Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell recently  announced changes to his cabinet that appointing a new Sports Minister. Dr Mitchell announced the appointment of Roland Bhola as the new Sports Minister while Senator Adrian Mitchell, the previous Minister of Sport, has been moved to the Ministry of Agriculture to serve as one of two ministers in that Ministry.

The Prime Minister dismissed any suggestions that the former Minister of Sports has been demoted. He said that he remains a full Minister.

Mitchell represented the government at the final of the FA Carling Cup in Cardiff between Grenadian international Jason Roberts' Wigan Athletic and Manchester United on last Sunday, on the invitation of Wigan's Management.

St Vincent and the Grenadines' rising star Alexus Foyle pumped in 40 points and pushed the Hairoun All-Stars past Grenada's Sissons Sparklers to win the first ever Barbados Hoops Classic basketball tournament at the Wildey Gymnasium last Sunday.

The All Stars imposed themselves in the four-team tournament and romped home 88-57 winners and their coach Wayne Williams gave the tournament his approval and believes the result could spring board their efforts in the local season.

"We think we will have a good year and it has gotten off to a positive note with this inaugural tournament, we are happy about the possibilities of the future," Williams said.

Glen Johnson overcame a spirited challenge from fellow Jamaican Richard Hall to win their International Boxing Association (IBA) light heavyweight title fight at the Seminole Hard Rock LIVE Arena last Friday night.

Both boxers entertained the fans with an all-out attacking style and although Hall proved very competitive and resilient for long periods in the bout, Johnson emerged with a clear win on the judges' cards --118-109, 119-108, 119-107.

With the win, Johnson improved his ring record to 44 wins (29 knockouts) against 10 losses and two draws while Hall's log dipped to 27 wins (25 knockouts) against six defeats.

Despite turning 37 years old last month, Johnson maintains the fiery pace that he used to beat big name boxers Roy Jones (September 2004) and Antonio Tarver (December 2004) before Tarver won their rematch in June last year.

Trinidad and Tobago's National Under-21 side, warming up for Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games qualifiers, have completed their training camp in Florida with a 1-1 draw by the USA's National Under-17 team.

T&T went ahead on 70 minutes but the US youth squad battled back with an 85th minute goal that tied the game.

More dominant in attack throughout the game, T&T struck 17 shots on goal to the USA Under-17's eight.