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Pele hospitalized in Brazil

Sao Paulo, Brazil (CNN) -- Pele, arguably the greatest footballer in history, was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital on Thursday, the hospital said. Officials didn't reveal why or how long the three-time World Cup winner would stay…

Narine’s action cleared once again

Chennai, India -- West Indies and Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine has been cleared to bowl once again by the BCCI's Suspect Bowling Action Committee but he has been given a "final warning". Narine's name has been taken off the…

Giant Malt Cricket Awards ceremony held

Sports Page -- Ross Powell received his award as the MVP in the 2015 Giant Malt sponsored Federation High schools’ cricket tournament, to loud shouts from his school mates at the Charlestown secondary School. The ceremony was held the…

ICC Testing Centre comes to T&T

Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Just weeks after West Indies spinner Sunil Narine underwent testing at the International Cricket Council (ICC) accredited University of Loughborough Bio-Mechanical testing facility, the University of T&T (UTT)…

CG Rebels squeezes out Bronx Crisis

Sports Page -- It was always billed as one of the top matches in this year’s Basketball tournament and the players did not disappoint. Champions CG Rebels and archrivals Bronx Crisis faced off at the Grell Hull –Stevens Netball Complex on…

Mayweather wins decision in richest fight ever

Sports Page -- The pressure of a $180 million payday never got to Floyd Mayweather Jr., even if the richest fight ever wasn't the best. Using his reach and his jab Saturday night, Mayweather frustrated Manny Pacquiao, piling up enough…

Gargu wins Big at Fishing Tournament

Sports Page -- The second annual sports fishing tournament hosted by the Hanley’s Road Community group, was held on May 4th. Some 7 boats pushed out from the central point at DOG BAY at about 5.30 am while three others pushed out from…

North Texas star forward Eboniey Jeter found dead in dorm

Denton, Texas (AP) -- Forward Eboniey Jeter, who led the North Texas Mean Green women's basketball squad in shooting percentage last season, has been found dead in her dorm room. She was 21. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office…

Coach Wallace – ‘The Children Performed Well’

Sports Page -- Head coach of the Nevis Teachers’ Union representative Primary schools’ athletic team, Kurvin Wallace, is adamant that his team members performed well in the recent inter island primary schools’ championship. The meet was…

Local Basketball League for 2015 Underway

Sports Page -- A brief but impressive ceremony at the Grell Hull Stevens Netball Complex on the evening of Sunday 3rd May, effectively signaled the start of the 2015 (NABA), Nevis Amateur Basketball Association league. President of the…

Bravo and Blackwood secure shared series

Sports Page -- West Indies turned what looked likely to be a nail-biting chase into a canter over the line as the evening shadows enveloped Kensington Oval to secure a hugely notable shared series. Darren Bravo and Jermaine Blackwood, both…

Empire gets the better of Highlights

Sports Page -- At one point in the encounter, the Empire Cricket team seemed to be in a position to take full points in their match versus Highlights. However, an exciting partnership between Xavier Cornelius and Theron Bussue, halted any…