Jamaica Gleaner Sport
Published: Monday Sunday | January 18, 2009
Jamaica stalled by rain
Champions Jamaica grab-bed three wickets and dominated Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) during the brief playing time on a rain-ruined second day of their WICB Regional Four-day match yesterday.
Man United take top spot
Dimitar Berbatov's last-minute winner for Manchester United put the Red Devils top of the Premier League after a 1-0 victory at Bolton yesterday, while Chelsea netted twice in the last three minutes to salvage a 2-1 win at home to Stoke.
Skibo too hot for Blades
Skibo 'B' registered an easy 29-18 victory over Blades United 'B' in the final round of matches in the Jamaica Netball Association/Jamaica National Building Society Open League competition at the Leila Robinson Courts yesterday.
March 2 book to tell Chambers' 'true' story
IN less than two months, embattled British sprinter, Dwain Chambers, will release his book, Race Against Me ... My Story, in an attempt, he said, to clear some of the embarrassing remarks which have been made about him in recent times.
Come on skipper, it was all because of you and Chanderpaul
The West Indies tour of New Zealand is over, the Windies are now looking towards taking on England at home. Regardless of what anyone wants to say - including captain Chris Gayle - barring a miraculous turn-around, the once-mighty West Indies will be in for a rough time.
Class Three girls impress in 400m at Kirkvine meet
A preview of what can be expected in the hottest event, the girls' Class Three 400m, at April's Boys' and Girls' Athletics Championships, took place at yesterday's Puma/JAAA Development meet held at Kirkvine in Manchester.
Rickayba triumphs in Melhado Memorial Cup
RICKAYBA, running as the 8-5 favourite under in-form jockey Paul 'Country' Francis, survived a late run from MISS TWIST to win the $270,000-$240,000 claiming race for the Colin Melhado Memorial Cup at Caymanas Park yesterday.
Draughts display atthe Park
Draughts enthusiasts, as well as some of the leading names that play competitively across the island, will con-verge at the Caymanas Park stables of Patrick 'China Lue' Fung today for the annual draughts fest.
Kaka still on hold
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani played down rumours yesterday of Kaka's impending move to Manchester City, including a claim that general sporting director Allia de Breda said a deal was set.
Portmore poised to open gap
With their nearest challengers, Tivoli Gardens and Harbour View, lined up for a big clash that will not be easily decided, leaders Portmore United could take advantage of Waterhouse's wayward form to open a gap when Digicel Premier League action resumes this afternoon with a full slate of matches.
Magic ambush Lakers
Two late missed jump shots by Kobe Bryant spoiled a banner perfor-mance by the Los Angles star and allowed the Orlando Magic to beat the Lakers 109-103 in Friday's match of NBA divisional leaders.
Spurs give up chase for lethal T'dad striker
Spurs have abandoned their fervent pursuit of in-form Trinidadian striker Kenwyne Jones, after having a £14 million-bid rejected by Sunderland.
Top guns ready for Aussie Open
Roger Federer was toiling away cross-town at Kooyong, trying to win an exhibition tournament just two days from the start of the Australian Open, where a victory will enable him to equal Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slams.
