Trinidad and Tobago cricket stars Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard have both officially pulled out of the West Indies T20 squad and will not participate in the 2016 ICC World Twenty20, which runs from March to April in India. Pollard, a gifted all-rounder, withdrew, according to a West Indies Cricket …
Read More »Women Warriors promise pacy start against Guatemala in Olympic qualifiers
Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team coach Richard Hood hopes to put Guatemala to the sword with pace and athleticism as the “Women Soca Warriors” kick start their CONCACAF 2016 Olympic qualifying series from 7 pm (TT time) tomorrow at the BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. Only two …
Read More »Xavi misses penalty as Kenwyne betters Spain legend in AFC play off
Former Spain and Barcelona captain and legend Xavi missed a penalty kick yesterday as Trinidad and Tobago captain Kenwyne Jones got the better of the iconic midfielder in an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League play off contest. Jones, who moved to United Arab Emirates-based club Al Jazira last month …
Read More »Devon Seale is crowned Calypso Monarch; holds off Chuck and young Helon
Devon Seale is Trinidad and Tobago’s new Calypso Monarch after he beat a strong field with “Respect God’s Voice” and the “Spirit of Carnival” at the Dimanche Gras show in the Queen’s Park Savannah last night. “Respect God’s Voice” was a feisty rebuke for former Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who …
Read More »Women Warriors get in shape for Olympic qualifiers
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team are pushing themselves towards full fitness, as they prepare for next week’s 2016 Olympic qualifying competition in Houston, Texas. The “Women Soca Warriors” will play their opening qualifier on February 11 against Guatemala at the BBVA Compass Stadium before they face Canada …
Read More »Stars target, James, moves to Guatemala; Mekeil nears MLS switch
Japs North East Stars transfer target, Dwane James, was announced yesterday as an Antigua GFC player, as the Guatemalan champions confirmed that the 27 year old utility player will join their roster next season. James’ move is a blow to Stars coach Ross Russell who hoped to have the former …
Read More »San Juan Jabloteh go fourth with 3-2 Pro League win over Rangers
Play Whe San Juan Jabloteh rebounded from their crushing 5-0 midweek loss to defending champions, Central FC, to climb to fourth in the 10-team Pro League standings with a 3-2 win over bottom placed St Ann’s Rangers at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar. Jabloteh got all three goals in …
Read More »Defence Force drop points on fete night; Central draw close with Police win
Defence Force continued their habit of dropping points near to the popular Army Fete, as the Pro League leaders were held goalless by Point Fortin Civic today at Mahaica Oval. The result, coupled with a 3-0 win by second placed Central FC over Police FC, means that Defence Force’s lead …
Read More »Della-Marie’s family opens accts for donations to offset chess star’s medical expenses
The family of 14 year old Trinidad and Tobago chess olympiad and St Joseph’s Convent (Port of Spain) student, Della-Marie Walcott, have opened a bank account and online crowd source account for funding and will host a curry q and movie showing to raise money to offset rising medical expenses. …
Read More »Naps take 2015 honours; Signal Hill and Malick girls top SSFL 50 year awards
Naparima College and Fyzabad Secondary scooped up awards for the boys and girls 2015 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) divisions respectively last Saturday in the annual award ceremony at Naparima College school auditorium in San Fernando. But, as the SSFL celebrated its 50th year anniversary from 1964 to 2014, Signal …
Read More »Family of comatose T&T junior chess star, Della-Marie, clears air
The following press release was sent to Wired868 by the friends and family of 14 year old Trinidad and Tobago chess olympiad and St Joseph’s Convent, Port of Spain student, Della-Marie Walcott: The family and friends of Della-Marie Walcott would firstly like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the …
Read More »This week in football: Wired868’s calendar for January 19-24
The following are this week’s fixtures for the various Trinidad and Tobago football competitions covered by Wired868: Tuesday January 19 (Pro League) North East Stars v St Ann’s Rangers, 3.30 pm, Larry Gomes Stadium; Central FC v Club Sando, 6 pm, Ato Boldon Stadium; W Connection v Point Fortin Civic, …
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