August 13, 2009
Star Sport

Reggae Boyz hold Ecuador
“NEW JERSEY, United States: Squandered clear-cut scoring chances by both teams tarnished an exciting 0-0 draw between Jamaica and Ecuador in a friendly football international here last night at Giants Stadium.... . read more
JAAA reinstates MVP athletes

BERLIN (AP) Jamaica withdrew its request to ban sprint star Asafa Powell and several teammates from the athletics world championships yesterday, just hours after saying they would be kicked off the team in a dispute over training camp...

read more

Striking twice - Olympic title holder goes in search of glory

Without much warning, Usain Bolt dashed to an amazing three world records to capture three gold medals at the Beijing Olympic Games last summer. In just a few days, the world's fastest man hopes to prove that wasn't just a fluke...

read more

Jockey Ellis freed by commission

Jockey Shane Ellis successfully appealed his 10-day suspension imposed by the stewards for his failure to persevere with his mount DESIGNED FOR LUCK in the seventh race at Caymanas Park on Saturday, July 18.

read more

Athlete Profile

Best performances: Gold medal winner, 400m hurdles, and bronze in 1600m relay at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Beijing, China - 2006. Spencer, who in April teamed up with Stephanie McPherson, Christine Day...

read more

Athletes not provisionally suspended

Lloyd Barnett, one of the attorneys representing the embattled athletes, has sought to set the record straight regarding recent comments which claimed that it would be impossible for the sprinters to take part in the IAAF World Championships.... ...

read more

Home | Gleaner Blogs | Gleaner Online | Go-Jamaica | Go-Local | Feedback | Disclaimer | Advertisement | Privacy Policy | Contact Us
Home - The Star