Tough talking by West Indies Board
bridgetown, barbados (cmc) The West Indies Cricket Board said yesterday it did not fear strike action by players, though the contracts dispute with the West Indies Players Association was not likely to be solved before the tour of England...

Aussies name 25 contracted players
sydney, (reuters) Leg-spinner Cullen Bailey, batsman Chris Rogers and fast bowler Ben Hilfenhaus were among Cricket Australia's 25 contracted players for 2007-08 named today. All-rounder James Hopes and batsman Adam Voges were also added to a list...

Disappointing 'Penns' for Holmwood's girls
philadelphia, usa - Still trying to get over the disappointment at the 113th Penn Relays, which ended at the Franklin Field Stadium on Saturday, Holmwood Technical High's girls returned to the island yesterday without any silverware.

Reading ruin Owen's return at Newcastle
london (reuters) Reading spoilt Michael Owen's party yesterday when they beat Newcastle United 1-0 on the day the striker was celebrating playing his first match since June. Dave Kitson's 51st-minute goal sealed the points for Reading...