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Jason Holder appointed Windies ODI captain

December 22, 2014 in Sports

ST JOHN'S, Antigua - The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) yesterday announced that all-rounder Jason Holder has been appointed West Indies One Day International captain. The 23-year-old Holder takes over from Dwayne Bravo. The WICB thanked Bravo for his service to West Indies cricket in the capacity...

Man City join Chelsea atop EPL

December 22, 2014 in Sports

LONDON, England (AFP) — Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 yesterday to move level with Premier League leaders Chelsea, while Radamel Falco earned Manchester United a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa. City were missing Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic due to injury, but they...

Surging Hawks hand Cavs largest loss this season

December 18, 2014 in Sports

CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers' largest loss of the season didn't sit well with coach David Blatt. "That was embarrassing, how we played," he said after the Atlanta Hawks routed Cleveland 127-98 on Wednesday night. "I apologize to all the good fans who came out here. Really,...

Windies punished

December 18, 2014 in Sports

Unbeaten centuries from AB de Villiers and captain Hashim Amla squashed a brief flicker of resistance from West Indies, as South Africa dominated the opening day of the first Test yesterday. Asked to bat in bowler friendly conditions at SuperSport Park, South Africa slumped to 57...