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ST JOHN’S, Antigua,  CMC – President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Dr Kishore Shallow has revealed that the looming appointments of a chief operating officer and a chief commercial officer are among several new positions being created at the regional institution.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic suffered a major upset at the hands of Alexei Popyrin with a 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 beating in the third round of the U.S.

-government commits support for hosting of Caribbean Elite Championships  By Michaelangelo Jacobus Despite being over an hour late to a reception in his honour, Briton John, Guyana’s best cyclist in recent years, soaked up praise and collected several gifts for his recent historic achievement at the Tour Cycliste de Guiana in French Guiana where he narrowly missed out on winning the overall title. 

(CPL) – A thrilling final ball victory for St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots over Antigua & Barbuda Falcons kicked off the twelfth iteration of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.

(CMC) – The Barbados Royals did just enough to win their second consecutive Women’s Caribbean Premier League title when they defeated the Trinbago Knight Riders by four runs in an exciting final at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy yesterday.

(Reuters) – Czech Karolina Muchova delivered a flawless display of serve-and-volley tennis to knock twice champion Naomi Osaka out of the U.S.

(Reuters) – Former U.S. Open champion Carlos Alcaraz was beaten 6-1 7-5 6-4 by unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round of the Grand Slam yesterday.

World Athletics U-20 Championship -Glen, Hinckson eliminated in heatsGuyana’s participation at the World Athletics U-20 Championships in Lima, Peru, came to a disappointing end amid a spark of hope from US-based Jackson Clarke, who stormed to victory in 21.37s in Heat 2 of the Men’s 200m to qualify for the semifinals.

(Reuters) – Joe Root’s 33rd test century salvaged a challenging day one for England as they reached the close on 358-7 in the second test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s yesterday.

GCB U-13 Inter-County Championship Defending champion Essequibo thumped Demerara by seven wickets when the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) U-13 Inter-County Championship commenced yesterday.

(CMC) – Antigua’s Minister of Sport, Daryll Matthew, believes the time has come for Cricket West Indies (CWI) to increase the term limit of its president to four years.

‘Bend it like Beckham’ Futsal Championship Back Circle and Sparta Boss will add another chapter to their fierce rivalry when they face off in the inaugural final of the ‘Bend it like Beckham’ Futsal Championship on Saturday following semifinal wins on Wednesday evening.

(CMC) – Explosive batting all-rounder Deandra Dottin has been named in a West Indies Women’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

‘Bend it Like Beckham’ Futsal Traditional giants Sparta Boss, Bent Street, Back Circle, and North East La Penitence advanced to the semifinal round following contrasting wins in the quarterfinal segment when the inaugural edition of the ‘Bend it Like Beckham’ Futsal Championship continued at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.

– one-day event set for September 5th at Pouderoyen The Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ National Championship was launched yesterday at Colours Boutique on Robb Street ahead of its commencement on Friday, September 5th, at the Pouderoyen Tarmac, West Demerara.

(CMC) – Alana Reid secured her place in history as the fourth consecutive Jamaican to claim the women’s 100m title at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships, capturing gold yesterday in Lima, Peru.

World U-20 Athletics Guyana’s medal hopes at the World U-20 Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru, all but evaporated yesterday at the Estadio Atlético de la Videna.

(CMC) – West Indies players Nicholas Pooran, Akeal Hosein, and Gudakesh Motie all made moves in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) player rankings released yesterday.

(CMC) – West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has officially announced his retirement from international cricket, concluding a career that spanned over 12 years at the highest level of the sport.

Strikers and Three Hills recorded wins in the men’s division, while Three Hills was also victorious in the women’s segment when the Rupununi Football Association Senior Leagues resumed on Saturday.