Kirani James, world’s champion of Grenada eased into the 400m final after winning his semi-final. James finished in 44.59 seconds ahead of Chris Brown of the Bahamas with Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius down in eighth.
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Roach brings it home with the bat; Windies celebrate series win
Kingston, Jamaica – Kemar Roach demonstrated the new level of confidence in the West Indies team as he played a fantastic innings to lead the team to victory in the second Digicel Test match on Sunday morning. Roach made a Test-best score of 41 off 60 balls as the West […]
Kirani James Moves into Finals with a Strong Caribbean Presence
Kirani James advanced to the 400 metres men’s Finals of the London Olympic today by easily winning his simi final hit. Four other Caribbean athletics also qualify for the finals. More details later
Results from Round 2; Fixtures for Round 3 of WICB’s Under-19 Tournament
Bridgetown, Barbados — Please see below results and points standings from the second round of matches and fixtures for the third round of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 three-day tournament.
High expectations for Spicemas events
St. George’s, August 4, 2012 – A new format will be implemented today, Saturday, August 4, when young Grenadian masqueraders and entertainers perform at the Children’s Carnival Frolic (CCF). Among the changes are an earlier starting time for the CCF, and a longer route for the young mas’ players.
Samuels strokes superb century; special tribute to Jamaica 50
Kingston, Jamaica – Marlon Samuels put on a batting master class for his countrymen at Sabina Park as he made a superb fourth Test century. The elegant Jamaican played a number of breathtaking shots as he made a commanding 123 off 169 balls to keep the West Indies alive on […]
Grenadians Kirani James, Paul Williams take to tracks Saturday
By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, August 3, 2012 – The Grenada team at the London Olympics has been hit by another injury. Kanika Beckles was scheduled to compete in the opening round of the Women’s 400 meters on Friday but withdrew because of an injury.
Dottin to play for T&T in Regional Women’s Twenty20
Kingston, Jamaica – Deandra Dottin will create a small piece of history, when the inaugural Regional Women’s Twenty20 Tournament begins next Wednesday here.
Confident Sammy looking to make it two wins in a row
Kingston, Jamaica – Darren Sammy is confident his team can defeat New Zealand in the second Digicel Test match and win the two-match Digicel Test Series. The allrounder spoke on the eve of the second match and said everyone is ready to perform at peak level over the next five […]
Results from Round 1 and Fixtures for Round 2 of WICB’s Under-19 Tournament
Tuesday, July 31, 2012: Bridgetown, Barbados — Please see below results and points standings from the first round of matches and fixtures for the second round of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 three-day tournament.
Narine: “We’re pumped up” for Sabina showdown
Kingston, Jamaica – Sunil Narine summed up the mood in the West Indies camp when he said “we’re pumped up” as he set his sights on the upcoming second Digicel Test match against New Zealand at Sabina Park.
Lewis gives Kiddy Cricketers lessons for life
St. John’s, Antigua –Rawl Lewis urged Scotiabank Kiddy Cricketers in Antigua & Barbuda to be focussed and be dedicated in all areas of their lives. The former Windward Islands captain and West Indies leg-spinner recently spoke to over 80 Kiddy Cricketers in the two-island state about life and the intricate […]
Narine gets special first Test wicket; leads Windies fightback
North Sound, Antigua – Off-spinner Sunil Narine took three crucial wickets – including his special first Test wicket – to change the course of play on the opening day of the first Digicel Test match on Wednesday.
Trophy received for Old Trafford All-Star football game
St. George’s, July 25, 2012 – The Carenage Organisation for Recreation and Entertainment (CORE) has received the challenged trophy that will be awarded to the winner of an Over-40 All-Star football game to be held next month at Old Trafford Playing Field in Tanteen, St. George’s.
Shiv all geared up for his 143rd Test match
North Sound, Antigua – Shivnarine Chanderpaul said on Tuesday that he totally enjoys every moment on the cricket field and it’s that love for the game which keeps him going day in and day out. That passion and commitment was evident as he meticulously prepared for the first Digicel Test […]
