Haye announces retirement from boxing
LONDON (AP) — Former heavyweight champion David Haye announced his retirement on his birthday Thursday, fulfilling his promise to quit by the time he reached 31. The British fighter’s last bout was a loss on points in July to Wladimir…
Cayman Islands dive into Pan Am Games
It may be common knowledge that Cayman’s Pan American Games Team will feature top swimmers Brett and Shaune Fraser, Tori Flowers and Lara Butler in the pool; but those who are not members of the Islands’ swimming fraternity can be…
Jaime Ayovi leads Ecuador over US 1-0
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Jurgen Klinsmann is finding wins and goals hard to come by in his first few months as coach of the U.S. soccer team. “It’s going to take time,” goalkeeper Tim Howard said after Tuesday night’s 1-0…
Hurley’s smash 4G kart race
They felt the need… the need for SPEED! Nascar and Formula One drivers had nothing on these racers as Cayman Karting hosted the Digicel launch of 4G. And what better way to celebrate the telecommunications milestone than to hit the…
More misery for Cayman
Cayman Islands World Cup misery continued on Tuesday night, as they were trounced four goals to nil in El Salvador. In front of a packed crowd in San Salvador the Group A leaders continued their impressive form with a comfortable…
London Olympic stadium deal collapses
LONDON (AP) — The future of London’s Olympic Stadium will be opened up to a new bidding process after a disputed deal to award the flagship venue to West Ham soccer club was scrapped amid mounting legal challenges. The $760…
Sailors joy in Bahamas
Four members of the Cayman Youth sailing Team recently travelled to the Bahamas to take part in the Bahamas National Optimist Championships. The team have been sailing Optimists for less than a year and are used to racing against just…
FIFA begins hearing Caribbean bribery cases
ZURICH (AP) — The latest wave of FIFA election bribery cases began yesterday, as 15 Caribbean soccer officials started explaining their part in an alleged plot involving former presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam. FIFA said its ethics committee would hear…
Patriots’ defense steps up in 30-21 win over Jets
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots were upset that opponents kept piling up yards on them. They took it out on the New York Jets. Even without star linebacker Jerod Mayo, the Patriots allowed just 255 yards and…
George Town Primary triumph in Opening Rally
George Town Primary claimed the first silverware of the 2011/2012 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) season following a hard fought 1-0 victory over old rivals Sir John A. Cumber Primary in the Opening Rally final this past weekend at the…
