Hooligans escort Argentina to World Cup: Who’s paying?

BUENOS AIRES – Argentinian football authorities deny any ties, but the presence in South Africa of known hooligans of the country’s clubs has led to questions on who is financing their trips.

“There is no tie to speak of, and we did not pay any airplane tickets for anybody,” Argentina spokesman Andres Ventura insisted.
“We hope … Read more >>>.

Flyers’ Pronger bucks puck etiquette by swiping souvenirs after Chicago’s Stanley Cup wins

Pronger bucks etiquette by pickpocketing pucks

PHILADELPHIA – Chris Pronger has become a puck pickpocket.
Long one of the NHL’s foremost agitators, the Flyers defenseman has bucked hockey etiquette by swiping the game puck at the end of each of Chicago’s first two wins in the Stanley Cup final. Like a game ball awarded to the star …. Read the original article  : Flyers’ Pronger bucks puck etiquette by swiping souvenirs after Chicago’s Stanley Cup wins.

Terry’s dad gets suspended six-month prison term

LONDON – Former England skipper John Terry’s dad has been given a suspended six-month prison term for selling cocaine to an undercover reporter.

Edward Terry admitted supplying 3.5 grams of the class-A drug to a News of the World journalist, who was posing as a chauffeur in November 2009.

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South African artist’s customised WC hat has become a craze

LONDON – Alfred Baloyi has created the Makarapa, a customised hard hat, which is famous on the football stands in South Africa and giving the official World Cup merchandisers a run for their money.orking from his tiny hut in the Ga-Makausi squatter camp …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : South African artist’s customised WC hat has become a craze.

Fire guts property worth millions in Meerut

MEERUT – Properties worth millions of rupees were gutted after a major fire broke out at a cricket bat-making factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut city on Wednesday.

About eight fire brigades were rushed to the spot.

“We are controlling the fire by constantly using the tenders. The fire is almost under control. …. Source  : Fire guts property worth millions in Meerut.

4 in 10 England fans to miss work for watching team compete in World Cup

LONDON – A survey has found that almost 2,500, around thirty-eight percent of full-time workers aged between 18 and 45 in Britain will fail to turn up for work because they would be watching the England team perform on TV.

Some 23 percent told the YouGov survey … Read : 4 in 10 England fans to miss work for watching team compete in World Cup.

Henman defends Robson for calling her rival players ’sluts’

LONDON – British legend Tim Henman has defended teen tennis star Laura Robson, who sparked a controversy after branding her rivals on the circuit as “sluts who go with every guy”.

“Some of the tennis girls, they go with every guy and make a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Henman defends Robson for calling her rival players ’sluts’.

Lippi’s list of 23 Azzurri ready for World Cup

ROME – Italy’s national team selector Marcello Lippi has presented the list of 23 footballers for the final phase of the 2010 football World Cup starting June 11 in South Africa.

Italian media reported that Lippi sent home five players from the world champion squad currently training at an Alpine camp in the village of Sestriere. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

French Open spoiler Soderling strikes again, beating Federer in French Open quarterfinals

Soderling eliminates Federer at French Open
PARIS – Robin Soderling played his role as the French Open spoiler yet again, ending Roger Federer’s record streak of 23 consecutive major semifinals with a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 upset quarterfinal victory.
In 2009, Soderling beat four-time champion Rafael Nadal to clear Federer’s path to his first French … Read more >>>.

Serena praises rival Stosur ahead of crucial clash

SYDNEY – World No.1 Serena Williams, who will be facing Samantha Stosur in tonight’s French Open quarterfinal, has praised her Australian rival.
“She’s amazing. She’s fast, strong and has a great serve. You know, I don’t know if she has a real weakness,” Serena said about Stosur.
“Sam … Read more »»».

Stosur will take fight to Serena Williams in quarterfinals of French Open

MELBOURNE – Samantha Stosur, who is on the road to becoming first Australian singles titleholder at Roland Garros in 37 years after she beat Justin Henin, is all set to take the fight up to world No.1 Serena Williams in tonight’s French Open quarterfinal.
Stosur’s … Original article on : Stosur will take fight to Serena Williams in quarterfinals of French Open.

Cricket broadcast to get revolutionary with 3D for Boxing Day test

SYDNEY – Cricket coverage will take a technological leap with the Boxing Day Ashes Test set to be broadcast in 3D.

The revolutionary coverage for the oldest sporting rivalry involving an Australian team will enable viewers to see a six from Brad Haddin land …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Suresh Kalmadi slams BCCI for not sending cricket team to Asian
Games

PUNE – Suresh Kalmadi, President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee has hit out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for not sending the Indian cricket team [..] Read the original article: here.

Rockies 2, Giants 1, 11 innings

Rockies 2, Giants 1, 11 innings

Colorado

San Francisco

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After having 2 runners thrown out at plate, Rockies beat Giants 2-1 in 11th on Barmes’ double

Barmes’ double in 11th leads Rockies past Giants

SAN FRANCISCO – Clint Barmes hit a two-out RBI double in the 11th inning and the Colorado Rockies won their season-high fourth straight road game by beating the San Francisco Giants 2-1 Tuesday night.
The Rockies had runners thrown out at the plate in the ninth and 10th innings …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : After having 2 runners thrown out at plate, Rockies beat Giants 2-1 in 11th on Barmes’ double.

David James has fears over the world cup ball

LONDON – One of England’s goalkeeper for this year’s FIFA World Cup David James has warned that goalkeepers will be left with egg on their faces by the controversial World Cup ball.

The new Adidas Jabulani ball has already come under criticism from …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : David James has fears over the world cup ball.

Basketball player Finn England’s new bowling sensation

LONDON – Six-feet-and eight inch tall bowling sensation Steven Finn, who played basketball for Hertfordshire youth, could spearhead England’s attempt to win an Ashes series in Australia for the first time in 24 years.

Finn, 21, decided to play cricket and has emerged as the …. Read the original article  : here.

Kemp’s HR in 10th gives Dodgers 1-0 win over D-Backs

Kemp’s HR in 10th beats D-Backs
LOS ANGELES – Matt Kemp greeted reliever Juan Gutierrez with a leadoff home run in the 10th inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 1-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.

Kemp worked the count to 2-2 against Gutierrez (0-5) before driving his 11th homer into the left field …. Original article  : Kemp’s HR in 10th gives Dodgers 1-0 win over D-Backs.

Dodgers 1, Diamondbacks 0, 10 innings

Dodgers 1, Diamondbacks 0, 10 innings

Arizona

Los Angeles

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Pelfrey quiets Padres’ bats, Wright, Davis homer in 4-2 Mets win

Pelfrey quiets Padres’ bats in 4-2 Mets win

SAN DIEGO – Mike Pelfrey quieted San Diego’s bats one night after they did so much damage, and David Wright and Ike Davis homered to lead the New York Mets to a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.
Pelfrey (8-1) won his fourth straight start …. Source  : Gaea News Network.