Jamaica Gleaner
Published: Wednesday | December 23, 2009
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Jamaica would be 'a great place to train' - Gay gives island props; says US male sprinting is not in decline
American 100-metre record holder and the world's second fastest man, Tyson Gay, believes Jamaica can be marketed as a place for athletes to train. Gay, who has in recent times played second fiddle to the world's fastest man and triple world record holder...

Gayle taunts prompted screaming - Watson
SYDNEY, Australia (CMC): Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has claimed his excessive celebration following Chris Gayle's dismissal in the second innings of the final Test was prompted by the West Indies' captain taunts.The 28-year-old dismissed Gayle...

Halliman says schoolboy trio deserve national call
Lebert Halliman, head coach of Jamaica's successful All-Schools team which recently returned home from a schools football tournament in South Florida, USA, believes that at least three players who were part of the team should at least be invite...

Bet it's Allaboutthecash
As the 2009 racing season fast approaches its close on Boxing Day, today's penultimate race meet at Caymanas Park features the Sweet Ruckus Trophy over 1400 metres for two-year-olds, along with the sixth and final race...

Reno grab lead with massive win
Western Bureau: Former national champions Reno FC took over sole leadership of the 2009-10 Captain's Bakery and Grill Western Super Football League on Sunday, when they scored a big 4-0 win over struggling Prosper FC to move...

Serena voted 2009's best despite tirade
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP): Playing her best at the most important events, Serena Williams re-established herself as the top player in women's tennis in 2009 and was a landslide choice as Female Athlete of the Year by members of The Associated Press (AP)...

SPORTS BRIEFS
Belmont threat - ALBANY, New York (AP): The New York Racing Association (NYRA) said Monday it's facing a cash crunch that could threaten the Belmont Stakes and thoroughbred horse racing's Triple Crown...


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