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Anthony: We need more female golfers

Jul 31, 2020 | The Big Scores

By Neto Baptiste Female golfer, Kimesha Anthony, believes there is an urgent need for new and young female players in the sport. Speaking on the Good Morning Jojo Sports Show at the time, Anthony, who has won at the Caribbean level, said the task has proven difficult...

Legal proceedings launched against FIFA president

Jul 31, 2020 | The Big Scores

Swiss prosecutors have launched legal proceedings against FIFA president, Gianni Infantino. It is in relation to an alleged secret meeting the head of world football’s governing body held with the Swiss attorney general, Michael Lauber. Lauber last week offered...

Sir Curtly Labels Loss ‘Sad,’ Says Players Showed No Fight

Jul 30, 2020 | The Big Scores

By Neto Baptiste Iconic former West Indies fast bowler, Sir Curtly Ambrose, has labelled the region’s recent loss to England as “sad”, adding that he did not see the fight in the Caribbean team. “These are some sad days because I never accepted losing very well, but...

Stadium management to involve police as littering worsens

Jul 30, 2020 | The Big Scores

By Neto Baptiste Stadium manager at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Keithroy Black, said the body will be reaching out to the police in hopes of getting more frequent patrols of the areas surrounding the facility as they hope to curb what he has called...

Benjamin warns against increasing divisions without proper planning

Jul 30, 2020 | The Big Scores

By Neto Baptiste Coach of the Liberta Blackhawks football team, Rowan Benjamin, has warned that increasing the number of teams in the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association’s Premier Division from 10 to 14, could put further strain on the already stretched football...

Concafaf boss Montagliani proud of new World Cup qualifiers format

Jul 30, 2020 | The Big Scores

Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has described the new format settled on by the region as having benefits for all member nations, in light of the havoc caused to the World Cup qualifying schedule by the coronavirus pandemic. With the pandemic effectively shutting...