Until Tuesday, my cricketing new year was going reasonably well. Early in the day, Virat Kohli’s India had whipped Sri Lanka in the 1st T20I. But Ben Stokes’ bowling boots had, not for the first time, trampled all over my dream of a hard-earned draw for Faf Du Plessis’ men. …
Read More »Former T&T U-17 World Cup captain, Roderick Anthony, dies in car crash
Former Trinidad and Tobago World Youth Cup captain Roderick Anthony lost his life this morning in a tragic vehicular accident near the Old Grange Road in Tobago. He was 36 years old. Anthony, a former right sided midfielder, captained his country at the 2001 Under-17 World Cup where he played …
Read More »Jem shines and ‘Natty’ teases as Connection hold off Rangers 3-1, despite Cummings strike
Mickaeel Jem Gordon shone brightly at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva last night as W Connection grabbed their first win of the 2019/20 Pro League season with a 3-1 triumph over Terminix La Horquetta Rangers. Connection’s two prior outings ended in stalemate but they were too much for Terminix …
Read More »Challenging, yes; impossible, no! Hartwell urges Njisane and Bramble to fight to the end
“It’s a big gap, but not an insurmountable one… There are countless, beautiful comeback stories throughout the history of the sport! It’s what inspires people to pursue sport! “The essence of sport is to rise to the occasion, put one’s best foot forward, and face the doubts and demons that …
Read More »From zoom to gloom: T&T cycling suffers growing pains as fading Olympic dream prompts recriminations
After the euphoria of gold medals and tournament record times in the 2019 Pan American Games and Elite Pan Am Track Cycling Championships came a sickening crash to earth for Trinidad and Tobago cyclists Njisane Phillip and Keron Bramble. Feted in September, then vilified by Christmas. Phillip said he has …
Read More »Fresh blood, new faces, practical style: Fenwick hints at blueprint as Warriors coach
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s Senior National Team head coach Terry Fenwick promised a breath of fresh air to the Soca Warriors set-up, as he addressed the media for the first time in his new capacity at the National Cycling Velodrome, Couva this afternoon. “In time, I want to be bringing …
Read More »How to lose a doping case in three easy steps: grappling with WADA
Doping cases have dominated the sporting headlines in the region as of late. It is a highly specialised and often misunderstood area of law that appeals to not only lawyers and law students, but the public at large. In this article, I set out the three sure-fire ways to lose …
Read More »Jordan sends Caledonia’s Caribbean contingent tops, as Shabazz invites Fenwick to scout fresh talent
Morvant Caledonia United remain unbeaten in the 2019/2020 Pro League season and now occupy pole position to boot, as they edged San Juan Jabloteh 1-0 last night at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. There were seven foreign nationals in Caledonia’s starting XI but the decisive blow was …
Read More »Too early to promote Hetmyer? Too late to rethink bringing back DJ Bravo et al?
Blank Bravo. Drop white ball Holder. Hand Hetmyer a promotion. If the West Indies are serious about moving towards the top of international cricket anytime soon, now is certainly the time to make bold moves. And, thankfully, it looks to me as if that is the direction in which we …
Read More »Eve, Vranes, Jack, Cooper among TTFA applicants; over 500 coaches to know fate by 10 January
Former World Cup 2006 goalkeepers Kelvin Jack and Clayton Ince, 2009 Under-20 World Cup coach Zoran Vranes, Trinidad and Tobago’s most capped outfield player and serial SSFL champion coach Angus Eve, former national youth team coach Dion La Foucade and current National Intercol winner Shawn Cooper are apparently among a …
Read More »Attorney: No T&T cyclist took performance enhancing drug; they’re sullying our reputation!
“In light of this persistent negative narrative, I am compelled to inform the national community that […] no member of the team tested positive for an anabolic steroid, masking agent, or any other substance that may suggest an intention to cheat or to gain an unfair competitive advantage over his …
Read More »Pedal and wheel! Live Wire finds three reasons for optimism despite cycling doping drama
So you had already mentally banked a cycling medal for Trinidad and Tobago at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and today’s news of an alleged doping violation made your stomach turn like a bad Ponche de Creme? Yep. On Boxing Day night, the Pan American Games organisers sent word that …
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