Aug 26, 2026
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Power-hitting festival sets up blockbuster Essequibo final today
High-octane hitting, nerve-shredding chases and hefty prize money set the stage as the Essequibo leg reaches its climax, with four teams locking horns to determine…
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Persaud takes Round Seven lead into NTFGL Tour #2 finale
Patanjilee Persaud produced an outstanding performance to win Round Seven of the Promotech and Danny's Auto Sales NTFGL Tour #2 at the Lusignan Golf Club,…
Cricket icons Bravo, Bishop to headline CPL Hall of Fame gala in Barbados
Dwayne Bravo and Ian Bishop have been named the inaugural inductees into the newly established Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Hall of Fame, the Republic Bank…
Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup for second time
Spain deservedly won a desperately disappointing World Cup final as Ferran Torres' extra-time strike finally broke the resistance of 10-man Argentina. The European champions had…
Rashid, Mickle lead Guyana to third successive AmeriCup pre-qualifier win
Guyana finished its campaign on a winning note after defeating Bermuda 59-56 on Saturday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in the FIBA AmeriCup…
Pitamber wins National Junior Chess Championships Qualifiers
Candidate Master (CM) Sachin Pitamber has won the 2026 National Junior Chess Championships Qualifiers, hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) at Olympic House, Liliendaal.…
Lahiru Udara 188 carries the fight for Sri Lanka
A pair of wickets in the final half hour play brought the West Indies back into the game, but prior to that it was Lahiru…
Ireland stun India in dramatic T20 series by one run
Ireland's historic weekend continued as they inflicted a first T20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont. After a…
England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement
England captain Ben Stokes has made a stunning announcement to retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand.…
New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will play no further part in the Test series against England after retiring from all international cricket with immediate…
Thomas Lands set to host opening round of Need for Speed series
Karting enthusiasts will now head to the GMR&SC Thomas Lands circuit for the opening round of the Need for Speed Karting Championship following a change…
60 boxers ready to light up GBA Development card
Some 60 fighters are expected to compete in the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) latest Development Tournament on Saturday, said national coach Lennox Daniels. The tournament,…
Lusignan Golf Club to host Independence tournament
The Lusignan Golf Club will host the Ready Mix Concrete Limited/Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Independence Golf Tournament on May 26 as part of…
Younge edges Bullen in thrilling start to GTA Independence Open
The Guyana Tennis Association, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, on Sunday launched its 60th Independence Anniversary Open Tournament at the…
Ballers Empire stun Leopold Street to claim national street football crown
Ballers Empire emerged as the new National Guinness Greatest of the Streets champions after securing a thrilling victory in the early hours of Saturday at…
FIFA boots Alves for sexual harassment
In a decisive action that highlights its dedication to ethical standards in football, FIFA’s independent Ethics Committee has banned Ian Alves, the former General Secretary…
Dharry unanimously crowned IBO champion in night of fistic fury
Elton Dharry was crowned the International Boxing Organisation (IBO) super bantamweight world champion in the early hours of Sunday after defeating Tanzania’s Salmin Kassim by…
Inter-ward football making return at Bayrock Stadium
The return of competitive football to the bauxite mining town of Linden is just around the corner, with the Linden Town Week Inter-Ward Tournament set…