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Stabroek News’ Duncan Saul won the Sports Journalist-of-the-Year (print) award. He was presented with his
accolade by Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle himself a former Stabroek News reporter. (Emmerson Campbell photo)
Stabroek News’ Duncan Saul won the Sports Journalist-of-the-Year (print) award. He was presented with his accolade by Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle himself a former Stabroek News reporter. (Emmerson Campbell photo)

Amsterdam, Fernandes crowned Sportsman, Sportswoman-of-the-Year

Standout boxer, Desmond Amsterdam, and squash queen, Nicolette Fernandes, were named the National Sports Commission (NSC) Sportsman and Sportswoman for the 2021/2022 period under review. 

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma celebrates his century.

Bavuma ton leads S/Africa to series win over England

(Reuters) – Captain Temba Bavuma struck a superb 109 from 102 balls as South Africa chased down a record target in Bloemfontein to beat England by five wickets yesterday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in their one-day international series.

Joshua Da Silva, right, struck a hundred on yesterday’s second day of the four-day tour-match while Roston Chase, left made 87.

Da Silva shines with century as WI dominates

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, CMC – Joshua Da Silva’s hundred saw West Indies to a massive total before fast bowler Alzarri Joseph struck twice to rattle Zimbabwe XI, and emphasise the touring side’s dominance of day two of their four-day match here yesterday.

Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas with their trophies

Djokovic resumes Australian Open reign with 10th title

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – An emotional Novak Djokovic resumed his reign over Melbourne Park by winning a record-extending 10th Australian Open title yesterday and crushing the Grand Slam dream of Greek trailblazer Stefanos Tsitsipas in a one-sided final.

Kieron Pollard

Emirates crush leaders courtesy of Pollard, Fletcher fifties

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard and past international teammate, Andre Fletcher, struck contrasting half-centuries to propel MI Emirates to a 157-run crushing of leaders Desert Vipers in the International League T20 here yesterday.

Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul, right,
put on 137 runs for the first wicket.

Brathwaite hundred underlines strong WI effort

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, CMC – Captain Kraigg Brathwaite struck a composed hundred to extend his prolific form and lead a healthy West Indies batting effort on the opening day of their four-day tour match against a Zimbabwe XI here yesterday.

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka with her trophy during the press conference after winning her final match against Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina REUTERS/Loren Elliott

Sabalenka overpowers Rybakina for first Grand Slam win

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Aryna Sabalenka tamed her nerves to blast her way to a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 win over Kazakh 22nd seed Elena Rybakina yesterday in a thrilling final featuring two power-hitters in the women’s game.

Matthew Nandu

Nandu eager to make his mark

Promising teenaged batting sensation, Matthew Nandu, is one of four new additions to the Guyana Harpy Eagles squad for the upcoming Regional Four-Day side and he is eager to receive his first cap.

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