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Curry scores 53 to pass Chamberlain for Warriors record

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Steph Curry erupted with 53 points to pass Wilt Chamberlain's all-time Golden State scoring record on Monday as the Warriors downed the Denver Nuggets 116-107.

Beckford looking for something big this season

Following a heady start to his 2021 season, Romaine Beckford is looking to soar even higher in his pet event.

Jamaican Junior College athletes score four wins at Masked Rider Open

JAMAICAN Junior College athletes were in fine form winning four events at Saturday's Texas Tech University's Masked Rider Open in Lubbock, Texas, as the outdoor track and field season picked up in intensity.

Contrasting fortunes for Gayle, Pooran in Kings win

MUMBAI, India (CMC) — Veteran Chris Gayle was good enough for a cameo but West Indies teammate Nicholas Pooran suffered the indignity of a first-ball 'duck' as Punjab Kings withstood a fierce challenge from Rajasthan Royals to eke out a four-run victory in the Indian Premier League...

Grant, Distin, Phipps record wins on NCAA Division One circuit

Former national junior female 100m record holder Kiara Grant along with Lamara Distin and Rhianna Phipps were among the winners on the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division One circuit over the weekend.

More acclaim

WEST Indies batsmen Kyle Mayers and Nkrumah Bonner continue to attract praise after seizing the chance offered when several first-team Test cricketers withdrew from the recent tour of Bangladesh because of coronavirus-related concerns.

Grand National Queen

A Hollywood fantasy turned into reality on Saturday (April 10) when Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win Britain's grueling Grand National horse race, breaking down one of the biggest gender barriers in sports.

Race review – Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The 10-race programme featured the 1400-metre three-year-old fillies Thornbird Stakes run in honour of the 1984 Derby winner schooled by the late Wayne DaCosta, which was a precursor to the fact that he would one day be the jurisdiction's greatest-ever conditioner of race...

Racing news for Thursday, April 8, 2021

Pure Heart a winner after change of equipment

Racing snaps for Thursday, April 8, 2021

The gates are closed with the horses inside as they wait for the starter to press the “go” button.�Dr Banner (right) ridden by Shane Richardson flying down the straight ahead ofSweet Destiny (Romario Spencer).

Campion to unveil Wilbert Parkes Oval

CAMPION College in association with the alumni cricket group will be unveiling the cricket field at the school grounds as Wilbert Parkes Cricket Oval.

Archer injury 'big blow' for Rajasthan Royals, says team boss

MUMBAI, India (AFP) — Fast bowler Jofra Archer's injury is a “big blow” for his Indian Premier League (IPL) side Rajasthan Royals, the team director said yesterday, adding he did not know when the England star would be fit to play.

West Brom sink Saints to boost slender survival hopes, Everton frustrated

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — West Bromwich Albion improved their slender hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League as they survived VAR controversy to beat Southampton 3-0, while Everton's fading top four bid was damaged by a 0-0 draw at Brighton...

Linde traps Pakistan as South Africa level T20 series

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — Pakistan opening batsman Mohammad Rizwan fell into a trap off the first ball of the match and the tourists never recovered, as South Africa romped to a six-wicket win with six overs to spare in the second Twenty20 international at Wanderers...

Matsuyama holds off Schauffele to win historic Masters title

AUGUSTA, United States (AFP) — Hideki Matsuyama became the first Japanese man to win a major golf championship on Sunday, holding his nerve down the stretch to capture the 85th Masters after a dramatic final round.