September 4, 2013
Windies name women’s squad
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has announced a 17-member West Indies Women’s squad to begin preparations for a series of One-day and Twenty20 International against England and New Zealand next month. Right-handed batter Chinelle Henry is the…
September 4, 2013
Asafa/Sherone doping investigation stalled
The criminal doping investigation into former 100-meter world record-holder Asafa Powell, Jamaica teammate Sherone Simpson and their trainer has been delayed by bureaucratic problems. Udine prosecutor Andrea Gondolo told The Associated Press on…
August 26, 2013
LCPL hailed a massive success
The inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) has been hailed by organisers and players as a “massive success.”The tournament ended on Saturday night in front of a full house at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad with the…
August 26, 2013
WICB happy with success of Limacol CPL
President of the West Indies Cricket Board Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron says he is very pleased with the success of the inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) T20 Tournament so far, and impressed with the response the League has received both…
August 26, 2013
England win series 3-0 after bad light ends Ashes 2013
England were denied a probable victory over Australia in the final Test when bad light ensured the match ended in a draw which confirmed the hosts' 3-0 series win. Set a target of 227 by Michael Clarke's ambitious declaration, England needed 21 more…
August 26, 2013
Mike Tyson ‘close to death from drugs and alcohol’
Former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson claims he is "on the verge of dying" from ongoing drug and alcohol problems. Tyson, 47, admitted he is a continual substance abuser but added he is hopeful of finally getting clean. "I want to…
August 26, 2013
Lance Armstrong reaches settlement with Sunday Times
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has reached an agreement with the Sunday Times after it had sued the drugs-tainted American for around one million pounds, the British paper announced yesterday."It is the final episode in a long legal battle…
August 19, 2013
Jamaica Tallawahs secure nail-biting victory over T&T Red Steel
Chris Gayle’s Jamaica Tallawahs scored a nail-biting three-wicket victory over Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel today in the final preliminary round match of the inaugural Caribbean Premier League at Sabina Park, Kingston. Jamaica Tallawahs, set a…
August 19, 2013
Usain Bolt seals place in World Championship history
Usain Bolt guided Jamaica to victory in the sprint relay in Moscow to become the most successful athlete in the history of the World Championships. The 26-year-old added 4x100m gold to his 100m and 200m triumphs and now has a total of eight golds…
August 19, 2013
Rafael Nadal beats John Isner to win Cincinnati Open
World number three Rafael Nadal overcame battling American John Isner to win his 26th Masters title. The Spaniard won 7-6 (10-8) 7-6 (7-3) to secure back-to-back titles following his success in Montreal last weekend. Nadal, 27, saved two set points…