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Windies Concede Series Despite Improved Showing

October 03, 2016 in Sports

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Darren Bravo and Marlon Samuels stroked half-centuries in an improved West Indies performance, but the Caribbean side were still distinctly second best, slumping to a 59-run loss to Pakistan in the second One-Day International to concede the three-match series...

Dancing in the fast lane with Bolt

September 30, 2016 in Sports

Songs from a diverse group of artistes will comprise the soundtrack to the forthcoming documentary I Am Bolt. The film tracks the life of sprint superstar Usain Bolt, winner of nine Olympic gold medals and world record holder for the 100 and 200 metres. It is...

Russell’s violation hearing continues, lawyer remains confident

September 30, 2016 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_14389" align="alignleft" width="300"] Jamaica and West Indies cricketer André Russell makes a note during a recent Jamaica Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel hearing at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston.[/caption] Lead counsel Patrick Foster continued his cross examination of Nadia Vassell, Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) whereabouts officer...

Windies hoping to turn corner

September 30, 2016 in Sports

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (CMC) — On the heels of an embarrassing whitewash in the preceding Twenty20 series, West Indies’ three-match One-Day International series against Pakistan will take on new value when it bowls off here today. The reigning T20 World champions showed little of their...

Celtic hold City in thriller, Atleti sink Bayern

September 29, 2016 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_14350" align="alignleft" width="300"] Manchester City's goalkeeper Claudio Bravo (2R) watches as Celtic's striker Moussa Dembele (3L) scores his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League football match.[/caption] PARIS: Raheem Sterling netted at both ends as Manchester City were made to fight for a 3-3...