October 12, 2016
Russian Olympics Chief to Resign Amid Doping Fallout
Russian Olympic Committee chief Alexander Zhukov said Tuesday he wants to resign from the position to focus on duties as a lawmaker. Russian media quoted Zhukov as saying he would step down from the Olympic committee to focus on his position as…
October 12, 2016
Nobody wants to host the Olympic Games
Cities use to covet the Olympic Games as it relates to hosting them, which meant glamour and prestige. Not anymore. Rome became the latest city to abandon a bid for the 2024 Summer Games when it withdrew on Tuesday because of worries over the cost.…
October 11, 2016
NBA CHAMPIONS, ROBERT HORRY AND LIONEL HOLLINS, TO JOIN WNBA ALL-STAR, SKYLAR DIGGINS, AT DIGICEL NBA JUMPSTART ELITE CAMP
Digicel and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that seven-time NBA Champion, Robert Horry, 1977 NBA Champion and former NBA head coach, Lionel Hollins, and two-time WNBA All-Star, Skylar Diggins, will coach at the Digicel NBA…
October 11, 2016
Five-time NBA champion auctions face mask
Former LA Lakers captain Kobe Bryant is auctioning off a face mask to raise funds for charity - with bids starting at $15,000 (£12,204). Bryant had to wear the mask after breaking his nose during the 2012 All-Star game where he passed Michael Jordan…
October 11, 2016
Slovenia Draws nil all against England
England were thankful to the brilliance of goalkeeper Joe Hart and large slices of good fortune as they escaped with a draw from a torrid World Cup qualifier in Slovenia. Hart, on loan at Torino in Serie A after becoming surplus to requirements at…
October 11, 2016
West Windies Women rally to level ODI series
Star players Deandra Dottin and Stafanie Taylor combined well to hand West Indies Women a 38-run win over their England counterparts at the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium yesterday to level the five-match One-Day International series at 1-1.…
September 29, 2016
Cowboys’ Bryant won’t practice after injuring knee
Dallas receiver Dez Bryant won't practice Wednesday after injuring his right knee in last week's win over Chicago. Bryant injured the knee on his first catch early in the game but came back in the first quarter. He caught his first touchdown of the…
September 29, 2016
Novak Djokovic pulls out of China Open with elbow injury
World number one Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's China Open in Beijing because of an elbow injury. The Serb, a six-time champion in Beijing, last played in the US Open final on 12 September, when he was beaten by Stan Wawrinka.…
September 29, 2016
Former Australia fast bowler dies at the age of 68
Former Australia fast bowler and sports commentator Max Walker has died at the age of 68. Walker, who had cancer, played 34 Tests between 1972 and 1977, taking 138 wickets at an average of 27.47. Cricket Australia chief executive officer James…
September 29, 2016
GOVERNOR SALUTES TCI’S SPORTS ICON, MRS RITA GARDINER
The Governor, Peter Beckingham, presented the award of the British Empire Medal on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen to Mrs Rita Gardiner for her services to sport and women in the Overseas Territories, especially TCI, on 29 September. At the…