WI vs. SA 2nd Test
Day two of the 2nd Test between South Africa and the West Indies saw the visitors gain an undeniable upper hand after Aiden Markram and Kyle Verreynne grounded out half-centuries in their second innings on a surface at the Providence National Stadium that got better as the day wore on.
Caribbean Schoolboys Boxing Championship
Guyana recorded a mixed night of results following a record one win and a loss in the international segment when the 7th edition of the Winfield Braithwaite Caribbean Schoolboys & Schoolgirls Boxing Championship commenced last night at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
Pele and Black Pearl continued their unbeaten run in the Georgetown Football Association Senior Men’s League following comfortable victories at the National Training Centre, Providence, East Bank Demerara.
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has appointed European sports apparel brand, MEYBA, to provide the home and away playing kits for the men’s and women’s national teams for a period of five years.
(CMC) – Additional support for football in the Caribbean, North America and Central America is underway thanks to a partnership between Concacaf and PIF.
A team of Guyanese cyclists will be representing Guyana at the 33rd edition of the Toure Cycliste de Guiana, scheduled to take place from today (August 17) to August 25 in French Guiana.
(Reuters) – A late goal by new signing Joshua Zirkzee earned Manchester United a nervy 1-0 victory over Fulham in their Premier League season opener at Old Trafford yesterday.
Guyana commenced their Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boy’s U-14 Challenge Series in the worst possible manner, going down to Antigua and Barbuda 1-2 yesterday in the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
(CMC) – Bowlers dominated the opening day of the second Test between the West Indies and South Africa, as 17 wickets fell, thanks to some enterprising seam bowling from both teams yesterday.
The 2024 edition of the Winfield Braithwaite Caribbean Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Boxing Championship punches off tonight at the National Gymnasium and is expected to field three thrilling nights of school-aged action.
‘Bend it Like Beckham’ Futsal
Traditional giants Sparta Boss, Bent Street, Gold is Money, and North East La Penitence advanced to the next round when the inaugural edition of the ‘Bend it Like Beckham’ Futsal Championship commenced on Wednesday evening at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.
Potaro Strikers maintained their perfect record in the Bartica Football Association Senior Men’s League, dismantling Agatash by a 4-1 score on Wednesday evening at the Community Centre ground.
The West Demerara Cricket Association (WDCA) will resume its season on Sunday with the commencement of the GH Renovations T20 Championship, which will be staged at several venues in the jurisdiction.
(Reuters) – Australian fast bowler Spencer Johnson will miss the Twenty20 series against England and Scotland next month after sustaining a side strain and has been replaced by all-rounder Sean Abbott, Cricket Australia (CA) said yesterday.
(Reuters) – India have appointed Morne Morkel as their new bowling coach with the former South Africa international paceman officially joining head coach Gautam Gambhir’s staff next month, local media reported.
(Reuters) – France striker Kylian Mbappe marked his Real Madrid debut with a clinical goal as the European champions outclassed Atalanta 2-0 to win the Super Cup yesterday.
Undefeated defending champion, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), overcame a 0-2 deficit to defeat former winner Fruta Conquerors 3-2 when the KFC Elite League continued on Wednesday evening at the National Training Centre in Providence.
CWI Rising Stars U-17 Cricket
Despite a standout all-round performance from Romario Ramdeholl, Guyana played to a draw against hosts Trinidad and Tobago at the Inshan Ali Park in Preysal in the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars U-17 Men’s 2-Day Championship.
(CMC) – With a series win on the line, West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite is hoping for an improved performance from the home side when they battle South Africa in the second and final Test here at Providence Stadium beginning today.
Paruima and Kako won the men and women divisional titles, respectively, when the Upper Mazaruni District Games Football Championship concluded at the Kamarang Community Centre ground, Region #7.