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The bragging rights will stay with Scotty’s Car Rentals St. Leonard’s Boys upper 5th, as they retained the title in the 35’s age group of the Bragging Rights Old Scholars Football Tournament. Playing at the Lumber Company Ground, they got past Parkinson Old Scholars in the final. However, St. Leonard’s was denied the double, as their 47’s team went down to St. George Secondary Old scholars, who now have the bragging rights in that division. Ann-Marie Burke takes a look at both finals.

Former West Indies Women’s fast bowler Shakera Selman says the 2016 champions are currently sitting in a decent position in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup standings. The Windies have won one and lost one so far in the World Cup, but with only two teams qualifying for the semi-finals, Selman believes the regional ladies must take it one game at a time on their quest for a second title. Knowing how the group is stacked Selman contends Thursday’s match against Bangladesh is a must-win. Selman also believes a lot rests on the shoulders of the batters to put up a solid total, especially given the type of spin bowling Bangladesh will bring to the match.

Here is tonight’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: Unstable conditions are affecting the island. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with a few scattered light to moderate showers and a very slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. Tomorrow From 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: Unstable conditions will be affecting the island. General Forecast: Cloudy with sunny periods with a few scattered light to moderate showers and a very slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. Wind Forecasts Light south-southeasterly to east-southeasterly breeze from 10 to 20 km/h (6 to 12 mph) and increasing. Tomorrow From 6:00 a.m. Gentle south-southeasterly to east-southeasterly breeze from 20 to 30 km/h (12 to 19 mph) and increasing. Marine Forecasts Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Smooth to moderate in open water with swells ranging from 1.0 to 2.0 meters (3 to 7 ft.) and increasing. Tomorrow From 6:00 a.m. Smooth to moderate in open water with swells ranging from 1.0 to 2.0 meters (3 to 7 ft.). Expect a light chop along the west coast. Extreme Temperatures Max. Air Temp for Today 31.9 °CMin. Air Temp for Today 25.9 °C