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Feb 01 New boards for SDF, INSPORTS

In less than a week, the country will learn of the make-up of the respective boards at the Sports Development Foundation (SDF) and the Institute of Sports (INSPORTS), according to Natalie Neita-Headley, minister without... on 2012 Feb 01 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Feb 01 Trench Town 5K

The Trench Town 5K Fun Run/Walk will take place this Saturday, beginning at 5:30 a.m.The event is part of the annual Trench Town Community Festival aimed at bringing visitors to the community and promoting unity among the residents... on 2012 Feb 01 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Feb 01 WIPA blasts WICB over chaos

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC):Regional players' union, WIPA, has blasted the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) over its handling of the Guyana cricket fiasco.WIPA president and chief executive, Dinanath Ramnarine, said Monday that the regional body's... on 2012 Feb 01 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Feb 01 'We did not fully cooperate'

CAPTAIN Horace Burrell, president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), says the six-month ban that was imposed on him by FIFA's Ethics Committee last October happened because of his... on 2012 Feb 01 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Feb 01 Stewart's Auto swells JFF fleet

Stewart's Automotive Group renewed and increased its sponsorship of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), donating two more vehicles to the national programme to aid in the Reggae Boyz preparations for the 2014 World Cup... on 2012 Feb 01 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Feb 01 Burrell expects FIFA reappointment soon

Reinstated president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace Burrell, insists that there is very little to be read from a move by FIFA to not include him in a reshuffle of the organisation's Governance... on 2012 Feb 01 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Feb 01 Windwards positive despite Sammy's absence

Ian Allen, coach of the Windwards Islands, says despite the absence of regular captain Darren Sammy, the team will be putting their best foot forward against Jamaica in their... on 2012 Feb 01 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Feb 01 Griffin monster dunk as Clippers sink Thunder

LOS ANGELES (AP): Blake Griffin's jaw-dropping one-handed jam over Kendrick Perkins sent Los Angeles Clippers fans into a frenzy, fired up his teammates, lit up the Twitterverse and burned the Oklahoma City Thunder.... on 2012 Feb 01 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Feb 01 Olympics scam lands fraudster in jail

LONDON (AP):London police said yesterday they have arrested a man on suspicion of fraud after he allegedly duped an American woman into handing over tens of thousands of dollars for an investment related to the upcoming Olympics.The online scam involved... on 2012 Feb 01 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Feb 01 Impasse damaging Guyana preparation - GCB

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC):The embattled Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) on Monday said the confusion in the local cricket fraternity had disrupted the national side's preparation for the Caribbean Twenty20 and seemed set to also hamper the build-up to... on 2012 Feb 01 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Feb 01 ESPN director makes pitch for sports tourism

Jamaica has long been vaunted as an ideal destination for sport tourism, given its international appeal and desirable weather. Bernard Stewart, vice-president of Caribbean and Maritime Media at international sports... on 2012 Feb 01 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Jan 27 Stick with classy Rio Cobre in 9th

With horses such as STORYOFMYLIFE and CLASSIC BEAU scoring upsets at Caymanas Park last Saturday, the Pick-9 eluded punters and offers a million-dollar carryover tomorrow.It embraces races two to 10, while the first Super-6... on 2012 Jan 27 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Jan 27 Confusion in Guyana as two squads are named for 4-dayers

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC):Guyana face the prospect of missing out on the regional four-day tournament which begins next month as confusion continued to reign in the management of the sport in the country.Both the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), the... on 2012 Jan 27 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Jan 27 Sergeon okay after surgery

Jamaica's lone female jockey, Georgina Sergeon, who was hurt in a spill in the seventh race at Caymanas Park last Saturday and had to be hospitalised, is recovering from surgery at the University of the West Indies Hospital..... on 2012 Jan 27 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Jan 27 Chess boss moves to control early draws

Volume 1. It was a bittersweet taste with the requisite drama that ended the fifth INC-sponsored John Powell Memorial tournament at the Chrystar Villas Hotel on Sunday. Overshadowing the winner of the event ... on 2012 Jan 27 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Jan 27 More than 3,500 athletes to compete at Gibson Relays

Athletes from at least eight overseas countries, 120 high schools and approximately 40 clubs and institutions are expected to descend on the National Stadium for the 36th staging of the Gibson Relays. The relay carnival, which will be staged on February 25... on 2012 Jan 27 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Jan 27 Free up Sunday racing - Chin

With four Sunday meets scheduled for Caymanas Park this year, the first on January 29, president of the United Bookmakers Association (UBA) Xavier Chin is urging the new Government to reverse the decision of the previous... on 2012 Jan 27 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Jan 27 Ganga sidelined

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC):Injury has sidelined Daren Ganga for Trinidad & Tobago's opening match in the Regional 4-day tournament against Combined Campuses & Colleges, starting on February 3 at the Three Ws Oval in Barbados... on 2012 Jan 27 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Jan 27 Twitter trouble

LONDON (AP):Predicting the outcome of football matches on Twitter could land players in trouble, as the English football authorities are wary they could be seen to be providing inside betting information.Queens Park Rangers captain Joey... on 2012 Jan 27 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss

Jan 27 Liverpool have no time to relax

LONDON (AP): With Manchester United visiting Anfield tomorrow in the fourth round of the FA Cup, Liverpool's players have no time to sit back and congratulate each other on their League Cup semi-final win over Manchester City.... on 2012 Jan 27 by Jamaica Gleaner :: Sports (0 Comments) - read more - - Discuss
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