Objecting to risqu??? chants can get you booted from school cheerleading team!

LONDON – A Michigan couple is citing unsportsman like conduct after their six-year old daughter Kennedy was unanimously voted off of the Madison Heights Wolverines flag football cheerleading team over their complaint that one of the team’s chants was too risqu???.

Jennifer and Duane Tesch said their six-year-old daughter Kennedy was unanimously voted off of the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Objecting to risqu??? chants can get you booted from school cheerleading team!.

Miandad suggests way to reform trouble-stricken PCB to Zardari

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) director general Javed Miandad has been pushing for radical reforms in the board, including enhanced powers for himself, and has conveyed his suggestions to Pakistan President Asif Zardari in this regard.

“After Javed was given a patient hearing by the President, the former captain conveyed some suggestions to improve the …. Original source  : Miandad suggests way to reform trouble-stricken PCB to Zardari.

Blackpool fans most loyal in Premier League: Survey

LONDON – A survey has revealed that Blackpool has the most loyal fans in the Premier League.

According to the poll by hire firm Europcar, Blackpool supporters plan to attend the most away games and are prepared to travel further than any others.

Tangerines supporters are ahead of West Brom and Wigan.

Arsenal supporters came out as the … Original article on : Blackpool fans most loyal in Premier League: Survey.

Mary Kom stays on course for her fifth world title

BRIDGETOWN – India’s four-time world champion boxer M.C. Mary Kom stayed on course for a record fifth world title as she moved into the semi-finals of the sixth Women’s World Boxing Championships along with compatriot Kavita.

India are now assured of at least two medals as both the losing semi-finalist get the bronze medals.
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Bullfighting draws thousands to Himachal fair

SHIMLA – Thousands of people flocked to Mashobra, a tourism destination near this Himachal Pradesh capital, Thursday to watch bullfighting — a traditional post-harvest fair.

Though in a similar Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle a matador baits and usually kills a bull in an arena before hundreds of cheering spectators, the local version …. Source article  : Bullfighting draws thousands to Himachal fair.

Giggs warns Man U teammates to shape up fast or face dire consequences

LONDON – Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has said that the club cannot afford to fall any further behind Premier League champions Chelsea.

United already trail Chelsea by four points after squandering winning positions against Fulham and Everton.

Giggs also said that United has to … Read : Giggs warns Man U teammates to shape up fast or face dire consequences.

ECB suspends Mascarenhas for 14 days for ‘foul’ Tweet

LONDON – The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has suspended all-rounder Dimitri Mascarenhas from all cricket under its jurisdiction for a period of 14 days, as a punishment for his foul-mouthed outburst on micro-blogging site Twitter against national selector Geoff Miller.

The suspension … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ECB suspends Mascarenhas for 14 days for ‘foul’ Tweet.

Independent Kiwi security report finds no fresh Delhi CWG concerns

AUCKLAND – The second report from an independent security firm engaged by Netball New Zealand (NNZ) and Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) has raised no fresh concerns ahead of next month’s Delhi Commonwealth Games.

The three sports bodies had commissioned independent security advice amid rising concerns about Delhi’s readiness for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Independent Kiwi security report finds no fresh Delhi CWG concerns.

Becks set for Hollywood career?

LONDON – It seems football icon David Beckham is set for a big money transfer to Hollywood. He was seen enjoying meal with a top movie mogul.

Becks, 35, got the Tinseltown grapevine buzzing after being seen with wealthy mover and shaker Sam Nazarian.

They met for lunch at the trendy … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Becks set for Hollywood career?.

Kiwi umpires at Lord’s Test ‘knew’ Amir’s ‘no-ball’ was deliberate, but just a tactic

AUCKLAND – New Zealand umpire Tony Hill has said that he suspected Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir bowled a deliberate no ball during the Lord’s Test against England, but only to unsettle in-form Jonathan Trott.

Hill said that he and fellow New Zealand umpire Billy Bowden were …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Kiwi umpires at Lord’s Test ‘knew’ Amir’s ‘no-ball’ was deliberate, but just a tactic.

ICC proposes radical changes to 50-over, T20 World Cup formats

LONDON – An International Cricket Council (ICC) committee has recommended a cut in the number of teams in the 50-over World Cup from 14 to 10.

According to The Age, the recommendation is an admission that the 2011 World Cup format has too many uncompetitive matches in the opening rounds.

The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ICC proposes radical changes to 50-over, T20 World Cup formats.

Olympian Aslam Sher Khan terms Commonwealth Games corrupt

BHOPAL – Former Hockey Olympian Aslam Sher Khan has termed the ensuing Commonwealth Games a web of corruption.

Talking to reporters here on Wednesday, Khan said: ” This game is surrounded with corruption, and corruption, the level of magnitude of corruption has broken all records in the …. Source article  : Olympian Aslam Sher Khan terms Commonwealth Games corrupt.

40km/h limit for Delhi CWG buses done away with to foil potential terror attacks

NEW DELHI – The 40km/h speed-limit for about 600 Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses pressed into service for carrying athletes during next month’s Commonwealth Games has been relaxed to foil potential terrorist attacks.

It comes after the Supreme Court approved a petition from Delhi Police.

The Delhi Police petition had cited last … Read : 40km/h limit for Delhi CWG buses done away with to foil potential terror attacks.

Love-rat Rooney ‘ordered to apologize to in-laws’

LONDON – Disgraced Wayne Rooney has been ordered to apologize to wife’s Coleen’s parents in person.

Rooney’s in-laws Tony and Colette McLoughlin have been furious over his vice girl antics and had originally barred him from their house.

“Wayne has already felt the wrath from his … Original source on Gaea Times at : Love-rat Rooney ‘ordered to apologize to in-laws’.

Bayern Munich file charges against UEFA investigator

MUNICH – Bayern Munich have filed charges against European football organising body UEFA’s chief investigator in connection with match-fixing allegations.

It follows a report to appear in Germany’s Stern magazine which says UEFA chief investigator Peter Limacher had been “taken in” by a “fraudster” over match-fixing claims made by informer Robin Boksic.
Limacher dismissed the accusations … Read more >>.

Butt keeps silent on his meeting with Pawar

NEW DELHI – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt chose to stay silent about his scheduled meeting with International Cricket Council (ICC) president Sharad Pawar here Thursday.

Butt arrived here Wednesday and will meet Pawar in the afternoon to discuss the spot-fixing crisis that has engulfed Pakistan cricket.
“I can’t share anything … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Butt keeps silent on his meeting with Pawar.

Four cricketers of current Pak squad undergo “dope tests” in England

LAHORE – The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympics Committee (IOC) have taken dope tests of four cricket players from Pakistan, who are a part of the current Pakistan squad for the ongoing one-day international (ODI) series in England.

The players- Shahid Afridi, Muhammad Yousuf, … Read more >>>.

Spot-fixing: PCB boss Butt to meet ICC chief Pawar today

LAHORE – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt is scheduled to meet the International Cricket Council (ICC) chief Sharad Pawar today in India.

Butt will have a meeting with Pawar to discuss the spot-fixing controversy; issues related to World Cup revenues and resumption of bilateral cricket between India … Read more : Spot-fixing: PCB boss Butt to meet ICC chief Pawar today.

Table Tennis Canada announces eight-member team for Delhi CWG

NEW DELHI – Table Tennis Canada and Commonwealth Games Canada has named the team for the XIXth Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi from October 3-14.

Olympians Pradeeban Peter-Paul and Mo Zhang will guide a young Canadian team. Both are Pan American Games medalists (2007, Rio de … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Table Tennis Canada announces eight-member team for Delhi CWG.

Canadian swim team for Delhi CWG announced

NEW DELHI – Swimming Canada has announced a twenty-seven strong team of swimmers for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

The Canadian squad was selected based on performances at the 2010 Pan Pacific Championships and the 2010 IPC …. Source article  : Canadian swim team for Delhi CWG announced.