The Reggae Boyz play two friendlies at the start of the Jamaican school year. The first game is against Costa Rica at the National Stadium (Jamaica) and the second is at Lockhart Stadium (Fort Lauderdale, Florida).

On Sunday September 5, just before returning to school, students and teachers hope to be wowed by the Boyz when they match up against CONCACAF rivals Costa Rica.

Tuesday evening, September 7, the Boyz face Peru.  This is the first time I can recall Jamaica playing soccer against the South Americans at any level.  It should be an interesting match.  There are a number of Peruvians living in South Florida who will support their team but I expect a more overwhelming support from the Jamaican supporters living in the tri-county areas of Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, Florida.

Go out and support the Boyz.

The “Jamaican Machine”, Usain “Lightning” Bolt now has a book out titled “Usain Bolt: 9.58″ in which he reveals serious plans to play for Manchester United Football Club (FC) in England.  He calls Man U, his “favorite team”. Bolt also loves playing cricket and has made that quite clear.

So does bolt plan to ditch his spikes for cleats? He is very serious in his love, perhaps the very reason he expects to retire from track in a few years.

Another option:  He could become the Worlds first 3-sport international star: running track, playing soccer for Manchester United, and playing cricket for the West Indies.  That’s an idea.

The reality

If Bolt is signed by Manchester United (or any other professional soccer team for that matter), it’s a public relations move only as we don’t expect Bolt to play any serious soccer at that level overnight.

What say you, Caribbean people?

Happy Independence anniversary Trinidad and Tobago, and to all the Trinbagonians living in the T&T, the Caribbean, and abroad. 

You may use the comment section to send out your best wishes.

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In a “shock around the world”, seemingly unbeatable, Jamaican double-world record holder Usain Bolt, was beaten in the Diamond League 100M race in Sweden by Tyson Gay who ran 9.83 to Bolt’s “human-like” 9.97.

Bolt was gracious in defeat and, perhaps, will wake up now.

Happy Independence Anniversary, Jamaica!!!!

You have grown up, Jamaica.  Today marks the 48th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence from Britain.  Please join with the Jamaicans and celebrate.

The Religion of Science revisited

One of the last posts I wrote was entitled The Religion of Science in which I challenged readers and my Caribbean friends to utilize common sense [at all times].   The article was intended to cast a light on forms of “Science” that have become a new religion or religion-like.

“…My Caribbean friends, do not let me or anyone deceive you.  Where does common sense come from and do you have it?  Ask yourself that prior to reading this post…”

 ”God”, “Faith”, and “Religion”

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Join us in congratulating the Guyanese team.  Against all odds, they are the new regional Twenty-20 champions and get to compete in that T-20 tournament where a lot of money are up for grabs, particularly to the top 3 finishers.  You may recall that T&T, defending regional champions, finished second and their players were “paid”.

Heroics by who?  Heroics by Jonathan Foo.  Foo is perhaps the man of the tournament with his unbeaten knocks.  This time, he was 42 unbeaten.  With 3 balls left, Guyana needed 3 to win with Searles bowling for Barbados.  Foo took a single, a decision questioned and perhaps criticized by the commentators.  But it turned out to be a good decision because, on the penultimate delivery, tailender Devendra Bishoo hit the 2 runs required to cement the win.

Congratulations to the NEW regional champs, Guyana, overcoming powerhouses like T&T and Barbados.  In the 3rd-place match, T&T proved that their original win over Jamaica was no fluke and brushed them aside easily in a rain-shortened match.  T&T won by 10 wickets.

So, it’s Guyana, Barbados, T&T… first, second, third respectively.  There is no consolation prize.  It’s winner takes all… the trip to the tournament where Guyana will compete against some very strong T-20 world sides.  Let’s cheer on our Guyanese friends.

Oh, and don’t be surprised to see the next West Indies T20 side include Jonathan Foo (GUY), Darren Bravo (T&T), and Krishmar Santokie (JAM).  They did well this tournament.

The cricket site crickinfo.com is famous for picking all time teams by country / region.  Recently they picked an all-time West Indies XI from an allotted 6.  With the state of our current regional cricket and board, this is exciting.  It gives us something to smile about, because some of us are students of the game and watch tapes/DVDs, listen to audio of past great West Indians… and there were many of them.

The Cricinfo Team

The Yowlink  Admin Team

Select Your Team

The deal is, you are allowed  allowed to pick as follows:

One Exception

Welcome to Yowlink, friend.  You visited Yowlink the first time because of one of any number of reasons, not limited to:

• An invitation from a friend or relative
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• Not sure.  Kinda stumbled on Yowlink…

But it doesn’t matter how you found us.  We are happy you are here.

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