Sports

Proctor heading small team to regional games

THE  VALLEY, Anguilla, CMC – High jumper Shinelle Proctor is part of three-member squad named by track and field officials here to represent Anguilla at the CARIFTA Games scheduled for the Cayman Islands next month.

Spready’s Bakery representative N. Fudadin (second from right) hands over the sponsorship cheque to BCB’s treasurer Anil Beharry while Keith Foster (L) and Carl Moore (R) look on.
Spready’s Bakery representative N. Fudadin (second from right) hands over the sponsorship cheque to BCB’s treasurer Anil Beharry while Keith Foster (L) and Carl Moore (R) look on.

Third annual Spready’s Bakery U-19 tournament launched

The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday officially launched the third annual Under-19 tournament sponsored by Manoj and Narine Spready’s Bakery at a cost of $200,000.

Striker Edison Gomes in a tussle to keep possession of the ball during yesterday’s practice session. (Orlando Charles photo)

Alpha eyes stronger showing at CFU c’ships

-discipline key, says coach By Marlon Munroe Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United promises to be much more equipped for this year’s first round Caribbean Football Union (CFU) club championships against Bath Estate FC of Dominica next Wednesday at the GCC ground.

General Secretary of the North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) and Committee Member of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Robert Keller (second left) addressing reporters yesterday along with GAPF President Peter Green (second right). Also in the photo are Sergio Santano (left), Championship Secretary, and Drug Testing Officer Mike Licciardi (extreme right).

Local strongmen begin quest for team title

By Marlon Munroe Guyana begins its quest today for the team title in the fourth annual IPF/NAPF Caribbean Islands Bench Press and Powerlifting Championships at the Princess Hotel, Providence, East Bank Demerara.

Dominant Bangalore crush Rajasthan

(Cricinfo) A superlative bowling performance by Royal Challengers Banga-lore, including a hat-trick by Praveen Kumar, skittled Rajasthan Royals for a paltry 92 and set up a huge win.

McLaren unveil supercar to take on Ferrari

WOKING, England, (Reuters) – McLaren unveiled the  first of a range of supercars yesterday that will take their  Formula One battle with Ferrari and Mercedes out of the  racetrack and into the automotive arena.

Brilliant Messi compared to sporting greats

BARCELONA, (Reuters) – Lionel Messi earned himself  comparisons with sporting greats Diego Maradona and Michael  Jordan after the Barcelona forward’s brilliant performance in  the Champions League on Wednesday.

Woods will still be ‘terrific,’ says Obama

MIAMI, (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama  said on Wednesday he was sure Tiger Woods will still be a  “terrific golfer” when he returns to competition, while one of  the PGA Tour’s most senior players urged America to forgive the  scandal-hit golfer.

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