Sports News – Newsletter for February 16, 2010
Career-best performances by Guptill, McCullum puts New Zealand in command Guptill hit 189, his maiden test century, and McCullum 185 as they shared a record stand of 339 for the sixth wicket … Original article on : Career-best performances by Guptill, McCullum puts New Zealand in command. Football fans to live in tents in South Africa to beat high accommodation costs A huge tented city is being built in Johannesburg and will offer beds at 27 pounds a night during the tournament. MEMPHIS(GaeaTimes.com)- Dana Kirk, the former coach of the Memphis State University Tigers men’s basketball team died at the age of 74. According to reports, the former coach passed away due to a heart attack. Dana Kirk had served the Memphis State University Tigers men’s basketball team for 7 years (from 1979 to 1986). He …. Read the original article : here. Where has the Eden crowd gone? Though Eden Gardens has a capacity … Read more »»». Full security for Commonwealth, sporting events: Dadwal “We see no threat to the Commonwealth Games,” Dadwal told reporters on the sidelines of Delhi Police’s 63rd Raising … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Full security for Commonwealth, sporting events: Dadwal. Tea scoreboard: India vs. South Africa, Second Test, Day 3 KOLKATA – Scoreboard at tea on the third day of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens here Tuesday: India 548/6 at tea V.V.S. Laxman was batting at 97 and M.S. Dhoni on 85. Guptill, McCullum fall just shy of new world sixth wicket Test record Guptill hit 189, his maiden Test century, and McCullum 185 as they shared …. Source : Guptill, McCullum fall just shy of new world sixth wicket Test record. Top scorer Drogba wants to score more for Chelsea Ivory Coast striker Drogba scored once and set up two more goals as Chelsea moved into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with 4-1 victory over Cardiff. Cook says he will lead side in Bangladesh his way “I’ll be my own man over the next six weeks and I’m definitely going to do it my way,” The Sun quoted him, as saying. Oz players, TV object to Benaud’s voice being used by Sydney massage parlour For nearly 50 years Richie Benaud has been the voice of cricket. Now he is the “voice” of one of the seediest businesses around town. Andy Murray’s ’secret date’ with ex-Kim Sears Andy, 22, was seen kissing blonde student Kim, 21, after a late breakfast of sausage sandwiches at a cafe. Pak players have learnt their lessons following Down Under disaster: Malik Malik said his team is looking forward to an improved performance in the T20 series, rather than pondering … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak players have learnt their lessons following Down Under disaster: Malik. The main event: Men’s hockey begins at Olympics with plenty of big names on hand VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Crosby. Ovechkin. Jagr. Selanne. Harding-Kerrigan, Olympic commercialism, inspiring kids: Never know what you’ll get from Bode WHISTLER, British Columbia – New medal. Same old Bode. Flag Day: US snowboardcross veteran Seth Wescott pulls upset, gets to celebrate 2nd gold WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The flag was tucked away, just in case, because you never know, right? Lampard backs new England skipper Ferdinand Manchester United defender Ferdinand has taken over from John Terry, who lost the armband after having an affair with Wayne Bridge’s ex-girlfriend. Becks wants Man U to lose at San Siro AC Milan may have had some of the finest performers ever seen on a football field but none, surely, …. Read the original article : Becks wants Man U to lose at San Siro. Criticising selectors costs Akhtar dearly LAHORE – Speaking against the selectors has cost temperamental Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar dearly, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has deducted seven million rupees as fine from his match fee for 2009. Recession notwithstanding, Abramovich worth nearly 11 billion pounds According to The Sun, the Russian oligarch’s wealth rose 22 per cent last year after a revival in his energy, steel and gold-mining interests. Most Pak cricketers are involved in match-fixing: Pak senator Baig, who was especially invited to a meeting of the Senate’s Standing Committee on Sports, asserted that match-fixing is the biggest problem in Pakistan cricket. Hockey World Cup trophy unveiled in New Delhi Designed by Bashir Moojid of Pakistani Army, the trophy consists of a silver cup with an intricate floral design, surmounted by a globe of the world in silver and gold, placed on a high blade base inlaid with ivory. …. Source : Hockey World Cup trophy unveiled in New Delhi. Rafael Nadal dismisses Shakira romance rumours LONDON – Tennis ace Rafael Nadal has dismissed reports that he’s romancing pop star Shakira. Fergie says Roo is as big as Becks Speaking ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash between Manchester United and A C Milan, The Sun quoted Fergie, as saying: “Manchester United build up heroes very quickly. Players like Rooney will be that kind of … Read more : Fergie says Roo is as big as Becks. Bullish Fergie not expecting Man U to capitulate to A C Milan Nearly three years ago a Kaka-inspired A C Milan ripped Cristiano Ronaldo’s insipid United apart in the San Siro, winning the Champions League semi-final 3-0 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bullish Fergie not expecting Man U to capitulate to A C Milan. Pak needs a ‘passionate’ coach: Akram Akram said it doesn’t matter whether the coach is from an other country, but what matters most is that he should make the players gel together. Watto feels ‘dreamy’ after winning Allan Border Medal MELBOURNE – Australian all-rounder Shane Watson says that this summer has been once dreamy sequence of success on the field, reaching its peak on Monday night with him winning the coveted Allan Border Medal and being declared the best one-day Australian player of the year. Katich credits fate, sheer grit and Simmo for Oz Test comeback MELBOURNE – Australian and New South Wales Test opener Simon Katich has credited fate for his amazing comeback to the national squad and to winning the Australia Test Cricketer of The Year award here on Monday. Pak Senators for stern action against Afridi for disgraceful ‘ball chomping’ act Afridi was caught on camera biting the ball during the fifth and final one-day international against Australia at Perth earlier this … Read : Pak Senators for stern action against Afridi for disgraceful ‘ball chomping’ act. Oz pacer Brett Lee says his Test career is close to being over SYDNEY – Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has said that his return to international cricket is doubtful, as he continues to fight to overcome a painful elbow injury. Slovak players Gaborik, Hossa, Satan all could miss Olympic opening game Wednesday VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Slovakia may have to start the men’s Olympic hockey tournament without three of its top offensive players. India consolidate as South Africa spill three catches (Lunch Report) KOLKATA – V.V.S. Laxman played a watchful knock as India fought through a fine spell from Dale Steyn and consolidated their position by establishing a 135-run first innings lead at lunch on day three of the second cricket Test against South Africa here Tuesday. Nadal Brushes Off Shakira Romance Rumours A spokesperson for tennis ace RAFAEL NADAL has brushed off rumours the athlete is romancing pop star SHAKIRA following a series of meetings between the pair. Lunch scoreboard: India vs. South Africa, Second Test, Day 3 KOLKATA – Scoreboard at lunch on the third day of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens here Tuesday: Olympic rules or not, US hockey team is counting on Ryan Miller and hoping this is his time VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Ryan Miller knows all about rules barring corporate sponsorships at the Olympics. British football club keen to buy IPL team IPL commissioner Lalit Modi Monday said that a Premier League club had expressed an interest in buying one … Read more »»». KOLKATA – India were 431 for six in the first innings, in reply to South Africa’s 296, at lunch on the third day of the second cricket Test at the Eden Gardens here Tuesday. Al-Qaeda linked ‘313 Brigade’ warns of terror attack during Hockey World Cup, CWG The terror message, which was sent to Asia Times Online, shortly after Saturday’s bomb blast at Pune’s German Bakery, …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Al-Qaeda linked ‘313 Brigade’ warns of terror attack during Hockey World Cup, CWG. Stepmom dismisses Tiger’s porn star mistress”twice pregnant’ claims WASHINGTON – Stepmother of porn star Joslyn James has dismissed her claims that golfer Tiger Woods got her pregnant twice, describing her as a “compulsive liar.” Brit teen aims to be Formula One’s female Lewis Hamilton Powell has secured a contract to race for the company that launched Lewis Hamilton’s career, reports The Times.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
WELLINGTON – Career-best performances by Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum at Seddon Park has put New Zealand in command in the one-off cricket test against Bangladesh.
LONDON – To beat sky-high accommodation costs at the World Cup in South Africa, England football fans could be forced to camp out in freezing temperatures.
The sprawling … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Football fans to live in tents in South Africa to beat high accommodation costs.
KOLKATA – Eden Gardens is known for its packed stands during international cricket matches, with visiting sides often feeling intimidated by the raucous crowd. But the ongoing South Africa-India second cricket Test is an exception. There are large vacant spaces though only half the stands are available for the spectators.
NEW DELHI – Elaborate security measures were in place for the Hockey World Cup this month and the Commonwealth Games in October, Delhi Police Commissioner Y.S. Dadwal said Tuesday while addressing concerns following the Pune bombing.
South Africa first innings: 296
India 1st innings (overnight 342/5):
Gautam Gambhir run out (Petersen/de Villiers) 25
Virender Sehwag c Prince b Duminy 165 …. Source : Gaea News Network.
KOLKATA – India were 548 for six in the first innings at tea on the third day of the second cricket Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens here Tuesday.
India lead by 252 runs.
… Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India 548/6 at tea.
HAMILTON – Batsman Mark Guptill and wicket-keeper batsman Brendon McCullum fell just short of setting a new world record for the sixth wicket in Test cricket, as New Zealand took command of the one-off cricket test against Bangladesh at Seddon Park here today.
LONDON – Chelsea ace striker Didier Drogba is still not satisfied with his performance after scoring 23 goals and wants to do more for the club.
Drogba is now level …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Top scorer Drogba wants to score more for Chelsea.
DUBAI – Essex opener Alastair Cook has said that he will do it his way as England captain during the team’s tour of Bangladesh.
“There’s a huge amount of cricket to be …. Source : Cook says he will lead side in Bangladesh his way.
SYDNEY – Former Australian cricketers and a televison channel executive have objected to a massage palour in Sydney mimicking former Test captain and noted commentator Richie Benaudin an advertisement.
An advertisement is … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oz players, TV object to Benaud’s voice being used by Sydney massage parlour.
LONDON – Tennis star Andy Murray was spotted enjoying a secret date with his ex-girlfriend Kim Sears, only three months after the lovebirds broke up.
“They kissed each other as they said goodbye. It was a lingering kiss … Original article on : Andy Murray’s ’secret date’ with ex-Kim Sears.
DUBAI – Stand-in Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik, who would be leading the side in the two T20 matches against England in Dubai, has said that the players have learnt their lessons following the recent ‘nightmare’ tour Down Under.
Main event: Men’s hockey begins at Olympics
At most Olympic events, you can’t tell the players without a scorecard, but the men’s hockey tournament is a different story. The NHL is taking a break in the middle of its season, and hockey’s biggest names are on hand at the …. Source : The main event: Men’s hockey begins at Olympics with plenty of big names on hand.
All these years later, Miller complicated as ever
Or is it?
Depends on whether you listen to what others say or what Bode Miller himself says.
Before heading off to collect his bronze from the men’s Olympic downhill Monday, the ever-enigmatic Miller sounded off on so many subjects, the way … Original article on : Harding-Kerrigan, Olympic commercialism, inspiring kids: Never know what you’ll get from Bode.
US snowboardcross veteran Wescott pulls off upset
Seth Wescott brought the American flag once given to his grandfather – a veteran of the U.S. military – to Canada mostly out of habit. He’d waved it in celebration in Italy …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Flag Day: US snowboardcross veteran Seth Wescott pulls upset, gets to celebrate 2nd gold.
LONDON – Chelsea football star Frank Lampard says Rio Ferdinand fully deserves his chance to captain England.
The Sun quoted Lampard, as saying: “John and Rio are both big personalities. The England captain has to … Read more >>.
San Siro (Milan, Italy), – Former England football skipper David Beckham is looking forward to taking on former club Manchester United at San Siro this evening, and hopes to defeat the latter in the Champions League clash.
Akhtar received only 44,971 rupees as match fees for 2009, The Daily Times reports.
Akhtar was due to receive 7,044,971 from his …. Source : Gaea News Network.
LONDON – Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly increased his fortune to 11billion pounds.
Abramovich, 43, last year wrote off loans to Chelsea worth a whopping 340-million pounds.
He fell to third on the … Original article on : Recession notwithstanding, Abramovich worth nearly 11 billion pounds.
KARACHI – In a statement which is likely to dent Pakistan cricket’s image further, Senator Enver Baig has accused the national team players of being involved in match-fixing.
“The main problem in … Read more »»».
NEW DELHI – The trophy for the ensuing World Cup hockey tournament-2010 was unveiled here on Monday.
Reports of a blossoming romance started making rounds following a series of meetings between the pair.
Last March (09), the Colombian singer reportedly cosied up to Nadal in Miami, Florida after watching the athlete qualify for the Miami Masters, and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rafael Nadal dismisses Shakira romance rumours.
San Siro (Milan, Italy), – Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson has claimed that Wayne Rooney is as big as David Beckham.
San Siro (Milan, Italy), – A bullish Alex Ferguson has said that he is not expecting Manchester United to capitulate again to A C Milan at the San Siro showdown tonight.
KARACHI – Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has said the national cricket team needs a ‘passionate’ cricket coach, who can lift the squad after the debacle in Australia.
“What Pakistan … Original article on : Pak needs a ‘passionate’ coach: Akram.
“For me this summer has been something I have … Read more >>.
Katich said he is treasuring every moment of his second chance, and adds that after being dropped from … Read more »»».
LAHORE – Trouble for hard hitting Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi may increase, as the Senate Standing Committee on Sports has called for strict disciplinary action against him for his disgraceful ‘ball chomping’ act in Australia.
Lee has revealed that there is every possibility he may not bowl again, though he is working hard on his rehabilitation.
“As far as my cricket … Original source on Gaea Times at : Oz pacer Brett Lee says his Test career is close to being over.
Slovakian men hurting as hockey tourney starts
Marian Gaborik, Marian Hossa and Miroslav Satan – half of Slovakia’s NHL forwards – could miss Wednesday’s opening game against rival Czech Republic after injuries kept them out of …. Original article : Slovak players Gaborik, Hossa, Satan all could miss Olympic opening game Wednesday.
Overnight not out batsman Laxman was in the middle with …. Original source : India consolidate as South Africa spill three catches (Lunch Report).
The Colombian singer’s nine-year romance with investment banker Antonio de la Rua has been under scrutiny in recent months as speculation mounts over her relationship with Nadal.
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South Africa first innings: 296
India 1st innings (overnight 342/5):
Gautam Gambhir run out (Petersen/de Villiers) 25
Virender Sehwag c Prince b Duminy 165 …. Original article : Lunch scoreboard: India vs. South Africa, Second Test, Day 3.
Olympic rules or not, get ready for Miller Time
He also isn’t going to be pushed around.
The U.S. goaltender, a newcomer to the Olympics, went ahead and had “Miller Time” painted on the mask he designed for the Vancouver Games.
“Just having …. Source article : Olympic rules or not, US hockey team is counting on Ryan Miller and hoping this is his time.
LONDON – A Premier League football club of Britain has shown interest in buying one of the two Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket franchises to be sold at a base price of $225 million, a media report said.
At the break, V.V.S. Laxman was batting on 39 and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on 27.
…. Read the original article : here.
LAHORE – The 313 brigade, an operational arm of the Al-Qaeda, has threatened to wreak havoc across India, particularly during the upcoming international sporting events, until the Indian Army pulls out of the Kashmir Valley.
In an interview with Inside Edition, an American television programme, James had said she paid the consequences for not practicing safe-sex with Woods while Deborah Siwik said her …. Original article : Stepmom dismisses Tiger’s porn star mistress’ ‘twice pregnant’ claims.
LONDON – Seventeen-year-old Alice Powell is hoping to become Britain’s first female Formula One driver in more than 30 years.
Alice Powell started driving go-karts aged 8, before attracting the attention of the racing team Manor Competition, which developed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brit teen aims to be Formula One’s female Lewis Hamilton.
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