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Nevis drag racing track said to be best in the Caribbean
-  CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Minister and Area Representative for the St. Pauls constituency Robelto Hector, described the drag racing track under construction in Nevis, as one that would meet international standards and be ranked among the best in the Caribbean and is earmarked for completion by the end of August.
2008-08-20
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| Canada launch Tri-Series with victory over Bermuda
- TORONTO, Canada (Reuters): All-rounder Manoj David helped lead Canada to a 25-run victory over Bermuda in the opening match of the Canada Cup Tri-Series at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club in King City, Ontario on Monday. Sri Lanka-born David top-scored with a well-paced 48 as Canada made 260 for seven.
2008-08-20
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Jamaica's Bolt guns for sprint double
-  BEIJING, China (Reuters): Usain Bolt takes aim at becoming the first man in 24 years to win the Olympic sprint double when he runs in the 200 metres final on Wednesday. The day before his 22nd birthday, the Jamaican is strong favourite to add the half-lap crown to the 100 metres title.
2008-08-20
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Johnson predicts 19.5 for Bolt, no world record in Beijing
-  BEIJING, China: American sprint legend Michael Johnson says Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt will not break his 19.32-seconds 200m world record at the Olympic Games, currently taking place in Beijing, China. The American predicts the 21-year-old 100m Olympic champion and world record holder to run 19.50secs.
2008-08-20
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West Indies team in good shape in Canada
-  TORONTO, Canada: The West Indies cricket team is adjusting well to the conditions in Canada and senior coach John Dyson is optimistic about the performance of the team, which is in Toronto to participate in the Canada Cup Tri-Series tournament. Dyson said that the players have acclimatised well.
2008-08-20
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