Sports News – Newsletter for February 17, 2010
Daisuke Takahashi Vying For Gold Vancouver (GaeaTimes.com)- Japan’s Daisuke Takahashi is the new hope for the nation to win a medal from the Olympics Winter games 2010, after the nation got the pair figure Skating gold and silver. The Japanese participant has scored only 0.60 points below the highest scorer, Russian Yevgeny Plushenko. The other contender from Japan …. Original article : Daisuke Takahashi Vying For Gold. Killed Olympic luger’s body arrives home in Georgia as grieving family prepares for burial BAKURIANI, Georgia – The body of the Georgian luger killed during a practice run at the Vancouver Olympics was flown Wednesday to his hometown, where his grief-stricken mother threw herself on his coffin and cried: “Why have I survived you?” No need to panic, Hockey India tells visiting teams Stokes said that no country has officially expressed any doubts about its participation in the …. Source article : No need to panic, Hockey India tells visiting teams. 3-man showdown: Men’s figure skating final could be most intense since ‘Battle of the Brians’ VANCOUVER, British Columbia – When it comes to the Olympics, Evgeni Plushenko knows all. Having a gold and silver medal in your trophy case gives a champion plenty of insight. Evan Lysacek Dazzles In Men’s Figure Skating At Vancouver Olympics VANCOUVER, CANADA (GaeaTimes.com)- The short program in the men’s figure skating event at Vancouver Winter Olympics saw some trailblazing performances from the participating skaters on Tuesday night. If Evgeny Plushenko of Russia was the one to put up a high score, he was ably matched by the performance of Naperville’s Evan Lysacek. His … Read : Evan Lysacek Dazzles In Men’s Figure Skating At Vancouver Olympics. Bad light followed by rain stops play at Eden Hashim Amla was batting at 45 and Ashwell Prince … Read more >>>. Johnny Weir Tanith Belbin: Roommates! VANCOUVER, CANADA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Vancouver Winter Olympics that started a few days back in Canada is hogging the attention of the sports lovers these days. However, it is not only the sports event and winners of specific games that are getting the limelight. The behind-the-scene incidents of the Winter Olympics are also drawing [..] Read the original article: here. Afridi to feature in Emirates T20 tournament in Dubai Afridi, who will be playing for the Fly Emirates XI team in the quadrangular tournament, said he is eagerly looking forward to the …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Afridi to feature in Emirates T20 tournament in Dubai. England stars hope to use new boot to end leg injuries The footwear, from bootmakers Concave, has layers of extra padding on the top …. Read the original article : England stars hope to use new boot to end leg injuries. Watson’s new found love from hard-marking Australian public MELBOURNE – All rounder Shane Watson, who has always craved for the appreciation of the hard-marking Australian public, has found love in the form of appreciation from people and securing his spot in the team. Chelsea targetting four young European stars for 70 m pounds Borussia Dortmund’s Serbia centre-back Neven Subotic, winger Angel Di Maria, of Benfica, Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik and Bayern Munich schemer Bastian Schweinsteiger are Chelsea’s main targets, reports the Daily … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chelsea targetting four young European stars for 70 m pounds. ‘Wouldn’t mind racing already’: 2006 Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety eager to ‘Shred’ WHISTLER, British Columbia – Ted Ligety is tired of waiting around. Gold for Germany, frustration for US: Huefner caps luge gold singles sweep, Americans sputter WHISTLER, British Columbia – Erin Hamlin got off her sled for the final time this season, waved to the cameras and then quickly made her way off the ice. In Vancouver, a games governed not by the Olympic creed but by Murphy’s Law VANCOUVER, British Columbia – If it’s not the weather, it’s the cauldron. Or the hay. Or the ice machine at the skating rink. Or the spigot at the luge track. Gazza appeals to footie’s union to bail him out Gazza, 42, has been rendered homeless, The Daily Star quoted Professional Footballers’ Association chief Gordon Taylor, as saying. Chidambaram assures all security to sportspersons “All security would be provided to players,” Chidambaram told reporters here in response to a question on the Harkat-ul-Jihadi-Islami (HuJI) … Read more »»». Cricketer fixing matches is a complete idiot: Swann “There are anti-corruption guys that travel all year round with us. Everyone is educated on the subject and aware of the dangers. It would be an idiot who did it. You never know who could be doing it, …. Original article : Cricketer fixing matches is a complete idiot: Swann. Orissa Cricket Association gears up for IPL matches This will be the first time that the state association will host IPL and OCA is eyeing a windfall from these matches. Dikshit unveils green code for Commonwealth Games For cleaner air, we have closed down one of our coal based power plants. Delhi’s (public) vehicles also run on CNG – …. Read the original article : Dikshit unveils green code for Commonwealth Games. Tiger Woods’ desperate bid to save marriage ‘doomed’ LONDON – Professional golfer Tiger Woods’ marriage is said to be doomed, with his wife Elin Nordegren refusing to even acknowledge him. Alex Ovechkin scores 2 goals to help Russia rout Latvia 8-2 in its Vancouver Games opener VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Alex Ovechkin leaned over the boards from the bench, looking like he desperately wanted to get on the ice when Russia had power plays. Bangladesh frustrate New Zealand in Hamilton Test Watling was run out for one in a disappoitning start to their second innings. Australian pitch invader fined for attacking Pak player David James Fraser, 37, of Yangebup, Perth, tackled Latif to the ground from behind as he fielded against Australia at the WACA ground on January 31. Explosive all-rounder Daniel Christian gets Oz Twenty20 call-up MELBOURNE – Explosive all-rounder Daniel Christian has been called up for Australia’s two Twenty20 matches against the West Indies. Man City, Chelsea eye Seville striker Fabiano The Brazilian has been linked with a 15 million pounds switch to England having impressed in Spain. England spinner Swann happy Premier League club buying IPL team Manchester City may take an Indian Premier League franchise, The Sun reports. Fergie hails ‘unstoppable’ Rooney for his double strike against Milan Rooney’s double strike gave United their first-ever win at San Siro. Body of Georgian luger killed in Olympics training brought back to hometown in Georgia BAKURIANI, Georgia – The body of the Georgian luger killed in a practice run at the Olympics has been returned to his hometown in the Caucasus Mountains for burial. Second Test: Smith departs in rain-shortened first session KOLKATA – India picked up the prized wicket of Graeme Smith as South African batsmen battled through a rain-truncated opening session to reach 39 for one at lunch of the fourth day of the second cricket Test here Wednesday. Beam her up! Sadie the Scottish terrier wins Westminster after brief PETA protest at dog show NEW YORK – Sadie the Scottie was fully expected to reach the purple podium at America’s top dog show. She did, after two intruders turned the center ring at Westminster into their own platform. Lunch scoreboard: India vs South Africa, day four, second Test NEW DELHI – Scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa here Wednesday. Lysacek 2nd, Weir 6th, Abbott 15th in short program Lysacek left the Pacific Coliseum on Tuesday night in second place after the men’s short program. One more dynamic performance in the free skate and the …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Lysacek 2nd, Weir 6th, Abbott 15th in short program. Sena hints at lifting ban on Australian, Pakistani cricketers Thackeray said in a carefully worded statement issued Tuesday night that the party had continued to oppose the participation of Australian players in the upcoming IPL despite …. Source : Sena hints at lifting ban on Australian, Pakistani cricketers. South Africa 39/1 at lunch, trail by 308 runs Alviro Petersen (17) and Hashim Amla (2) were at the crease after Graeme Smith (20) was dismissed by Amit Mishra. Lakers win fourth straight without Kobe, beating Warriors 104-94 behind Brown and Bynum Andrew Bynum added 21 points and seven rebounds in his return to the lineup … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Lakers win fourth straight without Kobe, beating Warriors 104-94 behind Brown and Bynum. Tiger Woods plans comeback; wife refuses to move back in with him NEW YORK – Tiger Woods is reportedly planning to make a comeback on the golf course while his wife Elin Nordegren has refused to move back in with him. Hockey Australia awaiting India-related terror advice from government Hockey Australia CEO Mark Anderson was quoted as saying its plans to attend the tournament remained unchanged while it awaited the outcome of …. Source article : Hockey Australia awaiting India-related terror advice from government. Clarke confident IPL-bound Oz players will get good security advice A Pakistan militant with links to the al-Qaeda, Ilyas Kashmiri, has warned international athletes not to visit India for major sporting events like the hockey world cup, the third edition of the Indian Premier …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Clarke confident IPL-bound Oz players will get good security advice. Oz intelligence agencies monitoring India security threat to athletes Shuster’s US men’s team falls to Norway in extra end, moves to 0-2 on first day VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The Americans’ chances for a men’s curling medal took a big hit with a pair of heartbreaking losses on the first day of the Olympic tournament.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Killed Olympic luger’s body arrives in hometown
Nodar Kumaritashvili’s body arrived in a flag-draped coffin at the … Read : Killed Olympic luger’s body arrives home in Georgia as grieving family prepares for burial.
NEW DELHI – Hockey India (HI) president Vidya Stokes Wednesday allayed security apprehensions of New Zealand and Australian teams, saying the Indian government is taking all necessary steps to host a “safe and secure” World cup that begins here Feb 28.
Men’s figure skating final is a 3-man showdown
So after posting a monster score as the 10th skater in Tuesday night’s short program at the Vancouver Games, [..] Read the original article: here.
KOLKATA – Bad light stopped play minutes before tea and soon showers brought covers on to the square at the Eden Gardens as South Africa reached 113 for three on the fourth day of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa here Wednesday.
LAHORE – : Swashbuckling Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who is currently facing a two T20 match ban, would be in action during the inaugural Emirates Airline Twenty20 tournament in Dubai in March.
LONDON – England footballers are hoping to use a new boot to end their metatarsal misery.
According to the Daily Star, squad members are testing the revolutionary boot that makers claim can slash the odds of being hit by “the curse of the metatarsal”.
Watson believes that during his breakthrough summer he has not only earned the right to open the batting in …. Original article : Watson’s new found love from hard-marking Australian public.
LONDON – Chelsea has reportedly set its sights on four young European football stars, and is ready to fork out 70-million-pounds to get them into the squad.
2006 gold medalist Ligety ‘wouldn’t mind racing’
Tired of all the weather-related delays at the Vancouver Games.
Tired of hanging out at the place outside the Olympic Village that he’s sharing with Bode Miller and other members of the U.S. Ski Team. Not that he isn’t having …. Original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Wouldn’t mind racing already’: 2006 Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety eager to ‘Shred’.
Huefner gives Germany another gold, US struggles
Her Olympics of great expectations couldn’t have ended fast enough.
“It is a bummer,” said Hamlin, the 2009 world champion.
Bummer. That pretty … Read more : Gold for Germany, frustration for US: Huefner caps luge gold singles sweep, Americans sputter.
A glitch for every gold at the Vancouver Games
Nothing seems to be going right in Vancouver, where the Glitch Games are officially under way.
Organizers had to …. Source : Gaea News Network.
LONDON – Troubled former England football star Paul Gascoigne has appealed to the footballers’ union to help him find somewhere to live after blowing all his cash.
Taylor said the former Spurs ace had come to the PFA as …. Source : Gazza appeals to footie’s union to bail him out.
JAMMU – Assuring security to sportspersons visiting India for the Hockey World Cup and the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Wednesday that militants would not be allowed to dictate terms.
DUBAI – England off-spinner Graeme Swann says any cricketer who tries to fix matches is a complete idiot.
BHUBANESHWAR – After the Indian Premier League (IPL) rescheduled two matches of the Deccan Chargers in Cuttack, the Orissa Cricket Association (OCA) is getting geared up to welcome the IPL at Barabati Stadium.
“We …. Source : Gaea News Network.
NEW DELHI – Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday released the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 Ecological Code that outlines targets set by organisers to cut down on carbon emissions during the mega sporting event.
Woods, 34, who had returned home after a stint in a sex rehab, had hoped that Nordegren, 30, would take him back.
But pals of Nordegren have revealed that the couple, who have … Read more »».
Ovechkin scores 2 to help Russia beat Latvia 8-2
The Russians, though, chose to evenly roll groups of five skaters in a tuneup against Latvia.
Alexander The Great still had …. Source article : Alex Ovechkin scores 2 goals to help Russia rout Latvia 8-2 in its Vancouver Games opener.
HAMILTON – Replying to New Zealand’s mammoth 553 for seven declared, Bangladesh replied in strong fashion, scoring 408 and also claimed the wicket of New Zealand opener B J Watling in the first Test being played at the Seddon Park here.
Bad light … Read more : Bangladesh frustrate New Zealand in Hamilton Test.
MELBOURNE – An Australian has been fined 9000 dollars for invading the cricket ground and attacking Pakistani player Khalid Latif during an ODI game.
Latif, 24, required medical attention for a … Read : Australian pitch invader fined for attacking Pak player.
The hard-hitting South Australian was rewarded for his form in both Twenty20 and one-day cricket on the domestic scene by being named in the 14-man squad.
Australia finish the home summer with Twenty20 matches in Hobart … Original article on : Explosive all-rounder Daniel Christian gets Oz Twenty20 call-up.
LONDON – Manchester City and Chelsea are on alert after Seville striker Luis Fabiano refused to rule out a big-money move to the Premier League.
Fabiano has formed a solid partnership with former Spurs and West Ham striker Fredi Kanoute … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Man City, Chelsea eye Seville striker Fabiano.
LONDON – England spinner Graeme Swann is happy over reports of a Premier League football club buying an Indian Premier League team, provided it is not Sunderland.
Next year the IPL tournament will expand to 10 teams from the current eight. And the England spinner …. Original article on Gaea Times at : England spinner Swann happy Premier League club buying IPL team.
LONDON – Ace striker Wayne Rooney was simply unstoppable against AC Milan, as he took his goal tally for the season to 25 giving Manchester United control of their Champions League clash.
“Wayne carried on the form that he has been showing recently – and it …. Read the original article : Fergie hails ‘unstoppable’ Rooney for his double strike against Milan.
Luger’s body returned to hometown in Georgia
Nodar Kumaritashvili is to be interred Saturday at a churchyard in Bakuriani, a small town that is one of Georgia’s most … Read more »»».
Needing to score 347 to save an innings defeat, the visitors still need 308 runs …. Read the original article : Second Test: Smith departs in rain-shortened first session.
Scottie Sadie wins Westminster after PETA protest
The heavily favored Scottish terrier won best in show Tuesday night and seemed to be an …. Original source : Beam her up! Sadie the Scottish terrier wins Westminster after brief PETA protest at dog show.
South Africa: first innings 296 all out
India: first innings 643/6 declared
South Africa: second innings (overnight 6/0)
Graeme Smith lbw b Mishra 20
Alviro Petersen batting 17
Hashim …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Lunch scoreboard: India vs South Africa, day four, second Test.
Mixed bag for Americans in short program
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – While Evan Lysacek thinks about dusting off a special spot in his trophy case, Johnny Weir, well, just plain dusts.
MUMBAI – Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has indicated that the party has lifted the ban on Pakistani and Australian cricketers taking part in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
KOLKATA – South Africa were 39 for one in their second innings against India at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket Test here Wednesday.
South Africa trail by 308 runs.
… Read : South Africa 39/1 at lunch, trail by 308 runs.
Lakers win 4th straight without Kobe
LOS ANGELES – Shannon Brown set career highs with 27 points and 10 rebounds while starting in place of the injured Kobe Bryant, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 104-94 on Tuesday night.
The disgraced golfer was seen entering a bungalow near his house in Florida for a closed-door meeting with officials from the Tavistock Cup.
Woods was also … Original article on : Tiger Woods plans comeback; wife refuses to move back in with him.
MELBOURNE – The Australian hockey team’s coach, Ric Charlesworth, is awaiting advice on the Indian security situation before confirming whether the team will leave for the subcontinent this weekend, the Herald Sun reports.
MELBOURNE – Australian cricket vice-captain Michael Clarke is confident that his IPL-bound team-mates will receive good security advice from the cricket authorities.
MELBOURNE – The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO),the domestic counter-intelligence and security agency of Australia, which is responsible for the protection of the country and its citizens from espionage, sabotage, politically-motivated violence, attacks on the Australian defence system, terrorism and acts of foreign interference, is closely liaising with their Indian counterparts over threats by al-Qa’ida … Read more >>>.
American men’s curlers fall to 0-2 on first day
Though they would beg to differ.
“It just puts a lot more pressure on us,” U.S. second Jeff Isaacson … Read more »».
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