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Nicolette Fernandes (right) of Guyana being congratulated by opponent and top seed Laura Tovar of Colombia after winning championship gold in the women’s individual division of the Pan Am Senior Squash Championship in Guatemala
Nicolette Fernandes (right) of Guyana being congratulated by opponent and top seed Laura Tovar of Colombia after winning championship gold in the women’s individual division of the Pan Am Senior Squash Championship in Guatemala

Nicollete crowned PanAm squash Queen

Local squash queen Nicolette Fernandes romped to an historic gold medal in the women’s individual section of the Pan Am Senior Squash Championship in Guatemala, defeating top seed Laura Tovar of Colombia in straight sets last evening in the championship match.

During a simple ceremony yesterday, Regina Persaud of the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG), received an undisclosed sponsorship pact from Mohamed’s Enterprise, through its principal, Azruddin Mohamed.
During a simple ceremony yesterday, Regina Persaud of the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG), received an undisclosed sponsorship pact from Mohamed’s Enterprise, through its principal, Azruddin Mohamed.

Carifta Games athletes garner support from Mohamed’s Enterprise

The CARIFTA Games bound athletes have garnered support from long standing sports benefactor, Mohamed’s Enterprises.

Tony McWatt

Cricket and carnival

By Tony McWatt The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has announced that its finals will be hosted by Guyana for the next three years, starting this year.

Andre Russell celebrating with his KKR teammates. (Photo: IPL)

Little fireworks from Russell, Narine but KKR thrash Mumbai

PUNE, India, CMC – West Indies stars Andre Russell and Sunil Narine played only minor roles yesterday but their Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) did enough to thrash Kieron Pollard’s Mumbai Indians by five wickets and keep the five-time champions winless in the new edition of the Indian Premier League.

Major interest as Woods returns to Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga., (Reuters) – The Masters officially gets underway today at 8am ET (1200 GMT) when Jose Maria Olazabal hits the opening tee shot but for many golf fans the year’s first major will not truly begin until just over two hours later when Tiger Woods appears on the tee.

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema owned Chelsea yesterday netting a hat trick which included two headed goals.

Benzema hat-trick gives Real Madrid 3-1 win at Chelsea

LONDON, (Reuters) – A hat-trick by veteran striker Karim Benzema, including two fine headed goals in the space of three first-half minutes, earned Real Madrid a 3-1 win at reigning European champions Chelsea in their Champions League quarter-final first leg yesterday.

Boston Marathon restricts Russian, Belarusian runners

(Reuters) – Russian and Belarusian athletes who were accepted via open registration to the Boston Marathon and reside in their home countries will not be allowed to compete in this month’s event, the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) said yesterday.

NBA roundup: Suns end Lakers’ postseason hopes

Devin Booker scored 32 points and made six 3-pointers in three quarters on Tuesday night to help Phoenix post a 121-110 victory over visiting Los Angeles, a triumph that eliminated the Lakers from the play-in berth race as well as providing the Suns with a franchise-record 63rd victory.

Kemar Roach

Roach set to feature in Surrey opener

LONDON, Apr 5, CMC – Outstanding West Indies seamer Kemar Roach is expected to feature in Surrey’s opening match of the new English County Championship on Thursday, after returning to the London club for a second stint.

Guyana’s Nicolette Fernandes, third from left, is the last remaining hope for an individual singles medal at the Pan Am squash championships

Nicolette last remaining hope for singles medal

Experienced campaigner Nicolette Fernandes remains Guyana’s lone representative in the individual section of the PanAm Senior Squash Championship in Guatemala following defeats to teammates Ashley Khalil and Mary Fung A Fat in the women’s pool yesterday.

Shimron Hetmyer

In-form Hetmyer denied as RCB take victory

MUMBAI, India, CMC – A dashing knock by West Indies batting star Shimron Hetmyer went in vain as Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in the Indian Premier League here yesterday.

Colin Nelson

`I can see us doing well’

The Golden Jaguars were drawn in group B of League ‘B’ in the Concacaf Nations League, after the official draw was conducted on Monday in Miami, Florida, USA.

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