Ben Wallace gets probation for DUI, gun charges
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace was sentenced Tuesday to a year of probation but avoided jail time on drunken driving and gun possession charges stemming from a September traffic stop in suburban Detroit. Oakland County Circuit…
Cayman to take on Jamaica in cricket final
Cayman and Jamaica dominated the semifinals of the Challenge Trophy T/20 competitions and are set to meet on Sunday in what we expect will be a display of the stars. Cayman youngsters Zachary McLaughlin 51 and Omar Willis 34 provided…
Packers move to 13-0 with 46-16 win over Raiders
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Charles Woodson hasn’t played for the Oakland Raiders since 2005, so it wasn’t a particularly big deal for him to get an interception against his old team. Woodson and the rest of the Green Bay…
Champions of the waves
The annual RBC Inter Primary Schools Sailing Championships has always been a hotly contested regatta and this year’s was no different. On Friday 25th November 2011, 36 sailors representing six schools (Red Bay, Savannah, Cayman Prep, St. Ignatius and Cayman…
Wenger hails “mature” van Persie
Arsene Wenger says Robin van Persie’s increased maturity has played a major part in the Dutchman’s prolific goalscoring form. Van Persie took his tally of league goals to 33 for 2011 with a superb volley against Everton on Saturday. Wenger…
Fedora introduced as football coach at UNC
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Larry Fedora says he’s excited to help North Carolina’s football programme move forward. Fedora was introduced as the Tar Heels’ coach Friday, a few hours after the terms of his seven-year contract were approved during…
Fergie says United can cope
Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced his Manchester United squad is strong enough to cope with the loss of centre-back Nemanja Vidic for the rest of the season. Club captain Vidic damaged knee ligaments during the midweek 2-1 Champions League defeat…
Marlins’ Nunez apologises for using fake name, age
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Miami Marlins reliever Leo Nunez has apologised for using a fake name and age, saying he falsified his identify when he was young so he could play professional baseball. Nunez says in an interview with…
Boxers bring back medals
Boxers from the D Dalmain Gym proudly show off their impressive medal haul after their successful trip to Barbados. World number 2 Charles “Killa” Whittaker was on hand to congratulate the winning team after every single one of them returned to…
NBA owners, players approve new labour deal
NEW YORK (AP) — David Stern had three deals to consider, all promising significant changes to the NBA. A new collective bargaining agreement, saving owners more than $1 billion in player salary costs? Definitely. An expanded revenue sharing plan that…
