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June 5, 2010
THE president of the Jamaica Intercollegiate Sports Association Silvero Castro was booted by a no-confidence vote at a special general meeting at the ...
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Hydel claim another Prep School crown
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MoBay Sports Complex officially opened
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June 5, 2010
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Almost here! South Africa awaits World Cup
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Burrell rues absence of Boyz in South Africa 2010
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June 5, 2010
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’Safa cruises
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Fraser to run at World Challenge tomorrow
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TG take lead in Berger Super League
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Veteran Croft named in Glamorgan squad for Windies A clash
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CARDIFF, Wales (CMC) — Veteran off-spinner Robert Croft has been included in a 13-man Glamorgan squad to face West Indies A in a three-day first-class...
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