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Bolt beating classism and racism in Jamaica

January 27, 2016 in Sports

Jamaica’s sporting star Usain Bolt has admitted that he has faced “strong” levels of classism and racism from Jamaica’s upper class throughout his rise as a global athletics icon. The multiple world and Olympic record holder recalled how he was left ‘shocked’ by the reactions of...

Battle of NBA’s best is no contest as Warriors hammer Spurs by 30

January 26, 2016 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_9555" align="alignright" width="300"] Monday's game against the Spurs was billed as a conference finals preview, but Stephen Curry and the Warriors quickly turned it into their run-of-the-mill, tongue-wagging blowout.[/caption] Stephen Curry scored 37 points and hit six 3-pointers in three quarters as the reigning champion...

Djokovic struggles as Federer coasts

January 25, 2016 in Sports

Novak Djokovic, the defending champion, survived a scare against Gilles Simon to reach the last eight of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Five-time champion Djokovic made an uncharacteristic 100 unforced errors, but prevailed 6-3, 6-7 (1-7), 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 after four hours and 32 minutes on...