OLYMPICS-ATHLETICS-Walsh hails Bolt, Jamaica’s golden Beijing campaign BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Aug 19, CMC – West Indies cricket legend Courtney Walsh has showered praise on sprint marvel Usain Bolt, after his stunning 100 metres run last Saturday.
TENNIS-ITF-Antigua claim team title at Under-13 tournament ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Aug 19, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda won the team championship as their top female player Chassidy King won two titles at the International Tennis Federation Under-13 Development tournament,...
HORSE RACING-CANADA-Welch storms clear at Northlands after bumper weekend EDMONTON, Canada, Aug 19, CMC – Barbadian Quincy Welch signalled his intentions to run away with the jockeys title at Northlands Park, when he reeled off four consecutive wins on the nine-race card on Sunday.
OLYMPICS-ATHLETICS-Williams says Powell’s 100m failure served as motivation BEIJING, China, Aug 19, CMC – After witnessing compatriot Asafa Powell’s disappointment in the 100 metres, Jamaican Shericka Williams says she was determined to earn a medal in the 400 metres hurdles.
OLYMPICS-ATHLETICS-Bolt downplays talk Johnson’s record under threat BEIJING, China, Aug 19, CMC – Sprint marvel Usain Bolt Monday said he did not feel American Michael Johnson’s 200 metres World and Olympic record would be under threat in Wednesday’s final.
OLYMPICS-ATHLETICS-Boldon, Bailey still bewildered by Bolt run BEIJING, China, Aug 19, CMC – Respected Olympic medallist Ato Boldon and Donovan Bailey are still trying to fathom Jamaican Usain Bolt’s astonishing world record run in the 100 metres final last Saturday.
CRICKET-TRI-NATION-PREVIEW Windies taking serious approach to Tri-Nation opener TORONTO, Canada, Aug 19, CMC – West Indies captain Chris Gayle said Tuesday the regional side intended to play tough cricket in order to make a winning start to the Tri-Nation Series on Wednesday against...
OLYMPICS-ATHLETICS-LEAD Jamaica’s Williams grabs 400m silver (adds details) BEIJING, China, Aug 19, CMC – Jamaican Shericka Williams produced a very strong finish to snatch a surprise silver medal in the women’s 400 metres at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday night.
OLYMPICS-DOMINICA-Duo dismayed by first round exits in Beijing ROSEAU, Dominica, Aug 19, CMC – Dominica’s Chef de Mission Mickey Joseph said national athletes Chris Lloyd and Ericson Hurtault were badly disappointed by their failure to advance beyond the preliminary round...
OLYMPICS-ATHLETICS-Bailey taking 100m disappointment in stride BEIJING, China, Aug 19, CMC – Antiguan sprinter Daniel Bailey has no regrets over his performance at the Beijing Olympics after coming within one spot of making it to the semi-finals of the men’s 100 metres.
CRICKET-WOMEN-LEAD George century helps St Lucia undermine title-holders T&T CASTRIES, St Lucia, Aug 19, CMC – St Lucia and West Indies captain Nadine George hit a stroke-filled unbeaten century to guide her team to a 24-run victory and hand defending champions Trinidad and Tobago...
CRICKET-WOMEN-RESULTS West Indies Women’s Championship – 3rd round CASTRIES, St Lucia, Aug 19, CMC – Results of matches in the third round of the West Indies Women’s Championship Monday.
OLYMPICS-ATHLETICS-RESULT Williams wins 400-metre silver BEIJING, China, Aug 19, CMC – Jamaican Shericka Williams won a silver medal in the women’s 400 metres at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday night.
VOLLEYBALL-OECS-LEAD St Kitts dominate St Lucia to take OECS title BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Aug 19, CMC – Hosts St Kitts-Nevis captured their second OECS Men’s Volleyball title on Sunday night when they beat perennial champions St Lucia in straight sets at the Marriott Dome.
OLYMPICS-ATHLETICS-Champion Campbell-Brown among 1st round 200 winners BEIJING, China, Aug 19, CMC – Jamaican Veronica Campbell-Brown began her 200-metre title-defence with a comfortable win in round one of qualifying at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday morning.