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Published:Thursday | March 23, 2023 | 1:23 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

THE JAMAICA Scorpions bowlers put in a decent day’s shift, however, Guyana Harpy Eagles captain Leon Johnson stole the show with an unbeaten century to lead his team to 268 for nine at stumps on day one of their West Indies Championship encounter...

Published:Wednesday | March 22, 2023 | 1:32 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

THE JAMAICA Scorpions will have their work cut out starting today against the Guyana Harpy Eagles when round four of the West Indies Championship bowls off at the Guyana National Stadium. The Scorpions are still routed to the bottom of the six-team...

Published:Tuesday | March 21, 2023 | 12:45 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

William Knibbs produced a solid round of golf on the final day to come away with a five-shot win following the two-day Constant Spring Golf Classic, which culminated at the weekend. Knibbs’ 12 over par 152 was enough to stave off the challenge of...

Published:Saturday | March 18, 2023 | 1:04 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

THE JAMAICA Scorpions need 182 runs to win their third-round West Indies Championship contest against the Windward Islands Volcanoes, but the reality is that with one wicket in hand after closing day three on 233 for nine, chasing 415 for victory,...

Published:Friday | March 17, 2023 | 1:23 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

The Jamaica Scorpions are staring down a massive total if they are to beat the Windward Islands Volcanoes following day two action in their third-round West Indies Championship match, which is being played at the Guyana National Stadium. The...

Published:Friday | March 17, 2023 | 1:18 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

The boat ‘FEEVA’ captained by Matthew Deleon came away with top honours following the two-day 2023 PWD Sport Fishing Challenge which culminated recently in Portland Cottage, Clarendon. The two-day event saw the anglers facing tough weather...

Published:Thursday | March 16, 2023 | 1:08 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

IN HIS first game back for the Jamaica Scorpions, all-rounder Derval Green showed his worth, bagging five wickets and then leading with the bat in a woeful batting display that sees the Scorpions on 98 for seven, replying to 217 posted by the...

Published:Wednesday | March 15, 2023 | 1:13 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

FOLLOWING A break after round two, the West Indies Championship resumes today with three matches across two countries. The Jamaica Scorpions take on the Windward Islands Volcanoes at the Guyana National Stadium, the Trinidad...

Published:Tuesday | March 14, 2023 | 1:34 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

WHEN 15-YEAR-OLD Kevin Hibbert got the news last week that he would be keeping in goal for Waterhouse FC in their Jamaica Premier League (JPL) game against Chapelton Maroons on Sunday, the Haile Selassie student said he immediately started shaking...

Published:Monday | March 13, 2023 | 1:12 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

National under-15 coach Phillip Service is hoping that the experience gained by his players from last year’s regional tournament will serve his team well this time around as the Jamaicans look to improve on their fifth-place finish in 2022....

Published:Thursday | March 9, 2023 | 1:02 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

THE YOUTHFUL Trinidad and Tobago (T...

Published:Wednesday | March 8, 2023 | 1:23 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

TRINIDAD AND Tobago’s national senior men’s coach Angus Eve says he will not be placing too much emphasis on winning the two upcoming friendly internationals against the Reggae Boyz. The former Soca Warrior and his youthful squad are set to arrive...

Published:Saturday | March 4, 2023 | 1:02 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Georgia Tucked away in the remote area of Suwanee/John Creek area in Georgia, United States, former Jamaica and West Indies batsman Ricardo Powell, during the summer, trains more than 20 potential professional cricketers who are...

Published:Tuesday | February 28, 2023 | 1:08 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica and West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell made a rare appearance for his local club St Catherine CC as he led his side to a comprehensive innings and a 129-run win over St Thomas in the second round of the Jamaica Cricket Association Senior...

Published:Tuesday | February 28, 2023 | 12:33 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Justin Burrowes was in scintillating form over the weekend as his four-under-par total of 212 secured him another Caymanas Classic men’s title following the culmination of the 54-hole event at the Caymanas Golf course on Sunday. With World Amateur...

Published:Saturday | February 25, 2023 | 1:15 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Following their emphatic innings and a 109-run win over Kingston and St Andrew Cricket Association last weekend, Kingston Cricket Club will be on the hunt for another six points as they face The University of the West Indies (UWI) in the second...

Published:Saturday | February 25, 2023 | 1:06 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Former Jamaica and West Indies left-arm spinner Nikita Miller is currently in Antigua and Barbuda as part of a coaching group that has been tasked to prepare the next crop of West Indies Under-19 players who are getting ready for next year’s ICC...

Published:Tuesday | February 21, 2023 | 1:19 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Top-ranked nations the United States and Guatemala are among some of the national teams that have been confirmed to take part in the Pan American Confederation Hockey5s World Cup qualifiers which are slated to take place in Jamaica in early June....

Published:Monday | February 20, 2023 | 1:28 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Gritty batting performances by both the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and Melbourne CC saw the army men securing first-innings honours in their opening-round Jamaica Cricket Association Senior Cup encounter, which ended in a draw at Up Park Camp...

Published:Saturday | February 18, 2023 | 12:57 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

It’s been a while since local cricketers took to the field in club cricket, but come today, 11 matches will be contested as the 2023 Jamaica Cricket Association two-day Senior Cup bowls off. The last time the tournament was contested, Melbourne CC...

Published:Friday | February 17, 2023 | 1:21 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

The disappointment could be heard in the voice of Jamaica Scorpions head coach Andrew Richardson following his team’s recent showing in the second round of the West Indies Championship against Barbados in Antigua and Barbuda. The Scorpions suffered...

Published:Friday | February 17, 2023 | 1:19 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Seven communities across the island will be abuzz with activity starting March 12 when Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) rolls out the Supreme Masters Domino Tournament, which is slated to run until the grand finale in June. The ‘cut-throat’ winner-...

Published:Thursday | February 16, 2023 | 1:25 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

AFTER A three-year hiatus, the island’s top two-day cricket competition, the Senior Cup makes a return to the local sporting calendar with a full slate of games set to bowl off this weekend across the island. Twenty-four teams will take part in...

Published:Wednesday | February 15, 2023 | 1:28 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

WESLEY BROWN was in scintillating form at the Caymanas Golf Course, his eight-under-par 136 securing him the Professional Golfers Association two-day Golf Pro League Series yesterday. The St Ann native Brown started his hot streak by carding a five...

Published:Tuesday | February 14, 2023 | 1:06 AMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

After setting the world alight with her impressive winning performance at last year’s World Athletics Championship in Eugene, Oregon, 10-time World champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is banking on her hard work and the grace of God to bring her more...

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