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Review of race day – Saturday, October 23, 2021

The feature event was another renewal of the Gold Cup; a trophy designated traditional event having had its inauguration in 1967. Conceptually, once sponsorship deal was inked with Carreras Jamaica Limited the distance of 1400 metres was thought to be ideal since it offered the prospect...

Reggae Warriors hold Scotland in Rugby League test

A sensational end to the running game season saw Jamaica and Scotland share the spoils, 30-all, at the Millennium Stadium, Featherstone, in a Test match for world ranking points.

Charity golf tourney to benefit Jamaica Cancer Society

The 2021 Rotary Club of St Andrew North's charity golf tournament, set for Saturday, November 6 at the Caymanas Golf Club, will benefit the Jamaica Cancer Society.

Mujeeb bags five as Afghanistan crush Scotland by 130 runs

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — Spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman took five wickets as Afghanistan yesterday fired a warning to their rivals in the Twenty20 World Cup with a 130-run rout of Scotland.

Brathwaite, Blackwood to lead Best vs Best squads

ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) — Test Captain Kraigg Brathwaite and his Vice-Captain Jermaine Blackwood will lead two 12-man squads in two three-day warm-up matches in preparation for next month's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka.

Pakistan thrash India by 10 wickets

DUBAI, UAE — Yesterday around 3:00 pm security forces had already gathered at the home of Indian Captain Virat Kohli in Gurgaon, Mumbai, because the war was about to start with Pakistan 931 miles away in the Gulf State of Dubai.

Reggae Girlz held goalless in Costa Rica friendly

JAMAICA'S Reggae Girlz failed to make their numerical advantage count as they were held to a frustrating goalless stalemate by Costa Rica in their international friendly at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale yesterday.

On to the next one!

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC) — West Indies Head Coach Phil Simmons said Saturday's embarrassing defeat to England had not shattered his side's confidence, and said they were already fired up for Tuesday's encounter against South Africa.

Dacres, Richards named ambassadors of National Powerlifting Association of Jamaica

Athletics strongmen Fedrick Dacres and O'Dayne Richards have been named ambassadors of the National Powerlifting Association of Jamaica (NPAJ) and have vowed to lift the sport to unprecedented heights.

Solskjaer rues 'darkest day' after Man Utd humiliated by Salah treble

London, United Kingdom (AFP) — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rued his “darkest day” as Manchester United manager after Mohamed Salah's hat-trick swept Liverpool to a stunning 5-0 win over their arch-rivals at Old Trafford yesterday.

Foreigners given nod in Non-Restricted Overnight Allowance event

Foreigners Excessive Force, Awesome Treasur e and Sparkle Diamond headline a good-looking field of 12 runners to contest the $1-million top-rated three-year-old and upward Non-Restricted Overnight...

Jamaica ice hockey team dominate LATAM Cup

Jamaica' senior men's ice hockey team ran rampant over all opponents in the LATAM Cup at Panthers Ice Hockey Den in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, two weekends ago.

Touch football targets Government approval

THE National Touch Football Association (NTFA) is the latest high school sports organisation that has sent a proposal to the Ministry of Sports and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) as they seek to return to the field of play.

Real Madrid beat struggling Barcelona but Real Sociedad stay top

Madrid, Spain (AFP) — Real Madrid piled renewed pressure on Barcelona c oach Ronald Koeman as David Alaba scored a scintillating goal to help seal a 2-1 victory in the Clasico yesterday.

Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka defeat Bangladesh in testy World Cup clash

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in a testy T20 World Cup clash yesterday, hammering home their status as surprise title contenders.