BERLIN, (Reuters) – World number two Maria Sharapova eased into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart indoor tournament after France’s Alize Cornet retired with an injury at the start of the second set.
(Reuters) – World number two Rafa Nadal swept into the third round of the Barcelona Open when he thrashed Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-1 6-2 as he began his quest for a seventh Conde de Godo trophy in eight years yesterday.
By Iva Wharton Construction of the 25 metre warm-pool at the National Aquatic Centre, Pattensen, and East Coast Demerara is dependent on whether finances are approved in the National Assembly, Director of Sports Neil Kumar said yesterday.
East Ruimveldt Secondary brushed aside North Georgetown Secondary 4-0 in their Group ‘B’ match of the Scotia Bank/Pepsi Schools football tournament at the Ministry of Education ground on Carifesta Avenue yesterday.
NAIROBI, (Reuters) – World marathon record holder Patrick Makau was left out of the Kenyan men’s team named yesterday for the London Olympics after he failed to finish last Sunday’s London marathon.
(Reuters) – The Utah Jazz grabbed the final spot in the Western Conference playoffs with a 100-88 home victory over Phoenix, dashing the Suns’ own post-season hopes on Tuesday.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Crime and disorder similar to Britain’s 2011 summer riots are the most likely serious threats to the London Olympics although Islamist militants and al Qaeda offshoot groups pose a growing challenge, a British official said yesterday.
MADRID, (Reuters) – Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer’s penalty shootout saves secured Bayern Munich a Champions League final against Chelsea in their own Allianz Arena after the German side ended Real Madrid’s bid for a 10th European crown yesterday.
JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – South Africa have turned down a request from Bangladesh to play a limited over series in May primarily because of a hectic schedule, the country’s cricket board said yesterday.
MOSCOW, (Reuters) – Former Olympic silver medallist Irina Meleshina has been banned for two years after failing a doping test.
MOHALI, India, CMC – West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard played virtually no role as his Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab by four-wickets in the Indian Premier League here yesterday.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Brittle batting returned to haunt West Indies yesterday as they suffered a now familiar collapse to leave Australia in control of the third and final Test at Windsor Park.
By Emmerson Campbell Charlton Skeete will enter Friday night’s matchup with CABOFE bantamweight champion Elton ‘Coolie Bully’ Dharry as the heavy underdog.
The day was April 21st, 1965. It was the final day of third test of the 1964/65 series for the Sir Frank Worrell Trophy between the West Indies and Australia captained by legends Sir Gary Sobers and Bobby Simpson respectively at the Bourda Oval, Guyana.
Vice-president of Alpha “The Hammer” United Football Club, Steve Ninvalle said that his club is seeking clarification from the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) as to whether the club will advance to the next round of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) club championship.
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace has been suspended seven games for delivering an elbow to the head of Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden, the National Basketball Association (NBA) said yesterday.
By Emmerson Campbell Gatorade will be the official sports drink of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) under-16 competition which will box off in May, August and December.
By Neil Barry Another thrilling chapter in the historical rivalry between Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) and the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) was written last weekend when MSC defeated DCC on their home ground despite losing first innings points in the Georgetown Cricket Association’s (GCA) Heroes Cup first division competition.
By Neil Barry Everest defeated the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Ladies by 53 runs at the Muslim Youth Organization ground on Saturday in the Georgetown Cricket Association’s Brainstreet Under-15 competition.
KOLKATA, India, CMC – Left-handed West Indies stroke-maker Darren Bravo may take no part in the lucrative Indian Premier League when the current Australia series ends in the Caribbean.
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