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Trotman wants bats to step up

THE BATTING department of the Barbados Pride is the biggest concern ahead of today’s start of the Regional 4-Day cricket match against the Jamaica Scorpions at the 3Ws Oval. However, head coach Emmerson Trotman believes the return of West Indies opening batsman Kraigg Brathwaite will be a major boost to the squad and should help alleviate the issue.
BFA scores big

The Barbados Football Association (BFA) yesterday scored its biggest goal for the year after a meeting with the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Claudio Tapia. President of the BFA Randy Harris and Argentine Ambassador to Barbados Gustavo Martinez Pandiani, made a courtesy call on Tapia at the AFA’s Buenos Aries headquarters.
Treat for Under-17 footballers

Members of the Barbados Football Association Under-17 national team were treated to a recovery session usually reserved for international players earlier today. Their scheduled trip to the Boca Juniors Stadium to participate in and watch the annual football match for the Day of the Fan was cancelled as a result of security concerns, ahead of tomorrow’s match against their fellow Under-17 compatriots.
Tridents owner up for extradition, court rules

LONDON – Exiled Indian business magnate, Dr Vijay Mallya could face fraud charges in his homeland after a court here Monday ruled that he could be extradited from the United Kingdom. The 62-year-old, who has been battling extradition in recent years, is the owner of the Caribbean Premier League franchise, Barbados Tridents.
Run Barbados 20 per cent bigger

Organisers of Run Barbados are reporting growth in the series. Co-ordinator Zary Evelyn said he was pleased with this year’s turnout since they recorded growth of over 20 per cent.
Rugby success

The local rugby scene is seemingly heating up and overseas teams are jostling to be a part of it. This was a point expressed by manager of the local organising committee of the Mitsubishi Electric Rugby Barbados World 7s (MERBW7s) tournament, George Nicholson as the curtains came down on the 2018 edition.
Windies Hope for the win

An unbeaten century by Shai Hope propelled the West Indies to a four-wicket victory and tied the series 1-1 against Bangladesh. Responding to Bangladesh’s 255-7 in the second One-Day-International Hope and Keemo Paul put on a 71 run partnership to help the West Indies to victory with two balls left in the innings.

Proving ground

19 May 2010

A YEAR AGO, the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground was the subject of embarrassment after a sandy outfield forced the abandonment of a Test match. Read More

Meakins, Simpson win squash titles

18 May 2010

The two best Barbadian players over the past decade, Karen Meakins and Shawn Simpson, were both pushed hard but ultimately prevailed in their respective finals Read More

Cavs leapfrog into second spot

18 May 2010

THEY MAY SHARE Cleveland’s name but these Cavaliers’ title hopes are definitely still alive Read More

Last chance for Juniors to qualify

18 May 2010

Athletes who are hoping to compete at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Junior Championships have less than one month to get in shape and impress the selectors for the July 2 to 4 meet in the Dominican Republic. Read More

New track, field records in Sealy Classic

18 May 2010

Two old records were broken, two new ones were set, and one was equalled as the curtain came down on the Tenth Austin Sealy Invitational Trac Classic last Sunday night at the National Stadium. Read More

Selectors keep Ramdin, Fletcher

18 May 2010

In spite of below-par displays in the just ended World Twenty20, both Denesh Ramdin and Andre Fletcher have been retained for the pair of Twenty20 and One-Day International matches against South Africa in Antigua. Read More

Bravo scores second ton

18 May 2010

DHAKA, Bangladesh – Left-handed stroke-maker Darren Bravo carved out his second century in a week as West Indies "A" made a strong start to their four-day "Test" against Bangladesh "A" yesterday. Read More

Digicel Series itinerary

18 May 2010

Tomorrow: 1st Digicel T20 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua Read More

T20 to remember, says ICC chief

18 May 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday praised its staff and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for a highly successful staging of the 2010 World Twenty20 Championships. Read More

Aussie women take crown

17 May 2010

THE THRILLING finish that was missing from the men’s ICC World Twenty20 final was provided for the women’s version last night. Read More

T20 triumph

17 May 2010

England, the county which invented the sport and hosted the first three World Cups, are proud holders of a global title for the first time. Read More

Sir Garry's innings

17 May 2010

Fast bowling giant Reverend Wes Hall opened the night in inimitable style, describing Sir Garry as the Moses of West Indies cricket. Read More

Swift by name and nature

17 May 2010

Sprint hurdler Greggmar Swift stunned the field to win the men’s 100 metres last Saturday night at the National Stadium during the staging of the 10th Austin Sealy Invitational Trac Classic. Read More

Simmons ends Pine slump

17 May 2010

SO MUCH FOR Ramon Simmons’ slump and any hopes Pinelands might fall into one. Read More

Collingwood praises his men

17 May 2010

A SPRINT among England teammates from the dug out to the middle to embrace captain Paul Collingwood told the story. Read More

Forde misses out on medal

17 May 2010

Barbados’ top international cyclist, Barry Forde, did not medal in Friday’s sprint event at the 2010 Pan American Cycling Championships Read More

Gay breaks straight 200m record

17 May 2010

American sprinter Tyson Gay broke a 44-year-old world mark for the 200 meters on a straight track yesterday. Read More

T20 FINALE

15 May 2010

FOR THE second time in three years, the eyes and ears of the cricket world will be on Barbados and Kensington Oval. Read More

Obama rooting for LeBron

15 May 2010

WASHINGTON, DC – Include President Obama as another Chicago Bulls fan rooting for LeBron James to move to Chicago, Illinois. Read More

Jackson fires first Lakers salvo

15 May 2010

EL SEGUNDO, California – When the Los Angeles Lakers clinched a berth in the Western Conference finals on Monday, Lakers coach Phil Jackson had nothing but praise for his team’s upcoming opponents, the Phoenix Suns, saying that the Suns are playing their best basketball... Read More

Cavs shake-up looming

15 May 2010

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Cavaliers are keeping coach Mike Brown – for now.Team owner Dan Gilbert refuted a report on Friday that Brown had been fired. Read More