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ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Twenty20 World Cup winner Samuel Badree said he was looking forward to sharing his knowledge after being named named assistant coach of the West Indies men’s team for the white-ball Tour of South Africa later this month.

(Reuters) – The Glendale Police Department (GPD) in Colorado said there was not enough evidence to charge anyone with a crime after Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was seen on an Instagram live account displaying what appeared to be a gun at a nightclub on Saturday.

LONDON, CMC – Rookie West Indies left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie is one of three players nominated for the International Cricket Council men’s Player-of-the-Month for February.

Georgetown ensured they kept the silverware when the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) U15 Inter-Association tournament ended after beating East Coast by three wickets at the Buxton Community Centre Ground, East Coast Demerara recently in a low-scoring affair.

The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) yesterday announced its 14-member squad for the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board under-15 Inter-County tournament.

Women’s Football Association (WFA) President Andrea Johnson is currently attending a FIFA Women in Football Leadership Programme in Switzerland.

The second night of the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) Senior Men’s Outdoor Championship at the Burnham Court, Parade Ground ended abruptly, as Ravens and Kobras walked off the playing area before the conclusion of their respective matches, and refused to resume the fixtures, citing refereeing issues.

The inaugural West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) Commander Cup will kick off this evening at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora with a playoff doubleheader from 18:00hrs.

Bridgetown, Barbados – Dr. Kishore Shallow on Monday launched his progressive “Pushing the Boundaries” manifesto ahead of Cricket West Indies (CWI)upcoming presidential elections.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, CMC – Unfazed by their first Test defeat in Centurion, West Indies are seeking an improved performance, especially from their batsmen, as they look to win the second Test at the Wanderers starting here today, and avoid their ninth straight Test series defeat to South Africa.

(Reuters) – Sri Lanka will look to strike an early blow against New Zealand in Christchurch this week and hope Australia can thwart India to keep the World Test Championship (WTC) race alive.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Queen’s Park Park Oval and the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad, along with the Guyana National Stadium, have been announced as the venues for the final three rounds of the West Indies Championship.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – West Indies are sweating on the fitness of spinner Gudakesh Motie ahead of the second and final test against South Africa at The Wanderers today as captain Kraigg Brathwaite revealed they will probably keep the same batting line-up.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, CMC – South Africa have turned to spin for the second Test against West Indies at the Wanderers starting here today, drafting left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer into the final XI.

By Troy Peters The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) will be embarking on a programme to increase the number of squash courts across the country and popularize the sport locally.

The Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) has a long list comprising 18 athletes to represent the Golden Arrowhead at this year’s CARIFTA Games scheduled for Easter weekend in the Bahamas.

By Troy Peters The national rifle shooters have intensified their preparations at the Timehri Rifle Ranges in preparation for the West Indies Fullbore shooting championships to be held from May 8-14, 2023 at the Crabbs Ranges in Antigua/Barbuda.

Eagles defeated Castrol Strikers 2-0 to win the Demerara Volleyball Association (DVA) ‘Spike Spree’ One Championship on Sunday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

Victory Valley Royals of Linden and Ravens secured victories when the Guyana Basketball Federation senior men’s outdoor championships commenced Sunday evening at the Burnham Court, Parade Ground.