Jamaica Gleaner - Sports - Wednesday

'Home court advantage'

Jamaica's Chef de mission to the Summer Olympics to be staged in London, England, Don Anderson, is anticipating the largest support for the nation's athletes ahead of the Games which will get under way on July 27....

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Windies in Florida for historic T20s

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (CMC):Embattled West Indies touched down here on Monday to begin preparation for their two historic Twenty20 Internationals against New Zealand.For the first time, West Indies will play...

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9-y-o chess whiz ready for the world

Nine-year-old Leighton Barrett has more accolades in the game of chess than older players have attained in years of playing.The young chess whiz has garnered numerous trophies since he was introduced to the game as a five-year-old, standing out from his...

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London fund-raiser for Ali

LONDON (AP):A sports charity says boxing great Muhammad Ali will attend a London gala benefit in his honour two days before the Summer Olympics.Sports for Peace says the July 25 event will honour Ali's humanitarian work ...

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Run Charm Run for Sports Journalists Trophy

Today's eight-race programme at Caymanas Park will be highlighted by the ninth running of the Sports Journalists of Jamaica Trophy (claiming $350,000-$300,000) over 1200 metres, to be contested by 11 starters.Despite...

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Gardner remembered as outstanding athlete, public servant

A "pioneer", "outstanding athlete" and "public servant", was how Olympian and legendary sprint-hurdler Keith Gardner was remembered at his memorial service on Monday at the University Chapel in Mona, St Andrew...

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Respect due

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Past expectations that playing Jamaica meant an easy win for the United States (US) have now been replaced by anticipation of a too-close-to-call battle and even anxiety in the American camp that the Reggae Boyz ...

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'I knew I stood a good chance' - History-making Binnie was confident he could've won BVI World Tour title

Chris Binnie created history last weekend when he captured the inaugural British Virgin Islands (BVI) Open to become the first Jamaican to win a Professional Squash Association...

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Chin's four-timer spurs Ponderosa to victory

PONDEROSA, led by MVP Mark Chin, won the annual Dennis Lalor Polo Tournament by goal difference over two other top three winners at the Kingston Polo Club, Caymanas Estates, on Sunday....

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Can Portugal's Ronaldo better Spain's teamwork?

DONETSK, Ukraine (AP): For Spain it's more about stopping one man, while for Portugal it will be about containing a whole team when the two meet in today's European Championship semi-final.While Cristiano Ronaldo holds the keys to Portugal's chances ...

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Serena wins at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England (AP):On one point yesterday at Wimbledon, Serena Williams dumped a forehand into the net and dropped to a knee, her jaw clenched as she let out a shriek.On another, she pushed a backhand into the net while her feet gave way, yet again...