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July 19, 2026

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Spain deservedly won a desperately disappointing World Cup final as Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike finally broke the resistance of 10-man Argentina. The European champions had created the best opportunities against the defending world champions, who mainly resorted to spoiling tactics and had Enzo Fernandez sent off just before the game went into extra-time. Torres was […]

July 12, 2026

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Guyana finished its campaign on a winning note after defeating Bermuda 59-56 on Saturday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in the FIBA AmeriCup Caribbean Men’s Pre-Qualifiers. The victory was Guyana’s third in succession and was powered by another excellent performance from Umar Rashid, who scored 20 points. Kevin Mickle also made a significant […]

July 10, 2026

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Candidate Master (CM) Sachin Pitamber has won the 2026 National Junior Chess Championships Qualifiers, hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) at Olympic House, Liliendaal. The EnerMech Guyana Inc.-sponsored seven-round tournament concluded on 8 July after four days of competition, drawing 75 young players across Group A and Group B categories, including 26 females. In […]

July 3, 2026

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A pair of wickets in the final half hour play brought the West Indies back into the game, but prior to that it was Lahiru Udara who had led Sri Lanka’s redemption arc as the opener fell 12 runs short of a maiden Test double-ton as day one of this second Test wound to a […]

June 28, 2026

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Ireland’s historic weekend continued as they inflicted a first T20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont. After a first-ever win over India by 34 runs on Friday, Ireland stunned the world champions for a second time as Jai Moondra and Matthew Hollard starred with three wickets each. A […]

June 28, 2026

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England captain Ben Stokes has made a stunning announcement to retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand. All-rounder Stokes, one of the finest cricketers to ever play for England, was in the middle of a bowling spell at Trent Bridge when a statement was released confirming his […]

June 12, 2026

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Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will play no further part in the Test series against England after retiring from all international cricket with immediate effect. Williamson brings an end to a 16-year career marked by numerous accolades, including captaining his side to victory in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in 2021. The 35-year-old […]

June 7, 2026

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Karting enthusiasts will now head to the GMR&SC Thomas Lands circuit for the opening round of the Need for Speed Karting Championship following a change of venue announced by organisers. The championship was originally expected to begin at a West Bank Demerara track. However, organisers revealed that ongoing upgrades at the facility have delayed critical […]

May 28, 2026

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Some 60 fighters are expected to compete in the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) latest Development Tournament on Saturday, said national coach Lennox Daniels. The tournament, set for the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue from 5 p.m., will feature boxers from gyms across Guyana as part of the GBA’s grassroots development programme. Daniels said the strong […]

May 24, 2026

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The Lusignan Golf Club will host the Ready Mix Concrete Limited/Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Independence Golf Tournament on May 26 as part of activities marking Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary. The tournament will be played at the club’s championship course under medal play format over 18 holes, with a shotgun start scheduled for 8 […]

Tag: Sports

Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup for second time

Rashid, Mickle lead Guyana to third successive AmeriCup pre-qualifier win

Pitamber wins National Junior Chess Championships Qualifiers

Lahiru Udara 188 carries the fight for Sri Lanka

Ireland stun India in dramatic T20 series by one run

England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement

New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires

Thomas Lands set to host opening round of Need for Speed series

60 boxers ready to light up GBA Development card

Lusignan Golf Club to host Independence tournament

MV Barima victim laid to rest as daughter's engineering dream lives on

Fourth season of T10 Tapeball Blast opens in Berbice on August 8

Workers by day, students by night: 83 graduate from Port Mourant training centre

MV Barima victim laid to rest as daughter’s engineering dream lives on

Fourth season of T10 Tapeball Blast opens in Berbice on August 8

Workers by day, students by night: 83 graduate from Port Mourant training centre