Sports

July 8, 2011

Warner rejects Qatar vote claims

Recently resigned FIFA vice-president and Concacaf boss, T&T’s Jack Warner has described as “nonsense” claims by one of his close associates that he voted for Qatar instead of the USA to be hosts of the 2022 World Cup. Warner was, until his…

July 8, 2011

Argentina booed off after goalless draw

Hosts Argentina remain winless at the 2011 Copa America after being held to a 0-0 draw by Colombia in Sante Fe on Wednesday. The result left Sergio Batista's team second in Group A on two points, with Hernan Gomez's Colombia leading the way on……

July 8, 2011

West Indies fall for 204

Fast bowler Ishant Sharma took 5-77 and offspinner Harbhajan Singh claimed his 400th test wicket at Windsor Park as India bowled out West Indies for 204 on a rain-hit day two yesterday of the third and final cricket test. Wicketkeeper Carlton…

July 6, 2011

Injured Tiger Woods pulls out of Open Championship

Former world number one Tiger Woods has confirmed he will miss this month's Open Championship at Sandwich because of his troublesome left leg injury.

July 6, 2011

Women’s World Cup: England 2-0 Japan

England's women booked a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup thanks to victory over Japan in Group B. Hope Powell's side held off some intense pressure from the Japanese before going in front when Ellen White superbly lobbed in from 22…

July 3, 2011

Wimbledon 2011: Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal in final

Serbia's Novak Djokovic won his first Wimbledon title and proved himself the best player in…

July 3, 2011

David Haye to make decision on future ‘in next few weeks’

David Haye has told the BBC he will make a decision on his boxing future "in the next few weeks" after losing to Wladimir Klitschko in Saturday's heavyweight unification clash. "My cut-off date is in three months [13 October when he turns 31], which…

July 3, 2011

Britons James Morrison & Mark Foster lead French Open

British pair James Morrison and Mark Foster share the lead at the French Open in Paris after three rounds. Morrison led overnight on 10 under and was on course to retain his advantage but dropped three shots in the last two holes for a one-over-par…

July 3, 2011

WICB reiterates its position re Chris Gayle

The West Indies Cricket Board has noted the statement of July 1 by Chris Gayle. The WICB is disappointed by the continued unprofessionalism being displayed by Mr. Gayle in dealing with this matter. It does not help that whilst matters are under…

July 3, 2011

Mets rally against Rivera, avoid sweep by Yanks

Pinch-hitter Ronny Paulino came through with a tying single off Mariano Rivera , Jason Bay drove home the winning run in the 10th inning and the feisty New York Mets ended the Yankees' seven-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory Sunday. Playing…