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Ibrahimovic returns as Milan bounce back to extend Serie A lead

MILAN, Italy (AFP) — Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned from injury, coming off the bench for a late cameo appearance, as AC Milan defeated Torino 2-0 yesterday to extend their lead at the top of Serie A. Last weekend, champions Juventus ended Milan’s 27-match unbeaten run in the league dating back to March. But Rafael Leao’s goal […]

India fight rearguard as Australia sniff Sydney victory

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – India were 98 for two in their desperate rearguard action at the close of play on the fourth day of the third test yesterday, still 308 runs behind Australia and a full day’s batting away from saving the match. Openers Shubman Gill (31) and Rohit Sharma (52) were winkled out by the […]

Pochettino gets first win with PSG, but Lyon stay top of Ligue 1

PARIS, France (AFP) — Mauricio Pochettino celebrated his first victory as Paris Saint-Germain (OSG) coach on his home debut yesterday as Moise Kean set the reigning champions on their way to a 3-0 win over Brest, but Lyon remain top of Ligue 1 after drawing at Rennes. Substitutes Mauro Icardi and Pablo Sarabia added late […]

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia captain Tim Paine has been fined 15% of his match fee for showing dissent at the umpire’s decision following a failed review during the third day of the third test against India in Sydney, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said yesterday. Paine was found to have breached article 2.8 of the […]

West Ham’s Moyes urges people not to pick on footballers over virus breaches

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — West Ham boss David Moyes has urged people not to “pick on” footballers over breaches of coronavirus protocols as case numbers spiral in Britain. Hammers midfielder Manuel Lanzini has apologised and made a donation to an east London food bank after breaching the rules over the Christmas period. Britain on […]

New Year’s football tournament leaves National Stadium in scrubby state

Guyana’s only international cricket venue, the Providence National Stadium, was left in a scrubby state after a football competition at the start of the year. The football tournament, which was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Guyana Football Federation and the Kashif and Shanghai Organsation was played on December 29 […]

No COVID-19 vaccines priority for Olympic Games athletes, says Fennell

Athletes who will be taking part in this July’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, should not be given preferential treatment as far as the COVID-19 vaccine is concerned, says former Commonwealth Games president Mike Fennell. In an address to the Rotary Club of Kingston during a virtual meeting, Fennell, who also headed up the Jamaica […]

Aliann Pompey Invitational set for June 19

This year’s Aliann Pompey Invitational (API) will be the most challenging one yet, but every safety measure will be complied with to ensure the safety of all those involved. So said founder of the meet Aliann Pompey who also disclosed that June 19 is the date earmarked for this year’s event.  “There’s still a lot […]

Making of a Special Olympian

Sports Jonathan Ramnanansingh 9 Hrs Ago In this May 18, 2019 file photo, (from left) K-Sean Hercules, Yinga Commissiong, Everton Redman and Jodie Jebodh participate in a race during the Special Olympics Day, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo. PHOTO BY AYANNA KINSALE. – Ayanna Kinsale TALENT, unfailing belief, sacrifice, commitment, sweat, pain and most […]