Arsenal’s brilliance at both ends helps overcome Sunderland
ARSENAL maintained their perfect start to the season after two moments of brilliance from David Raya and Bruno Guimaraes set them on course for victory at Sunderland. On 55 minutes, Gunners defender Ezri Konsa was penalised for pulling down Dan Ballard in the box, but goalkeeper Raya read Enzo le Fee’s penalty with a superb […]
Bournemouth still winless after draw against unbeaten Brentford
MARCO Rose’s wait for a first Premier League victory as Bournemouth head coach continues as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford at Vitality Stadium. The Cherries came back from behind to lead 2-1 with goals from Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier but Kevin Schade’s double for Brentford denied them three points on […]
CSK deny Dhoni bid to buy a stake; but he owns some shares anyway
DID Mahendra Singh Dhoni want to buy a stake in the Chennai Super Kings franchise? Reports have suggested so, with one particular report stating that the former India captain “had expressed an interest in buying a stake in CSK, but the management did not agree to the terms proposed by their former captain.” A top […]
England survive scare to sweep Pakistan Test series
ENGLAND survived an almighty scare to eventually win the third Test against Pakistan by eight wickets and complete a 3-0 clean sweep. The home side were already facing an unexpected chase of 130 on the fourth day after being frazzled by the hitting of Pakistan debutant Razaullah on Friday evening. And the prospect of one […]
Frustrated Liverpool held after Fulham pick up first point
FULHAM and boss Alvaro Arbeloa claimed their first Premier League point of the season with a goalless draw at Liverpool. Less than 72 hours after the Reds beat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, Andoni Iraola’s side lacked the intensity and urgency they showed on Wednesday night as they failed to score for the first […]
Hesson open to Pakistan job after England approach
MIKE Hesson is interested in coaching Pakistan’s Test side on a permanent basis – and says he was approached about the England job earlier this year. The 51-year-old New Zealander was drafted in by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on an interim basis to replace Sarfaraz Ahmed for third Test at Edgbaston. Sarfaraz was relieved […]
Jamaica cop silver in mixed relay
BUDAPEST, Hungary, (CMC) – Jamaica placed second in the final of the mixed 4x100m relay on the opening day of the inaugural Ultimate Championships here on Friday. The quartet of Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson and Jonielle Smith clocked 39.72 seconds to finish just behind the USA’s team of Ronnie Baker, Anavia Battle, Courtney […]
11-year-old Latif benefits from ‘Project Cricket Gear’
RANDY Latif, an 11-year-old spinner of first form Annandale Secondary School, is the latest to benefit from Project Cricket Gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana, the joint initiative between Anil Beharry of Guyana and Kishan Das of the USA. The left-hander recently participated the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Inter-association Under-13 cricket tournament, which […]
No northern Ashes Test a result of 2023 switch
THE absence of a men’s Ashes Test in the north of England in 2027 is a direct result of the decision to switch a match from Hampshire to Headingley for Australia’s last visit in 2023. Next year, Hampshire’s home in Southampton will host an Ashes Test for the first time, with both Old Trafford […]
Real Madrid move level on points with Barcelona
REAL Madrid moved level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga after thrashing city rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu. The home side bounced back from their shock defeat by Real Betis eight days earlier by racing into a three-goal lead inside the opening 35 minutes, making it four wins from […]
