Jamaica lead medal count ... 20 gold, 15 silver and 2 bronze after 32 finals
Jamaica's bid to top the 40th Carifta Games, which is being staged at the Montego Bay Stadium, in St James, was well on course yesterday afternoon, as at press time, with 32 finals completed, the local contingent were leading the medal count with 37 medals - 20 gold, 15 silver and two bronze.
Arnett Gardens safe, Lions roar! - ... DPL relegation fight heightens
Humble Lion stayed the hand of relegation - at least for another week, when they defeated St Georges 2-0 at Effortville yesterday, as the Digicel Premier League relegation dog fight continued.
Goule runs personal best in Texas
Jamaica's Natoya Goule made her mark on the day's programme, when she landed a notable victory in the women's 800 on Saturday at the Michael Johnson Invitational meet
Summerbell takes pole for Thundersport showdown
After some anxious moments yesterday during the qualifying session at the Dover Raceway, St Ann, the nation's top circuit racers will return to the track this morning for an intense and epic battle, which has already attracted hundreds of die-hard fans, from the nook and cranny of the motorsport fraternity.
Celtics sweep Knicks
Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 10 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 21 points and 12 assists, and the Boston Celtics swept their way into the Eastern Conference semi-finals, holding on for a 101-89 victory over the New York Knicks yesterday.
West Indies seek to square ODI series
West Indies will face the difficult task of trying to win the second one-day international against Pakistan today at the Beausejour Cricket Ground, and level the five-match series.
Campbell-Brown claims 200 metres victory
Veronica Campbell-Brown gained a welcomed boost of confidence, when she won a 200m sprint on Saturday at the Kansas Relays. The reigning women's Olympic champion from Jamaica clocked 22.95 seconds with a 2.0m a second tailwind to prevail over American Porscha Lucas by 11-hundredths of a second.
Arsenal's title hopes fade
Arsenal's slim hopes of winning the Premier League were virtually extinguished yesterday, conceding a last-minute goal by Bolton substitute Tamir Cohen to lose 2-1 at the Reebok Stadium.
After smashing shot put record, Jamaica's Brown looking 'to become a force'
Calabar High School's fourth former, Christopher Brown, came good on his debut appearance for Jamaica, when he broke the Under-17 shot put record on yesterday's second day of the 40th CARIFTA Games at the Montego Bay Sports Complex, at Catherine Hall in St James.
Wynter claims gold in dead-heat drama
Dylan Carter struck gold twice, including a dead-heat, to anchor defending champions Trinidad & Tobago to the top of the medal standings, after the opening day of the CARIFTA Swimming Championships on Saturday.
Jamaica tested on Saturday night as Bahamians dominate 100m finals
After taking one gold and two silver medals in the opening session of Saturday's first day of the 40th CARIFTA Games in Montego Bay, Jamaica's traditional dominance at the annual junior championship was challenge in the subsequent sessions, but the local responded like true champions.
Mark My Word to rule The Guv
Reigning Horse of the Year, MARK MY WORD, should resume winning ways at Caymanas Park today when he takes on five opponents in the $1.1 million Bonnie Blue Flag Trophy grade one feature over 1820 metres.
Harvey, Sterling added to USL PRO League team
Jamaican pair Newton Sterling and Christopher Harvey have both signed to Antigua and Barbuda-based United Soccer League (USL) PRO League team Antigua Barracuda FC, for the club's inaugural season in the second-tier United States competition.