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LAHORE, Pakistan, CMC – Kieron Pollard’s all-round efforts went in vain as Multan Sultans missed a chance to close the gap on Lahore Qalanders, when they slumped to a 21-run defeat at the hands of the leaders in the Pakistan Super League here yesterday.

Mikal Bridges led all scorers with 38 points and the visiting Brooklyn Nets overcame a 28-point deficit, the biggest comeback in the NBA this season, to defeat the Boston Celtics 115-105 on Friday night.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, CMC – Kemar Roach has praised the input of West Indies fast-bowling legend Joel Garner after overtaking him on the all-time West Indies list of wicket-takers in Tests.

MUMBAI, India, CMC – West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews played a starring role in the historic opening game of the inaugural Women Premier League here yesterday, as her Mumbai Indians crushed Gujarat Giants by 143 runs.

With an emphasis on empowering and certifying its technical officials, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will afford Three-Star Coach Sebert Blake the opportunity to participate at the IBA Cutman Technician Course, which is being conducted at the Women’s World Championship in New Delhi, India from March 15-31.

By Troy Peters A new modernized Rifle shooting Complex may soon be on the cards as the famous Timehri Rifle ranges could be making way for an Eco-Park at Yarrowkabra at Soesdyke Linden, Highway.

The competitive racing season continues tomorrow with the staging of the second edition of ‘One Guyana’ Bartica Cycling Classic. 

“A cut man in the corner is critical for any boxer’s success and it is great that I have been given this opportunity to represent Guyana in terms of getting this qualification.”

Cycling fans, supporters, and the Bartica public can be assured of an exciting day of racing come tomorrow when the second  ‘One Guyana’ Bartica Cycling Classic is held, organised by We Stand United Cycle Club (WSUCC). 

CENTURION, South Africa, CMC – Jermaine Blackwood said he was “gutted” by West Indies’ 87-run defeat to South Africa on Thursday, and said the visitors’ batting could have been “a bit more selective” during their second innings run chase.

An unbeaten century from national batsman, Kemol Savory, drove Essequibo to a 271-run win over the Select XI in their first-round clash in the Guyana Cricket Board’s senior Inter-County four-day clash.

INDORE, India, (Reuters) – Battered in Nagpur and bruised in Delhi, Australia flipped the script on a minefield of a pitch in Indore to register a rare test victory in India yesterday.

DHAKA, (Reuters) – England opener Jason Roy hit a superb century and skipper Jos Buttler made 76 before Adil Rashid and Sam Curran grabbed four wickets each as the tourists beat Bangladesh by 132 runs in the second one-day international yesterday for a 2-0 series victory.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) sealed their final’s berth in the Demerara Volleyball Association Senior Men’s League, defeating Young Achievers on Thursday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

Luka Doncic amassed 42 points and 12 assists and Kyrie Irving scored 40 points to lift the host Dallas Mavericks past the Philadelphia 76ers 133-126 on Thursday.

Accolade giants, Trophy Stall, will sponsor today’s Lusignan Golf Club’s 18-hole Medal Play tournament at the Lusignan Golf Course, East Coast Demerara The event is expected to feature most of the country’s premier golfers who will  tee off from 12.30 hours.

Tucville Secondary crushed Institute of Academic Excellence 3-0 when the Georgetown leg of the Blue Water Girls u15 Developmental Football League started yesterday.

(CMC) – A memorable day for Kemar Roach, Joshua Da Silva, and Jermaine Blackwood turned bleak when West Indies failed to overcome another supine batting display and destructive pace bowling from Kagiso Rabada, and crashed to an 87-run defeat against South Africa in the first Test yesterday.

The cream of the nation’s teen athletes vying for spots on the CARIFTA Games outfit will clash with the seasoned seniors tomorrow at the National Track and Field Centre.

MVP Sports, the leading distributor of sports apparel on local soil, has partnered with the Petra Organization as a primary sponsor for the entirety of the entity’s football calendar of activities.