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Devin Booker had a 28-point effort that included decisive, back-to-back 3-pointers in the final two minutes as the Phoenix Suns came from behind to beat the visiting San Antonio Spurs 115-110 Sunday to win their 10th straight game.

(Reuters) – Nike have suspended their relationship with Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood, the sportswear giant said yesterday after accusations surfaced online that the 20-year-old forward had assaulted a woman.

MADRID, (Reuters) – Spain united yesterday in celebration of Rafa Nadal’s epic comeback to beat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final and secure a record 21st Grand Slam title.

(Reuters) – The Premier League said yesterday that 85% of players have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

(ICC) Jason Holder claimed four wickets in four balls in front of an ecstatic home crowd in Barbados, to put a very personal seal on an outstanding series win for West Indies.

Guyana’s return to the international football circuit suffered an unexpected and disappointing result after  their international friendly encounter against traditional Caribbean rival Barbados was abandoned in the 33rd minute, following the confirmation of several positive COVID-19 results.

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has praised the ruling PPP/C government  for its historic 2.2 billion dollars budget for sports for 2022.

Guyanese chess players recently took part in the first edition of Master of the Guianas, an online tournament hosted by Suriname based Athena Chess.

The Ministry of Education Allied Arts Unit in conjunction with the Nexgen Golf Academy held its first of several Golf Fitness Challenges for PE Teachers from Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10 and Georgetown at the Woolford Avenue ground on Thursday.

The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has amended its constitution to allow its presidents to remain longer in office.

Triple jumper, Natrecia Hooper has once again leaped into the record books.

Klay Thompson drilled a clutch 3-pointer with 12.5 seconds remaining and combined with Stephen Curry to score Golden State’s final 17 points Saturday night, allowing the Warriors to outlast the visiting Brooklyn Nets 110-106 in San Francisco.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal yesterday roared back from two sets down to edge Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final and claim a record 21st Grand Slam title only months after fearing his glorious career might be over.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies all-rounder Raymon Reifer is set to play his first-ever first class game in a Barbados Pride shirt after being named in a 13-member squad for the opening round fixture against Leeward Islands Hurricanes starting here next month.

 (Reuters) – Jason Holder shattered England’s hopes of Twenty20 success today with four wickets in the final four balls to lead the West Indies to a 17-run victory in Barbados and clinch a 3-2 series win over the tourists.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal edged Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final today, roaring back from two sets down to claim a record 21st Grand Slam title only months after fearing his glorious career might be over due to injury.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies squandered a promising start to each innings to crash to a 34-run defeat to England in the fourth Twenty20 International, setting up a grand showdown in today’s finale at Kensington Oval.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel yesterday announced the West Indies Men’s T20 International (T20I) squad for the upcoming three-match Series against India.

In a continuous effort to promote ‘clean sports’, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, through the National Sports Commission (NSC), will foot the cost for one random drug test per selective national sports associations/federations.

By Tony (McWatt) and Reds (Perreira) As the first exercise of its associated duties since having been appointed, the Desmond Haynes-led selection panel recently announced its chosen 15 member squad for the West Indies limited-overs tour to India.