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A magnificent unbeaten century from Guyana Harpy Eagles captain, Leon Johnson, piloted the hosts to 268 for nine after 86.3 overs on the opening day of their fourth-round clash against Jamaica Scorpions in the West Indies Championships.

The Kares CrossFit Caribbean championship, set for April 15-16 at the National Aquatic Centre and the National Park, is gaining momentum from the corporate community.

Chet Bowling (handicap 27) had a net score of 67 to come out victorious at last weekend’s Ansa McAl sponsored Glenmorganie Whiskey golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf course, East Coast Demerara.

Despite losing significant play time due to rain, Demerara defeated Essequibo by an innings and 63 runs yesterday, the final day of their third round match in the Guyana Cricket Board’s senior four-day Inter-County tournament.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies duo of Alzarri Joseph and Akeal Hosein have achieved career-best ratings in the ICC Men’s One-day International player rankings announced yesterday.

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Cricket West Indies president designate, Dr Kishore Shallow said long-lasting success on the field in the sport in the Caribbean is strongly linked to finding financial resources to fund development programmes.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points against his former team and Jalen Williams added 20 as the Oklahoma City Thunder continued to solidify their playoff standing Tuesday with a 101-100 victory over the host Los Angeles Clippers.

CHENNAI, India, (Reuters) – Leg-spinner Adam Zampa took four wickets as Australia beat India by 21 runs to clinch the three-match one-day international series 2-1 on Wednesday.

(Reuters) – The Olympic Games and its ruling body, the International Olympic Committee, cannot be referees in global political disputes, its president Thomas Bach said on Wednesday, defending the IOC’s plans to includes Russian and Belarusian athletes at the Paris 2024 Games.

Naomi Barkoye has been named captain of the Demerara Under-19 team that will be participating in the Guyana Cricket Board’s female Inter-County competition.

Timehri Panthers, Young Gunners, Haynes Hardware Ballers and Underdogs secured their respective semi-final berths, following quarterfinal victories on Saturday evening in the maiden edition of the ‘Republic Classic Beach Football Championship’ at the Christianburg ground, Linden.

(Reuters) – The Polish city of Torun will host the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships, the sport’s global governing body said on Wednesday.

The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) has released it proposed team for the CARIFTA Games set for Easter weekend in the Bahamas. 

Godfrey Munroe ascended to the presidency of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) by a landslide yesterday when the body held its Electoral General Meeting (EGM) at Olympic House. 

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) in partnership with the Government of Guyana via the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport (MCYS), launched its U19 Club and Inter-County Championship yesterday at the National Stadium, Providence.

Potaro Strikers and Rivers View recorded comfortable wins when the Bartica leg of the Namilco U17 Football League continued on Monday evening at the Bartica Community Centre ground.

Come Saturday, young female chess players will have the opportunity to participate in “The Queen Side” girls’ chess camp.

Former Ravens basketball stalwart player and coach, Eldon `Rocking Chair’ Vaughn died recently in the United States of America.

Taurean Prince outdueled Julius Randle in a battle of performances that flirted with history Monday night, hitting all eight of his 3-point shots and scoring the insurance basket with 10.4 seconds remaining as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves edged the New York Knicks 140-134.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Guyana Harpy Eagles have been strengthened further for their fourth round clash with bottom-of-the-table Jamaica Scorpions, as they take aim at their first West Indies Championship title in three seasons.