Sports News – Newsletter for February 19, 2010
Former Pak captain Younis Khan thrashes a spectator Younis was leading Malir Jimkhana in the match, when some spectators ran onto the ground and tackled … Read more »»».
Friday, February 19, 2010
KARACHI – Pakistan’s former skipper Younis Khan has beaten up a fan during a club Champion League match here on Thursday.
Players shouldn’t be scared off by Kashmiri terrorist threats to IPL: Chappell
MELBOURNE – Australian Test great and former India coach Greg Chappell hoped international players wouldn’t be scared off by the Kashmiri terrorist threats aimed at foreigners. You have to be concerned about it, I don’t think you can afford not to,” Chappell said. But Indians in … Read more >>>.
Collignwood relaxed over rising number of South African-born cricketers in team
LONDON – England T20 skipper Paul Collingwood has said he is relaxed about the rising number of South African-born cricketers in the team, and added that they hit the ball hard.
South Africa born Craig Kieswetter announced with his flamboyant batting for the England Lions, consigning the senior side to … Original article on : Collignwood relaxed over rising number of South African-born cricketers in team.
India strikes gold on day one of Commonwealth Shooting Championship
NEW DELHI – Shooters Gagan Narang and P T Raghunath brought glory to the country on the first day of the Commonwealth Shooting Championship by winning the gold medal in the men’s 10-meter air rifle event at the Dr Karni Singh shooting range here on Friday.
Narang and Raghunath …. Source : India strikes gold on day one of Commonwealth Shooting Championship.
Stiff opposition from peers over Tiger Woods first comments after sex scandal
LONDON – World’s top golfer Tiger Woods, who makes his first public comments since a sex scandal sparked his fall from grace, will be forced to think again about his return after comments from his fellow players.
Ernie Els was among the most strident as … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Stiff opposition from peers over Tiger Woods first comments after sex scandal.
Mourinho ready to shock English football again
LONDON – Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is ready to shock English football again by dumping the Blues out of the Champions League.
Mourinho is determined to cause an upset and the Inter Milan coach is typically confident, saying English clubs are not as good …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Mourinho ready to shock English football again.
Leaked transcript of Tiger Woods apology ‘absolutely false’, says rep
WASHINGTON – Tiger Woods team has said that the purported transcript of the public apology the disgraced golfer was preparing to deliver is ‘absolutely false.’
In the alleged statement, Woods says: “sadly things have not worked out” between him and his wife …. Original source : Leaked transcript of Tiger Woods apology ‘absolutely false’, says rep.
Everybody hates Ohno: In South Korea, American speedskater is reviled, mocked and jeered
Ohno becomes most reviled athlete in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea – Apolo Anton Ohno may be feted at home for his Olympic feats, but he’s better known in South Korea as the “king of fouls.”
The American short-track speedskater, who goes up against the South Koreans again when he races for a historic seventh Winter Olympics …. Original article : Everybody hates Ohno: In South Korea, American speedskater is reviled, mocked and jeered.
Sid saves it in a shootout as Canada avoids 2nd successive Olympic loss to Swiss, wins 3-2
Crosby saves Canada from repeat loss to Swiss
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – While Martin Brodeur made the four stops that counted, Sidney Crosby made the save of the day.
Crosby saved Canada’s home-ice Olympics from possible ruination almost before the long-anticipated hockey tournament had started, scoring in a shootout to prevent a second incomprehensible Canada loss to …. Source article : Sid saves it in a shootout as Canada avoids 2nd successive Olympic loss to Swiss, wins 3-2.
‘Anti-Pakistan’ sentiment in India, a cause for concern: PHF
KARACHI – The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is awaiting the outcome of a security briefing in New Delhi on Friday before sending its team to the other side of the border for the World Cup to be held from February 28 to March 13.
“We want to be sure that our players will get the best … Read more >>.
Rooney’s former management drops four million pound claim
LONDON – England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney’s former management company has dropped a four million pound claim amid dramatic scenes in his court case.
The 13th day of the hearing proved lucky for the 24-year-old England ace as Proactive Sports Management withdrew their claim for damages against him and his wife Coleen, 23.
But, according … Original article on : Rooney’s former management drops four million pound claim.
Vidic says he has no intention of quitting Man U
LONDON – Defender Nemanja Vidic has said that he has no intention of quitting the club.
“I have never had a conflict of any kind with Sir Alex Ferguson and speculation I want to leave United is completely untrue. I have a contract until the summer of 2012 and intend to see it through to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Vidic says he has no intention of quitting Man U.
English players mull IPL-3 participation following terror threat
LONDON – England players are awaiting a security report as concern over terrorism threat grows from the Professional Cricketers’ Association, and could determine their participation or non participation in the third edition of the Indian Premier League.
A security report has been commissioned by the Professional Cricketers’ Association, which will present its findings to the players … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : English players mull IPL-3 participation following terror threat.
Wimbledon 2010 facing strawberry supply crisis
LONDON – A key ingredient could be in short supply at this year’s Wimbledon-Scottish strawberries.
According to The Scotsman, about a quarter of the UK’s soft fruit is produced in Scotland.
Experts have warned that hundreds of thousands of strawberry plants have been killed by frost.
Some farmers have had to spend as much as 90,000 pounds replacing …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Wood’s sexcapades ‘just a blip’ in stellar golf career: Observers
FLORIDA – The scandal surrounding golfer Tiger Woods will be little more than a career blip, according to some observers.
Woods, who has been accused of a string of infidelities, is expected to apologize and announce his comeback plans today, The Scotsman reports.
Publicist Max Clifford insisted that the Tiger Woods brand would soon be … Read more >>.
UST, Virgin Racing partner for 2010 Formula One season
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – IT company UST Global has partnered with Virgin Racing for the 2010 Formula One season, a company statement said here Friday.
Virgin Racing is a new team for Formula One. UST Global brand will have a presence on the new Virgin Racing VR-01 race car as well as the attire and equipment of F1 …. Read the original article : UST, Virgin Racing partner for 2010 Formula One season.
Golf Writers Boycott Woods’ Press Conference
TIGER WOODS’ press conference on Friday (19Feb10) has been dealt a major blow – the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA) is boycotting the junket over a ban on reporters’ questions.
Earlier this week (beg15Feb10) the embattled golfer announced he will face the press for the first time since his sex scandal hit the …. Original article : Golf Writers Boycott Woods’ Press Conference.
Brian Grant Hosts Fundraising Event
PORTLAND, OREGON (GaeaTimes.com)- Brian Grant is at the helm of the organization of a fundraiser event for the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which is one of the biggest organizations in the world in the field of research on the Parkinson’s disease. The Michael J. Fox Foundation was established by Michael J. Fox himself, and …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Brian Grant Hosts Fundraising Event.
Lysacek wins the gold; Plushenko wins the argument
Inside the Rings: Men gone wild in figure skating
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Evan Lysacek won the Olympic gold. Evgeni Plushenko won the argument.
The quad, the toughest jump there is in figure skating, is the way of the future. It has to be for the sport to keep progressing. Plushenko is right there.
Only the judges didn’t … Read more : Lysacek wins the gold; Plushenko wins the argument.
After a mistake, there’s still plenty of Olympics left for Vonn _ shin willing, of course
A mistake behind her, Vonn hopes shin can hold out
WHISTLER, British Columbia – Lindsey Vonn made no excuses.
She didn’t blame the bruised shin that’s caused such a fuss and so much fascination.
This was a common mistake.
Vonn hooked a gate in the slalom portion of the super-combined with her right ski tip Thursday, sending her crashing … Read more »».