Sports News – Weekly Newsletter for February 15-22, 2010
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.
LONDON – Love rivals, Chelsea skipper John Terry and his England teammate Wayne Bridge are now 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.
LONDON – England T20 skipper Paul Collingwood wants his big hitters to perform against Pakistan in Dubai. The Three Lions skipper touched down with his squad in Dubai on Sunday ahead of two matches against Pakistan this week.
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.
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.
LAHORE – The Pakistani cricket team has left for Dubai to play two Twenty20 against England on February 19 and 20. The team left from Allama Iqbal International Airport here on Sunday morning.
LONDON – A French tennis tournament boss has demanded suspension of World No.3 Andy 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.
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. Eriksson left the League Two side on Thursday, ending a roller coaster spell at Meadow Lane.
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 >>.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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. New Zealand were 250-5 after 66.2 overs when the game was called off on the opening day.
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.
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. This revelation emerged just days after he explained away nude photos of himself found on Sonia Wild, a topless model’s mobile.
Space-age trimaran wins back America’s Cup for US VALENCIA, Spain – After one of the most tumultuous periods in its 159-year run, the America’s Cup, once again, belongs to America.
With silver, US ends 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.
Germans finish 1-2 in men’s Olympic luge
Bilodeau brings home the gold to Canada All the training. All the money. All the pressure to deliver an Olympic gold rush on home soil.
China’s Shen and Zhao stellar in winning short VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Gold is the only goal.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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 >>>.
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. Nine people were killed and up to 57 injured on Saturday in the blast at a tourist eatery in …. Read the original article : here.
LONDON – Tiger Woods is reportedly keeping his distance from his family home after being released from sex rehab.
LONDON – John Terry and his wife Toni are planning to renew their wedding vows. The couple enjoyed Valentine’s Day at a water park yesterday.
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.
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.
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 sees East edge West 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.
Shen-Zhao set record in 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.
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. In the day’s other game, a last-minute goal from Halil Altintop helped Eintracht Frankfurt to a 2-1 victory over SC Freiburg.
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. 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 »»».
VANCOUVER – Alexandre Bilodeau ended Canada’s Olympic gold-medal drought on home soil by winning the men’s freestyle moguls on Sunday. 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.
Fallen luger set for return home, sport in turmoil 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 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.
German Loch wins Olympic luge gold Finally, luge could celebrate.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. Though Eden Gardens has a capacity … Read more »»».
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. “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.
KOLKATA – Scoreboard at tea on the third day of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens here Tuesday:
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. V.V.S. Laxman was batting at 97 and M.S. Dhoni on 85.
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. 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.
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. 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.
DUBAI – Essex opener Alastair Cook has said that he will do it his way as England captain during the team’s tour of Bangladesh. “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.
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. 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.
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. Andy, 22, was seen kissing blonde student Kim, 21, after a late breakfast of sausage sandwiches at a cafe.
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. 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.
Main event: Men’s hockey begins at Olympics VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Crosby. Ovechkin. Jagr. Selanne.
All these years later, Miller complicated as ever WHISTLER, British Columbia – New medal. Same old Bode.
US snowboardcross veteran Wescott pulls off upset WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The flag was tucked away, just in case, because you never know, right?
LONDON – Chelsea football star Frank Lampard says Rio Ferdinand fully deserves his chance to captain England. Manchester United defender Ferdinand has taken over from John Terry, who lost the armband after having an affair with Wayne Bridge’s ex-girlfriend.
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. 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.
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.
LONDON – Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly increased his fortune to 11billion 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.
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. 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.
NEW DELHI – The trophy for the ensuing World Cup hockey tournament-2010 was unveiled here on Monday. 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.
LONDON – Tennis ace Rafael Nadal has dismissed reports that he’s romancing pop star Shakira.
San Siro (Milan, Italy), – Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson has claimed that Wayne Rooney is as big as David Beckham. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
Slovakian men hurting as hockey tourney starts VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Slovakia may have to start the men’s Olympic hockey tournament without three of its top offensive players.
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.
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.
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, get ready for Miller Time VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Ryan Miller knows all about rules barring corporate sponsorships at the Olympics.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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.”
LONDON – Seventeen-year-old Alice Powell is hoping to become Britain’s first female Formula One driver in more than 30 years. Powell has secured a contract to race for the company that launched Lewis Hamilton’s career, reports The Times.
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 in hometown 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?”
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. 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.
Men’s figure skating final is a 3-man showdown 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.
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.
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. Hashim Amla was batting at 45 and Ashwell Prince … Read more >>>.
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.
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. 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.
LONDON – England footballers are hoping to use a new boot to end their metatarsal misery. 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.
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.
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. 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.
2006 gold medalist Ligety ‘wouldn’t mind racing’ WHISTLER, British Columbia – Ted Ligety is tired of waiting around.
Huefner gives Germany another gold, US struggles 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.
A glitch for every gold at the Vancouver Games 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.
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. Gazza, 42, has been rendered homeless, The Daily Star quoted Professional Footballers’ Association chief Gordon Taylor, as saying.
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. “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 »»».
DUBAI – England off-spinner Graeme Swann says any cricketer who tries to fix matches is a complete idiot. “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.
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. This will be the first time that the state association will host IPL and OCA is eyeing a windfall from these matches.
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. 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.
LONDON – Professional golfer Tiger Woods’ marriage is said to be doomed, with his wife Elin Nordegren refusing to even acknowledge him.
Ovechkin scores 2 to help Russia beat Latvia 8-2 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.
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. Watling was run out for one in a disappoitning start to their second innings.
MELBOURNE – An Australian has been fined 9000 dollars for invading the cricket ground and attacking Pakistani player Khalid Latif during an ODI game. 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.
MELBOURNE – Explosive all-rounder Daniel Christian has been called up for Australia’s two Twenty20 matches against the West Indies.
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. The Brazilian has been linked with a 15 million pounds switch to England having impressed in Spain.
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. Manchester City may take an Indian Premier League franchise, The Sun reports.
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. Rooney’s double strike gave United their first-ever win at San Siro.
Luger’s body returned 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.
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.
Scottie Sadie wins Westminster after PETA protest 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.
NEW DELHI – Scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa here Wednesday.
Mixed bag for Americans 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.
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). 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.
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. Alviro Petersen (17) and Hashim Amla (2) were at the crease after Graeme Smith (20) was dismissed by Amit Mishra.
Lakers win 4th straight without Kobe 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.
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.
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. 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.
MELBOURNE – Australian cricket vice-captain Michael Clarke is confident that his IPL-bound team-mates will receive good security advice from the cricket authorities. 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.
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 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.
VANCOUVER (GaeaTimes.com)- Lindsey Vonn managed to win the Gold medal in the women’s Downhill at Winter Olympics on Wednesday despite a severe injury. Lindsey Vonn is the first American woman to clinch the gold medal in downhill skiing. Reportedly, Lindsey Vonn had badly injured her right shin during a training and was not sure … Read more »».
VANCOUVER (GaeaTimes.com)- The Canadians fared badly in the Speed skating 1000 meter race event as US candidates bagged two medals including the gold. Shani Davis edged ahead of the Korean rival by a small margin and won the gold for Winter Olympic second time straight. He got cheers from the viewers and his …. Original article : Stephen Colbert Speed Skating.
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VANCOUVER (GaeaTimes.com)- Celebrated snowboarder Shaun White displayed a scintillating performance at the Winter Olympics 2010, which enabled him to win the gold medal in the men’s halfpipe championship. The victory was all the more special for the much acclaimed snowboarder as he was successful in retaining the title as he had also taken … Read more »».
KOLKATA – Hashim Amla struck a fighting century as South Africa lost two wickets to reach 250 for seven in their second innings at tea on the fifth day of the second cricket Test against India here Thursday.
WASHINGTON, (GaeaTimes.com)- Sebastian Telfair, the points guard of the Los Angeles Clippers, has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. No doubt he had been a very obvious choice for the team, given his talent and experience. The Cleveland Cavaliers had long been looking for a player who would be able to handle their …. Source : Gaea News Network.
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KOLKATA – South Africa were 250 for seven at tea on the fifth day of the second cricket Test against India here Thursday.
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KOLKATA – Scoreboard at tea on the fifth day of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens here Thursday.
White’s showstopper caps second Olympic gold WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The fans were waiting. Shaun White could see them packed in the stands at the bottom of the hill ready for snowboarding’s greatest showman – all of 23 years old – to go do his thing.
LONDON – A soccer club secretary, with whom England soccer star Ashley Cole had an alleged affair, is linked with two other Premier League stars, sources say. The blonde, who has refused to reveal her identity, was reportedly spotted dining with one top Premiership striker three weeks ago.
AP Top Sports News At 3:43 a.m. EST
MELBOUNRE – Reigning Mrs Australia Kylie Tsiafogiannis has defended cricket WAG Haley Bracken over her choice of dress in the wake of her red carpet performance. Tsiafogiannis praised Bracken, a NSW finalist for this year’s contest, for taking the effort to design her own threads.
AP Top Sports News At 3:37 a.m. EST
KOLKATA – India’s pace spearhead Zaheer Khan has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against South Africa beginning Feb 21.
AP Top Olympics News At 3:29 a.m. EST
AP Top Olympic News At 3:25 a.m. EST
KARACHI – Pakistan’s former skipper Younis Khan has beaten up a fan during a club Champion League match here on Thursday. Younis was leading Malir Jimkhana in the match, when some spectators ran onto the ground and tackled … Read more »»».
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 >>>.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WASHINGTON – Tiger Woods team has said that the purported transcript of the public apology the disgraced golfer was preparing to deliver is ‘absolutely false.’
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.”
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.
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 >>.
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.
LONDON – Defender Nemanja Vidic has said that he has no intention of quitting the club.
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.
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.
FLORIDA – The scandal surrounding golfer Tiger Woods will be little more than a career blip, according to some observers.
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.
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.
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.
Inside the Rings: Men gone wild in figure skating VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Evan Lysacek won the Olympic gold. Evgeni Plushenko won the argument.
A mistake behind her, Vonn hopes shin can hold out WHISTLER, British Columbia – Lindsey Vonn made no excuses.
LONDON – British tennis champion Andy Murray, 22, winds down after gruelling games by plunging into water cooled to a shivering 80C. This time, however, joker Murray insisted four of his camp join him in the tub.
MELBOURNE – Australian coach Tim Nielsen insists that he and the national selection panel are trying to nail down their best lineup for the World Twenty20 to be held in the Caribbean which is just over two months away. Nielsen said they are working out on …. Source : Gaea News Network.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (GaeaTimes.com)- Defamed golfer Tiger Woods has issued a public statement on Friday in which he apologized for the ‘irresponsible’ and ’selfish’ behavior that he had indulged in. The latest news in the Tiger Woods scandal involves the closely controlled press conference that was held on Friday, in which the disgraced golfer …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods Scandal: Latest News And Views On Tiger Woods.
NEW DELHI – India’s gold count in the Commonwealth Shooting Championship increased with Gagan Narang winning the men’s 10 metre air rifle singles event and Navy man Sanjeev Rajput bagging the silver at the Karni Singh Shooting Range here Saturday. Narang shot a total of 699.5 (595 qualification, 104.5 finals) for the yellow metal and also …. Source : Narang bags second gold, silver for Rajput.
LONDON – Javier Mascherano has said that Manchester City may have more money than Liverpool, but they cannot simply purchase the sort of tradition and history that the Anfield outfit has. The Reds go to Eastlands tomorrow knowing defeat would leave City four points to the good … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Liverpool’s history trumps over Man City’s money: Mascherano.
NEW YORK – Tiger Woods may have tried to come clean on the accusations of using performance-enhancing drugs but some are still waiting for more answers from the shamed golfer.
WASHINGTON – A specialist dealing with cases of addiction feels Tiger Woods should focus on his recovery.
MELBOURNE – Brett Lee may have grown over his split with his wife, as he was recently spotted socializing at the Star Party fundraiser.
LONDON – Soccer star Ashley Cole had a one-night stand with a girl during Chelsea’s tour of America, it has emerged. Ann Corbitt is the fourth girl the player, who is married to Girls Aloud member Cheryl, has been linked to.
LONDON – Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said he cannot give ace striker Wayne Rooney a rest as his desire to play football is so huge. Ferguson insisted that Rooney’s natural fitness and enthusiasm mean there is no danger of his burnout.
LONDON – Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger fears that skipper Cesc Fabregas is in danger of being crushed by the huge burden of trying to lead the club to glory.
KATHMANDU – The International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cricket League (WCL) Division 5 has started in Nepali capital Kathmandu from Friday, a Xinhua report said. Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal thanked the ICC for giving the opportunity to organize the tournament to the least developed country like Nepal. He also wished luck for the National and …. Source article : ICC cricket league starts in Nepal.
CHANDIGARH – The Indian hockey team was again in trouble with organisers of a charity match alleging that the players are demanding a huge appearance fee for a scheduled game against Bollywood stars and TV celebrities here later Saturday. India captain Rajpal Singh, however, refuted the allegations and demanded an apology from the organisers.
Georgians mourn Olympic luger who died at Olympics BAKURIANI, Georgia – Hundreds of people are gathering in Bakuriani, Georgia, to pay final respects to a luger killed during a practice run at the Vancouver Olympics.
PRESTON, ENGLAND (GaeaTimes.com)- Death rumors of celebrities related to the film and television industry have become a common news of these days and people generally do not worry till they receive any confirmation of the reports. However, a question that has surfaced on the internet regarding a cricketer of England has set a …. Source : Gaea News Network.
LONDON – Golfer Tiger Woods has reportedly secured a South Wales home-from-home fortress for absolute privacy during the Ryder Cup in October. The stronghold is a million pound neo-Georgian mansion recently built alongside the Celtic Manor Resort, the venue for the big event, in Newport, Gwent, where Europe’s best golfers will compete with the United States, …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Woods to stay in Welsh golf pad fortress during Ryder Cup.
MELBOURNE – Tiger Woods’ mother has lashed out at the media’s portrayal of her son, saying he had been treated like a “criminal”.
MELBOURNE – Australian security expert Reg Dickason is the most-wanted man in international cricket in the wake of terrorist threats targeting sportsmen in India. The England and Wales Cricket Board has hired Dickason to ensure the side’s safety during the upcoming tour of Bangladesh.
MELBOURNE – Veronica Siwik-Daniels, the former porn star known as Joslyn James, who claims that Tiger Woods impregnated her twice, wants the golfer to personally apologize to her.
AUCKLAND – Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Adam Parore has said that the Black Caps will have to be at their peak in terms of fitness and performance to challenge the Australians during a two-Test tour beginning next week. In an article for the New Zealand Herald, Parore said: “I don’t think what we’ve seen against Bangladesh …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Ex-keeper Parore says Kiwis need to be at peak to trouble Australians.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WASHINGTON – US media has responded to Tiger Woods’ public apology over his extra-marital affairs with both respect and sarcasm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Jamie McMurray Wins NASCAR Race
Love rivals Terry, Bridge 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.Collingwood wants England big hitters to go all guns blazing against Pakistan
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.Rampaging Sehwag and Tendulkar put India at an advantage (Tea Report)
India were 232 for two at the break, with Sehwag …. Original source : Rampaging Sehwag and Tendulkar put India at an advantage (Tea Report).Jessica Dube & Bryce Davison Grab Sixth Position
Pak cricket team ‘hopeful of triumph’ in UAE series against England
The Squad includes: skipper Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), …. Original source : Pak cricket team ‘hopeful of triumph’ in UAE series against England.‘Fuming’ French tournament boss demands ATP suspension of ‘irresponsible’ Murray
The …. Source : Gaea News Network.‘Rudderless’ Eriksson says he is a gypsy and has been a gypsy for many years
The … Read more »».NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show: Great Hit
Tea scoreboard: India vs. South Africa, Second Test, Day 2
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.India 232/2 at tea
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 ticks off another milestone with Gabba ton
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.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
Bangladesh had knocked the top order of the New … Read more >>.Hard work in the nets pays off for ‘back to best’ Ponting
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.‘Ashley Cole’s nude pics found on another woman’s phone’
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’.Ellison’s space-age BMW Oracle reclaims America’s Cup for America with sweep of Alinghi
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.Break out the champagne: Americans celebrate end to 86-year medal 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.Cruise control: Germany’s Felix Loch wins on redesigned Olympic course drawing criticism
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.In an upset, Bilodeau helps Canada own the podium and get 1st Olympic gold on home turf
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 set world best in winning Olympic short program with mesmerizing skate
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 gets 50 after a life, India build promising reply (Lunch Report)
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).Oz cricket administrator asks Aussies not to worry over Shiv Sena IPL threat
Man U players will not be distracted by Beckham ‘circus’: Neville
CA investigating IPL security scenario following Pune terror attack
Tiger Woods keeps distance from family home
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.John Terry, Toni to renew 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 mystery of Tiger Woods”threesome tape’
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’.Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010: Latest highlights
Lunch scoreboard: India vs. South Africa, Second Test, Day 2
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 »».India 97/2 at lunch
At the lunch break, Virender Sehwag was batting on 52 and Sachin Tendulkar on 9. Earlier …. Source : India 97/2 at lunch.Record crowd of 108,713 at Cowboys Stadium sees East beat West 141-139 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.South Africa all out for 296
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.China’s Shen and Zhao set world best in winning 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.Schalke keep pace with leaders, Frankfurt enjoy late win
Schalke’s win in front of …. Original article : Schalke keep pace with leaders, Frankfurt enjoy late win.Inter Milan held to draw by gritty Napoli
Winter Olympics: Bilodeau lights Canada’s fire, two golds for France
“It’s just too good to be true. I …. Source : Winter Olympics: Bilodeau lights Canada’s fire, two golds for France.Organizers prepare to return body of luger killed at track, and right a stricken Olympics
Flowers and memorial messages piled …. Source : Gaea News Network.John Force wins at NHRA Winternationals, first victory in 40 races
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.Comfort from grief: Germany’s Felix Loch wins Olympic luge competition tinged by tragedy
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.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
The sprawling … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Football fans to live in tents in South Africa to beat high accommodation costs.Dana Kirk Died On Monday
Where has the Eden crowd gone?
Full security for Commonwealth, sporting events: Dadwal
Tea scoreboard: India vs. South Africa, Second Test, Day 3
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.India 548/6 at tea
India lead by 252 runs.
… Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India 548/6 at tea.Guptill, McCullum fall just shy of new world sixth wicket Test record
Top scorer Drogba wants to score more for Chelsea
Drogba is now level …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Top scorer Drogba wants to score more for Chelsea.Cook says he will lead side in Bangladesh his way
“There’s a huge amount of cricket to be …. Source : Cook says he will lead side in Bangladesh his way.Oz players, TV object to Benaud’s voice being used by Sydney massage parlour
An advertisement is … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oz players, TV object to Benaud’s voice being used by Sydney massage parlour.Andy Murray’s ’secret date’ with ex-Kim Sears
“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.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
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.Harding-Kerrigan, Olympic commercialism, inspiring kids: Never know what you’ll get from Bode
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.Flag Day: US snowboardcross veteran Seth Wescott pulls upset, gets to celebrate 2nd gold
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.Lampard backs new England skipper Ferdinand
The Sun quoted Lampard, as saying: “John and Rio are both big personalities. The England captain has to … Read more >>.Becks wants Man U to lose at San Siro
Criticising selectors costs Akhtar dearly
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.Recession notwithstanding, Abramovich worth nearly 11 billion 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.Most Pak cricketers are involved in match-fixing: Pak senator
“The main problem in … Read more »»».Hockey World Cup trophy unveiled in New Delhi
Rafael Nadal dismisses Shakira romance rumours
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.Fergie says Roo is as big as Becks
Bullish Fergie not expecting Man U to capitulate to A C Milan
Pak needs a ‘passionate’ coach: Akram
“What Pakistan … Original article on : Pak needs a ‘passionate’ coach: Akram.Watto feels ‘dreamy’ after winning Allan Border Medal
“For me this summer has been something I have … Read more >>.Katich credits fate, sheer grit and Simmo for Oz Test comeback
Katich said he is treasuring every moment of his second chance, and adds that after being dropped from … Read more »»».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
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.Slovak players Gaborik, Hossa, Satan all could miss Olympic opening game Wednesday
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.India consolidate as South Africa spill three catches (Lunch Report)
Overnight not out batsman Laxman was in the middle with …. Original source : India consolidate as South Africa spill three catches (Lunch Report).Nadal Brushes Off Shakira Romance Rumours
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.
Last March [..] Read the original article: here.Lunch scoreboard: India vs. South Africa, Second Test, Day 3
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, US hockey team is counting on Ryan Miller and hoping this is his 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.British football club keen to buy IPL team
India make 431/6 at lunch
At the break, V.V.S. Laxman was batting on 39 and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on 27.
…. Read the original article : here.Al-Qaeda linked ‘313 Brigade’ warns of terror attack during Hockey World Cup, CWG
Stepmom dismisses Tiger’s porn star mistress”twice pregnant’ claims
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.Brit teen aims to be Formula One’s female Lewis Hamilton
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.Daisuke Takahashi Vying For Gold
Killed Olympic luger’s body arrives home in Georgia as grieving family prepares for burial
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.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’
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.Evan Lysacek Dazzles In Men’s Figure Skating At Vancouver Olympics
Bad light followed by rain stops play at Eden
Johnny Weir Tanith Belbin: Roommates!
Afridi to feature in Emirates T20 tournament in Dubai
England stars hope to use new boot to end leg injuries
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’s new found love from hard-marking Australian public
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.Chelsea targetting four young European stars for 70 m pounds
‘Wouldn’t mind racing already’: 2006 Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety eager to ‘Shred’
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’.Gold for Germany, frustration for US: Huefner caps luge gold singles sweep, Americans sputter
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.In Vancouver, a games governed not by the Olympic creed but by Murphy’s Law
Nothing seems to be going right in Vancouver, where the Glitch Games are officially under way.
Organizers had to …. Source : Gaea News Network.Gazza appeals to footie’s union to bail him out
Taylor said the former Spurs ace had come to the PFA as …. Source : Gazza appeals to footie’s union to bail him out.Chidambaram assures all security to sportspersons
Cricketer fixing matches is a complete idiot: Swann
Orissa Cricket Association gears up for IPL matches
“We …. Source : Gaea News Network.Dikshit unveils green code for Commonwealth Games
Tiger Woods’ desperate bid to save marriage ‘doomed’
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 »».Alex Ovechkin scores 2 goals to help Russia rout Latvia 8-2 in its Vancouver Games opener
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.Bangladesh frustrate New Zealand in Hamilton Test
Bad light … Read more : Bangladesh frustrate New Zealand in Hamilton Test.Australian pitch invader fined for attacking Pak player
Latif, 24, required medical attention for a … Read : Australian pitch invader fined for attacking Pak player.Explosive all-rounder Daniel Christian gets Oz Twenty20 call-up
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.Man City, Chelsea eye Seville striker Fabiano
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.England spinner Swann happy Premier League club buying IPL team
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.Fergie hails ‘unstoppable’ Rooney for his double strike against Milan
“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.Body of Georgian luger killed in Olympics training brought back 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 »»».Second Test: Smith departs in rain-shortened first session
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.Beam her up! Sadie the Scottish terrier wins Westminster after brief PETA protest at dog show
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.Lunch scoreboard: India vs South Africa, day four, second Test
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.Lysacek 2nd, Weir 6th, Abbott 15th 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.Sena hints at lifting ban on Australian, Pakistani cricketers
South Africa 39/1 at lunch, trail by 308 runs
South Africa trail by 308 runs.
… Read : South Africa 39/1 at lunch, trail by 308 runs.Lakers win fourth straight without Kobe, beating Warriors 104-94 behind Brown and Bynum
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.Tiger Woods plans comeback; wife refuses to move back in with him
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.Hockey Australia awaiting India-related terror advice from government
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
Though they would beg to differ.
“It just puts a lot more pressure on us,” U.S. second Jeff Isaacson … Read more »».Lindsey Vonn Wins Gold
Stephen Colbert Speed Skating
AP Top Olympics News At 4:08 a.m. EST
White’s showstopper caps second Olympic gold
… Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AP Top Olympics News At 4:08 a.m. EST.AP Top Sports News At 4:06 a.m. EST
Tiger Woods to end months of silence on Friday
…. Original source : AP Top Sports News At 4:06 a.m. EST.Shaun White Wins Gold At Olympics 2010
Amla stands in way of Indian victory at Eden Gardens
South Africa trail by 97 runs with Amla (106) and Wayne Parnell (22) looking to survive …. Original article : Amla stands in way of Indian victory at Eden Gardens.Sebastian Telfair: With Cleveland Cavaliers
AP Top Sports News At 3:49 a.m. EST
Tiger Woods to end months of silence on Friday
…. Source article on Gaea Times at : AP Top Sports News At 3:49 a.m. EST.AP Top Olympic News At 3:49 a.m. EST
White’s showstopper caps second Olympic gold
…. Source article : AP Top Olympic News At 3:49 a.m. EST.South Africa 250/7 at tea on day five against India
South Africa trail by 97 runs with Hashim Amla (106) and Wayne Parnell (22) at the crease. Harbhajan Singh removed Jean Paul Duminy and Dale Steyn in the second session.
South … Read : South Africa 250/7 at tea on day five against India.AP Top Olympic News At 3:42 a.m. EST
White’s showstopper caps second Olympic gold
…. Read the original article : AP Top Olympic News At 3:42 a.m. EST.Tea scoreboard: India vs South Africa, Second Test, Day 5
South Africa first innings: 296
India first innings: 643/6 decl.
South Africa second innings (115/3 overnight)
Graeme Smith lbw b Mishra 20
Alviro Petersen c …. Source article : Tea scoreboard: India vs South Africa, Second Test, Day 5.Tomahawk Chop; Shawn White brings his homegrown trick to Olympics to capture second gold-medal
Only he couldn’t. Not for a minute anyway.
His second Olympic …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Tomahawk Chop; Shawn White brings his homegrown trick to Olympics to capture second gold-medal.Ashley Cole’s ‘lover slept with 2 more Premier stars’
Also, sources insist that she has scored with another …. Source : Ashley Cole’s ‘lover slept with 2 more Premier stars’.AP Top Sports News At 3:43 a.m. EST
Tiger Woods to end months of silence on Friday
…. Source : AP Top Sports News At 3:43 a.m. EST.Mrs Australia defends finalist Haley Bracken’s shock dress
”The media gave her absolute hell for that dress she wore and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mrs Australia defends finalist Haley Bracken’s shock dress.AP Top Sports News At 3:37 a.m. EST
Tiger Woods to end months of silence on Friday
…. Source : AP Top Sports News At 3:37 a.m. EST.Injured Zaheer ruled out of ODI series against South Africa
Zaheer sustained a muscle strain in his leg Wednesday on the fourth day of the ongoing second cricket Test here. He bowled only six overs Wednesday and did not return to take … Original source on Gaea Times at : Injured Zaheer ruled out of ODI series against South Africa.AP Top Olympics News At 3:29 a.m. EST
White takes Olympic gold … with a McTwist
…. Original article : AP Top Olympics News At 3:29 a.m. EST.AP Top Olympic News At 3:25 a.m. EST
White takes Olympic gold … with a McTwist
… Original article on : AP Top Olympic News At 3:25 a.m. EST.Former Pak captain Younis Khan thrashes a spectator
Players shouldn’t be scared off by Kashmiri terrorist threats to IPL: Chappell
Collignwood relaxed over rising number of South African-born cricketers in team
India strikes gold on day one of Commonwealth Shooting Championship
Stiff opposition from peers over Tiger Woods first comments after sex scandal
Mourinho ready to shock English football again
Leaked transcript of Tiger Woods apology ‘absolutely false’, says rep
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
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 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
Rooney’s former management drops four million pound claim
But, according … Original article on : Rooney’s former management drops four million pound claim.Vidic says he has no intention of quitting Man U
“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
Wimbledon 2010 facing strawberry supply crisis
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
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
Golf Writers Boycott Woods’ Press Conference
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
Lysacek wins the gold; Plushenko wins 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
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 »».Murray, pals wind down with plunge into freezing cold water
The Sun reports that the snap was posted on … Read more »».Australia trying to nail down best lineup for World Twenty20: Nielsen
Tiger Woods Scandal: Latest News And Views On Tiger Woods
Narang bags second gold, silver for Rajput
Liverpool’s history trumps over Man City’s money: Mascherano
Tiger Woods’ relationship with steroid-tainted doc still not clear
In a televised address on Friday, Woods said: “Some people have made up things that never happened. They said I used …. Original article : Tiger Woods’ relationship with steroid-tainted doc still not clear.Expert recommends Woods to focus on his recovery
According to Dr. Drew Pinsky, the golfer’s public apology over extra-marital affairs showed that he wants to lessen his wife’s anger.
“The first thing that impressed me was that Tiger is focusing on his problem and focusing on … Original source on Gaea Times at : Expert recommends Woods to focus on his recovery.Single Brett Lee back on the social scene
The cricketer accompanied his brother Shane and his wife Lorraine to the event.
He sported a two-toned grey sports jacket with jeans and a white shirt at the Otto party.
“Shane and …. Read the original article : Single Brett Lee back on the social scene.Ashley Cole cheated with girl No.4 in US
Corbitt, who is a local government worker, apparently met the England defender in July last year …. Original article : Ashley Cole cheated with girl No.4 in US.No rest for ‘raring to go’ Rooney, says Fergie
“He’s a fit lad. He wants to play all the time anyway so … Read more »»».‘Under pressure’ Fabregas in danger of being crushed by fans expectations
Fabregas is carrying the hopes of Gunners fans who desperately want to see an end to the club’s five-year trophy drought.
And Arsenal boss Wenger believes … Original article on : ‘Under pressure’ Fabregas in danger of being crushed by fans expectations.ICC cricket league starts in Nepal
Charity match lands Indian hockey team in trouble
“It is … Read more : Charity match lands Indian hockey team in trouble.In Georgia, hundreds gather to pay final respects to luger killed at Vancouver Olympics
Twenty-one-year old Nodar Kumaritashvili (noh-DAHR’ KOO’-mah-ree-tahsh-VEE’-lee) is to be buried Saturday in the cemetery of a tiny church in the snowy village.
Kumaritashvili …. Source : In Georgia, hundreds gather to pay final respects to luger killed at Vancouver Olympics.Is Andrew Flintoff Dead? Rumors Again!
Woods to stay in Welsh golf pad fortress during Ryder Cup
Mum blasts media for treating Tiger like a “criminal”
“I am upset the way media treated him like he’s a criminal – he didn’t kill anybody, he didn’t do anything illegal. They’ve being carrying on from Thanksgiving until …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Mum blasts media for treating Tiger like a “criminal”.Security expert Dickason’s business is booming following Qaeda’s IPL threat
According to Fox Sports, Dickason has also been hired to provide advice to … Read more »».Ex-porn star demands own “face to face” sorry from Woods
The Daily Mail reports, an emotional James after watching Woods’ apology said: “I would be open to a telephone apology from Tiger, but I …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Ex-porn star demands own “face to face” sorry from Woods.Ex-keeper Parore says Kiwis need to be at peak to trouble Australians
Kidd, Mavericks overcome Heat-less Wade 97-91
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, 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
… Read more »»».New Zealand should seek independent advice on CWG security
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
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
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
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
Country colour painted WAGS pose in sexy photoshoot
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
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
“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
Man City’s double swoop of Torres, Gerrard most audacious transfer coup of all time?
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
“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
David Villa ready to quit Valencia for Chelsea
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
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
She revealed, Cole said: …. Read the original article : Ashley Cole ‘rang mistress, cried’ to stop her from exposing affair.
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