Kidd, Mavericks overcome Heat-less Wade 97-91

Kidd, Mavericks overcome Heat-less Wade 97-91

DALLAS – Jason Kidd knew his Dallas Mavericks needed a jolt in the fourth quarter, so the pass-first point guard decided to take charge offensively.
Kidd scored 14 of his 21 points in the final quarter, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off the short-handed Miami Heat … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kidd, Mavericks overcome Heat-less Wade 97-91.

Ai Miyazato overcomes 6-shot deficit to win season-opening LPGA Thailand

Miyazato wins season-opening LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand – Japanese star Ai Miyazato has won the season-opening Honda PTT LPGA Thailand, holing a birdie chip on the final hole for a 9-under 63 and a one-stroke victory over Norway’s Suzann Pettersen.
Miyazato, six strokes behind Pettersen at the start of play Sunday, was 6 under in a six-hole …. Read the original article  : Ai Miyazato overcomes 6-shot deficit to win season-opening LPGA Thailand.

South Africa choose to field
JAIPUR – South Africa captain Jacques Kallis won the toss and elected to field in the first cricket ODI of the three match series against India at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Sunday.
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New Zealand should seek independent advice on CWG security
WELLINGTON – New Zealand should take independent advice on the “massively important” issue of security for the Commonwealth Games being held in India, said an official of a player’s association.

The demand comes following a warning by Al Qaeda’s Pakistan arm threatening attacks in India, particularly upcoming international sports events like the Commonwealth Games, the Hockey … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New Zealand should seek independent advice on CWG security.

Oz players’ retirement from first-class cricket highlights a disturbing trend: Berry
MELBOURNE – Former Australian cricketer Darren Berry has voiced concern over how certain Australian players have elected to put their lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) responsibilities ahead of the Sheffield Shield tournament.

The views come after fast bowler Dirk Nannes and right-handed batsman Brad Hodge, both representing Victoria, retired from first-class cricket to focus on limited-overs … Read : Oz players’ retirement from first-class cricket highlights a disturbing trend: Berry.

Rivalries renewed: Big hockey rematches cap weekend full of big Olympic face-offs

Hockey games cap weekend full of Olympic rivalries

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – If rivalries are your thing, this is quite a weekend at the Vancouver Olympics.
Last time the Winter Games were held in Canada, the big head-to-head matchups were in figure skating. Now they’re in hockey, and Sunday’s final day of the men’s preliminary round features … Read more >>>.

Indo-Pak Hockey World Cup clash would help deescalate tension: PHF secretary
KARACHI – The much awaited clash of the arch rivals India and Pakistan in the upcoming Hockey World Cup is being dubbed as the match of the tournament, and officials of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) are hoping that the match would improve the bitter ties between both nations.

“Sports is all about peace. We hope … Original source on Gaea Times at : Indo-Pak Hockey World Cup clash would help deescalate tension: PHF secretary.

Rooney brushes aside talks of burn out ahead of World Cup
LONDON – England’s ace striker Wayne Rooney has brushed aside talk of burn-out before arriving to South Africa for World Cup, as he is on course to play nearly 70 matches.

He is one of several England players at risk of being over-run in the final stages of the season, in a category that also includes … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rooney brushes aside talks of burn out ahead of World Cup.

Shani Davis starts eyeing another Olympics after settling for second straight 1,500 silver

Shut out of 1,500 gold, Davis sets eyes on Russia

RICHMOND, British Columbia – If there was any doubt about Shani Davis returning for another Olympics, all it took was another surprise in the 1,500 meters to get him setting his schedule for the next four years.
Denied once again, Davis immediately turned his attention to the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Shani Davis starts eyeing another Olympics after settling for second straight 1,500 silver.

From homemakers to corporates, thousands volunteer for Games
NEW DELHI – There is a buzz around the imposing Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Headquarters near Connaught Place these days as scores of excited students, professionals, homemakers, ex-servicemen, teachers and people from the corporate world flock to it to join as volunteers for the Oct 3-14 Games.

The aspiring volunteers, both boys and girls, await …. Original source  : From homemakers to corporates, thousands volunteer for Games.

Country colour painted WAGS pose in sexy photoshoot
LONDON – England footballer Peter Crouch’s fianc??e Abbey Clancy and few other WAGS have posed for a sexy new photo shoot, with their bodies painted.

The hotties, including Germany’s Bastian Schweinsteiger’s girlfriend Sarah Brandner, appear to be wearing their respective country’s jersey in the size of a bikini.
However, on this occasion, it is New Zealand artist …. Original article  : Country colour painted WAGS pose in sexy photoshoot.

US media’s mixed response to Woods’ apology

WASHINGTON – US media has responded to Tiger Woods’ public apology over his extra-marital affairs with both respect and sarcasm.
Some in the industry have applauded the golfer’s courage to come forward and admit his guilt, while others feel the appearance was choreographed.
“An open, vulnerable confession by a notoriously disciplined and self-contained professional athlete, …. Original source  : US media’s mixed response to Woods’ apology.

Ashley Cole deserves to be dumped, says his dad
LONDON – Ashley Cole’s father Ron Callender has said his son deserves to get dumped by his wife/singer Cheryl for cheating on her.

Callender had parted ways with the English footballer’s mother Susan Cole when his son was three.
“This is as though Ashley is asking for Cheryl to divorce him. I can’t say I’d blame her … Read : Ashley Cole deserves to be dumped, says his dad.

New Zealand, Australia on 2011 World Cup standby
Wellington, Feb2 1 (ANI): The 2011 cricket world cup which is scheduled to be held in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, can be shifted to New Zealand and Australia as part of a contingency plan if terrorism continues to threaten sport in the subcontinent.

New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan admitted that there was some … Original article on : New Zealand, Australia on 2011 World Cup standby.

Man City’s double swoop of Torres, Gerrard most audacious transfer coup of all time?
LONDON – Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour has turned his attention to get Liverpool stars Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard.

It’s not even a secret within the City hierarchy that they are plotting a 140 million pounds double swoop for both Torres and Gerrard this summer.
City officials are already planning how they can pull off what … Original article on : Man City’s double swoop of Torres, Gerrard most audacious transfer coup of all time?.

Van Der Sar agrees to new one-year contract to stay at Man U
LONDON – Dutch goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar has agreed to a new one-year contract to stay at Manchester United.

The Dutch keeper has committed his future to Old Trafford after talks with Sir Alex Ferguson.
“I would like to keep on playing so I have decided to sign another contract. The club wants me to stay … Read more »»».

Saha admits being one of the unluckiest players of his generation
LONDON – Everton striker Louis Saha believes that on the pitch at least, he is one of the unluckiest players of his generation, despite winning two league titles with Manchester United

Saha has two Premier League winners’ medals, but he is mentally scarred by the disappointment of missing out on a Champions League final in 2008 … Original article on : Saha admits being one of the unluckiest players of his generation.

David Villa ready to quit Valencia for Chelsea
LONDON – Spanish striker David Villa is ready to quit financially hit Valencia for Chelsea this summer.

Chelsea’s interest in Villa has increased in recent weeks with their failure to reach an agreement on a new contract with Nicolas Anelka.
Valencia remains under financial pressure to sell and the Blues are waiting to take advantage.
Villa’s 30 million … Read more : David Villa ready to quit Valencia for Chelsea.

Ferguson blasts jaded Man U stars for insipid Everton show
LONDON – Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has accused his players of under-estimating the importance of their clash with Everton.

In their outing against Everton, United were unrecognisable from the side, which usually copes so well with the dual demands of European and Premier League football.
Second half strikes from Everton Dan Gosling and Jack Rodwell … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ferguson blasts jaded Man U stars for insipid Everton show.

Ashley Cole ‘rang mistress, cried’ to stop her from exposing affair
LONDON – Soccer star Ashley Cole called the American girl he had an alleged one-night stand with and cried, begging her not to expose their affair, it has emerged.

Twenty-eight-year-old local government worker, Ann Corbitt, has said that the English footballer, who’s married to singer Cheryl, sobbed requesting her not expose their fling.
She revealed, Cole said: …. Read the original article  : Ashley Cole ‘rang mistress, cried’ to stop her from exposing affair.