TORONTO, Canada (CMC)- Despite half-centuries from Evin Lewis and Andre Russell, the Chris Gayle-led Vancouver Knights still went under to Darren Sammy’s Toronto Nationals when the Global T20 Canada got underway on Thursday. Lewis hit a swashbuckling 96 from 55 balls and Russell smashed 54 from 20 balls to propel Vancouver …

As Saint Lucia gets prepared to host the 2018 Windward Islands Schools Games, the Department of Youth Development and Sports is in the process of attending to a number of logistical issues surrounding the Games to be held in the South of the island. As part of that process the Department …

Cricbuzz- Bertus de Jong- Cricket West Indies has tabled a proposal for a comprehensive review of the ICC revenue distribution model ahead of this week’s Annual Conference in Dublin. The paper, titled “Economics of Cricket” also calls for a more even allocation of hosting rights for major ICC events for the cycle …

CWI- Shimron Hetmyer cracked a century today against Bangladesh in a warm up President’s XI match at the Coolidge Cricket Ground. The 123 came off 138 balls in 163 minutes of which he smashed 19 fours and a six. Captain Shamarh Brooks with 72 in 152 balls and 201 minutes, …

Lionel Messi’s hopes for holding up a World Cup trophy came to a frustrating end today as Argentina went under to France 4-3 in the round of 16. At 31 years of age, this may be the star player’s final World Cup.   Goal scorers for France: Antoine Griezmann (13’ …

Press Release- The Seajays Swim Club for its 4th year prepares to host the 4th Annual Karen Beaubrun Swim Meet June 30th and July 1st 2018. Swimmers in St Lucia from all clubs, namely; The Sharks Swim Club, Southern Flying Fish, Romain Roservelt Swim Club, Sports Academy, Lightning Swim Club and Unattached Swimmers will compete …

St Lucia Channel Swim along with Sea Jays Swim Club will host a Charity Relay swim at the end of the Open Water swim meet scheduled to be held on Sunday, July 8th at Reduit Beach in front of the St Lucia Yacht Club.  The charity relay is estimated to …

BBC- Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams is the 25th seed for this year’s tournament, despite being outside the top 32 in the rankings. The 36-year-old American is continuing her return to action after giving birth to her first child in September. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles winner, has played …

BBC- Matthew Henry- Portugal progressed to the World Cup knockout stages after drawing with Iran in a game full of VAR controversy. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty for Portugal and was shown a yellow card after a lengthy VAR review for a possible red card. Iran scored a late penalty, …

The 2018 Windward Islands Schools Games will take place in St. Lucia at four venues, namely the George Odlum Stadium, the Phillip Marcellin Grounds, and the Vieux Fort and Micoud Playing Courts. The Games will begin on July 21st and end on July 30th. The student- athletes will compete in …