Germany arrive at World Cup – to hold open training session

JOHANNESBURG – Three-time champions Germany became the latest team to arrive at the World Cup Monday and were set to hold an open training session later in the day.

Joachim Loew’s team arrived in the early Monday morning here on the first official flight of national carrier Lufthansa’s Airbus A380 super jumbo.
“It was a great … Read more : Germany arrive at World Cup – to hold open training session.

Baseball fans set world record for most people crocheting simultaneously

NEW YORK – More than 400 baseball fans set a new Guinness World Record last Saturday for most people crocheting in the same place for 15 minutes at the Citi Field stadium.

“Ladies, gentlemen, boys, girls, get your hooks ready!” cheered “Inside Edition” host and crafter Deborah Norville, who has her own line of yarn.

She … Read more : Baseball fans set world record for most people crocheting simultaneously.

Alexandra Burke, Michael Clarke ‘plan seafood rendezvous’

LONDON – Singer Alexandra Burke and cricketer Michael Clarke seem to be enjoying each other’s company.

The two met backstage at a television show in Australia and snapped pictures of one another.

“Alex was taken off backstage in one direction and Michael in another and they couldn’t find each other afterwards. She was really angry that she’d … Original article on : Alexandra Burke, Michael Clarke ‘plan seafood rendezvous’.

‘BBC to pay 1K pounds a day for Gary Lineker’s protection during WC’

LONDON – The BBC will pay 1000 pounds a day for the security of their World Cup anchorman Gary Lineker, it has emerged.

The organization has reportedly been advised by security experts to provide tight security for their top correspondents.

There will reportedly be unseen protection to avoid intimidating presence.

Also, the BBC’s 1million dollar glass studio, built …. Original article  : ‘BBC to pay 1K pounds a day for Gary Lineker’s protection during WC’.

Aditya finishes seventh

LAUSITZ – India’s Aditya Patel delivered a seventh place finish overall and third in the Pro Cup class in the second round of the Volkwagen Scirocco Cup car series at the Euro Speedway here.

Starting sixth, Aditya moved up to fifth on lap 1, and then to fourth soon after with a comfortable gap on the …. Original source  : Aditya finishes seventh.

Robben upbeat to play at World Cup

AMSTERDAM – Arjen Robben underwent a first full day of rehabilitation Monday as he hopes to overcome a thigh muscle injury quickly to play for the Netherlands at the World Cup after all.

The Bayern Munich winger Robben, 26, damaged his left thigh in a tune-up match Saturday and a scan Sunday revealed a muscle fibre … Read more : Robben upbeat to play at World Cup.

Stosur hopes her giant-killing French Open run will inspire Oz tennis players

PARIS – Australian tennis ace Samantha Stosur is hoping that her spectacular run to the French Open final will inspire a whole new generation of tennis players in her country.

“I am sure it’s going to inspire lots of young players and people maybe who have never picked … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Stosur hopes her giant-killing French Open run will inspire Oz tennis players.

Hamilton says he won’t try ‘aggressive’ tactics on Button

LONDON – McLaren’s Formula One racing ace Lewis Hamilton has said that he would not barge team-mate Jenson Button on to the sidelines in his chase to recapture the world title.

Hamilton and Button had come close to each other’s car during the Turkish Grand Prix, but managed to steer clear of a collision.

The comment also … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hamilton says he won’t try ‘aggressive’ tactics on Button.

Successful operation keeps Drogba’s World Cup dreams alive

BERNE – Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba’s World Cup dreams are alive after a successful operation on his broken arm, but remains doubtful for his country’s opener against Portugal on June 15.

Drogba went under the knife in Berne, Switzerland, and doctors are happy with the results.

“The surgery has been a success and medical staff … Read : Successful operation keeps Drogba’s World Cup dreams alive.

Punters set for three billion pound World Cup gambling splurge

LONDON – British analyst and betting industry insiders have predicted that with three billion pounds on board, the World Cup in South Africa will be the biggest gambling splurge in history.

They expected the sum to be spent worldwide on legal, as well as illegal, bets during the tournament.

Lorien Pilling, spokesman for British-based Global Betting …. Source article  : Punters set for three billion pound World Cup gambling splurge.

Arsenal put 50 million pound price tag for Fabregas: Barcelona

LONDON – Barcelona’s top brass has claimed that Arsenal is willing to sell their captain Cesc Fabregas for 50 million pounds.

The Spanish giants are not prepared to make an offer, but the fact that Arsenal has named a price suggests that there is scope for negotiation.

“This is the news the men in charge at Barca … Original article on : Arsenal put 50 million pound price tag for Fabregas: Barcelona.

PCB boss Butt defends decision to revoke ban, fine on players

LAHORE – Notwithstanding the massive criticism that it has received from various quarters for first banning players and then revoking it later, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has defended the appellate tribunal’s decision to lift the bans and fines imposed on some of the senior cricketers.

Butt said the decision revoke the ban …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Blackhawks demonstrate going through Flyers just as easy as going around them

Chicago channels its inner bully
CHICAGO – It’s clear by now who the real bullies are.

The speedy, skillful Blackhawks can still make the game look easy – witness the second-period power-play goal on which four Chicago players strung together passes in rapid-fire succession before Dustin Byfuglien converted a gimme in front of the Philadelphia net. But … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Blackhawks demonstrate going through Flyers just as easy as going around them.

England bowlers would struggle in absence of ’swing, seam’ Down Under: Siddons

LONDON – Bangladesh’s Australian coach Jamie Siddons has warned the victorious England bowlers that they would need to find new ways to cope with local conditions Down Under if they have to defend the Ashes.

In overcast conditions and with the ball swinging, England bowled out Bangladesh for just 123 inside 35 overs on Sunday …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : England bowlers would struggle in absence of ’swing, seam’ Down Under: Siddons.

‘Confused’ PCB now pleads with Yousuf to come out of retirement

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) seems to be caught in a ‘catch 22 situation’, as it has once again appealed to former skipper Mohammed Yousuf to come out of retirement and file an appeal against the indefinite ban imposed on him, so that it can be lifted paving his way for a comeback.

Yousuf …. Source  : ‘Confused’ PCB now pleads with Yousuf to come out of retirement.

No match-fixing in IPL: Shah

RAJKOT – Rubbishing allegations of cricket players being highly susceptible to corruption, Indian Premier League (IPL) vice-president , Niranjan Shah has said that IPL was foolproof from match fixing.

Shah’s denial came a day after former Australian wicket keeper Adam Gilchrist revealed in an interview that IPL players regularly discussed the looming threat of “match …. Original source  : No match-fixing in IPL: Shah.

Malaysian Indians top walking marathon

IPOH – An ethnic Indian woman and her two daughters bagged the top three prizes in a walking competition in Malaysia.

The Ipoh Starwalk 2010, the annual walking marathon, turned out to be a family affair for 49-year-old K. Kamaladevi, a nurse from Penang who won the first prize in the Women Veteran’s category here Sunday. [..] Read the original article: here.

South African referee Damon is living his dream

PRETORIA – South African football referee Jerome Damon is living his dream.

For the second time in his career, he has been considered good enough to officiate at the highest level, the World Cup and – so to say the cherry on top – the World Cup is being held in his home country South Africa. … Read : South African referee Damon is living his dream.

Tanzanian capital gears up for Brazil friendly

NAIROBI/DAR ES SALAAM – Tanzania’s capital Dar es Salaam is expected to be engulfed in football fever Monday as Brazil take on the East African nation in their last warm-up match before the football World Cup begins in South Africa.

Fans besieged ticketing points over the weekend, according to local media, despite the relatively high price …. Original source  : Tanzanian capital gears up for Brazil friendly.

O’Connell helps Cal State Fullerton avoid elimination with 7-2 win over Minnesota

O’Connell fans 9 as Fullerton tops Minnesota 7-2

FULLERTON, Calif. – Colin O’Connell struck out a career-high nine as Cal State Fullerton avoided elimination by beating Minnesota 7-2 on Sunday night in Fullerton Regional.
The Titans (44-16), who have won 26 of 29, and the Golden Gophers (32-29) will meet Monday night for a berth in the … Read more : O’Connell helps Cal State Fullerton avoid elimination with 7-2 win over Minnesota.