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Closing & Trophy Presentation Bequia Tenth Anniversary Tournament

The News - Basketball News
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
Bequia Tech Rising Stars 2008 First Division Champions The Tenth Anniversary Bequia Basketball Tournament came to a conclusion on Saturday September 13th at the Clive Tannis Hard Court, with the final game in this year’s competition and presentation of awards, medals and trophies. Bequia Tech Rising Stars emerged as 2008 Champions of the First Division, while Young Blazers took the Second Division title and Admiralty Transport Eagles took the Under 16. All division finals were best of three series.
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BOXING

Boxer DeGale weighs up pro career Britain's Olympic boxing champion James DeGale will decide by the end of October whether or not to turn professional.
Thaxton powers to European title Jon Thaxton wins the European lightweight title after a superb third-round knockout against Juan Carlos Diaz Melero in Norwich.
Norton takes cruiserweight crown Rob Norton beats Micky Steeds on points to win the vacant British cruiserweight title.

SPORTS

Hull chairman predicts more success Hull City chairman Paul Duffen talks to Radio 5 Live's Nicky Campbell and insists his club have the talent, experience and management structure to maintain their impressive form in the Premier League.
Benitez credits players' belief for win Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez praises his side's character as they come from two goals down to beat Manchester City 3-2.
Scolari pleased with Chelsea display Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is delighted with his side's performance in the 2-0 win over Aston Villa and is looking forward to the international break, to get his injured players fit - and to enjoy the sites of London.

ATHLETICS

Pavey third as Wami seals victory Ethiopia's Gete Wami claims a thrilling Great North Run triumph as Britain's Jo Pavey comes third.
Woods pipped to Great North title Canada's Diane Roy edges out Britain's Shelly Woods in the women's wheelchair race at the Great North Run.
Dobriskey & Farah win mile races Britain's Lisa Dobriskey and Mo Farah sprint to victory in the Great North Miles on the Newcastle-Gateshead Quaysides.

CYCLING

Armstrong defends his Tour record Lance Armstrong hits back at Tour de France organisers who claim the seven-time Tour champion's return to cycling is "embarrassing".
Drugs boss rues Armstrong stance The head of the French anti-doping agency tells BBC Sport that Lance Armstrong has missed a chance to prove his detractors wrong over doping claims.
Court closes Spain cycling probe The Operation Puerto investigation into a cycling doping ring is closed by a Madrid court after it concludes no criminal offences have been committed.

CRICKET

Hants confirm Fletcher approach Hampshire confirm they have opened talks with former England coach Duncan Fletcher while Giles White is team manager.
Unconvincing Aussies avoid defeat Australia captain Ricky Ponting hits an unbeaten half-century to help his side draw their tour match against the Indian Cricket Board President's XI.
Hick may make Twenty20 comeback Graeme Hick hints that, following his retirement from first-class cricket, he may still play Twenty20.

SOCCER

Poland settle dispute with Fifa The Polish FA settles the dispute with its government that threatened its ability to co-host Euro 2012, says Fifa chief Sepp Blatter.
Liverpool rocked by Skrtel injury Martin Skrtel may face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after injuring knee ligaments in Liverpool's 3-2 win at Manchester City.
Death crash footballer is jailed Former Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick pleads guilty to causing the deaths of two children by dangerous driving.

Make room for the Geriatrics

Recent weeks have seen a number of decisions made in sport that boggles the mind much like the international financial crisis has done for the past several months.
In the Caribbean we have seen the return of Dwight Yorke to the Trinidad and Tobago football team and the more recent announcement that Russell Latapy will soon be with the team in...