THIS WEEK IN SPORTGLOBE: “You’re An Ass*%#” ...Rude Netballers protected by officials

“You’re An Ass*%#” …Rude Netballers protected by officials
Umpires officiating in the country’s top netball leagues are upset that calls against star players are being overruled by the Jamaica Netball Association’s (JNA) umpires’ sub-committee, even in the face of verbal abuse and gross disrespect.

Steps in the right direction
The performance of the Boyz in the World Cup qualifying against Mexico, in the dreaded Azteca Stadium, easily ranks as one of the best performances by a team coached by a Jamaican, writes Dr Paul Wright.

Ottey Off Base
Merlene does not look a day older than 30 years old but the fact of the matter is, she is 52 years old, and to hear her state emphatically that she is not ready to call it quits and will indeed try to qualify for the Moscow World Championships is, in a way, sad.

The ‘madness’ starts at Gibson – Wilson
Maurice Wilson, Holmwood Technical coach and a top track and field expert, told SportGlobe that several schools are out to topple the KC sprinters this Saturday.

Five Questions with Keith Garvey
Keith Garvey was president of the Jamaica Table Tennis Association from 2006-2011 and has served the sport in other capacities over a 20-year span dating back to 1983. He captained Titchfield High School to rural high school championship titles between 1980 and 83, and the all island school title in 1982. This week, he is featured in Five Questions with…

Cousins a small axe
As a goal attack and being a few inches over five feet, Kay-Ann Cousins uses quick reflexes, agility and speed to cut her taller rivals down to size.

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