December 23, 2011
Foster TD helps Houston take 13-9 lead over Indy
Arian Foster has rushed for 138 yards and the game's only touchdown to help the Houston Texans lead the Colts 13-9 at the end of the third quarter on Thursday night. Foster's 9-yard touchdown run came less than a minute into the game, but the…
December 23, 2011
Baptiste, Daniel top Sports Desk awards
Shooter Roger Daniel and sprinter Kelly Ann Baptiste walked away with the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards during the Guardian Sports Desk’s Annual Awards Ceremony at the home of Brian Lara, Lady Chancellor Hill, last night. Other…
December 23, 2011
Manchester United defender Phil Jones set for X-ray
Manchester United defender Phil Jones is to have an X-ray after suffering a facial injury in the 5-0 win at Fulham. Jones appeared to take a knock to the face in a challenge with Fulham forward Clint Dempsey early on in the first half at Craven…
December 23, 2011
Bonds appeals conviction on obstruction charge
Barry Bonds is officially appealing his felony obstruction conviction. His attorneys paid $455 and filed a one-sentence notice to the federal trial court late Wednesday, saying that Bonds was asking the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal to toss out…
December 23, 2011
No. 1 Syracuse rolls to 13-0; Big East play awaits
Tulane was executing its game plan just as coach Ed Conroy had mapped it out. The Green Wave was within three points of top-ranked Syracuse late in the first half, and then in the blink of an eye any chance at a major upset disappeared. James…
December 23, 2011
No. 1 Syracuse rolls to 13-0; Big East play awaits
Tulane was executing its game plan just as coach Ed Conroy had mapped it out. The Green Wave was within three points of top-ranked Syracuse late in the first half, and then in the blink of an eye any chance at a major upset disappeared. James…
December 23, 2011
CIBC First Caribbean Bank on Christmas campaign to raise funds for President’s Charities Foundation
CIBC First Caribbean is determined to give back to those for whom this sentiment might not be true, and for those whom the Christmas spirit may be thwarted by difficult circumstances. In its ongoing Christmas campaign, the Bank has made a pledge to…
December 23, 2011
CLICO policy holders in Trinidad mount legal action against company directors
Not satisfied with the payout plan recently offered by government to some larger CLICO investors and policyholders, one association of policyholders is targeting former CLICO directors to make up the shortfall. The Santa Rosa Team, which represents…
December 23, 2011
Payroll tax cut: Obama urges Republican compromise
US President Barack Obama and House leaders remain deadlocked over a deal to extend a payroll tax cut due to expire at the end of the year. In a statement, Mr Obama blamed lack of progress on a Republican "faction". He also told House Speaker John…
December 23, 2011
Allen Stanford ruled fit for trial over ‘Ponzi scheme’
A US federal judge has ruled Texan financier Allen Stanford is mentally fit to stand trial for allegedly operating a $7bn (£4.5bn) Ponzi scheme. Mr Stanford, 61, is accused of one of the biggest white-collar fraud cases since Bernard Madoff. The…