Russell Wilson throws for 333 yards, 3 TDs as NC State tops Cincinnati 30-19 to move to 3-0

NC State tops Cincy for first 3-0 start since 2002

RALEIGH, N.C. – Tom O’Brien’s first three teams at North Carolina State struggled to find momentum-building wins early and all finished with losing records. Now, with his team off to a rare strong start, the coach is just as curious as everyone else to see if … Read more >>.

BCCI unaware stranger sent expensive gifts to Irfan

NEW DELHI – Contrary to claims made by cricketer Irfan Pathan that he was sent expensive gifts by a “suspected” bookie and the matter being reported to International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption unit, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Friday said it has no knowledge of the incident.

BCCI secretary N. Srinivasan and …. Source  : BCCI unaware stranger sent expensive gifts to Irfan.

Glenn McGrath, Sara Leonardi put their love on show at Centennial Park

MELBOURNE – Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath and his fiancee Sara Leonardi were seen showing their love for one another at Centennial Park.

McGrath, 40, and Leonardi were all smiles as they posed for the paparazzi, along with the occasional Twenty20 cricketer’s children James, 10, and Holly, 8, the Daily Telegraph reported.

According to Confidential, Leonardi wore a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Glenn McGrath, Sara Leonardi put their love on show at Centennial Park.

Iron Mike’s heart not in boxing anymore, says Holyfield ruling out re-match

LONDON – Current WBF heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has said that American boxing legend Mike Tyson has no interest in returning to the ring.

Holyfield has defeated Tyson twice- in Las Vegas in 1996 to claim the WBA heavyweight crown and in the infamous ‘Bite Fight’ in 1997.

“I would have done it again, but Mike doesn’t …. Source article  : Iron Mike’s heart not in boxing anymore, says Holyfield ruling out re-match.

‘Racist’ basketball ad laden with sexual innuendo creates outrage Down Under

SYDNEY – A controversial commercial advertisement portraying a Sydney Kings basketball player, Taj McCullough, hopping into bed with a married couple has been branded as ‘racist’ and in appalling taste.

According to News.com.au, in the closing scenes of the new ad, which sees a ball thrown around a suburban house, McCullough, the only black player …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

No. 6 Texas, Texas Tech open Big 12 play, ‘Horns return to site of 2008 final-second loss

No. 6 Texas rolls into ‘hostile’ Texas Tech

LUBBOCK, Texas – Tommy Tuberville would love to give Texas Tech fans what they savored when Texas last came to town: bragging rights.
“There’s some games you have at every school that your fans have a passion about,” said Tuberville, who will coach his first Big 12 game Saturday …. Source  : No. 6 Texas, Texas Tech open Big 12 play, ‘Horns return to site of 2008 final-second loss.

Tiger Woods ‘thwarts’ ex mistress’ Playboy deal

LONDON – Golf legend Tiger Woods has reportedly thwarted ex mistress Rachel Uchitel’s plans to pose nude in Playboy magazine.

The golfer is said to have threatened to overturn a rumoured multi million-dollar settlement with Uchitel if she goes ahead with the shoot, according to RadarOnline.

Uchitel is believed to have …. Original article  : Tiger Woods ‘thwarts’ ex mistress’ Playboy deal.

Tiger Woods to keep $2.4m Florida home in divorce settlement

MELBOURNE – Golf superstar Tiger Woods will keep the 2.4-million -dollar Orlando, Florida home in divorce settlement.

According to Bloomberg News, the multi-million-dollar home was a join asset to Tiger and his ex-wife Elin Nordegren.

The property, located in the Isleworth gated community, was transferred solely to Woods in a legal document dated July … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods to keep $2.4m Florida home in divorce settlement.

Watch Derek Jeter Hit by Pitch Video

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Inspite of Derek Jeter’s false pretension of being hit by Chad Qualis, Derek could not save his team Yankess to gain victory against the Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankess by 4-3 on Wednesday night.

During the match Yankess Derek Jeter grabbed his elbow and pretended that he … Read : Watch Derek Jeter Hit by Pitch Video.

Mancini hails Silva after Manchester City’s Europa League triumph over Salzburg

LONDON – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has tipped midfielder David Silva for a golden future after the Spaniard kick-started his 26 million pound move to Eastlands.

Silva, who arrived at Eastlands from Valencia, scored an early goal to put City on course for a 2-0 victory in Thursday’s Europa League match against Salzburg.

“For David it …. Read the original article  : here.

Danica Patrick looking to recapture success with a win at Indy Japan

Patrick looking for more success at Indy Japan

MOTEGI, Japan – Danica Patrick is aiming to set aside a disappointing season with a win at this weekend’s Indy Japan, where she made history two years ago.
Patrick became the first female driver to win a major closed-course auto racing event when she won the Indy Japan in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Danica Patrick looking to recapture success with a win at Indy Japan.

Australia name 16-member women’s hockey squad for CWG

MELBOURNE – Defending champions Australia Friday announced a 16-member women’s hockey squad for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

The Australian woman’s team have an enviable Commonwealth Games record, having lost just one match and won two of the three gold medals on offer since 1998.
Eleven of the 16 players selected will make their …. Original source  : Australia name 16-member women’s hockey squad for CWG.

Essex cricketer charged with ‘conspiracy to defraud’ in match fixing claim

LONDON – Former Essex County cricketer Mervyn Westfield has been charged with ‘conspiracy to defraud’ for his role in an alleged rigged County match last year.

Westfield, who is alleged to have placed bets on his Pro-40 match against Durham last September, was charged at Rayleigh police station in Essex. He was later released on bail.

The … Original source on Gaea Times at : Essex cricketer charged with ‘conspiracy to defraud’ in match fixing claim.

Vettori striving for ‘ultimate achievement’-World Cup title win in India

DUBAI – New Zealand cricket skipper Daniel Vettori believes his side’s upcoming tours to Bangladesh and India are the perfect preparation for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.

Speaking on this week’s edition of the ICC’s weekly audio show, ICC Cricket World, Vettori says the experience of playing in the three host countries in 2010, ahead …. Source  : Vettori striving for ‘ultimate achievement’-World Cup title win in India.

Afridi banking on bowlers to help team bounce back against England in Oval ODI

LONDON – Pakistan ODI captain Shahid Afridi is confident that his team would bounce back during the third ODI at The Oval to keep their five-match ODI series against England alive.

Pakistan is currently trailing 0-2 following the four-wicket defeat at Leeds and the 24-run loss at Chester-le-Street.

“We came agonizingly close to winning the last match, … Read : Afridi banking on bowlers to help team bounce back against England in Oval ODI.

Flintoff expects England to win Ashes “quite convincingly” without him

LONDON – Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has predicted that Andrew Strauss’ men will have no trouble winning the Ashes in Australia “quite convincingly” without him.

Flintoff was the central figure in England’s 2005 and 2009 Ashes triumph.

“I expect England to go to Australia this winter and beat Australia quite convincingly. They’ve beaten Pakistan comprehensively. There’s …. Source  : Flintoff expects England to win Ashes “quite convincingly” without him.

ACA fears of ‘too much cricket’ if proposed Test league becomes reality

SYDNEY – Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) Chief Executive Paul Marsh has expressed concern at the possibility of more Test matches, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) look to finalize a formal Test league.

An ICC committee has advanced a long-awaited plan of a Test league run over four years, which would culminate in a competition between … Original article on : ACA fears of ‘too much cricket’ if proposed Test league becomes reality.

Strauss hails Flintoff as ‘the ultimate impact cricketer’

LONDON – England captain Andrew Strauss has called all-rounder Andrew Flintoff “the ultimate impact cricketer” who would put his “body on the line” for his team.

Flintoff has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket because of a long-standing knee injury.

“He was always the ultimate impact cricketer, somebody who on so many occasions stepped up … Read more >>>.

Wayne Rooney hooker ‘also had sexual liaison with Amir Khan’

LONDON – Wayne Rooney hooker Jenny Thompson apparently had a sexual liaison with boxing champ Amir Khan.

“She used to live near Amir and loved hanging about with him and his mates’” the Sun quoted a source close the hooker as saying.

“They all used to go to the J2 nightclub in Bolton. Amir was happy …. Read the original article  : Wayne Rooney hooker ‘also had sexual liaison with Amir Khan’.

PCB failed to effectively tackle spot-fixing issue: Pak envoy

LONDON – Pakistan’s High Commissioner in London- Wajid Shamsul Hassan- has told President Asif Ali Zardari in a letter about the failure of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in effectively tackling the spot-fixing issue.

In his two-page letter, Hassan said that PCB failed to tackle the issue of alleged involvement of Pakistan cricket players in spot-fixing in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : PCB failed to effectively tackle spot-fixing issue: Pak envoy.