“Killa” bids for second spot
Charles “Killa” Whittaker will take a giant leap up the IBF world rankings with a victory in Miami tonight. The West Bay junior middleweight fighter is currently ranked 15th but if he can defeat Cuban Giorbis Barthelemy, ranked ninth, he…
Calls for Blatter to quit over race row
Sepp Blatter is facing increasing calls to quit after his gaffe in the fight against racism. The FIFA president is facing renewed demands for his resignation after dismissing on-pitch racism with an astonishing response. Asked directly by a CNN reporter…
NHL GMs discuss goaltender safety
TORONTO (AP) — The next player to hammer a goaltender outside the crease isn’t likely to get off as easily as Milan Lucic. A discussion among the league’s 30 general managers Tuesday produced a strong consensus that goalies need to…
Youth basketball members fundraiser
The Youth Development Basketball Program is alive and well and its young members are working hard to enhance the programme with their fundraising skills. Under the mentorship of a Parent Committee and Coach Daniel Augustine, the players participate helping out…
Johnson quits as England manager
Martin Johnson has quit as England team manager following last month’s World Cup disaster. The 41-year-old leaves his position after three and a half years at the helm which culminated in a shambolic campaign in New Zealand. England crashed out…
US offense awakens in 3-2 win at Slovenia
(AP) — In the fog at Stozice Stadium, the U.S. offense became visible for the first time since Jurgen Klinsmann became coach. On a night when the Americans celebrated captain Carlos Bocanegra’s 100th international appearance, Edson Buddle, Clint Dempsey and…
Cayman bounces back
The Cayman team has responded positively to the task in the Challenge Trophy tournament by producing an outstanding display with bat and ball on Sunday at the Smith Road Oval.. Being led for the first time by Ronald Ebanks in…
Els knows good and bad of playing Royal Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Ernie Els knows what Royal Melbourne can do to a golfer, probably more than anyone. Els was a member of the International team that won the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne in 1998 and had three…
Players reject NBA’s offer, threatening season
NEW YORK (AP) — Two years at the bargaining table led nowhere, so NBA players are ready to take their chances in a courtroom. The players’ association rejected the league’s latest proposal for a new labour deal Monday and began…
Johnson doubts Bolt’s chances of four golds in London
LONDON (AP) — Former Olympic 400-metre champion Michael Johnson doubts Usain Bolt will be able to win four gold medals at the London Games. Bolt, who won the Athlete of the Year award on Saturday, said he would like to…
