Road to Rio begins

POSSESSION and stifling defence are elements Jamaica's Reggae Boyz are aiming to perfect, when they challenge Costa Rica's Ticos in an international friendly football match at the National Stadium that is slated to kick off at 6 p.m. today.

JFF looks to recover $17m, earns $3.4m for Peru clash

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is looking to recoup the $17 million it spent to stage today's friendly international against Costa Rica inside the National Stadium.

Marksman Shelton to take aim at Costa Rica

Jamaican striker Luton Shelton is eagerly awaiting today's friendly international inside the National Stadium and has set his sights on adding to his 28 Reggae Boyz goals, as the Costa Ricans come to town, aiming to spoil...

Costa Ricans expect toughencounter

Secretary general of the Costa Rican Football Federation, Joseph Ramirez, expects a very tough match from Jamaica's Reggae Boyz when both teams meet in their friendly international game today at the National Stadium, starting...

Hats off to Manchester, St Ann

A few Saturdays ago, Manchester successfully defended the Super League title when they ended the competition one point ahead of Melbourne and St Catherine, and on August 28, St Ann won the limited-overs title when they defeated Melbourne in the final...

Afridi apologises for fixing controversy

LONDON (AP):The captain of Pakistan's limited-overs teams has apologised to cricket fans for the controversy that erupted after three of his teammates were suspended on suspicion of fixing.Shahid Afridi said yesterday that the players in the squad for...

Francis hails Sunshine Girls

Connie Francis, head coach of Jamaica's Sunshine Girls, said Friday's series-levelling victory over arch-rivals England was a big psychological boost for her team ahead of next month's Commonwealth Games, which will be held in...

Mico challenge Clarendon champs Jamalco for crown

Richard BryanGleaner WriterThe showdown between form team Mico University and defending champions Jamalco takes the spotlight as a feast of quality netball is expected today when the curtain comes down on the Clarendon Senior and and Junior...

Sharapova on a roll

NEW YORK (AP):American upstart Beatrice Capra was blown away by the excellence of Maria Sharapova yesterday in blustery conditions caused by the remnants of Hurricane Earl.Next up for the Russian former world...

Americas in front

SPLIT, Croatia (AP):Jamaica's Nickiesha Wilson and Americans Bernard Lagat, Jeremy Wariner and Tyson Gay helped the Americas team to a first-day lead at the Continental Cup yesterday.The Americas lead by nine points from Europe after winning eight of 20...

Feanny makes it 1,800 at the Park

Leading all-time trainer Philip Feanny attained a personal milestone at Caymanas Park yesterday when he saddled his 1,800th winner, SHE SELL OFF, in the third race over the round-five course for maiden two-year-olds.

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