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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.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Aiden Markram has been named the new captain of South Africa’s Twenty20 International side with former skipper Temba Bavuma axed from the squad to face the West Indies in three matches later this month.

MUMBAI, India, CMC – West Indies captain Hayley Matthews produced a Player-of-the-Match performance with an unbeaten half-century and three wickets, as Mumbai Indians yet again flaunted their strength in a dominant nine-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore here Monday.

Immanuel Quickley had 38 points, eight rebounds and seven assists as the visiting New York Knicks extended their winning streak to nine games by beating the Boston Celtics 131-129 in double overtime Sunday.

(Reuters) – Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan delivered with bat and ball as they beat England by 50 runs in the third one-day international to earn a consolation win and deny the tourists a clean sweep in Chattogram yesterday.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – South Africa will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje for the second and final test against West Indies that starts at The Wanderers tomorrow after he picked up a mild groin injury and is to be rested.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the draw for the Indian Wells tournament, organisers said on Sunday in an indication that the world number one’s application for a COVID-19 vaccine waiver to enter the U.S.

Former champions Chase Academy, Ann’s Grove, Westminster and Charlestown recorded contrasting wins when the 9th edition of the Milo Secondary Schools U18 Football Championship resumed yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.