International Sports News
CRICKET-BANGLADESH-Raqibul stuns BCB with sudden retirement11 March 2010, 8:01 am
CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh, Mar 11, CMC – Batsman Raqibul Hasan, one of the heroes from Bangladesh’s first overseas Test series win in the Caribbean last year, has stunned national authorities here by quitting international cricket at age 22.
SPORTS-TRINIDAD-Sports agent dies in US hospital
11 March 2010, 7:30 am
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 11, CMC – Businessman Timothy Nafziger, who served as an agent for several West Indies cricketers and football star Dwight Yorke, has died.
CRICKET-BERMUDA-Fast bowler walks free as stun gun charge is dropped
11 March 2010, 7:06 am
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Mar 11, CMC – Former national fast bowler George O’Brien has walked free from court after a charge he used a prohibited stun gun to attack a love rival was dismissed.
CRICKET-ICC T20-Organisers pleased with ticket sales as showpiece looms
11 March 2010, 6:57 am
CASTRIES, St Lucia, Mar 11, CMC – World Twenty20 Championship organisers have reported a strong global response to ticket sales for the event.
CRICKET-WIS/ZIM-Gayle anxious to sink Zimbabwe – 3rd ODI
10 March 2010, 1:12 pm
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, Mar 10, CMC – West Indies captain Chris Gayle is anxious to kill Zimbabwe’s series hopes after guiding his side to a massive win in the third One-day International (ODI) at Arnos Vale on Wednesday afternoon.
CRICKET-WIS/ZIM-Sammy delivers for coach and captain – 3rd ODI
10 March 2010, 12:33 pm
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, Mar 10, CMC – Darren Sammy made his coach and captain happy Wednesday with his incisive bowling that steered West Indies to a massive 141-run victory and a 2-1 series lead over Zimbabwe at Arnos Vale Sports Complex.
SPORTS-LAUREUS WORLD-LEAD Bolt is World Sportsman of the Year again (adds details, quotes)
10 March 2010, 10:50 am
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Mar 10, CMC – Jamaica’s track megastar Usain Bolt has been named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second straight time, after continuing his amazing blitz on sprinting last year.
CRICKET-WIS/ZIM-LEAD Sammy bowls Windies to victory – 3rd ODI
10 March 2010, 10:47 am
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Mar 10, CMC – A career-best spell from Darren Sammy carried West Indies to a 141-run victory in the third One-day International against Zimbabwe on Wednesday.
CRICKET-WIS/ZIM-SCOREBOARD Third One-day International
10 March 2010, 10:09 am
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Mar 10, CMC – Scoreboard from the third One-day International between West Indies and Zimbabwe on Wednesday at the Arnos Vale Multiplex:
CRICKET-WIS/ZIM-RESULT West Indies beat Zimbabwe by 141 runs – 3rd ODI
10 March 2010, 10:08 am
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Mar 10, CMC – West Indies completed a 141-run victory in the third One-day International against Zimbabwe on Wednesday at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex.
BOXING-DEBUT-Johnson impressive on pro debut
10 March 2010, 10:00 am
NASSAU, Bahamas, Mar 10, CMC – Bahamian Taureano Johnson made a sensational pro debut this past weekend when he flattened American Cleoney Fuqua in a first-round knockout at Centre Stage Arena.
VOLLEYBALL-BEACH-Twelve countries confirmed for Cayman beach tourney
10 March 2010, 9:25 am
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Mar 10, CMC – CARICOM territories Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and St Kitts and Nevis are among 12 nations confirmed to contest the first leg of the Beach Volleyball NORCECA Circuit later this month.
CRICKET-BERMUDA-Steede, West earn recall for overseas tour
10 March 2010, 8:59 am
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Mar 10, CMC - Medium pacers Ryan Steede and Jim West have earned surprise recalls to the Bermuda national cricket team for their upcoming tour to South Africa and Namibia.
SPORTS-LAUREUS WORLD-UPDATE Bolt is World Sportsman of the Year again (adds other major winners)
10 March 2010, 8:49 am
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Mar 10, CMC – Jamaica’s track megastar Usain Bolt has been named the World Sportsman-of-the-Year for the second straight time, after continuing his amazing blitz on sprinting last year.
CRICKET-WIS/ZIM-UPDATE Chanderpaul helps Windies set visitors 246 to win – 3rd ODI
10 March 2010, 7:21 am
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Mar 10, CMC – Shivnarine Chanderpaul led the way with 58 from 76 balls, as West Indies set Zimbabwe 246 to win the third One-day International on Wednesday.
URGENT-SPORTS-WORLD-Bolt is World Sportsman of the Year again
10 March 2010, 7:14 am
ABU DHABI, Mar 10, CMC – Jamaica’s track megastar Usain Bolt has been named the World Sportsman-of-the-Year for the second straight time, after continuing his amazing blitz on sprinting last year, when he won three more gold medals at the World Championships.
CRICKET-WIS/ZIM-INNINGS West Indies (245-9) vs Zimbabwe – 3rd ODI
10 March 2010, 7:00 am
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Mar 10, CMC – West Indies, sent in to bat, reached 245 for nine from their allocation of 50 overs in the third One-day International against Zimbabwe on Wednesday at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex.
FOOTBALL-ENGLAND-Stewart scores in 2-0 win for QPR
10 March 2010, 6:38 am
LONDON, England, Mar 10, CMC – Jamaican defender Damion Stewart netted a second-half header on Tuesday evening and spurred Queen’s Park Rangers to a 2-0 win over struggling Plymouth Argyle in England’s League Championship.
SQUASH-CAYMAN-Nicol confirmed for Cayman Open
10 March 2010, 6:27 am
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Mar 10, CMC – Women’s World No.1 Nicol David has confirmed she will be returning to defend her title at the Cayman Islands Squash Open next month.
GOLF-RANKINGS-Ames up to 63rd in world rankings
10 March 2010, 6:21 am
LONDON, England, Mar 10, CMC – Stephen Ames edged one place up the world rankings to 63rd this week after his 17th place finish Sunday at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach, Florida.