Jamaica Gleaner
Published: Saturday | January 23, 2010
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Hinds leads Ja recovery
FOURSQUARE, Barbados (CMC):Brandon Bess distinguished himself with career-best figures, but had to share the spotlight with Wavell Hinds, as reigning champions and leaders Jamaica recovered from an early stumble against Guyana in the WICB regional...

Stunning collapse brings swift end to George's
Ardenne High registered a surprising 39-run win over St George's College in Group D of the urban area Grace Shield 'A' League cricket competition at Ardenne Road yesterday.

Reno, Seba to clash in final
Western Bureau:Reno earned the right to meet fellow former national league champions Seba United in the final of the 2009-10 Captain's Bakery & Grill Western Super League football competition on Thursday night, when they...

Girlz face must-win encounter
Jamaica's Under-20 female footballers will meet Mexico in a crucial CONCACAF Group B final-round World Cup qualifying match in Guatemala today, starting at 2 p.m.

The Guardian's a safe bet
The three-year-old campaign leading up to the season's first classics, the 1000 and 2000 Guineas on April 5, commences today at Caymanas Park with the Eight Thirty Sprint over the straight five course for native bred maiden...

Shelly lifting spirits at Wolmer's
Athletes, who will this year, represent schools that have played significant roles in the rich and storied history of the Boys and Girls' Athletics Champion-ships will be under great pressure to perform at the highest levels...

In your neighbourhood
Led by an unbeaten 121 from national player Horace Miller, defending champions Lime defeated arch-rivals Jamaica Broilers by 64 runs in the Digicel cricket series Reggae Jammin Business House 50-over league final at...

Santos, JDF psyched up for battle
A pulsating encounter is expected when Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) march to Bell/Chung Stadium to do battle with Santos in today's feature match of the Claro Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) Super League...

SPORTS BRIEFS
The Excelsior Hockey Club's 31st Excelsior Indoor Hockey Tournament continues today, starting at 9 a.m. with the Under-16 section at the Excelsior High School Gym.

Central Hurdles, Relays to set off MILO Grand Prix
The first meet of the second annual MILO Junior Grand Prix track and field series, the third Central Hurdles and Relays, will be staged today at the GC Foster College, St Catherine.The meet, which has been added to the...

Clijsters out, Henin advances
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP): The much-anticipated potential quarter-final between the back-from-retirement Belgians dissolved in 52 minutes yesterday at the Australian Open.

Hyde, Wildish led the way in showjumping
Julian Hyde and young Shelby Wildish were tops in showjumping in 2009. Hyde won two dressage competitions during the course of the year along with the FEI world showjumping challenge...

Brazilians want Ronaldinho back in national team
SAO PAULO (AP): Ronaldinho's remarkable return to form has quickly made the headlines in Brazil, and fans across the football-crazy country are already calling for the star's return to the national team.After struggling last year with AC Milan...

Table tennis boss targets youths
The Jamaica Table Tennis Association (JTTA) is stepping up its efforts to have more youngsters playing the sport and has partnered with the government and an Indian company to have boards distributed in schools right...

Foster looking forwardto another good year
Jamaica's table tennis star, Yvonne Foster, has been the top female player in the island for the past five years.Although just 16 years old she has been crowned female table tennis champion for the past five consecutive...

Moo-Young expects some tough battles
Reigning national men's singles champion, Peter Moo-Young, is gearing up for some tough competition from his young rivals as he prepares to defend his title at this year's National Table Tennis Championships.The over-40...

Eight schools aim for chess quarter-finals
The Jamaica Chess Federation's 2009/10 season continues today, with the start of the second phase of the Corporate Area Schools Chess Championships at Campion College's Library.


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