Category Archives: Sports

JOA, JPA, USSA alliance to build sport education agenda

STRUCTURES to advance the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) agenda for education and sport have been bolstered by a Protocol of Cooperation between the country’s apex body for sport, the Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA) and the United States Sports Academy (USSA). Under terms of agreement the academy will utilise the institution’s expertise and resources to aid […]

Venezuelan coaches bring new approach to physical training

Sports Grevic Alvarado 5 Hrs Ago – AYANNA KINSALE GREVIC ALVARADO THE gym in most countries is synonymous with beauty and health and Trinidadians take both very seriously, although only for a special date, the carnival. With the arrival of thousands of Venezuelans in recent years, new ideas and proposals at the training level have […]

Man Utd edge past Aston Villa to join Liverpool on top

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Manchester United moved level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League as Bruno Fernandes’ penalty saw off Aston Villa 2-1 in an entertaining clash at Old Trafford. Anthony Martial’s header five minutes before the break was just reward for a bright start by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s […]

Bounce Back tournament a precursor for 2021

The two-fold litmus test in the form of the recent ‘Bounce Back’ mini tournament proved to be successful and now the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) plans to move forward confidently with plans to stage more events amid the pandemic.  This is according to President of the GFF, Wayne Forde.   Said Forde, “The tournament gave an […]

Fenwick eyes Dominica, Grenada, SVG for friendlies

Sports Jelani Beckles 2 Hrs Ago TT senior men’s head coach Terry Fenwick. – Mark Lyndersay COACH of the national men’s senior football team Terry Fenwick said discussions are being held to play Dominica, Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) later this month to give his players solid preparation ahead of the Concacaf […]

CWI official backs protocols to keep players safe

A member of Cricket West Indies’ medical advisory committee, Dr Akshai Mansingh, has backed the travel and COVID-19 quarantine protocols put in place for the upcoming Bangladesh tour and believes players will not be placed at any unnecessary risk while on international duty. The Caribbean side is set to arrive in Bangladesh on January 10 […]

Crimson romps home in Fan Appreciation Day Trophy

The five-year-old bay gelding Crimson produced a late run in deep stretch on the inside rails to beat rivals in the Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL) Fan Appreciation Day Trophy feature at Caymanas Park yesterday. The Nuclear Wayne – Sarah Barracuda offspring, trained by Gary Subratie and ridden by Christopher Mamdeen, won the […]