Golden run by Jamaica's Skeen

WOLMER'S Boys' sprinter Odean Skeen scored a historic victory in the 100 metres at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore yesterday.Skeen, who will celebrate his 16th birthday on August 28, gave himself an early...

Crucial Cat wins feature

Champion jockey Omar Walker, who rode his 400th winner on Wednesday, guided 3-5 favourite CRUCIAL CAT to a convincing win in the 3-y-o maiden special for the Dr Clifford Grey Memorial Cup over 1300 metres at Caymanas Park...

Melbourne, St Ann reach one-day final

Melbourne Kangaroos remained on course to cop their fourth hold on the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) Limited Overs competition after scoring a 29-run win over reigning two-day Super League champions Manchester Lions...

Netballers lose again

Jamaica's Sunshine Girls completed a winless tour 'Down Under' when they were whipped 62-40 by New Zealand in the second and final 'Test' in Napier yesterday.The Silver Ferns wrapped up the series 2-0.

Del Potro out of US open

WASHINGTON (AP):Defending champion Juan Martin del Potro withdrew from the United States Open yesterday saying he "cannot compete at the top level yet" after having an operation on his right wrist in May.

Asafa is still hot property - agent

Former world 100-metre record holder Asafa Powell may seem to some to be playing third wheel among the sport's 'big three' sprinters, but according to his agent Paul Doyle, this is far from the truth.Though not boasting...

Harbour View, Boys' Town hunt Claro trophy

Premier League champions Harbour View and Boys' Town will clash in today's final of the Claro KSAFA Champions' Cup competition at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex starting at 5 p.m. In the curtain-raiser for the third-place...

Sports and schools in Jamaica

A few weeks ago, on Wednesday, June 30, to be exact, I read an interesting article in this newspaper. I considered it interesting because it dealt with something close and dear to me.

Pakistan take third test

LONDON (AP): Pakistan overcame a late batting collapse to beat England by four wickets in the third Test yesterday and cut the hosts' lead to 2-1 in the four-match series....

6-0 wins for Arsenal, Chelsea

LONDON (AP): Chelsea and Arsenal crushed their Premier League opponents 6-0 on Saturday in ruthless displays of their title credentials. Nicolas Anelka and Salomon Kalou scored two goals each for Chelsea at Wigan...

Third win for Gatlin

HELSINKI (AP): American sprinter Justin Gatlin won his third 100-metre race since returning from a four-year doping ban, clocking 10.28 seconds into a strong headwind at the Joensuu Games yesterday. The 2004 Olympic champion beat Rubin Williams...

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