Netherlands pulls out as 2019 hosts for European

The Netherlands has pulled out of hosting the 2019 European Games, two days before the opening ceremony of the inaugural event in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was the only candidate when awarded the event in May, which was due to take place across several…

Argentina and Brazil among favourites in Chile for Copa America 2015

World Cup runners up Argentina start as favourites to win their first Copa America title in 22 years when this year's tournament kicks off in Chile in the early hours of Friday morning. Argentina were beaten by Germany in last summer's World Cup…

Swiss police seize IT data from Fifa headquarters

Fifa has handed over computer data to the Swiss authorities investigating the World Cup bids for 2018 and 2022. The information was seized at the Zurich headquarters of world football's governing body from offices which included that of its…

Australia crush Windies by nine wickets in first Test

Australia completed a comprehensive nine-wicket victory just before stumps on the third day of the first Test against the West Indies at the Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica on t e weekend after the home side's second innings resistance crumbled. A…

Asafa wins in France

Former World Record holder Asafa Powell continued his preparation for the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) National Trials after he ran 10.05 seconds into a strong head wind of negative 2.4 metres per second to win the 100m at a…

The 2015 Fast Pitch Softball League has begun

The fast pitch softball league has begun!!! Both male and female.  On Saturday MEOCO Angels of the men's league started off the season with a win against the Soakers. Also on Saturday afternoon, the Catz of the female league took home a big win…

GOVERNOR’S CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT HELD ON GRAND TURK

Sixteen Turks and Caicos Islanders, residents and visitors took part in the Governor’s Cup golf competition at Waterloo Golf Club, Grand Turk today, Saturday, 6 June 2015. In an ironic twist, Governor Peter Beckingham, a keen golfer, whose office…

Annual Primary School’s Cricket Competition – Match Report

The Second Annual Inter Primary School Cricket Competition organized by the Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association and sponsored by Scotiabank took place at the Down Town Ball Park on Saturday 6th June, 2015. The participating schools were:…

Serena Williams wins 20th Grand Slam

Serena Williams won a dramatic French Open final against Czech 13th seed Lucie Safarova to claim her 20th Grand Slam title. The American, ranked number one, needed two hours and one minute to win 6-3 6-7 (2-7) 6-2 at Roland Garros. Safarova, playing…

Serena Williams reaches final despite illness

Serena Williams fought back to beat Timea Bacsinszky and reach the French Open final despite struggling with illness. The top seed took 10 games in a row to win 4-6 6-3 6-0 and set up a final against Lucie Safarova on Saturday. Williams, 33, has…