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‘Wiser’ Gatlin plots Bolt revenge after Japan win

May 09, 2016 in Sports

Kawasaki, Japan (AFP) — American Justin Gatlin roared to a 100 metres victory in Japan yesterday, as track and field’s pantomime villain kicked off his preparations for this summer’s Rio Olympics.Floored by Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt in the 100m and 200m at last year’s...

World champs Windies crash to third in ICC rankings

May 05, 2016 in Sports

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC) — West Indies have slumped to third spot in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Twenty20 rankings, just a month after emphatically winning the Twenty20 World Cup in India. They have been bizarrely overtaken by New Zealand who bowed out to...

Renegades also open to Gayle’s return

May 05, 2016 in Sports

MELBOURNE, Australia (CMC) – Melbourne Renegades have hinted they are not opposed to re-signing superstar West Indies opener Chris Gayle for the new Big Bash season, despite his now infamous “don’t blush baby” controversy. The development follows the announcement from Cricket Australia’s chief executive, James...

Simmons, Badree in Patriots’ CPL team

May 04, 2016 in Sports

The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots have announced their fixtures for the forthcoming 2016 HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL)campaign and will open their season with a clash against twice runners-up Guyana Amazon Warriors on Thursday, 30 June. The Patriots, who have been bolstered by West...