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Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony hands over a quantity of boxing gear to President of GABA, Steve Ninvalle, while from left, Director of Sport Neil Kumar, Tournament Director of GABA Terrence Poole and Secretary of GABA Shawn Richmond look on. (Orlando Charles photo)
Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony hands over a quantity of boxing gear to President of GABA, Steve Ninvalle, while from left, Director of Sport Neil Kumar, Tournament Director of GABA Terrence Poole and Secretary of GABA Shawn Richmond look on. (Orlando Charles photo)

Anthony wants to invest more resources in boxing

By Emmerson Campbell “We are of the belief that boxing is one of the sporting disciplines in which we can win many medals, we have many talented boxers in this country and we are very confident that they will bring glory to this country – that is why we want to invest more resources in boxing.”

Defending champs Eagles held to draw

Group stage action in the Linden leg of the 2012, Guinness Greatest of the Street Futsal competition last Saturday at the New Silver City Hardcourt with four of the eight fixtures producing wins while the defending champions Eagles  were held to a two all draw by Trainline Warriors.

Hilfenhaus has been the main destroyer grabbing three of the five wickets to fall. (DigicelCricket.com/Brooks La Touche photos)

Windies ‘calypso’ collapse leaves Test wide open

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – West Indies lost the plot in a disastrous 25-minute period before tea on the fourth day here yesterday, to leave the opening Test against Australia teetering on a knife’s edge heading into today’s final day at Kensington Oval.

Some members of the new Guyana Dominoes Association e following its   AGM recently. Sitting are -New President Orin Joseph (centre), Vice-President Michael Persaud (2nd left), Secretary- Derek Collymore (2nd right), Committee member Faye Joseph (left) and Senior Organising Secretary- Mark Wiltshire. Back row standing is: (from left) Assistant Secretary Treasurer- Sonia Goodluck, Assistant Organising Secretary- Yonette Christmas, Assistant Organising Secretary- William Sargeant and Committee member- Kevin Boston.

Joseph heads GNDA

Orin Joseph was elected president of the Guyana National Dominoes Association when that body held its annual general meeting and election of office bearers last Saturday, at Joseph’s residence, Gaulding Place, South Ruimveldt Park.

Rare Carroll goal deepens Blackburn gloom

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Andy Carroll’s ninth goal since joining Liverpool over a year ago gave 10-man Liverpool a 3-2 win at relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers in a game including a sending-off, two penalties and some comical goalkeeping.

Rising Sun Turf Club meet on this Sunday

Come Sunday, the Rising Sun Turf Club, in collaboration with the Lions Club of Durban Park, The Bartica Lions Club And the Central Demerara Lions Club will stage its fund raising one day meet at the Rising Sun Turf Club, Arima Park, West Coast Berbice.

Fewer test draws down to pitches – Atkinson

DUBAI,  (Reuters) – A recent reduction in test draws is due to wickets around the world offering a better balance between bat and ball, International Cricket Council (ICC) pitches consultant Andy Atkinson said  yesterday.

Skipper Darren Sammy watches as Darren Bravo accepts a low catch off the bat of Australian opener David Warner. (DigicelCricket.com/Brooks La Touche photo)

Clarke steadies Aussies after Sammy strike

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Captain Michael Clarke stroked a half-century to stabilise Australia but West Indies bowlers made crucial strikes at key junctures, to stay in control on the third day of the opening Test at Kensington Oval here yesterday.

West Indies captain Darren Sammy exults after dismissing Australia’s David Warner. (DigicelCricket.com/Brooks La Touche photo)

Sammy clear about bowling role in side

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Captain Darren Sammy said he is in no doubt about the critical role he plays in the West Indies side as the third seamer, after his outstanding morning spell pegged back Australia on the third day of the opening Test here yesterday.

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