Confident Jamaica ready to thwart Trinidad and Tobago challenge
JAMAICA'S CRICKET team will depart this afternoon for Trinidad and Tobago where they will face the hosts in a third round Carib Beer Series match. The team went through its final preparation yesterday...

Philosophical Ralph taking things in stride
WHEN DAMANI Ralph joined Russian Premier League side FC Rubin Kazan from U.S. Major League outfit Chicago Fire in March 2005, he became only the second Jamaican player to play football in that country.

Spring courting overseas interests
WITH EIGHT day's gone and 16 left in the Wray and Nephew National Premier League (NPL) transfer window, trading continues to be slow so far. But behind the scenes, coaches and managers continue to look for and negotiate the best...

Admiral staying at Tivoli's helm ... NPL coach Bailey decides against quitting
TALK THAT the man who led Tivoli Gardens to their last Wray and Nephew National Premier League title in 2003-2004, Glendon 'Admiral' Bailey had given up his post appears premature.

'Hitman' arrested for blow to his son
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan (AP): FORMER BOXING champion Thomas Hearns has been accused of striking his son during an argument, and faces misdemeanor assault and battery charges.

King, Burton seal new deals
JAMAICAN STRIKERS Marlon King and Deon Burton have switched clubs in the January transfer window, joining Watford and Sheffield Wednesday respectively. King 25, on loan to Championship outfit Watford from the start of the season...

Arsenal, Man United draw 0-0
LONDON (AP): ARSENAL AND Manchester United ground out a tedious 0-0 draw yesterday for a result that delighted runaway English league leader Chelsea. Needing a victory to cut Chelsea's lead to 11 points, United was frustrated by a Gunners side...