Argentina won the shootout 4-2 after a spectacular game which developed into the much-anticipated confrontation between the 35-year-old maestro Messi and his France opposite number Kylian Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick – the first in a World Cup final since 1966 – but still ended up on the losing side. Continue reading
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FOOTBALL: Messi’s Argentina Wins WORLD CUP 2022 – BBC News
FOOTBALL: Why Don’t Argentina Have Any Black Players? – Video
FOOTBLL: Why Don’t Argentina Have Any Black Players? – Video
Whilst neighbouring Uruguay and Brazil have had plenty of black footballers, including their greatest players of all time in the forms of Pele and Jose Andrade, the same cannot be said for Argentina. Despite sharing a similar colonial past to their near neighbours, Argentina’s black population is a fraction of the nation’s around them, and following a question from a subscriber during the 2018 World Cup, HITC Sevens takes a look at why that is the case.
GUYANA: Buxton, East Coast villages assured of improved village roads, better healthcare and housing
July 4, 2022- News Room. Guyana
Residents of Buxton and neighbouring villages on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) were Monday assured of equitable development with other villages across the country as several government Ministers visited the area.
The engagement with residents in effect foiled a planned protest by opposition activists. A small crowd gathered for that placard-bearing demonstration. However, hundreds attended the meeting at the Buxton Community Center ground. Continue reading
CRICKET: Tournament Ambassador Gayle to focus on The 6IXTY in CPL 2022
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Chris Gayle have confirmed that he will not play in CPL this year, to concentrate instead on The 6IXTY for the 2022 season.
Gayle said: “I am going for the shorter format this year. I am genuinely excited about the current innovations in the 6ixty and seeing how they play out. In particular, I am looking forward to the mystery team ball and hitting two sixes in the first 12 balls to unlock a third PowerPlay over.” Continue reading
CENTRAL-TUTORIAL ALUMNI FAMILY PICNIC – Sunday, July 10, 2022 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, July 10, 2022 9:00 a.m.
CENTRAL-TUTORIAL ALUMNI FAMILY PICNIC
Let’s get together
Fellow Alumni and Friends:
After a 2 year hiatus due to COVID, it’s time for us to get out and enjoy the summer.
Your Executive is hosting a joint CENTRAL-TUTORIAL ALUMNI FAMILY PICNIC, July 10, 2022 starting at 9:00 AM. and we’d love to see you there. This is a revival of the annual gatherings we have had in the past and will again be held at: Continue reading
Linden Fund USA (LFU)- Summer Events in New Jersey – BBQ on June 25 + Fun Day on July 17, 2022
HORSE RACING: Lester Piggott: Legendary Jockey and 9-Time Derby Winner, Dies Aged 86
By Jack Haynes and David Milnes | Racing Post
Tributes poured in from across the racing world and beyond recently following the death of legendary rider LESTER PIGGOTT at the age of 86.
That was in part due to the longevity that allowed him to ride a phenomenal 4,493 domestic winners, the third highest tally in British racing history behind only Sir Gordon Richards and Pat Eddery, and an amazing big-race haul.
Piggott won the Derby a record nine times, including on 1970 Triple Crown winner NIJINSKY. Continue reading
CRICKET: Gujarat Titans win IPL title in fairytale debut season
May 30, 2022 – (Reuters) – Debutants Gujarat Titans were crowned the Indian Premier League (IPL) champions May 29, 2022 after they beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in the final in Ahmedabad.
CRICKET: “Bazball”- England’s style is a sea change in Test cricket – will others follow? – By Andy Bull
ENGLAND: CRICKET – The Guardian – 14 December 2022
You might have missed the sign in the window of Australia’s dressing room during the recent second Test against the West Indies in Adelaide. Someone had scrawled “Ron Ball” on a piece of paper and propped it up against the glass, a little dig at England and all the attention they’ve been getting, by way of tribute to Australia’s own coach, Andrew “Ronnie” McDonald.
So the Australians are sceptical about the way England are playing. You wouldn’t expect anything else. “If it comes off, it comes off,” David Warner said back in August, “That’s their brand of cricket. But from our point of view, we’ll be playing Ron Ball.” Continue reading →
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