Portugal edge Croatia and reach World Cup last 16
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout-stage goal of his career yesterday to help Portugal beat Croatia and gain a berth in the next round.
Sports
Dataman leads Horse of the Year nominees for 2025
Master Z Stables’ top horse Dataman is the frontrunner to be named Guyana’s Horse of the Year for the 2025 season when the Guyana horse racing awards ceremony is held on Sunday, July 5, during the CARICOM Cup meet at Bush Lot United, West Coast Berbice.
Football
Kane rescues England with double strike in comeback win over DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to see England through to the World Cup round of 16 as they overcame a dogged Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 yesterday.
Basketball
Kesney, Williams, Welcome headline KFC school basketball action
Several individual performances stood out as the 19th KFC National School Basketball Festival continued on Monday and Tuesday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
Football
Balogun goes from hero to suspended as US advance
Folarin Balogun’s evening began with a goal and a celebration but it ended with the United States striker walking off after a red card that will keep him out of what would have been the biggest match of his international career.
Football
France demolishes Sweden
France yesterday swept aside Sweden 3-0 with a display of attacking strength and precision and book their place in the World Cup last 16.
Cricket
Aussie women defeat Windies
Beth Mooney‘s unbeaten half-century led Australia into the T20 World Cup final after a disciplined display by Australia’s spinners outclassed West Indies in a dramatic first semi-final at The Oval.
Cricket
Paul earns West Indies Test recall ahead of Antigua clash
Guyanese all-rounder Keemo Paul has been called up to the West Indies Test squad ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
Football
Brazil edge Japan 2-1 in last 32
Brazil survived a World Cup last-32 scare when they battled back to beat Japan 2-1 after Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot at the far post far into stoppage time yesterday.
Morocco advance after penalty shootout win over Netherlands
Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties yesterday to reach the World Cup last 16 after their Round of 32 matchup ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a meeting with co-hosts Canada.
National Sports Policy expected before year-end, says Ramson
Guyana’s long-awaited National Sports Policy is expected to be implemented before the end of 2026, with Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr.
Football
Paraguay ambushes Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Paraguay upended four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties today to advance to the World Cup round of 16 in one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history, after the teams were deadlocked 1-1 over 120 minutes.
Basketball
Rural schools make early impact at KFC National School Basketball Festival
Schools from outside Georgetown made an early statement when the 19th KFC National School Basketball Festival got underway on Sunday at the National Gymnasium.
Windies crush Sri Lanka, Roach claims 300th wicket
The West Indies yesterday wrapped up a crushing win against Sri Lanka in their Test match in Antigua with Kemar Roach notching up a historic 300th wicket thereby joining an elite club.
Canada into World Cup last 16 after Eustaquio’s stoppage-time strike
Stephen Eustaquio hammered home a devastating strike from the edge of the penalty area in the 92nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa yesterday, moving the co-hosts into the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.
Football
Camptown boosted with equipment support after Elite League promotion
One week after securing their place in the GFF Elite League, Camptown Football Club received another boost yesterday when Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr.
Cycling
Cutting to test regional form at Anguilla’s John T Memorial Race Weekend
Ajani Cutting’s rise as Guyana’s Under-23 Road Race champion will face another regional test next month when he competes at the 25th Annual John T Memorial Race Weekend in Anguilla.
SKF-Guyana gains international exposure at karate Master Camp in USA
ISKF-Guyana continued to strengthen its presence on the international karate stage after its instructors and students completed a successful week of training and competition at the ISKF 57th Master Camp and International Goodwill Tournament in the United States.
Ming withstands pressure to lead two categories in Need for Speed Karting Championship
Calvin Ming was made to work for every point, but the experienced driver still emerged from the latest round of the Need for Speed Karting Championship as the early leader in two competitive categories.
Football
Fruta Conquerors retain Elite League spot with playoff win over Timehri United
Fruta Conquerors FC will remain in Guyana’s top-flight club football competition after defeating Timehri United FC 2-0 in the Elite League Qualification Playoff last night at the National Training Centre, Providence.