Jamaica set for showdown
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): JAMAICA, despite a battling half century from opener Marlon Johnson, narrowly lost first innings points by five runs to the Leeward Islands on the second day of their low-scoring second round TCL Group West Indies Under-19...

Rain ruins Windies A match again
HERTFORDSHIRE, England (CMC): Heavy rain washed out the scheduled limited overs match between West Indies A and Pakistan at the Denis Compton Oval in Shenley yesterday. No play at all was possible due to persistent rain that also ruined Saturday's match.

Derrick 'Plants' six goals in St George's net
Derrick Planter scored six times in leading Rivoli to a 10-4 mauling of St. George's and into the semi-final of the Red Stripe Light Beach Futbol tournament alongside Portmore, Star Cosmos and a Brazilian All Star team.

Crouch's late goal delivers Shield for Liverpool
LONDON: Peter Crouch headed home a cross from co-striker Craig Bellamy to give Liverpool a 2-1 victory over Chelsea yesterday and Rafa Benitez an early psychological triumph over José Mourinho. In the annual pre-season meeting of the FA Cup winner...

U-16s shooting for glory
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): Twenty-two Caribbean nations and five guest countries will vie for the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under-16 Youth Cup that opens today. The tournament, which runs from August 14-26, will also double...

BoJ celebrate sweet victory
The women of Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) screamed, shouted and danced off the court after they beat Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) 30-27 in the Business House Netball Association's Intermediate A match on Saturday at the Leila Robinson courts.

General Accident too strong for Scotia
There were no surprises when Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Department of Correctional Services (DCS) and General Accident advanced winners of their various categories at the Business House Netball...

Grange Hill, Negril score big at awards function
Western Bureau: Grange Hill F.C. and Negril F.C., which emerged champions of the 2006 Captain's Bakery-sponsored Westmoreland FA Major League and JFF Western Confederation Super League respectively, were the toast of Thursday night's end of season...

Mason misses out on final
GOTHENBURG, Sweden (CMC:) Jamaica-born high jumper Germaine Mason had a disappointing appearance in his first outing at a major championship for his adopted country when he failed to make the final at the European Championship.