PCB boss Butt behind Younis’ exclusion from England tour : Mohsin

LAHORE – Pakistan cricket chief selector Mohsin Khan has revealed that the selection committee did not consider former skipper Younis Khan’s name for the upcoming Test tour to England, as the PCB chief Ijaz Butt didn’t gave his clearance for the middle order batsman’ selection.

“Normally if a player is unfit the PCB medical board …. Read the original article  : PCB boss Butt behind Younis’ exclusion from England tour : Mohsin.

Sailing gives Hamilton same high Formula One

LONDON – McLaren Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has revealed that apart from driving some of the fastest cars in the world, he also loves to go out sailing in varying wind and sea conditions.

“Sailing is really cool. Whenever I go on a beach holiday, I rent a small catamaran just for a bit of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Thierry Henry ‘cleared’ of role in World Cup revolt?

LONDON – French striker Thierry Henry’s name has reportedly been cleared over the team’s World Cup revolt, despite him being named as one of the mutiny’s ringleaders.

French FA bosses have agreed that the Arsenal legend was not to blame for the revolt during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Henry met French president …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Thierry Henry ‘cleared’ of role in World Cup revolt?.

Lance Stephenson Picked By Indiana Pacers

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Lance Stephenson, the star player of University of Cincinnati was drafted for Indiana Pacers in the second round of NBA draft that was held at the Paramount Hotel on Thursday. Lance Stephenson happens to be the 40th pick in the NBA draft and joins fellow alum of Lincoln High School Sebastian … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lance Stephenson Picked By Indiana Pacers.

Defending champion Italy touches ‘rock bottom’ after exiting World Cup without a win

Italy accepts criticism after early exit
JOHANNESBURG – Marcello Lippi delivered a scathing verdict on his humiliated team after Italy was sent tumbling out of the World Cup by Slovakia, confessing he failed to motivate his aging squad and it played with fear.

After the defending champion was eliminated Thursday without winning a game in one of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Defending champion Italy touches ‘rock bottom’ after exiting World Cup without a win.

NBA Drafts 2010: The Big Picks

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The much anticipated 2010 NBA Drafts held a few surprises for the NBA fans. The Overall No.1 pick John Wall went to the Washington Wizards who looked towards building a young side. At the same time, the Wizards also traded in 29 year old Kirk Hinrich. Their other picks included Kevin … Read : NBA Drafts 2010: The Big Picks.

Ponting blames poor run from him, top-order for England ODI woes

CARDIFF – Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has put the responsibility on himself and the rest of team’s batsmen to provide his inexperienced bowling attack with larger totals to defend in their one-day series against England.

Australia has failed to register score big in the tournament so far, where England have comfortably chased down their …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Defending champ Italy ousted from World Cup in 1st round; Slovakia, Paraguay, Japan advance

Italy eliminated from World Cup in 1st round

JOHANNESBURG – From au revoir to arrivederci.
Italy joined France on the sidelines of the World Cup, the first time both previous finalists have been eliminated in the opening round when they qualified for the succeeding tournament.
The four-time champion Italians lost to Slovakia 3-2 at Ellis Park, allowing the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Defending champ Italy ousted from World Cup in 1st round; Slovakia, Paraguay, Japan advance.

Aus Vs. Eng: England Register Victory

CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- England cruised to another easy victory on Thursday as the Australian side showed its lack of experience in the bowling department. England, which have just come out of the T-20 World Cup victory seemed to have all finally found a perfect balance in the side. Stuart Broad stood out in …. Original source  : Aus Vs. Eng: England Register Victory.

England stars better at penalty shoot-outs than Germans, say stats!

LONDON – A new survey has found that England can turn the tables on penalty maestros Germany in Sunday’s World Cup last 16 clash.

An in-depth statistical analysis revealed that Fabio Capello’s men have a better scoring rate from the spot than their German counterparts.

The survey for The Sun by statistics experts at Opta … Read : England stars better at penalty shoot-outs than Germans, say stats!.

Zimbabwe refuses to rule out opposing Howard’s ICC bid

SYDNEY – Zimbabwean cricket chief and an associate of President Robert Mugabe, Peter Chingoka, has refused to rule out opposing John Howard as the International Cricket Council’s next vice-president after meeting the former Australian prime minister.

Howard was in the country to meet key figures of Zimbabwe Cricket to get Zimbabwe’s support for his nomination as … Original source on Gaea Times at : Zimbabwe refuses to rule out opposing Howard’s ICC bid.

Capello wants England to make history by beating Germany

LONDON – England boss Fabio Capello wants his players to make history when they face Germany on Sunday, as the Three Lions have not beaten a major nation in the knockout stages of the World Cup since Bobby Moore lifted the trophy following a 4-2 win against the Germans in 1966.

You have a nation …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Capello wants England to make history by beating Germany.

Marathon men overshadow queen’s visit in 70-68 fifth-set epic match

Isner, Mahut linked forever by marathon match
WIMBLEDON, England – When it was finally over – after five sets, 183 games and more than 11 hours of play over three days – John Isner collapsed on his back on the grass as if he had just won the Wimbledon title.
It was only a first-round … Read more >>.

PM hails Indian cricket team

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the Asia Cup.

“The players displayed team spirit and fighting qualities in bringing the laurels to the country,” the prime minister said in a message.
India crushed Sri Lanka by 81 runs to win the Asia Cup cricket tournament …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : PM hails Indian cricket team.

Stanley Cup turning out for Gay Pride Parade: Sign of the times, touching tribute to boot

Sports’ most macho trophy shows new kind of pride

CHICAGO – The Stanley Cup has been used to baptize kids, as a feed bowl for the Kentucky Derby winner and traveled to places as far flung as strip clubs and a combat zone. In yet another first, the most macho piece of hardware in sports will …. Source article  : Stanley Cup turning out for Gay Pride Parade: Sign of the times, touching tribute to boot.

Footballer’s body betrays whether penalty kick will swerve to left or right

WASHINGTON – A footballer’s body betrays whether his penalty kick will swerve to the left or right just a split second before his foot meets the ball, according to new American research.

The finding of the study, conducted by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, could explain how some top goalies are able to head off a penalty kick, … Read more »»».

Lippi takes full responsibility for Italy’s ignominious World Cup exit

CAPE TOWN – Italy coach Marcello Lippi has taken full responsibility for his team’s humiliating World Cup group stage exit.

The defending champions lost 2-3 to World Cup debutants Slovakia, who qualified for the last 16 with Paraguay.

“I take all responsibility. I haven’t prepared this team well enough,” The Telegraph quoted Lippi, as saying. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lippi takes full responsibility for Italy’s ignominious World Cup exit.

Fabregas backs USA to reach World Cup semi-finals

CAPE TOWN – Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas is tipping the United States to reach the World Cup semi-finals after they snatched a dramatic place in the last 16.

Fabregas said that he is not surprised that Bob Bradley’s men have topped Group C ahead of England.

“The best moment for me at the World Cup …. Original article  : Fabregas backs USA to reach World Cup semi-finals.

Defoe trashes Beckenbauer’s “stupid” England taunt

RUSTENBURG – England striker Jermain Defoe has dismissed German legend Franz Beckenbauer’s taunts where he branded the Three Lions “stupid” for finishing second in Group C to set up a clash with Germany in the last 16.

Beckenbauer also claimed that Fabio Capello’s men looked “burnt out” after a long domestic campaign.

“You’re never going to …. Original article  : Defoe trashes Beckenbauer’s “stupid” England taunt.

Dodgers wait out 18-minute power delay, pull plug on Angels for 10-6 win to avoid season sweep

Dodgers pull plug on Angels’ hopes for sweep

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Manny Ramirez hit a pair of RBI singles and the Los Angeles Dodgers scored five runs in the fourth inning despite another mental mistake on the bases, beating the Los Angeles Angels 10-6 Thursday night to avoid a six-game season sweep by their Southern California … Read more >>>.