Sports News – Newsletter for February 22, 2010

Monday, February 22, 2010

WWE Elimination Chamber Live Stream

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The WWE Elimination Chamber matches were held in the Scottrade Center in St Louis in Missouri. The WWE Elimination Chamber started with the WWE Championship Match. After that, various other matches also took place, like the fight between the Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre and Kane, the Divas Championship Match that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chris Drury Proves His Mettle

VANCOUVER, CANADA, (GaeaTimes.com)- Sunday’s ice hockey between USA and Canada at the Olympics thoroughly disappointed the Canadian supporters. They had no clue that the USA ice hockey team will defeat them so badly. Three of the USA ice hockey players were amazing on Sunday’s game. Brian Rafalski was instrumental in USA’s victory with his … Original article on : Chris Drury Proves His Mettle.

Kids trump the stars: US hockey upsets Canada 5-3 to gain top seed in Olympic quarterfinals

Kids trump the stars: US hockey upsets Canada

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Happy anniversary, U.S. Olympic hockey team.
The goaltending couldn’t haven’t been better in the U.S. defeat of much-hyped Canada. The timing couldn’t be more perfect, either.
Now, the latest hockey team to capture the American public imagination’s needs only to write a happy ending to this … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kids trump the stars: US hockey upsets Canada 5-3 to gain top seed in Olympic quarterfinals.

Ferguson warned of dangers of Rooney burn-out

LONDON – Fears have been voiced on the over-reliance on Manchester United on Wayne Rooney, and boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been warned of the dangers of a burn-out of his ace striker.

TV pundit Alan Hansen hinted at an over-reliance on the star striker, …. Source  : Ferguson warned of dangers of Rooney burn-out.

Left-arm quick Aamer must get closer to stumps to be lethal: Boycott

ISLAMABAD – Describing the teenage Pakistani pace sensation Mohammed Amer as a talented fast bowler, former England great Geoffrey Boycott has advised him to get closer to the stumps to enhance his chances of taking wickets.

“I think he is very talented and I think Pakistan has always …. Original source  : Left-arm quick Aamer must get closer to stumps to be lethal: Boycott.

New Zealand striker pulls out of hockey World Cup (Second Lead, Changing Dateline)

PERTH – New Zealand striker Simon Childe Monday pulled out of the hockey World Cup, beginning Feb 28 in New Delhi, saying a thick security cover is not an ideal environment to play in. The New Zealand team will fly out to New Delhi later Monday.

Childe, however, will not be part of the 18-man squad … Read more : New Zealand striker pulls out of hockey World Cup (Second Lead, Changing Dateline).

Pakistan, Australian hockey teams arrive in India

CHANDIGARH/NEW DELHI – Amid heightened security cover, the Pakistan and Australian hockey teams arrived in India Monday for the World Cup beginning in New Delhi Feb 28.

The Australian hockey team was the first to reach New Delhi in the wee hours Monday while the Pakistan team entered India through the Wagah Border.
“The Pakistan team …. Original source  : Pakistan, Australian hockey teams arrive in India.

With a snappy short game to match his attire, Poulter wins 1st in America

Poulter gets a signature victory
MARANA, Ariz. – Despite eight European Tour victories and a 5-2 record in two Ryder Cup appearances, mention Ian Poulter to the casual golf fan and the conversation would start with his wardrobe.

The Union Jack trousers he once wore at a major. Colors that are found in a bag of Skittles. …. Source  : With a snappy short game to match his attire, Poulter wins 1st in America.

No shame in losing to innings like that of Razzaq: Collingwood

DUBAI – England captain Paul Collingwood has lauded Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq for his match winning knock during Saturday’s T20 match here which enabled his team level the series 1-1, and said it was not a matter of shame in losing to such an innings.

Razzaq’s destructive innings of 46 runs in 18 balls included five …. Source article  : No shame in losing to innings like that of Razzaq: Collingwood.

Man City’s new found money can never match United’s spirit: Ferguson

LONDON – Taking a fresh dig at Manchester City, Sir Alex Ferguson said that they will never match the spirit he has created at Manchester United.

Ferguson said all the money in the world would not enable City to match United’s achievements despite their extraordinary newfound wealth under billionaire owner Sheikh Mansour.
“It has increased that competitive … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Man City’s new found money can never match United’s spirit: Ferguson.

USA Beats Canada In Olympic Ice Hockey

VANCOUVER, CANADA, (GaeaTimes.com)- Team USA on Sunday beat Team Canada at the Olympics Ice Hockey games with the final score of 5-3. Both the teams put a marvelous performance which made the match worth watching. The match was crucial as with the loss of it, the Canadian team has reached the edge of … Read more >>.

Pakistan team reach India for hockey World Cup

NEW DELHI – The Pakistan hockey team reached India through Wagah border Monday for the World Cup starting Feb 28.

“The team crossed the Wagah Border at around 1 p.m.,” BSF spokesperson Jagir Singh told IANS.
The Australian team also reached here in the wee hours Monday.
…. Read the original article  : Pakistan team reach India for hockey World Cup.

Jamere Holland Facebook Controversy

BUGENE, OREGON (GaeaTimes.com)- Little did Jamere Holland know that his allegedly ‘expletive’ post at one of the world’s biggest social networking web site, Facebook, will prove to be a disaster for him. The much controversial post of Jamere Holland irked Oregon coach Chip Kelly to dismiss the player from the team on Sunday. The … Read : Jamere Holland Facebook Controversy.

Playing despite elbow injury undermined batting technique: Ponting

SYDNEY – Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has said that he had a ‘roller-coaster’ home summer season against West Indies and Pakistan, but also admitted that keeping on playing despite his elbow injury did undermine his batting technique.
The 34-year-old was injured during the Perth Test on December 24, after a brutal bouncer by West … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Playing despite elbow injury undermined batting technique: Ponting.

Raja asks ‘frustrated’ Younus to work on his ‘attitude’ following brawl with spectator

LAHORE – Criticising former captain Younus Khan for an ugly brawl with a spectator during a local T20 match, former Pakistan skipped Rameez Raja has advised Khan to work on his attitude.

Khan had reportedly picked up a fight with a spectator and even dragged him into the dressing room during a Karachi Champions League match [..] Read the original article: here.

Tiger Woods jets to rehab with wife

LONDON – Professional golfer Tiger Woods is said to have boarded a plane to rehab accompanied by his wife Elin Nordegren.
It appears Nordegren, 30, has softened her attitude towards Woods, 34, ever since his public apology on February 19, which had been on her orders as part of his rehabilitation and to regain [..] Read the original article: here.

Rooney, Lampard among 100 others in 100-mn pounds tax bill probe

LONDON – Ace Premier League stars like Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard are among around 100 players facing a 100 million pounds tax bill in a probe into their image rights earning.

It centres on a loophole that has allowed players to avoid paying tax chunks of their earnings through image rights payments. This money, which …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Rooney, Lampard among 100 others in 100-mn pounds tax bill probe.

Despite assurance threat looms large over Pak hockey players in India: Security expert

LAHORE – : Even as the Pakistan Hockey team crossed the Wagah border on Monday morning, a security expert has raised concerns over the safety of the players during their stay in India.

Despite the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) expressing satisfaction over the security measures put in place for the Hockey World Cup, a top Pakistani …. Read the original article  : Despite assurance threat looms large over Pak hockey players in India: Security expert.

Unbeaten home summer a sensational achievement: Ponting

SYDNEY – Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is of the view that his team is in great shape after remaining unbeaten in all formats of the game at home this summer.
Ponting stressed that the team is heading in the right direction, and said he was thrilled with the wins against West Indies and Pakistan …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Unbeaten home summer a sensational achievement: Ponting.

Alonso believes new Ferrari F10 is best car he has ever driven

LONDON – Ace Formula One driver Fernando Alonso believes the new Ferrari F10 is the best car he has ever driven.

He said that the team was hiding its true potential in last week’s Jerez test.
The Spaniard, who won back-to-back F1 titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006, said: “As of today, this is the best … Original source on Gaea Times at : Alonso believes new Ferrari F10 is best car he has ever driven.