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A probe has been launched into millions of dollars reportedly missing from an account belonging to sprint legend Usain Bolt at Jamaican investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), the sport star’s manager Nugent Walker confirms.

GQEBERHA, South Africa, CMC – West Indies fast bowler Odean Smith rattled Sunrisers Eastern Cape but the hosts held their nerve to inch to a four-wicket victory over MI Cape Town in the SA20 here yesterday.

Winning, while playing with the black pieces in his final match, caused Amir Mahadeo to top the rankings in the Under-18 Open category of the T&T National Youth Chess Championship, on Sunday.

(Reuters) – India player Rishabh Pant said  yesterday that he has undergone successful surgery weeks after suffering multiple injuries in a car crash.

MILAN, (Reuters) – A new board at Italian soccer club Juventus JUVE.MI

POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa, CMC – Zaida James brought her experience to bear with an explosive all-round performance as West Indies Rising Stars edged Ireland Women by seven runs in their opening game of the ICC Under-19 Women’s World Cup here yesterday.

Essequibo wicketkeeper/batsman, Kemol Savory, yesterday sent a sound message to the national selectors who witnessed him rampage to 170 on day two of the first Guyana Harpy Eagles practice match yesterday.

The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) is currently awaiting its audited financial statements which will pave the way for the body to hold elections due since 2020.

(Reuters) – India recorded the biggest-ever victory in one-day internationals after they thrashed Sri Lanka by 317 runs in the final ODI in Thiruvananthapuram yesterday as Virat Kohli put on a batting masterclass and Mohammed Siraj excelled with the ball.

Joel Embiid hit a game-winning shot with five seconds left and James Harden fired in 18 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-117 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Paris St Germain suffered their second defeat of the season in a 1-0 loss to Stade Rennais yesterday as their Ligue 1 lead was slashed to three points.

GLASGOW, Scotland, CMC – Reggae Boy Kemar Roofe, whose season has been dogged with injury, fired Rangers into the final of the Scottish League Cup on Sunday, but then went off with a shoulder problem as his side defeated 10-man Aberdeen 2-1 after extra time.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Sam Stosur will bid a bittersweet farewell to home fans at the Australian Open but will not be straying far from the game, the 38-year-old major winner said on Sunday.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal will kick off his Australian Open title defence today with a first round test against rising Briton Jack Draper as a new era begins on the blue hardcourts of Melbourne Park.

(Reuters) – A controversial Big Bash League (BBL) rule came under the spotlight during Saturday’s Melbourne derby when two batsmen were each awarded six runs after hitting the roof when they could have been out caught instead.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Andre Russell sparkled but only briefly as West Indies players struggled for impact in the International League T20, leaving star-studded Abu Dhabi Knight Riders with a six-wicket defeat to Gulf Giants here yesterday.

A stellar 2022 for ‘Dynamite’ Desmond Amsterdam culminated in remarkable fashion yesterday as the standout boxers won another bout, this time outside of the ring, securing the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) most prestigious honour, the ‘Boxer of Year’ accolade.

The first of two Guyana Harpy Eagles practice matches got underway yesterday at the National Stadium, Providence with Shamar Joseph and Gudakesh Motie leading the way with the ball while Matthew Nandu resisted with a gritty half-century.

By Romario Samaroo It is rare to find a cricketer, who, having played alongside many of today’s cricket stars, is not involved in the playing aspect of the sport but is rather content to coach some of his peers instead.

East Bank Football Association, West Berbice Academy Training Centre (ATC), and Upper Demerara secured wins when the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/Tiger Rentals U13 competition continued yesterday at the National Training Centre, Providence.