown Cricket Association/Brainstreet Group Under-15 Tournament In the most anticipated match of the Georgetown Cricket Association/ Brainstreet Group Under-15 Tournament, Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) ‘A’ lost to Guyana National Industrial Corporation (GNIC) by one run in an exciting encounter.

(IPLT20) Just when it looked like RCB had the game under control, some tight death bowling – and a special piece of fielding – by KKR stole it away from the Garden City franchise yesterday.