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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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Shahid Afridi announced as Pakistan captain
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Shahid Afridi announced as Pakistan captain
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May 25, 2010
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Shahid Afridi was selected as Pakistan captain yesterday for the Asia Cup and Test series against Australia and England. Pa...
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Roddick wins in 5 at French; Henin, Nadal advance
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Roddick wins in 5 at French; Henin, Nadal advance
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May 25, 2010
PARIS, France (AP) — Andy Roddick's preparation for this French Open was hardly traditional. Or ideal, from a purely tennis perspective, anyway. He sk...
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Slipe, Holmwood B advance to Open League quarters
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Slipe, Holmwood B advance to Open League quarters
BY OSHANE TOBIAS Observer writer 
May 25, 2010
MINERAL HEIGHTS, Clarendon — Slipe PYC and Holmwood B booked automatic spots in the quarter-finals of the Clarendon Netball Association/Jamalco Open L...
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ALL’S WELL
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ALL’S WELL
May 25, 2010
Jamaican athlete Asafa Powell smiles during the press conference ahead of Golden Spike IAAF World Athletics Tour in Ostrava, Czech Republic yesterday....
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Fabregas wants quick deal with Barca, father says
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May 25, 2010
MADRID, Spain (AP) — Cesc Fabregas wants to complete a transfer to Barcelona "as soon as possible", the Arsenal captain's father said yesterday. "Arse...
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No umpire DRS for England/Bangladesh series
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LONDON, England (AFP) — Cricket's controversial umpire decision review system (DRS) will not be used in the upcoming two Tests between England and Ban...
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Digicel Caribbean Cup New York launched
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Digicel Caribbean Cup New York launched
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Brooklyn, New York — Digicel, the largest mobile operator in the Caribbean and fastest growing operator in Central America and the Pacific, last Frida...
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Shaun Bridgmohan goes second at Churchill Downs
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May 25, 2010
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (CMC) — Jamaican Shaun Bridgmohan took control of second spot in the jockeys' standings when he landed a brace at the hallowed Ch...
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St Lucia likely to host Sabina Park matches
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SAfrica readies airports ahead of team arrivals
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May 25, 2010
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — South Africa says it now has a network of world-class airports after years of preparation — a network that will be t...
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Inter set high price for Mourinho to Madrid
May 25, 2010
MILAN, Italy (AP) — Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has reportedly met with Jose Mourinho and set the coach free to move to Real Madrid, but the...
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Scotiabank Group cop One-Day Challenge trophy
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Scotiabank Group cop One-Day Challenge trophy
May 25, 2010
SCOTIABANK Group defeated Peak Bottling 2-0 to cop the Catherine's Peak/Western Sports One-Day Five-A-Side trophy and $30,000 last Saturday at the NWC...
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Former FIFA boss Havalange hospitalised
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May 25, 2010
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Legendary former FIFA President Joao Havelange has been hospitalised for a non-serious facial infection a hospital spok...
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Mickelson could end Woods’ reign at No 1
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Mickelson could end Woods’ reign at No 1
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May 25, 2010
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) — It has been 12 years since the creation of the Mark H McCormack Award, given to the player who has been ranked No 1 in th...
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Knights seek big win for place in mid-season final
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
May 25, 2010
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Montego Bay Cricket Club Knights need to win big this afternoon when they take on out-of-contention Junior Avalanche at the Mo...
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Nash left stranded as ‘Test’ remains evenly poised
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Nash left stranded as ‘Test’ remains evenly poised
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May 24, 2010
SAVAR, Bangladesh (CMC) — Test left-hander Brendan Nash missed out on a century as the second four-day 'Test' between Bangladesh A and West Indies A r...
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Montego Bay Boys Club hunt 10th win
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MONTEGO BAY, St James — Early semi-final qualifiers Montego Bay Boys Club will seek to improve on their league-leading nine wins today when they take ...
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Reno clip Benfica in NPL play-off
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May 24, 2010
DRAX HALL, St Ann — Reno FC of Westmoreland secured three more valuable points in their quest for a spot in the 2010-2011 Digicel Premier League with ...
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SA go two up
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SA go two up
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Spank Windies by 17 runs in 2nd ODI NORTH SOUND, Antigua and Barbuda (AFP) — South Africa withstood a late West Indies fight-back led by Darren Sammy ...
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Kaka cleared to train for World Cup preparation
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Kaka cleared to train for World Cup preparation
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May 24, 2010
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — Brazil playmaker Kaka has been cleared to participate in final practices before the national side heads to South Africa ...
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WICB ponders fate of ODI, Test at Sabina Park
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May 24, 2010
NORTH SOUND, Antigua and Barbuda (AFP) — West Indies officials may be forced to relocate the final One-day International and the first Test against So...
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Federer beats Luczak in 1st match at French Open
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PARIS, France (AP) — Miffed by a line call in his first match as defending French Open champion, Roger Federer quickly regrouped to win the opening se...
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