Jerry West Praises Kobe Bryant

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Jerry West was the guest a few days back in a television interview in a major sports network. The man who is hailed as a legend in the basketball scenario of the United States, and is certainly touted to be the best player that the country has ever seen, differed …. Source article  : Jerry West Praises Kobe Bryant.

Preakness runner-up First Dude may be ready for breakthrough win in Belmont Stakes

First Dude looking for breakthrough at Belmont

NEW YORK – First Dude seems to be building up for a breakthrough victory. Trainer Dale Romans is confident it could happen in Saturday’s $1 million Belmont Stakes.
“The Belmont will be this horse’s race because he wants to go a mile and a half,” Romans said, “and he’ll love … Original source on Gaea Times at : Preakness runner-up First Dude may be ready for breakthrough win in Belmont Stakes.

An improbable final: Italy’s Schiavone faces Australia’s Stosur for French Open title

Schiavone faces Stosur for French title
PARIS – Samantha Stosur vs. Francesca Schiavone sounds a little like a first-round pairing, and a year ago at the French Open, it was.
Stosur won that matchup between two veteran players who had never made a splash in a Grand Slam tournament. On Saturday they’ll meet again, this … Original article on : An improbable final: Italy’s Schiavone faces Australia’s Stosur for French Open title.

Never wanted cricket to be a part of Olympics: Kalmadi

NEW DELHI – While hitting out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for backing out from the XVIth Asian Games, Suresh Kalmadi, the President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Chairman of the Commonwealth Games … Read more >>.

ICC pays tribute to Koertzen as he prepares for July retirement

DUBAI – The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that Emirates Elite Panel umpire Rudi Koertzen had announced his retirement from officiating, effective at the end of his upcoming Test assignments in England.

Koertzen’s last assignment as an elite panelist will be the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ICC pays tribute to Koertzen as he prepares for July retirement.

Lakers in command, no matter how much the Celtics try to ignore the number

Celtics stuck on a number they can’t ignore

LOS ANGELES – The number can’t be ignored.
Not by any of those unfortunate enough to meet a Phil Jackson team in the postseason. Certainly not by the Boston Celtics.
They’ll be reminded about it every time someone puts a microphone in their face over the next few days. They’ll …. Source article  : Lakers in command, no matter how much the Celtics try to ignore the number.

Phil Mickelson 2 shots behind Rose, Fowler and Ogilvy after opening round at Memorial

Mickelson in prime spot after Memorial’s 1st round

DUBLIN, Ohio – The first time Phil Mickelson saw Muirfield Village Golf Club was as a 16-year-old. His week of excitement was ruined by a loss at the U.S. Junior Amateur.
He’s had several disappointments since at the course Jack Nicklaus built. But now he’s hoping to finally win … Read more »».

Watson believes his Twenty20 World Cup bowling battering was wake-up call

SYDNEY – Australian all-rounder Shane Watson reckons the battering that his bowling received during the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies was a wake-up call for him to improve.
Watson was attacked by opponents looking for any sort of respite from the fast bowling trio of Shaun …. Read the original article  : Watson believes his Twenty20 World Cup bowling battering was wake-up call.

Sharad Pawar denies involvement in IPL bids

NEW DELHI – Former BCCI President and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Friday dismissed reports of his family’s involvement in the bid for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchisees.

He rubbished a newspaper report linking his family to the IPL bid.

Talking … Read : Sharad Pawar denies involvement in IPL bids.

‘Prudish’ ECB’s diktat against dancers”flesh show’ during county Twenty20 games

LONDON – The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has told counties to ensure that their ‘cheer girls’ at Twenty20 games do not show too much flesh.he directive was sent after cheer girls during a game between Sussex and Somerset wore skimpy black knickers and ‘little else below …. Original source  : ‘Prudish’ ECB’s diktat against dancers’ ‘flesh show’ during county Twenty20 games.

Delhiites urged to set good example during Games

NEW DELHI – Delhi Lt. Governor Tejendra Khanna Friday urged people in the national capital to “project themselves in the best way” and set a good example during the Commonwealth Games.

Speaking at the ceremonial launch of ticketing for the Oct 3-14 mega event here, Khanna said: “I am sure that Delhiites would be able …. Source article  : Delhiites urged to set good example during Games.

UCLA: Former UCLA coach and Hall of Famer John Wooden hospitalized

UCLA: Former UCLA coach John Wooden hospitalized

LOS ANGELES – Former UCLA basketball coach and Hall of Famer John Wooden has been hospitalized in Los Angeles.
The university said in an e-mail late Thursday night that Wooden is at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center but that his family didn’t want anyone with the school to comment on …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : UCLA: Former UCLA coach and Hall of Famer John Wooden hospitalized.

Jankovic tips Stosur to lift French Open crown

PARIS – World No. 4 Jelena Jankovic has backed Australian tennis ace Samantha Stosur to win Saturday’s French Open final, after being slaughtered 6-1 6-2 in the semi final.
Jankovic was completely overwhelmed by Stosur’s thumping serves and scorching groundstrokes, and was … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Jankovic tips Stosur to lift French Open crown.

France falls in love with Australia’s underdog Rolland Garros finalist Stosur

PARIS – In the absence of any of French player at the Rolland Garros’s women’s singles final, the nation has embraced Australian tennis ace Samantha Stosur as one of their own.
Since Stosur defeated four-time champion Justine Henin and …. Read the original article  : here.

Tiger Woods may lose kids in custody battle

LONDON – Tiger Woods’ wife Elin Nordegren wants full-time custody of their kids, Samantha and Charlie, and could even take them home to Sweden, according to reports.
Even though Tiger and Elin have been living apart, the two have been civil in their dealings – both …. Source  : Tiger Woods may lose kids in custody battle.

Brit tennis starlet Laura Robson sorry for branding rivals as “sluts”

LONDON – Teen British tennis star Laura Robson has apologised for branding her rivals on the international circuit as “sluts who go with every guy”.

Robson, who became the youngest British player to win the Junior Wimbledon title in 2008, had made the controversial remarks in an interview and glamorous … Read more »».

No member of my family involved in IPL bidding: Pawar

NEW DELHI – Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar Friday said no member of his family was part of any Indian Premier League (IPL) team nor had they had taken part in the bidding process.

“No member of my family is involved in any IPL team or in the bidding process or …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : No member of my family involved in IPL bidding: Pawar.

Stosur red-hot favourite among bookies to lift French Open crown

SYDNEY – Australian tennis ace Samantha Stosur is a raging hot favourite with bookmakers to lift the French Open women’s singles trophy despite having never reached a grand slam final before.
Stosur followed up her victories over four-time champion Justine Henin and World … Original article on : Stosur red-hot favourite among bookies to lift French Open crown.

‘Rookie’ Steven Finn is no ‘legend’ Glenn McGrath: Watson

SYDNEY – Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has warned England fast bowler Steven Finn against getting carried away by comparisons to Australian bowling legend Glenn McGrath.
“There should never be any comparisons to Glenn McGrath because he is one of the greatest fast bowlers to have ever …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Germany hits back to beat Bosnia; Mexico beats Italy; and Spain struggles in World Cup warmups

Schweinsteiger’s penalty kicks boost Germany

LONDON – Helped by Bastian Schweinsteiger’s two penalty kicks, Germany came from behind to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 on Thursday while Mexico defeated Italy 2-1 and Spain needed an 85th minute winner to edge South Korea 1-0 in World Cup warmup games, eight days before the tournament starts.
Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko threatened …. Source article  : Germany hits back to beat Bosnia; Mexico beats Italy; and Spain struggles in World Cup warmups.