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(Reuters) – World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has begun preparations for his rematch with Briton Anthony Joshua, the Ukrainian boxer said yesterday.

(Reuters) – South African test cricketer Zubayr Hamza has been provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) under its anti-doping code after testing positive for a prohibited substance, the cricket governing body said yesterday.

(CMC) – An historic last-wicket stand between Saqib Mahmood and Jack Leach utterly deflated West Indies, eroding their momentum and offering England a way back on the opening day of the decisive third Test yesterday.

A busy schedule for the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) leading into the Easter season is set to tee off on Saturday at 12.30 hours with the second annual Genuine Auto Parts tournament.

Guyana Breweries Incorporated (GBI) under its 592 Beer brand, will serve as the titular sponsor of the ‘Skills for Cash’ seven-a-side football tournament, which commences tomorrow at the No.

Following his recall to the Golden Jaguars senior men’s program for the Courts Caribbean Classic after being omitted since 2021, former captain Sam Cox (SC) sat down with Stabroek Sport (SS) to discuss his possible new role within the setup, and his expectations for the future.

West Demerara giant Pouderoyen FC thrashed traditional rival Uitvlugt by a 4-1 scoreline on Sunday in a pre-season engagement staged at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora, West Coast Demerara.

The full slate of the Guyana Fight Night Road to Redemption boxing card has been finalised by its promoters.

(Reuters) – Italy missed out on the World Cup finals again after losing 1-0 at home to North Macedonia in their playoff semi-final yesterday, as Aleksandar Trajkovski’s last-gasp strike earned the visitors a famous win.

Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton scored 23 points apiece for the host Memphis Grizzlies, who blew an 18-point lead before executing down the stretch in a 132-120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.

(Reuters) – Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique made a solid start yesterday to set up a thrilling final day in the deciding third test in Lahore, keeping the hosts in the hunt for a series-clinching win against Australia.

(CMC) – West Indies Women’s hopes of a semi-final spot were left hanging by a string after rain forced a no-result in their all-important final group stage game against South Africa yesterday.

Former Caribbean junior boys champion turned coach Idi Lewis is a proud man.

West Indies are set to play the third and final Apex Test against England from today and head coach, Phil Simmons is banking on the team’s ability to produce huge partnerships and take early wickets in order to secure the series.

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has yesterday named a  23-member roster for the Courts Caribbean Classic, which commence in the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago this weekend.

After placing fifth in the women’s final of the 400m at the World Athletic Indoor Championships and becoming the South American record holder, a fire has been lit in Aliyah Abrams and she is poised for success as the outdoor season approaches.

Men’s Physique standout, Yannick Grimes has departed for Aruba on a quest to capture an elusive but illustrious pro card when he makes his debut at the Giovanni Classic this weekend.

Head Coach Phil Simmons had debunked speculation that Akeal Hosein was a cover for Veerasammy Permaul ahead of the third and final Apex test against England.

Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) defeated Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) in the final of the GTT Inter Ministries/Government Agencies Super6 tapeball cricket competition held Saturday.

Team McKenzie and Team Isaacs won the senior and u14 titles respectively when the South Turkeyen Sports Committee (STSC) staged a small goal football championship on Sunday at the C Field Sophia Tarmac.