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NBA roundup: Russell Westbrook carries Wizards to wild win over Nets

Russell Westbrook hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds remaining as the host Washington Wizards posted an unlikely 149-146 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night. Washington’s only lead was briefly in the second quarter before the frenetic final seconds that saw them score eight unanswered points in the final 8.1 seconds. Bradley Beal’s […]

Trinidad and Tobago boxer responsive after days in ICU

Sports Jonathan Ramnanansingh 3 Hrs Ago Trinidad and Tobago boxer Michael Alexander – Sureash Cholai NATIONAL boxer Michael Alexander has been responding to some commands from his team of doctors. This was the latest update shared with family members by medical staff of the Port of Spain General Hospital Intensive Care Unit, on Tuesday, where […]

Big threat!

Chittagong , Bangladesh (AFP) — Stand-in West Indies Test Captain Kraigg Brathwaite admitted yesterday that giant off-spinner Rakheem Cornwall will be key to his weakened team’s hopes of defeating Bangladesh in their two-Test series which starts this week.Cornwall, who stands at 1.96m (6ft 5ins) and weighs in around 140kg (22st), has only played three Tests […]

GFF investigating unauthorized tournament – Stabroek News

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) said that it is investigating reports of the launch of an unsanctioned football tournament on the East Coast of Demerara. According to a press release from the GFF, no authorisation has been granted by the National COVID-19 Task Force or the federation, for any further resumption of football activities.  “The […]

Osaka says Serena, Billie Jean inspired her US soccer investment

Melbourne, Australia (AFP) — Serena Williams and Billie Jean King, along with Naomi Osaka’s boyfriend, influenced the three-time Grand Slam winner’s decision to become part-owner of soccer team North Carolina Courage, she revealed yesterday. Osaka, the US Open champion, announced the investment on Thursday, with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club planning to tap […]

Athletes looking forward to this weekend’s AAG Developmental Meet

The Amateur Athletic Association’s (AAG) first Developmental Meet for the year is expected to get cracking this weekend at the Leonora Facility. The meet, will be especially beneficial for athletes preparing for this year’s CARIFTA Games which will now take place in July. The meet will also see athletes looking to participate internationally, such as […]

Liverpool back in the groove as Tuchel celebrates first Chelsea win

London , United Kingdom (AFP) —Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool muscled their way back into the Premier League title race with a 3-1 win at West Ham yesterday after Thomas Tuchel celebrated his first victory as Chelsea boss. Jurgen Klopp’s injury-hit champions appeared to have lost their way after a five-game winless spell but […]

Lakers end losing streak with win over Celtics, Blazers edge Bulls

Los Angeles, United States (AFP) — Anthony Davis scored 27 points to fuel the Los Angeles Lakers, who ended their two-game National Basketball Association (NBA) losing streak in dramatic style Saturday with a 96-95 victory over the Celtics in Boston. A well-rested Davis, who sat out the Lakers’ loss to the Pistons in Detroit on […]

Brathwaite confident but stresses execution in upcoming Tests

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh, CMC – Interim Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite believes the drawn tour game here Sunday has provided West Indies with the ideal warm-up for the first Test, and says the side must now focus on executing their plans in the upcoming series. Brathwaite was one of three batsmen to score half-centuries in the three-day […]