Sports News – Newsletter for February 15, 2010
Jamie McMurray Wins NASCAR Race DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA (GaeaTimes.com)- Jamie McMurray, who won the season opening race of the NASCAR, broke down weeping twice after the win, once at the Victory Lane itself, and then before the press who had assembled to take the interview of one of the greatest comeback drivers in the history of the race. In …. Source : Gaea News Network. Love rivals Terry, Bridge on course to meet three times in a week Terry and Bridge have not spoken since news broke of JT’s affair with Bridge’s ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel. Collingwood wants England big hitters to go all guns blazing against Pakistan The Three Lions skipper touched down with his squad in Dubai on Sunday ahead of two matches against Pakistan this week. Rampaging Sehwag and Tendulkar put India at an advantage (Tea Report) KOLKATA – Opener Virender Sehwag blasted a swashbuckling century and partnered an unfinished 150-run stand with Sachin Tendulkar as India seemed on course to a first innings lead at tea on day two of the second cricket Test against South Africa here Monday. Jessica Dube & Bryce Davison Grab Sixth Position VANCOUVER, (GaeaTimes.com)- Lady luck was surely not smiling at Canadian pair Jessica Dube and Bryce Davison, who ended up in the sixth position at the pairs figure skating short program at the Winter Olympics at Vancouver on Sunday. Just as the pair commenced their performance, Jessica Dube stumbled while performing a triple Salchow, …. Source : Gaea News Network. Pak cricket team ‘hopeful of triumph’ in UAE series against England The team left from Allama Iqbal International Airport here on Sunday morning. ‘Fuming’ French tournament boss demands ATP suspension of ‘irresponsible’ Murray Murray due to be the top seed in this week’s Marseille Open has pulled out to give himself more time to recover from the Australian Open. ‘Rudderless’ Eriksson says he is a gypsy and has been a gypsy for many years Eriksson left the League Two side on Thursday, ending a roller coaster spell at Meadow Lane. NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show: Great Hit ARLINGTON, TEXAS (GaeaTimes.com)- The NBA All-Star game was a star studded event, not unlike most of the other big games that are held in the country. The game was kicked off by the performance of one of the most well known figures in the musical scenario of the United States, the R & B … Read more >>. Tea scoreboard: India vs. South Africa, Second Test, Day 2 KOLKATA – Scoreboard at tea on the second day of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens here Monday: KOLKATA – India were 232 for two in the first innings at tea on the second day of the second cricket Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens here Monday. Ponting ticks off another milestone with Gabba ton BRISBANE – Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, who scored a century against West Indies at the Gabba on Sunday, marched deeper into the record books for having scored one-day centuries at every major ground in the country. Becks should ’strip’ to show tattooed torso to celebrate goal against ManU: Seedorf Beckham had vowed not to repeat his football strip if he scores … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Becks should ’strip’ to show tattooed torso to celebrate goal against ManU: Seedorf. Guptill, McCullum lead New Zealand fight back on Day One of Hamilton Test New Zealand were 250-5 after 66.2 overs when the game was called off on the opening day. Hard work in the nets pays off for ‘back to best’ Ponting SYDNEY – Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has admitted that his 29th ODI century at the Gabba was reward for plenty of time in the nets correcting technical glitches which had undermined his one-day batting performance. ‘Ashley Cole’s nude pics found on another woman’s phone’ This revelation emerged just days after he explained away nude photos of himself found on Sonia Wild, a topless model’s mobile. Ellison’s space-age BMW Oracle reclaims America’s Cup for America with sweep of Alinghi VALENCIA, Spain – After one of the most tumultuous periods in its 159-year run, the America’s Cup, once again, belongs to America. Break out the champagne: Americans celebrate end to 86-year medal shutout in Nordic combined WHISTLER, British Columbia – Johnny Spillane refused to get bummed out over losing the gold medal to strong French sprinter Jason Lamy Chappuis by just a stride and a half in what was the closest finish ever in an Olympic Nordic combined event. Cruise control: Germany’s Felix Loch wins on redesigned Olympic course drawing criticism In an upset, Bilodeau helps Canada own the podium and get 1st Olympic gold on home turf All the training. All the money. All the pressure to deliver an Olympic gold rush on home soil. China’s Shen and Zhao set world best in winning Olympic short program with mesmerizing skate VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Gold is the only goal. Sehwag gets 50 after a life, India build promising reply (Lunch Report) KOLKATA – Opener Virender Sehwag cracked a strokeful unbeaten half century as India reached a promising 97 for two at lunch on the second day of the second cricket Test against South Africa here Monday. Oz cricket administrator asks Aussies not to worry over Shiv Sena IPL threat Harry Harinath was born and bred in India. …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Oz cricket administrator asks Aussies not to worry over Shiv Sena IPL threat. Man U players will not be distracted by Beckham ‘circus’: Neville Beckham will play against United for the first time since leaving Old Trafford in controversial circumstances six-and-half years ago when AC Milan meet the former England … Read more >>>. CA investigating IPL security scenario following Pune terror attack Nine people were killed and up to 57 injured on Saturday in the blast at a tourist eatery in …. Read the original article : here. Tiger Woods keeps distance from family home LONDON – Tiger Woods is reportedly keeping his distance from his family home after being released from sex rehab. John Terry, Toni to renew wedding vows The couple enjoyed Valentine’s Day at a water park yesterday. The mystery of Tiger Woods”threesome tape’ NEW YORK – Defamed golfer Tiger Woods had a threesome with two women, and paid them to remain silent and not release a sex tape, according to sources. Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010: Latest highlights Winter Olympic Games 2010 is on full swing, as records break and history’s created. On Saturday Ohno’s silver medal performance and American moguls skiier Hannah Kearney gold medal in Vancouver was watched by 26.2 million people on NBC, according to the Nielsen Co. The neck-to-neck battle indulging roller-coaster ride of emotions in the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010: Latest highlights. Lunch scoreboard: India vs. South Africa, Second Test, Day 2 KOLKATA – Scoreboard at lunch on the second day of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens here Monday: KOLKATA – India lost two quick wickets as they made 97 in the first innings, in reply to South Africa’s 296, at lunch on the second day of the second cricket Test at the Eden Gardens here Monday. Record crowd of 108,713 at Cowboys Stadium sees East beat West 141-139 in All-Star game ARLINGTON, Texas – The largest crowd to watch a basketball game saw an all too familiar sight. KOLKATA – South Africa were all out for 296 runs in the first innings against India on the second day of the second cricket Test at the Eden Gardens here Monday. China’s Shen and Zhao set world best in winning short program Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo threw down a challenge to the world’s top couples Sunday night with a world record. Nobody could match it. For most of the night, nobody came close. Schalke keep pace with leaders, Frankfurt enjoy late win In the day’s other game, a last-minute goal from Halil Altintop helped Eintracht Frankfurt to a 2-1 victory over SC Freiburg. Inter Milan held to draw by gritty Napoli There was serious trouble for Inter under the hosts’ attacks that brought Slovenian Marek Hamsik to hit the bar from the distance with Julio Cesar vainly diving. … Read more »»». Winter Olympics: Bilodeau lights Canada’s fire, two golds for France After winter Games in Calgary and summer Games in Montreal finished without a single Canadian victory, Bolideau clinched the medal the hosts were yearning for at Cypress Mountains. Organizers prepare to return body of luger killed at track, and right a stricken Olympics VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Grief-stricken Olympic organizers made final plans Sunday for the body of the Georgian killed on the luge track to return home, leaving behind a sport in disarray and a games struggling to escape the tragic specter of the crash. John Force wins at NHRA Winternationals, first victory in 40 races Force’s holeshot win – 4.124 seconds at 298.67 mph to Ron Capps’ 4.123 at 305.08 – was his NHRA-record 127th of his career and first in 40 … Original article on : John Force wins at NHRA Winternationals, first victory in 40 races. Comfort from grief: Germany’s Felix Loch wins Olympic luge competition tinged by tragedy Finally, luge could celebrate.
Monday, February 15, 2010
LONDON – Love rivals, Chelsea skipper John Terry and his England teammate Wayne Bridge are now on course to meet three times in a week.
They are likely to meet in a possible Football … Original article on : Love rivals Terry, Bridge on course to meet three times in a week.
LONDON – England T20 skipper Paul Collingwood wants his big hitters to perform against Pakistan in Dubai.
Those games represent the last chance for England to play the format before …. Original source : Collingwood wants England big hitters to go all guns blazing against Pakistan.
India were 232 for two at the break, with Sehwag …. Original source : Rampaging Sehwag and Tendulkar put India at an advantage (Tea Report).
LAHORE – The Pakistani cricket team has left for Dubai to play two Twenty20 against England on February 19 and 20.
The Squad includes: skipper Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), …. Original source : Pak cricket team ‘hopeful of triumph’ in UAE series against England.
LONDON – A French tennis tournament boss has demanded suspension of World No.3 Andy Murray.
The …. Source : Gaea News Network.
LONDON – Former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson wants an immediate return to football after his nightmare at Notts County, and said he ready to work anywhere like a gypsy.
The … Read more »».
South Africa first innings (overnight 266/9):
Graeme Smith b Khan 4
Alviro Petersen c Dhoni b Khan 100
Hashim Amla c Dhoni b Khan 114 … Read more : Tea scoreboard: India vs. South Africa, Second Test, Day 2.
Virender Sehwag was batting at 125 and Sachin Tendulkar 65. India trail by 64 runs.
South Africa were bowled out for 296 in …. Source article : India 232/2 at tea.
Ponting has already accumulated more international limited-overs runs and hundreds than any other Australian.
The 35-year-old would have held … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ponting ticks off another milestone with Gabba ton.
LONDON – AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf has asked his teammate David Beckham to reveal his pecks against Manchester United tomorrow, just as the England ace celebrated Milan’s victory over Juventus last month by ripping off his shirt and showing off his tattooed torso.
WELLINGTON – Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum were anchoring a New Zealand recovery against Bangladesh before bad light stopped play on the first day of the one-off cricket test in Hamilton.
Bangladesh had knocked the top order of the New … Read more >>.
Ponting’s 106 from 112 balls set up a series-securing victory over the West Indies on Sunday night and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hard work in the nets pays off for ‘back to best’ Ponting.
LONDON – England footie ace Ashley Cole’s X-rated messages and photos of him have been found on another blonde’s mobile phone, it has been reported.
Last week, Ashley admitted taking a series of embarrassing naked pictures … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Ashley Cole’s nude pics found on another woman’s phone’.
Space-age trimaran wins back America’s Cup for US
Still bundled against the cold in his white foul-weather gear, software tycoon Larry Ellison hoisted the America’s Cup high in the air, then planted a kiss on …. Source : Ellison’s space-age BMW Oracle reclaims America’s Cup for America with sweep of Alinghi.
With silver, US ends shutout in Nordic combined
No American had ever reached the … Read more : Break out the champagne: Americans celebrate end to 86-year medal shutout in Nordic combined.
Germans finish 1-2 in men’s Olympic luge
WHISTLER, British Columbia – Moments after being dethroned as Olympic luge champion, Italy’s Armin Zoeggeler was asked to size up the new gold medalist – the German kid with the big feet, the one who slept like a baby the night before his biggest race, the one who devours … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cruise control: Germany’s Felix Loch wins on redesigned Olympic course drawing criticism.
Bilodeau brings home the gold to Canada
WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Alexandre Bilodeau grabbed the Canadian flag and thrust it in the air, effortlessly lifting his country in the process.
With one frantic dash down Cypress Mountain on Sunday, …. Read the original article : In an upset, Bilodeau helps Canada own the podium and get 1st Olympic gold on home turf.
China’s Shen and Zhao stellar in winning short
China’s Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo can almost touch the Olympic title that has eluded them in three other games. They used a world best in the short program Sunday night to get as close as the width of a …. Source : China’s Shen and Zhao set world best in winning Olympic short program with mesmerizing skate.
Sehwag (52) and Sachin Tendulkar (9) were in the middle as India were now 199 runs adrift of the … Original article on : Sehwag gets 50 after a life, India build promising reply (Lunch Report).
SYDNEY – Indian origin cricket administrator of New South Wales, Dr Gorur Krishna Harinath alias Harry, has asked the Australian players to play in the Indian Premier League and not be worried by Shiv Sena’s threat to target them in retribution for attacks on Indian students in Australia.
LONDON – Manchester United players will not be distracted by the fanfare surrounding ace midfielder David Beckham at San Siro on Tuesday evening, according to Old Trafford skipper Gary Neville.
SYDNEY – The Pune terror attack has once again brought back the spotlight on security during the Indian Premier League, with Cricket Australia investigating the attack and threat posed to their players while they play in India.
But the ace golfer was said to be residing near wife Elin Nordegren so that he could spend time with their two kids.
“Elin called off the divorce but that doesn’t mean he’s forgiven,” the Daily … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods keeps distance from family home.
LONDON – John Terry and his wife Toni are planning to renew their wedding vows.
The love-cheat footballer has even bought his wife a ring – but it was inflatable and made of rubber.
They were snapped laughing and joking like a pair of loved-up newlyweds.
John and Toni … Read this article on Gaea Times at : John Terry, Toni to renew wedding vows.
The New York Daily News reports the philandering golf star was in bed with the pair in Phoenix, Arizona, three years ago when he noticed one … Read more : The mystery of Tiger Woods’ ‘threesome tape’.
South Africa first innings (overnight 266/9):
Graeme Smith b Khan 4
Alviro Petersen c Dhoni b Khan 100
Hashim Amla c Dhoni b Khan 114 … Read more »».
At the lunch break, Virender Sehwag was batting on 52 and Sachin Tendulkar on 9. Earlier …. Source : India 97/2 at lunch.
Record crowd sees East edge West in All-Star game
Dwyane Wade did it again in north Texas.
Wade had 28 points and won MVP honors, and the Eastern Conference edged the West 141-139 on Sunday night in the NBA All-Star game.
The …. Original article : Record crowd of 108,713 at Cowboys Stadium sees East beat West 141-139 in All-Star game.
Resuming at 266 for nine, overnight batsman Wayne Parnell (12) and Morne Morkel (11 not out) added 30 runs quickly in the first … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : South Africa all out for 296.
Shen-Zhao set record in short program
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Beat this.
After winning bronze at the last two Olympics, the Chinese pair is making it …. Source : China’s Shen and Zhao set world best in winning short program.
BERLIN – Goals in each half from Joel Matip and Jefferson Farfan helped Schalke 04 secure a 2-0 victory over Cologne Sunday to maintain their challenge for the Bundesliga title.
Schalke’s win in front of …. Original article : Schalke keep pace with leaders, Frankfurt enjoy late win.
ROME – Serie A front-runners Inter Milan drew 0-0 in an intense game late Sunday at Napoli, stretching their lead on Roma to seven points with 14 games left.
VANCOUVER – Alexandre Bilodeau ended Canada’s Olympic gold-medal drought on home soil by winning the men’s freestyle moguls on Sunday.
“It’s just too good to be true. I …. Source : Winter Olympics: Bilodeau lights Canada’s fire, two golds for France.
Fallen luger set for return home, sport in turmoil
Flowers and memorial messages piled …. Source : Gaea News Network.
John Force wins at NHRA Winternationals
POMONA, Calif. – Funny Car star John Force ended a 20-month victory drought Sunday, winning the 50th running of the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals.
German Loch wins Olympic luge gold
WHISTLER, British Columbia – Felix Loch blazed across the finish line, dropped his feet to the track and pulled back on the front runners to brake his speedy sled, spraying ice in every direction. The gangly German punched the frosty air in triumph.
Loch, gliding safely through the …. Original source : Comfort from grief: Germany’s Felix Loch wins Olympic luge competition tinged by tragedy.
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