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Sean Williams | Ass. Sports Editor 
June 8, 2010
A strategic planning and development workshop of the St Thomas Football Association held last Saturday at the offices of the Social Development Commis...
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Talent is strong says HPC director Radford
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June 7, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Toby Radford has been blown away by the talent that he has seen so far at the West Indies High Performance Centre. Hours ...
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Kerron Stewart wins 100m at Montreuil meet
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Kerron Stewart wins 100m at Montreuil meet
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June 7, 2010
MONTREUIL, France — Kerron Stewart of Jamaica was victorious in the women's 100 metres at the Montreuil meeting today, while compatriot Dwight Thomas ...
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The science behind a penalty kick
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June 7, 2010
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JRC’s Hall of Fame Raceday launched
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The best World Cup ever, says Blatter
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England unimpressive in 3-0 win over SAfrican side
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Fraser, Spencer set new meet records
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June 7, 2010
RABAT, Morocco (CMC) — Shelly-Ann Fraser and training partner Kaliese Spencer set new Championship records at an IAAF World Challenge meet on Sunday. ...
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Stewart ranks among special athletes
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Stewart ranks among special athletes
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June 7, 2010
— says coach Thornton AS the NCAA Division One Outdoor Championship gets under way today at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, University of Texas fresh...
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Robinho, Kaka lead Brazil to 5-1 win over Tanzania
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Robinho, Kaka lead Brazil to 5-1 win over Tanzania
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June 7, 2010
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Argentine hooligans stay at local SAfrican school
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June 7, 2010
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Champions draw 1-1 in JustBet Business House 5-a-side opener
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Champions draw 1-1 in JustBet Business House 5-a-side opener
June 7, 2010
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Valcke: No profits for WCup hospitality business
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June 7, 2010
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Jamaica crush Colombia to send stern warning
CMC 
June 7, 2010
BROOKLYN, New York (CMC) — Six-time champions Jamaica signalled their intent to recapture the New York Caribbean Football Cup when they swamped Colomb...
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Blatter: stadium stampede a warning for World Cup
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June 7, 2010
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When Italy conquered Berlin
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Lara spot-on in charity football match
CMC 
June 7, 2010
MANCHESTER, England (CMC) — West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara netted from the penalty spot in a winning effort for the Rest of the World over Engl...
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BOJ cash in as Business House volleyball serves off
June 7, 2010
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) made early inroads as the 2010 Reggae Jammin Business House Volleyball tournament staged by CNIS Ltd, got under way on Sunda...
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Lack of leadership a major worry in France team
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Rain wrecks Windies A run chase and forces stalemate
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June 7, 2010
CARDIFF, Wales (CMC) -- Rain ruined a potentially dramatic West Indies A run chase yesterday, forcing a disappointing draw in their three-day first-cl...
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Major Dixon looks to primary/prep schools to develop volleyball
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Major Dixon looks to primary/prep schools to develop volleyball
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ALBION, St James — Juniors FC could return to the top of the Zone A points table in the St James Football Association's Claro Division One today if th...
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