March 1, 2014
West Indies bowl over England
Talk about a good start to a series. West Indies beat England by 15 runs in the opening day match of the One-Day International series 28 February, in Antigua. The Windies recovered from a start of 45-4to make 269-6 in their 50 overs. Michael Lumb’s…
March 1, 2014
Richie Richardson, Curtly Ambrose & Andy Roberts knighted
Three West Indies legends were knighted at a special ceremony during the interval of the first one-day international against England. Former skipper Richie Richardson, 52, and pace bowlers Curtly Ambrose, 50, and Andy Roberts, 63, were all honoured…
February 25, 2014
Smith, Powell set up Windies win
West Indies made use of a solid opening partnership between Dwayne Smith and Kieran Powell to beat Ireland by four wickets in their one-off One Day International at Sabina Park yesterday. This was West Indies’ second victory on the trot following…
February 25, 2014
Costly, Political, Successful … Sochi Olympics End
Flushed with pride after its athletes' spectacular showing at the costliest Olympics ever, Russia celebrated last night with a visually stunning finale that handed off a smooth, but politically charged Winter Games to their next host, Pyeongchang in…
February 25, 2014
Balotelli accused of kicking photographer
Police were called to a nightclub by a photographer late on Saturday after he was allegedly assaulted by AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli following an argument, according to reports. Balotelli was ruled out of his side's away match at Sampdoria…
February 25, 2014
Euro 2016 qualifying draw: Top teams untroubled in new format
With more teams than ever playing at football's Euro 2016, the chances of a powerhouse not qualifying are even slimmer than before. But the expanded field -- from 16 to 24 -- means there could be a few debutants in France in two years. Sunday's…
February 25, 2014
Openly gay player Jason Collins plays in the NBA
Jason Collins became the first openly gay man to play in the NBA on Sunday night, wearing a Brooklyn Nets uniform in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Collins, who lives in Los Angeles, signed a 10-day contract with the Nets on Sunday. He…
February 21, 2014
Brazil Plans Massive Security Operation for World Cup
Brazilian authorities say more than 150,000 security personnel will be deployed across the country during this year's World Cup football tournament. Officials on Thursday briefed reporters and coaches from 25 of the 32 teams competing in the…
February 21, 2014
McIlroy, Rose, Stenson out of WGC World Match
World number seven Rory McIlroy was beaten at the 19th hole by American Harris English in round two of the WGC World Match Play in Arizona. McIlroy won three holes on the trot to lead by one, but a six at the first extra hole handed victory to…
February 21, 2014
Ireland embarrass poor Windies in T20 opener
IRELAND inflicted a surprising and historic six-wicket win over world champions West Indies in yesterday's opening encounter of the two-match Twenty20 (T20) International series between the teams at Sabina Park in Kingston. As both teams cast their…