http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/ JamaicaObserver.com, the most concise and in-depth website for news coverage on Jamaica and the Caribbean. Updated daily 7 days a week, 24 hours a day en-us copyright Jamaica Observer, 2011 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Samuels-unleashes--Batsman-strokes-ton-to-give-Windies-strong-start NOTTINGHAM, England (CMC) — Marlon Samuels stroked a high-class, unbeaten century, while captain Darren Sammy was on the verge of another in a career-best innings, as West Indies flirted with disaster before staging a brilliant recovery to make a strong finish on the opening day of the second Test against England here yesterday. Local Sports Sat, 26 May 2012 02:26:57 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/No-lightning-Bolt- OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AFP) — A flat-looking Usain Bolt raced his worst 100m in three years at the Golden Spike Athletic meet here yesterday, but still managing to claim victory after he recovered sufficiently from a dreadful start and a limp drive phase. Local Sports Sat, 26 May 2012 02:26:55 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Legends--Rebels-register-crucial-wins MAJESTY Gardens Legends and Runnin Rebels both scored major wins in the Flow/National Basketball League (NBL) at the National Stadium courts on Thursday after victories against Urban Knights and Waterhouse Blazers, respectively. Local Sports Sat, 26 May 2012 02:29:59 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Kingston--Melbourne-in-mouthwatering-clash_11552740 The tantalising clash between Kingston CC and Melbourne at Sabina Park will highlight today's start of the penultimate round of matches in the zone stage of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) two-day Senior Cup championship. Local Sports Sat, 26 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/JNA-expands-as-St-Catherine-comes-aboard_11539857 ST Catherine will on Sunday become the fourth official associate member of the Jamaica Netball Association (JNA) following the launch of their parish association at Ascot High in Portmore. Local Sports Sat, 26 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Clinical--Sub-Zero--KOs--Hagler--Smith_11541480 Jamaica's boxing may well have found its shining light in welterweight Ramel 'Sub Zero' Lewis. Local Sports Sat, 26 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Derby-hopeful-Typewriter-the-key-today_11550482 Trainer Spencer Chung will seek confirmation by progression as he puts Derby hopeful, Typewriter, over 1,820 metres for what is a testy-run Derby prep at Caymanas Park today. Local Sports Sat, 26 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Champs-in-town-_11551432 English football internationals Micah Richards (centre), defender of Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City, and Daniel Sturridge (right), striker of UEFA Champions League winners Chelsea, along with Daniel's brother Leon, stroll through the airport shortly after their arrival from England at the Norman Manley International Airport on Wednesday. They are expected to vacation here until next Monday. Manchester City won the 2011-2012 Barclays Premier League title on goal difference over city rivals Manchester United for the first time since 1968, while last Saturday Chelsea registered their first victory in the UEFA Champions League after defeating Bayern Munich on penalties in Germany. (Photo: Norman Thomas) Local Sports Sat, 26 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/KSAFA-hosts-Grassroots-Festival-at-Barbican-Beach_11540489 The Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) will host the Digicel/JFF Grassroots Festival at the Barbican Beach Complex on Saturday. Local Sports Sat, 26 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/STETHS-on-top-in-Spalding-Cup_11553144 SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — Opener Odaine McCatty scored a century (114) and outswing paceman Marquino Mindley grabbed seven wickets as defending champions St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) stayed on course for yet another all-island Grace/Issa Spalding Cup title at STETHS yesterday. Local Sports Sat, 26 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Sosa-visits_11540364 Legendary baseball Hall of Famer Ambassador Sammy Sosa ( left) of the Dominican Republic with Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade Arnaldo Brown at the Ministry's New Kingston Offices on Tuesday. Local Sports Sat, 26 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Another-Lennon-XLCR-schoolgirl-final_11549341 For the fourth consecutive year, champions Lennon High of Clarendon will face Kingston's Excelsior High to decide the queens of ISSA schoolgirl football when they meet in the final at the Spanish Town Prison Oval this afternoon starting at 3:00 pm. Local Sports Sat, 26 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Bolt-clocks-pedestrian-time-to-win-Ostrava-100m TRIPLE world record holder Usain Bolt, clocked a pedestrian 10.04 to win the men.s 100 metres at the Ostrava golden spike meet in the Czech Republic today. Sports Fri, 25 May 2012 13:03:29 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Odds-against-WI--England-tipped-to-grab-2nd-Test--series_11531498 NOTTINGHAM, England (AFP) — England will take an unbeatable lead in their three-match series against the West Indies if they win the second Test at Trent Bridge starting here today. Local Sports Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Windies-struggle-again-after-top-order-collapse NOTTINGHAM, England, (CMC) — West Indies found themselves on the ropes at lunch after suffering a now familiar top order collapse on the opening day of the second Test at Trent Bridge here today. Sports Fri, 25 May 2012 09:34:34 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/-I-m-on-track-----Bolt-says-in-top-shape-for-Olympic-assault_11531522 OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AFP) — Usain Bolt will open his European track season here today full of confidence, in top shape and eyeing the ultimate prize — more Olympic medals. Local Sports Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/VCB-wins-in-Ostrava JAMAICAN sprint queen veronica Campbell-Brown won the women's 200m in Otrava today. Sports Fri, 25 May 2012 12:55:19 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Windies-bank-on-unbeaten-record-at-Trent-Bridge_11538148 WEST Indies could be hard-pressed to maintain their unbeaten record at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, having won four and drawn four of the eight Test matches played at the venue against England Local Sports Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/JFF-exec-lauds-strides-in-local-programme_11538201 A top functionary of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) says the national programme has made quantum leaps in its development, therefore positioning it to achieve further successes. Local Sports Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Discus-thrower-says-Diamond-meet-a-positive-experience_11529589 DESPITE not doing as well as she had hoped in her historic IAAF Diamond League appearance in Beijing last weekend, national discus record-holder Allison Randall said the experience was a positive one. Local Sports Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/-1m-boost-for-Prep-Development-Meet_11541343 A sweet $1million was pumped into the second annual Ovaltine/Delite Final Preparatory Schools Development Track and Field meet by main sponsors Facey Commodity at yesterday's launch at Knutsford Court Hotel. Local Sports Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Wright-on-time------Local-boss-lashes-J-can-omissions-from-WI-setup_11540022 Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) president Lyndel Wright has called on the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) selectors to explain why more Jamaicans have not been chosen in the senior or 'A' Team squads. Local Sports Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Humphrey-aims-to-impress-coach-and-fans_11541168 RIGHT-SIDED attacker Christopher Humphrey said he is keen to impress the Jamaican technical staff as preparation intensifies ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers which begin next month. Local Sports Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/20-y-o-Thomas-eyes-NCAA-triple-jump-crown_11538170 SHANIEKA Thomas of San Diego State University is aiming for a National Collegiate title and a leap of over 14 metres in the triple jump at the Jamaican Trials next month. Local Sports Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Business-House-Domino-League-continues-today_11541724 The fourth round of the 2012 Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum Business House Domino League continues today with a full slate of matches in both divisions. Local Sports Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT