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Chavez lays out socialist aims in re- election bid
By IAN JAMES Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has presented his country with a plan to deepen his push for socialism and entrench his movement in power as he runs for another six-year term amid questions of whet
Battle 4 Atlantis 2012 to feature outstanding field
By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net THE newest addition to the NCAA early season tournament scene, the Battle 4 Atlantis will look to continue its momentum and build on its brand with another tournament played at a high level, fe
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SILVER LIGHTNING THE Silver Lightning Track and Field Club has announced that its third annual Thomas A Robinson Track Classic has been rescheduled for 9am June 16 at Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium. The meet was postponed from its original da
MAN CITY RALLIES FOR 2-1 WIN OVER CHELSEA
MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Carlos Tevez played in his first game since September 27 and set up Samir Nasri's late go-ahead goal, giving Manchester City a 2-1 comeback win against Chelsea on Wednesday night that kept pressure on Premier League leader Manch
Red Cross weighs decision to build hotel in Haiti
By MARTHA MENDOZA and TRENTON DANIEL Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is considering building a hotel and conference centre in Haiti on part of a $10.5 million property th
Red Cross weighs decision to build hotel in Haiti
By MARTHA MENDOZA and TRENTON DANIEL Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is considering building a hotel and conference centre in Haiti on part of a $10.5 million property th
MAN CITY RALLIES FOR 2-1 WIN OVER CHELSEA
MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Carlos Tevez played in his first game since September 27 and set up Samir Nasri's late go-ahead goal, giving Manchester City a 2-1 comeback win against Chelsea on Wednesday night that kept pressure on Premier League leader Manch
Fletcher to take break because of bowel disease
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- After months of putting his health at risk while playing with a chronic bowel disease, Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been forced take an extended break from football to rest and recuperate.
Rush for Christmas start leaves NBA in disarray
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer THE lockout ended, and the NBA's woes were just beginning. Dwight Howard asked to be traded. Chris Paul was dealt to the Lakers, it seemed, until the league decided he wasn't. So the Lakers made another trade, which
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OLYMPICS TICKETS SALES THROUGH the International Association of Athletic Associations (IAAF), the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has Olympic Track and Field tickets for purchase. Individuals interested should contact Linda Thompson at
Suarez finally makes return for Liverpool
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Flying in the cup competitions and challenging for a top-four finish in the Premier League, Liverpool is a team brimming with confidence ahead of the long-awaited return of Luis Suarez for Monday's match ag
Knowles family in the spotlight
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net SALT Pond, Long Island -- The spotlight was on Captain Loren Knowles. And the 45th Annual Long Island Regatta turned out to be a Knowles show. While Knowles was honoured by the organising com
Federer, Nadal and Williams sisters advance
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) -- Fresh off a title in Madrid and back at No. 2 in the rankings, Roger Federer defeated Carlos Berlocq 6-3, 6-4 in his opening match at the Italian Open yesterday. Seeking to win one of only three Masters 1000 e
CONCACAF tries to oust Blazer of US from FIFA
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -- A list of financial mismanagement allegations against former CONCACAF leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer was outlined to 40 football nations Wednesday, just minutes after they elected Jeffrey Webb as their new president. Officia
Zambia wins the African Cup
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) -- Zambians poured out of their houses, clubs and bars to celebrate in the streets early Monday after watching their team beat Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in the African Cup finals. It was a bittersweet victory in Libreville, Gabon. La
Zambia wins the African Cup
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) -- Zambians poured out of their houses, clubs and bars to celebrate in the streets early Monday after watching their team beat Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in the African Cup finals. It was a bittersweet victory in Libreville, Gabon. La
Ravens need to crank up offense to beat Patriots
By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- For the Baltimore Ravens, the term "balanced attack" usually means an equal distribution of tackles among everyone on the defense not named Ray Lewis. The Ravens' strength has long been its abil
Haiti seeks to rebuild, or just build, power grid
By TRENTON DANIEL Associated Press BOUCAN CARRE, Haiti (AP) -- Sometimes it seems as though the people here have only the sun and moon: the blinding sun that bakes their mud homes and moonlight that with flickering gas lamps fights against the dark of nig
Simone makes history
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Urszula Radwanska of Poland wanted to get the match over as quickly as possible. Simone Pratt didn't want the first time experience for the Bahamas to over any time soon. With the match star
Simone makes history
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Urszula Radwanska of Poland wanted to get the match over as quickly as possible. Simone Pratt didn't want the first time experience for the Bahamas to over any time soon. With the match star
