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The international friendly between Guyana and Ethiopia has been rescheduled to August 5th at the Segra Field in Leesburg, Virginia, United States.

(Reuters) – Former Australia captain Allan Border has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and said it would be a ‘miracle’ if he lived to be 80.

A podium chasing trio of standout distance athletes, Marlon Nicholson, Winston Missigher and Attoya Harvey departed yesterday for Trinidad and Tobago to compete in the CARICOM 10k road race. 

St. Stanislaus College overcame a 12 deficit to defeat the Bishops’ High 41-40 to be downed the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) ‘Georgetown Conference’ Champion on Wednesday evening at the Burnham Court, Parade Ground.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Opener Ben Duckett hit 98 as England raced to 278-4 in an another high octane “Bazball” batting display to continue their Ashes fightback on day two of the second Lord’s test yesterday after bowling Australia out for 416 on a memorable day’s action.

Santa Rosa, Waramuri, Port Kaituma, Vreed-en-Hoop and Patentia recorded wins yesterday to advance to the next round in the 8th edition of the Digicel Schools Football Championship.

Guyanese Mixed Martial Artist Carlston Harris (18-5) will make his return to the octagon on August 5th against American Jeremiah Wells (12-2-1) at the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Fight Night 226 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GMMAF) departed local shores yesterday for Trinidad and Tobago to participate in the Ruff and Tuff Caribbean Mixed Martial Arts League Fight Night as well as the IMMAF Coach Education and Certification Course slated for tomorrow.

Anns Grove overcame a one goal deficit to defeat Victoria Kings 3-1 when the East Coast Demerara section of the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) U17 Football Championship continued yesterday at the Buxton Community ground.

(CMC) – Fit-again fast bowler Jayden Seales has been named in an 18-man training squad to prepare for the India series which bowls off next month.

The Lady Jaguars will not compete at the impending Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Girl’s U14 Challenge Series which is penciled for Antigua and Barbuda from August 18th-27th.

(Reuters) – Caroline Wozniacki is set to make a comeback to tennis after the former world number one said yesterday that she was ready to return to the Tour having retired from the sport in 2020 to start a family.

The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) has garnered the support of the Guyana Olympic Association ahead of the U-19 Rugby Americas North (RAN) 7s Championship.

Undefeated Western Tigers handed the Guyana Police Force (GPF) their first loss in the KFC Elite League Football Championship, prevailing 1-0 on Tuesday evening at the National Training Centre, Providence.

The fifth edition of the highly anticipated Stage of Champions’ international bodybuilding event was officially launched on Tuesday at Camille’s Academy and according to organizers, this year’s edition promises to be the best yet.

HARARE, Zimbabwe, CMC – West Indies captain Shai Hope has defended his decision to give all-rounder Jason Holder the super-over, amidst criticism of team tactics during his side’s shock defeat to the Netherlands in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers on Monday.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 85 to guide Australia to 339-5 as England wasted favourable bowling conditions on the first day of the second Ashes test at Lord’s yesterday.

Guyana men’s team went down to arch-rivals Trinidad and Tobago 1-4 in their opening match of the 16th  Central and American (CAC) Games hockey tournament which started yesterday in the Dominican Republic.

Another company has come to the assistance of the national Under-19 rugby squad as they prepare for the Rugby America’s North Zone competition set for Jamaica next month.

The newly refurbished National Racquet Centre will be the venue for the inaugural GTA One Guyana Open which serves off tomorrow at the Woolford Avenue facility.