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Bernard ready to serve again

Published:Friday | June 23, 2017 | 12:00 AMLivingston Scott

Former Netball Jamaica president, Marva Bernard, said when the call came from, aspiring Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) president, Vishu Tolan, to run on his team as general secretary, she couldn't ignore it because sports administration is what...

Rain put damper on inaugural BMW Classic

Published:Wednesday | June 21, 2017 | 11:18 AMLivingston Scott

The poor weather which affected the island last weekend put a damper on the inaugural BMW Jamaica Golf Classic at Cinnamon Hill in Montego Bay, but president of the Jamaica Golf Association, Peter Chin, believes the tournament still has immense...

No Thompson double before 2020 - Francis

Published:Friday | June 23, 2017 | 9:44 AMRaymond Graham

Coach Stephen Francis says there were no plans for Elaine Thompson to double at the upcoming World Championships in London and that her next 100m-200m effort at a major championships will come at the next Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.With spots...

Henry hopeful for the future

Published:Friday | June 23, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica's top badminton men's singles player, Gareth Henry, says he is excited by the younger prospects in the sport and has also praised the impact of promotion efforts in inner-city communities."I'm excited about the junior players coming up,"...

Portugal consider resting CR7

Published:Friday | June 23, 2017 | 10:20 AM

ST PETERSBURG, Russia (AP):Portugal coach Fernando Santos could deny himself the pleasure of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo play against New Zealand today.After promising to rotate his starting line-up for a third Confederations Cup game in seven days,...

Jamaicans urged to seek entry into Godolphin Flying Start

Published:Friday | June 23, 2017 | 12:00 AMMarc Stamp

Darren Fox, Stallion Seasons sales manager, Darley Stallions in the United States of America, has called on Jamaicans to apply for entry into the Godolphin Flying Start programme in 2019.The Godolphin Flying Start programme is a two-year full time...

In Your Neighbourhood

Published:Friday | June 23, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Manchester U-13 final today The penultimate youth competition of the Manchester FA 2016/17 season will come to a close today with the playing of both the semi-finals and final of the Under-13 competition.Mount Saint Joseph Prep...

Top national players to compete in Alliance Flights Classic

Published:Friday | June 23, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Following on the National Senior Trials held early last month, the Alliance Flights Classic tees off this weekend at the Caymanas Golf and Country Club.The tournament will showcase some of Jamaica's best golfing talent, including Jonathan Newnham...

She's A Maneater to outclass Derby field

Published:Friday | June 23, 2017 | 12:00 AMAinsley Walters

THIS afternoon's Boom Jamaica Derby, an $8m Battle of the Sexes, has had even the most knowledgeable of pundits in a quandary, trying to predict a winner from among the top-two fillies - 1000 Guineas winner SHE'S A MANEATER and Oaks heroine MARLENE...

Today's schedule

Published:Friday | June 23, 2017 | 8:13 PM

Today's scheduleMorning session9 a.m: 200m Men Heats9:30 a.m: Hammer WomenFinal11 a.m: Hammer Men FinalEvening sessionField events5 p.m: Shot Put Women Final5:10 p.m: Long jump MenFinal5:15 p.m: High Jump MenFinal6:15 p.m: Discus Men FinalTrack...

JAAA National Senior Champs: Thompson, Blake win 100m

Published:Friday | June 23, 2017 | 10:42 PMRaymond Graham

DOUBLE Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson and 2011 World 100 metres champion, Yohan Blake, were in sizzling form at the JAAA National Senior Championships tonight. Thompson clocked an impressive world leading 10.71...

JAAA National Championships: Spotlight on women's, men's 100m finals

Published:Friday | June 23, 2017 | 1:03 PMRaymond Graham

The men's and women's 100 metres finals will highlight today's second day of the JAAA National Senior Championships at the National Stadium.    The women's final is set for 9 p.m. with the men's to be run off 15...

'Lights Out' Davis defeats Canada's Young in Contender thriller

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2017 | 1:58 PMLeroy Brown

"TSETSI! TSETSI! Tsetsi!" was the constant cry at the Chinese Benevolent Association auditorium on Hope Road on Wednesday night, as veteran, 39-year-old Jamaican boxer Tsetsi 'Lights Out' Davis scored one of his most thrilling victories locally,...

WI Women lose again

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2017 | 2:04 PM

OAKHAM, England (CMC):A sensational batting meltdown left West Indies Women with a crushing six-wicket defeat to South Africa Women in their final official warm-up game, and teetering on the brink of turmoil just five days before their opening game...

Big payouts on offer for Boom Derby Day

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Racing promoter Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited has increased the guaranteed minimum payouts on several exotic bets for tomorrow's big Boom Jamaica Derby Day race meet at Caymanas Park.Punters can win a 'bag of cash' in the Sunrise...

Bounce to rebound in race 3

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2017 | 5:31 PMElton Tucker

NECROMANCER, who was forced to play second fiddle to stablemate Nadeshico on May 27, should not be opposed in tomorrow's opening race of the Sunrise-6.With the guaranteed minimum increased to $1.5 million for the Boom Jamaica Derby Day, punters will...

Carib riders dominate at Northlands Park

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2017 | 5:37 PM

EDMONTON, Canada, (CMC):Trinidadian Keishan Balgobin rode a three-timer, while his cousin, Ridge Balgobin, won his first-ever race at Northlands Park, as Caribbean jockeys dominated the eight-race midweek card here Wednesday.The 27-year-old was...

Burton, Gordon set for first senior titles

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2017 | 7:31 PMRaymond Graham

ACTION is expected to reach fever pitch when competition on the second day of the JAAA National Senior Championships gets under way today with the staging of three finals in the field and six on the track. The following are the previews of 10...

Afghanistan seal Test status

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2017 | 7:36 PM

LONDON (CMC):Just two weeks after shocking West Indies for their first win over a major Test-playing side, minnows Afghanistan have been granted Test status by the International Cricket Council (ICC).They, along with Ireland, were adopted as full...

Bravo, lawyer say CWI failed to follow due process

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2017 | 12:00 AM

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC):Estranged West Indies left-hander Darren Bravo has accused Cricket West Indies (CWI) of not affording him due process in the decision to axe him from the Tri-Series tour of Zimbabwe last November, and bar him from future...

Boyz book final berth after shoot-out

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2017 | 8:25 PM

Jamaica's Reggae Boyz booked a place in the Caribbean Football Union Caribbean Cup final with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win over French Guiana in Fort-De-France, Martinique, last night.Theodore Whitmore's Boyz made the task difficult for themselves,...

Holder: Windies will focus on winning

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2017 | 8:30 PM

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC):West Indies are not taking any comfort from the coaching controversy overshadowing India's trip to the Caribbean, as they look to turn the tables on the powerhouses in the opening One-Day International (ODI) of the five...

VCB, Stewart out of National Champs

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2017 | 9:12 PMRaymond Graham

Veteran female sprinters Veronica Campbell-Brown and Kerron Stewart, pulled out of the JAAA National Championships yesterday with injuries.Campbell-Brown, the two-time Olympic 200m gold medallist and 2007 World 100m champion, pulled out because of...

Whyte out, Thompson shines in 100m heats

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2017 | 12:00 AMRaymond Graham

A new champion will be crowned in the men's 400 metres hurdles on today's second day of the JAAA National Championships.Defending champion Annsert Whyte of Racers Track Club failed to advance after finishing fourth in his heat in 50.23 seconds....

Williams-Mills aims for top three

Published:Thursday | June 22, 2017 | 9:55 PMHubert Lawrence

Five-time World Championship 400 metres finalist Novlene Williams-Mills isn't looking back at any of her eight national titles this week. Instead, she is fully focused on a top-three finish at the National Senior Championships.Speaking after a short...

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