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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Johnson will miss the Twenty20 series against England and Scotland next month after sustaining a side strain and has been replaced by all-rounder Sean Abbott, Cricket Australia (CA) said yesterday.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.

CONCACAF Nations League International senior men’s football will return to local shores in the form of the Nations League, as regional confederation CONCACAF has confirmed that Guyana will open their maiden League A campaign against Suriname at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora.

The Demerara Volleyball Association made a clean sweep of the senior men’s, senior women’s, and U-19 men and U-19 women’s divisions, respectively, in the ‘One Guyana’ President’s Cup Championship at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.

 (CMC) – Head coach of the West Indies’ Test team, Andre Coley believes his players will adjust to whatever conditions they face in the second Test against South Africa, which bowls off today here at Providence Stadium.

CWI Rising Stars U-17 2-Day Guyana got their Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars 2-Day Championship off to a positive start yesterday against nemesis Trinidad and Tobago, as they trail by 108 runs at the Inshan Ali Park, Preysal in Trinidad.

Suriname became the latest team to arrive on local shores to compete in the 7th edition of the Winfield Braithwaite Caribbean Schoolboys & Schoolgirls Boxing Championship, which is slated for August 16-18 at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

(Reuters) – Teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka and all-rounder Jason Smith have been called up to South Africa’s Twenty20 squad for the first time for a three-match series in the West Indies, Cricket South Africa announced yesterday.

West Ruimveldt heavyweight Western Tigers mangle Buxton United 8-1 when the KFC Elite League continued last evening at the National Training Centre in Providence.