Walker targets world record in final
beijing: Jamaica's Melaine Walker believes she is in world record shape for tomorrow's final of the women's 400m hurdles. After running a comfortable 54.20 seconds to win semi-final two and qualifying for the final...
Powell not in trouble, says manager Paul Doyle
beijing: Paul Doyle, manager of former world record holder Asafa Powell, has categorically denied that the athlete could see a fall-off in his earning potential any time soon. According to Doyle, Powell still stands to benefit big...
Cycling needs new facilities
beijing, china: President of the Jamaica Cycling Federation (JCF), Vaughn Phang, is seeking support for the building of a modern velodrome which will help in the development of cyclists locally. Phang, the manager of the one-man cycling...
Liu Xiang exit breaks Chinese hearts
beijing, china: In any other city, at any other stadium, under any other circumstances, Liu Xiang might not have shown up at all. His right hamstring has been bothering him for months. A tendon in his right foot flared up...
Tough day for Jamaica
beijing, china: Jamaican athletes, in two finals contested yesterday, failed to add to the country's medal tally at the games of the 29th Olympiad. After four days, on the track, Jamaica have won two gold medals with Usain Bolt's 9.69...
Anderson could be out
beijing, china: World Championships relay silver medallist Marvin Anderson looks likely to miss the 4x100m relay after he pulled up in the men's 200m second round yesterday. "My hamstring gave way coming off the curve ...
Another record for Yelena
Beijing, china: Yelena Isinbayeva made sure the Olympic athletics programme ended a lot better than it started yesterday at the Bird's Nest. The Russian pole vaulter broke her own world record in winning a second consecutive...
Saladino gets gold for Panama
Like many Panamanians, Irving Saladino dreamt of a baseball career in the United States. Good thing for his country, he changed his mind. The shaven-headed long jumper won his nation's first Olympic gold medal yesterday...
US stay unbeaten
The United States beat Germany 106-57 yesterday in men's Olympic basketball, advancing to the medal round and a potential tough game against Australia. Dwight Howard scored 22 points and LeBron James had 18, 16 in the first half...
Jamaica bids to host Rugby World Cup
bridgetown, barbados (cmc) Jamaica has never played in the Rugby World Cup, but the Caribbean island has put in a bid to host the sport's biggest showpiece. When the International Rugby Board's (IRB) tendering ...
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