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It’s official! Dexter Gonsalves (fourth from right) affixes his signature to his contract to make his ring date with Revlon Lake official. Other boxers signing their contracts yesterday were (from left) Romeo Norville, Kelsey George, Anson Green and Laured Stewart. (Orlando Charles photo)
It’s official! Dexter Gonsalves (fourth from right) affixes his signature to his contract to make his ring date with Revlon Lake official. Other boxers signing their contracts yesterday were (from left) Romeo Norville, Kelsey George, Anson Green and Laured Stewart. (Orlando Charles photo)

Contracts signed, GBBC ProAm card set for CASH return at month end

The contracts are signed, the boxers are ready for fistic fury and the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) Pro Am initiative will return to the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on June 28.

May quits as players’ chief

(Reuters) – The head of the international cricket players’ association, Tim May, has resigned citing frustration at the global governing body amid allegations of corruption in the game and backroom politicking.

Narine plans to stay on top

CMC- West Indies offspiner Sunil Narine, who has eclipsed Pakistani Saeed Ajmal to become the number ranked ODI bowler in the world, says he plans on maintaining his position.

Christopher Matthias

CONCACAF disappointed with Guyana over Goal Project

Guyana Football Federation (GFF) president Christopher Matthias following his return from the 63rd FIFA Congress which was held on May 30th -31st in the island of Mauritius stated that the approach and advancements taken by the GFF is in line with fundamental guidelines of the world governing body.

Winning captain Devon Millington (centre) of Sparta Boss collecting Championship Trophy from tournament coordinator Kevin Adonis (left) while Mackeson Brand Coordinator Jamaal Douglas (right) and rest of the team looks on.

Sparta Boss receive c/ships trophy, prizes

Mackeson ‘Keep Your Five Alive’ Champions Sparta Boss at a simple presentation ceremony yesterday at the Ansa McAl Headquarters, Beterverwagting (BV) East Coast Demerara was officially presented with the championship trophy and prizes.

Steyn doubtful for Champions Trophy opener

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn is doubtful for the opening match of the Champions Trophy against India in Cardiff  tomorrow after being diagnosed with a mild left side strain.

Heavyweight shootout for last Champions Trophy

LONDON, (Reuters) – While the first two Champions Trophies were intended to raise the profile of cricket in host nations Bangladesh and Kenya, the seventh and last edition starting in England tomorrow will be a straight shootout between the sport’s eight heavyweight nations.

LeBron era Heat have big promise to live up to

MIAMI,  (Reuters) – When LeBron James and Chris Bosh joined the Miami Heat in 2010, teaming up with Dwyane Wade to form the ‘Big Three’, James famously promised “not one, not two, not three” NBA championships.

Tsonga keeps dream alive, Serena survives

PARIS, (Reuters) – Roger Federer calls Jo-Wilfried Tsonga a “great friend” but received no mercy from the Frenchman who swept him aside in devastating fashion yesterday to boost hopes of a first home men’s winner at Roland Garros since 1983.

Narine soars to number one

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC- West Indies offspinner Sunil Narine has shot to number one for the first time in his short career, according to the latest ICC ODI bowling rankings.

Bolt aims for four more years of dominance

ROME, (Reuters) – Jamaica’s Usain Bolt aims to preserve his sprint dominance and add to his collection of six Olympic gold medals before he ends his glittering athletics career after the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016.

CPL draft to be streamed live

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC- The eagerly anticipated draft of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will be streamed live from Jamaica on  today, organizers have announced.

Digicel extends contract with WICB

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC-Telecommun-icatioms Company Digicel yesterday announced that it was extending its sponsorship of the West Indies cricket team for another three years until September 2016.

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