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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Organisers on Saturday launched one of the main initiatives associated with the hosting of the ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup, as the region prepares to host the historic stand-alone tournament next month. Several hundred people, including over 100 participants, turned out in the capital to …

GUWAHATI, India (CMC) — Captain Jason Holder has praised his side’s improved batting effort, despite them suffering an eight-wicket drubbing in the opening One-Day International of the five-match series here Sunday. Sent in at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, West Indies marched to an impressive 322 for eight off their 50 overs …

Terry Finisterre- Le Club Volleyball’s first team beat home team Phoenix Volleyball in Laborie over the weekend, in the sole matchup of the Guy Brown Volleyball League. Le Club won (3:0) 16:25, 9:25, 17:25. It’s just the second win of the season for the Le Club ladies, who opened the campaign …

Terry Finisterre- Two of Saint Lucia’s talented young cricketers are turning their hand to coaching, and developing their skills in that regard. First-class players Keddy Lesporis and Craig Emmanuel will join a group of 17 registered participants for the CWI Level 1 Course this week (24-27 October) in Saint Lucia. …

Press release- The second annual Cue Sports St Lucia Inc 8 Ball Duos 2018 pool tournament sponsored by Sean Wrecker and Garage Service and Gemini Impressions, came to an exciting close over the past weekend with the last qualifying round (#8) and the tournament final. On Friday 19th October the eight …

BBC- Brandon Ingram, Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul have been suspended by the NBA after a punch-up during the Los Angeles Lakers’ defeat by the Houston Rockets. Lakers duo Ingram and Rondo have been banned for four and three games respectively, while the Rockets’ Paul has a two-game ban – all without pay. …

(CMC) – As the West Indies women prepare to defend their Women’s T20 title next month, head coach Hendy Springer believes the team’s upcoming warm-up games will be crucial to their preparation. The Windies will play their first warm-up game against India on Sunday, November 4 at Coolidge Cricket Ground in …

The Gleaner- Heavy and persistent rainfall that caused severe flooding across the country led to the abandonment of two Group A matches in the Regional Super50 here yesterday. The flooding left several parts of the two-island republic inaccessible, and Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley described the situation as “a national …

The new season is finally here! NBA fans everywhere have watched as some of their favourite teams (excluding the defending champions Golden State Warriors) made some major changes to their roster. One of the biggest signings came from the oh so beloved Los Angeles Lakers when they took the best …

BBC- Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged over comments he made in Portuguese to a television camera after his side’s win over Newcastle. It is claimed Mourinho used “abusive, insulting or improper language” after the 3-2 comeback victory at Old Trafford on 6 October. The Football Association used a …