Wavell Hinds and Xavier Marshall went all out smashing an unbeaten 50 and 49 respectively to lead Jamaica to a win on the third day of their third round match at Sabina Park. With homeground advantage, the Jamaicans ploughed ahead dismissing Guyana first for 177 in their second innings prior to tea with Odean Brown shining with his 3 wickets for 35 runs from 16 overs. With that stage set and the Jamaicans needing 109 for victory, the Jamaicans charged to victory with Hinds and Marshall making that impressive stand. Jamaica now stands top of the table and await next month’s match between itself and Trinidad at Port of Spain.

The British Virgin Island’s first CARIFTA gold medalist is set to receive a full athletic scholarship to NCAA Division I powerhouse, University of Texas. Malone, who wants to be a pediatrician, opted for UT after a recruiting visit.

“I love the campus and they have a great med program. They also have a great training facility” says Malone.

Malone holds the National Triple Jump record, the National Junior 400m record, and the National Long Jump Youth Record.

With a commitment from Cuba to send a contingent to the inaugural Caribbean Games, the effort is shaping up to be one of the better sporting extravaganza’s the region has seen. CEO Felipe Noguera says that T&T will be in for a treat. The games are expected to host some 2000 athletes from 27 countries in the English, Spanish, French and Dutch speaking Caribbean. Boxing, netball, swimming, track and field and volleyball are all on the roster to be featured at the games.

Discipline, attitude and opportunity are all former England and Liverpool star John Barnes says the Caribbean youth need in order to excel in the soccer arena. With this in mind Barnes has formed a partnership with England Premier League team Sunderland and Digicel to highlight Caribbean Soccer Talent.

The Digicel Kick Start clinic will roll around the Caribbean and choose six talented under 20 players for a week long training stint with the Sunderland Academy. Barnes held his first session on Monday in Georgetown and feels it should be an exciting endeavor. He’s already had the endorsement of FIFA vice president Jack Warner and the Sunderland team.

In the face of the recent firestorm the ICC has announced plans to fly in a top official to ease tensions in India’s tour of Australia. Bucknor is to be replaced by Billy Bowden for the third Test in Perth following complaints from the Indian team about his performance in Sydney. In an ill tempered second test, Bucknor is accused of making a number of controversial decisions in favour of the Australians. According to the ICC
“The decision by the ICC to replace Steve for this match was made in the best interests of the game and the series”

Four million pounds was not enough to woo Watford to let go of their top striker Marlon King. King, a Jamaican and former Reggae Boy, recently signed a new contract with Watford in the summer and is the club’s top goal scorer this season with 11 goals. He’s been a driving force at the club since his arrival in 2005. Read more about King’s transfer here.

The offices of the IAAF’s North American, Central American and Caribbean has been relocated to Jamaica. The move is seen as a strategic one by Neville ‘Teddy’ McCook after he succeeded Puerto Rican Amadeo Francis last year as president of NACAC. Read more about the move here.