Sports

Overnight and early morning rain, as well as seepage combined to prematurely end the latest round of matches in the Carib Beer and Friends of Cricket first and second divisions two day competitions over the weekend.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC – A classy century from Assad Fudadin combined with late afternoon rain to secure Guyana a draw on the final day of their sixth round Regional Four-Day clash with Trinidad and Tobago here yesterday.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – A proposed move that would have seen the return of talismanic opener Chris Gayle to the West Indies team and ended his year-long impasse with the West Indies Cricket Board, has been stalled.

Defending GFF Super League champions Alpha “The Hammer” United had to dig deep to come away victorious 2-1 over Rosignol United as several on and off the field incidents marred other matches in the League over the weekend.

Ravi Singh of Trinidad and Tobago and Kevin Graham of Canada are the two overseas competitors expected for the April 1st Race of Champions meet at the South Dakota Circuit, the first leg of the championship.

Malteenoes Sports Club will host its 2012 youth cricket coaching programme from Friday at the club’s ground on Thomas Lands from 16:30hrs.

All Greys have taken the lead in the John Fernandes Insurance second division hockey league following their 3-0 win over Airbenders Sunday afternoon at St.

(Reuters) – Dwyane Wade dazzled in the fourth quarter to lift the Miami Heat to a 91-81 home victory over the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference showdown on Sunday.

BARCELONA,  (Reuters) – Barcelona still have very little chance of catching leaders Real Madrid and securing a fourth successive La Liga title despite closing the gap to eight points, coach Pep Guardiola said yesterday.

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, CMC – Former West Indies batsman Runako Morton was laid to rest here Saturday, following a five-hour service that was attended by several dignitaries and former cricketers.

By Iva Wharton By 2015 the University Of Guyana (UG) should have a working sports policy that addresses gender equity in sports, according to Assistant Registrar of Student Welfare, Daniella King.

Goed Fortuin Young Achievers proved why they were the number one seed heading into the final of the GuyOil/ Tradewind Tankers ‘True Champions’ Volleyball Tournament by walking away with the top prize of $80,000 and a trophy for their winning exploits.

On another absorbing day’s play in the Guyana Telephone & Telegraph (GT&T) 10/10 nationwide softball cricket competition, more encouraging individual performances were recorded with the most interesting game contested in the West Demerara Zone.

 (Reuters) – Roger Federer has not won a grand slam crown since the 2010 Australian Open but his scintillating form over the past nine months suggests he will be back in the elite winners circle very soon.

By Emmerson Campbell Fresh off his International Boxing Association (AIBA) training stint in Cardiff, Wales, potential London Olympian Imran ‘Magic’ Khan will lead a team of seven boxers to compete in an invitational box off in Trinidad and Tobago from today to Sunday.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Banned Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has accused former captain Salman Butt and agent Mazhar Majeed of tricking him into bowling deliberate no-balls in the 2010 Lord’s test against England.

The Fruta Conquerors Football Club will host its bi-annual Annual General Meeting on April 1 at the club’s Tucville club house from 14:30hrs.

Cricket teams in the Berbice River district will participate in a 20/20 tournament sponsored by the  Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTYSC) and Food for the Poor (Guy) Incorporated in conjunction with the Berbice Cricket Board.

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – West Indies broke a five-year losing drought against Australia when they held their nerves to seal the second One-Day International in a tense finish at Arnos Vale here yesterday.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 18, CMC – Guyana were facing a tense final day on Monday after Adrian Barath struck his seventh first class hundred and fast bowler Shannon Gabriel grabbed two late wickets, to put Trinidad and Tobago in charge of their sixth round, Regional Four-Day clash here Sunday.