June 4, 2009
Star Sport

Too much to Bolt - Star athlete will not chase Olympic triple crown
“KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC): Jamaican sprint sensation Usain Bolt has ruled out chasing an individual treble at the London Olympics in 2012. Speaking on Tuesday, the 22-year old double Olympic sprint champion dismissed.... . read more
UNDER PRESSURE - Tivoli trio recounts tense final DPL game

FLORIDA, USA: Only hours before a game vital to their football careers, it would have been reasonable to expect the Tivoli Gardens trio of Roland Dean, Navion Boyd and Oraine Simpson to be twitching with nervous energy.

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Usain for Gay challenge

World sprint double record holder, Usain Bolt believes American Tyson Gay's impressive run of 19.58 at the Reebok Grand Prix last weekend sets the table for what he believes will be a very interesting season.

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American bank demands more from USOC sponsorship

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (AP) Bank of America will walk away from its sponsorship unless the US Olympic Committee (USOC) finds a way to provide more value for the US$12 million the bank spends...

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Big payday for World Champs

BERLIN (AP) The international athletics Federation will offer more than US$7 million (€5 million) in prize-money at the World Championship in August in Berlin.

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Humble Lions, August Town stall

August Town and Humble Lions were both stalled in their bids to secure promotion to top-flight football, following unexpected results in the National Premier League play-offs yesterday...

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Stephenson glad to be back with Reggae Boyz

Overseas-based Reggae Boy Khari Stephenson has expressed his delight at being back in the national fold. "I am looking forward to it ...

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Aston Villa eye Austin

English Premier League outfit Aston Villa are reportedly keeping an eye on Jamaican International Rodolph Austin, as they hunt a replacement for Central midfielder Gareth Barry, who moved away from the club to Manchester City...

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