Dwayne “DJ” Bravo, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) captain and two-time T20 World Cup champion, discusses his 2018 form, what the CPL means to West Indies cricketers, the challenge of satisfying T&T sport fans, and why TKR are a force to be reckoned with, in the second episode of Wired868’s new …
Read More »Ball is Life (Video): Theobald on 2006 World Cup success and why he abandoned Brazil for Germany
Former Soca Warriors midfielder Densill Theobald on the not-so-secret sauce that took us to World Cup 2006, the changes needed on and off the field for future success, the inspiration of Ronaldo and Michael Jordan and why he abandoned Brazil for Germany in the fifth and final episode of “Ball …
Read More »Bertrand: T&T must tackle incompetence and indifference and press TTOC and NAAA into action
“Not getting past the preliminary round is not catastrophic in itself but this is compounded by the times returned in the various events—times expected from age-group athletes. “[…] It seems to me that the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) and the National Association of Amateur Athletic Associations (NAAA) both …
Read More »Editorial: All sides or no side; Wired868 guarantees readers continued vigilance and responsible journalism
The definition of journalism in the Age of Social Media is a work in progress. It is work to which, we flatter ourselves, Wired868 is a major contributor in terms of the Trinidad and Tobago media landscape. As involved as we are, however, in the nitty-gritty, as involved as we …
Read More »Media Monitor: 4.5 percent disrespectful, i95.5 percent e-literate and 100 percent wrong about Pro League story!
“I know English. Goodbye.” Click. That was how an exchange between i95.5’s Andre E. Baptiste’s exchange with a caller on his Saturday Sports programme ended yesterday evening. Trying to get back on, the caller was immediately cut off. My slave name—thank you, Dr Fergus—is a superlative and I am a …
Read More »SSFL Forum: Schools’ league grapples with issues of registration, player development and TTFA relations
Academic requirements for school footballers, wider powers for the credential committee, an electronic database for players, small-sided games for Under-14s and a re-evaluation of the registration period and deadline for players to participate in external competitions. There were no shortage of talking points as the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) …
Read More »Wired868 Football Festival VI (Video): A fun start to 2018!
Eh… Football was the winner! Remembering the Wired868 Football Festival VI. More from Wired868 TV6ME: Michael Johnson and Anton Corneal on How to Make a Million Dollar Player Coaching Webinar England national youth team coach Michael Johnson and Trinidad and Tobago technical director Anton Corneal talk to TV6's Fazeer Mohammed …
Read More »Football Festival VI: “Speng” Lewis XI recruits Glen in bid to dethrone Wired868 XI on Saturday
Feeling nostalgic for proper football? Well, the Wired868 Football Festival marks its sixth year on Saturday 6 January at the UWI Admin ground in St Augustine and a host of stars from several eras will be there to do friendly battle from 4.30pm. The Wired868 XI won the most recent …
Read More »Chasing Greatness868 (Video): David Rudder on Bahia Girl, Uzi diplomacy and High Mas
What is the pathway to greatness in Trinidad and Tobago? Musical icon David Rudder shares the secret of Bahia Girl, the aftershocks of the 1990 attempted coup, High Mas and what music says about our lives today. More from Wired868 TV6ME: Michael Johnson and Anton Corneal on How to …
Read More »Chasing Greatness868 (Video): Hyland shares secret to his success and why the T&T shirt means so much
What is the pathway to greatness in Trinidad and Tobago? In the second of a two part interview, Soca Warriors football star Khaleem Hyland shares his secret sauce, the importance of that red, white and black kit and finding motivation from his murdered brother, Kwesi: More from Wired868 TV6ME: Michael …
Read More »Intercol 2017 (Video): Arise, champions! Shiva Boys’ HC and Bishop Anstey PoS seize the throne
Coca Cola National Intercol 2017—Coronation Day! Shiva Boys’ Hindu College and Bishop Anstey High School (PoS) are crowned champions in a thrilling closing day at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva on 4 December 2017. Wired868TV brings you a colourful recap of the action: More from Wired868 YEP Rising Stars: …
Read More »Intercol 2017 (Video): Carapichaima East ready to shine as Central champs eye glory
Intercol 2017: “We want to make history!” Carapichaima East Secondary players and staff share their Coca Cola Intercol football targets and the secret of their success with Wired868’s Chasing Goals: More from Wired868 TV6ME: Michael Johnson and Anton Corneal on How to Make a Million Dollar Player Coaching Webinar England …
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