Delhi’s traffic frightens Kiwi hockey team

WELLINGTON – They came fearing terror attacks. But the New Zealand hockey team says it is happy with security steps for the World Cup. It is Delhi’s unruly traffic that is giving the team the jitters.

Like all other teams taking part in the 12-nation tournament, the New Zealanders have been commuting from Le Meridien hotel … Read more »».

Capello’s riot act to England players to behave or be axed

LONDON – England boss Fabio Capello is all set to read the riot act to the squad to behave or face the axe next Monday, ahead of the Wembley friendly with Egypt.

Capello will also have a separate face-to-face meeting with John Terry and Wayne Bridge to inform the …. Read the original article  : Capello’s riot act to England players to behave or be axed.

Europa League win will help lift gloom at Liverpool: Benitez

LONDON – Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has said winning the Europa League would help lift the gloom after a tough season at the helm of the club.

The competition has plenty of critics and is seen as an anti-climax by the Kop after their … Read more >>.

As a marked team, unbeaten and third-ranked Huskers having to work harder for wins

Opponents closing gap against unbeaten Huskers

LINCOLN, Neb. – Unbeaten Nebraska is still winning – just not quite as easily as before.
The third-ranked Cornhuskers have won their past five games by an average of 9.6 points. That’s impressive, but not nearly as convincing as the 24-point average margin between themselves and their first 20 opponents.
“Teams are … Read : As a marked team, unbeaten and third-ranked Huskers having to work harder for wins.

Brian Westbrook Released By Philadelphia Eagles

PHILADELPHIA (Gaeatimes.com)- Brian Westbrook, the reputed running back who is known to have been associated with Philadelphia Eagles for the past eight years, has been released by the team on Tuesday. The 30 year old player has been struggling with injuries for the last few years now and also failed to make appearances in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Media boycotts hockey World Cup promotional event

NEW DELHI – The media Wednesday boycotted a promotional event of the forthcoming hockey World Cup here over the strict restrictions imposed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) over the coverage of the event.

During the promotional event organised by a major partner of the World Cup with the Indian team, media representatives protested the …. Read the original article  : Media boycotts hockey World Cup promotional event.

License to Thrill: South Korea’s Kim sets record, routs strong field in women’s short program

License to Thrill: Kim wins short program
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – If the Olympics are just another competition, then James Bond is just another secret agent. And Kim Yu-na is just another skater.

No Bond girl ever did it better than Kim’s record-setting short program Tuesday night at the Vancouver Olympics. The 19-year-old South Korean, who carries … Original article on : License to Thrill: South Korea’s Kim sets record, routs strong field in women’s short program.

India opt to bat against South Africa

GWALIOR – India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat in the second One Day International of the three-match series at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium here Wednesday.
India: Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain-wicketkeeper), Suresh Raina, Yusuf Pathan, Dinesh Karthik, Ravindra Jadeja, Praveen Kumar, …. Source  : India opt to bat against South Africa.

‘Entertainer’ Afridi best bowling all-rounder in one-day cricket at present : Boycott

ISLAMABAD – Former England great Geoffrey Boycott has described swashbuckling Pakistan T20 captain Shahid Afridi as the best bowling all-rounder in one-day cricket at present.

“Afridi is fantastic, I love watching him play the game of cricket. He’s great for the game, he’s an entertainer and I think he is currently the best bowling all rounder … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Entertainer’ Afridi best bowling all-rounder in one-day cricket at present : Boycott.

Boycott worried over ‘overkill’ of T20 by cricket boards

ISLAMABAD – Describing Twenty-20 cricket as an exciting form of the game, former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott has however warned that an excess of the slam bang version could have catastrophic effects on the game.

“It’s a fun and exciting form of the game and the public loves it. My fear though is that cricket boards …. Original article  : Boycott worried over ‘overkill’ of T20 by cricket boards.

Sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik creates sculpture of forthcoming Hockey World Cup

PURI – Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik made a sculpture depicting the forthcoming World Cup Hockey championship, which will start from February 28t New Delhi.

Patnaik and his team worked hard to create a mini-stadium with a hockey stick and a seven-feet high World Cup trophy at the Puri beach.
He used 20 tones of sand and [..] Read the original article: here.

Error of Olympic proportions costs Kramer gold when his coach mixes up inner and outer lanes

Unlikeliest of errors costs Kramer Olympic gold

RICHMOND, British Columbia – If ever there was a blunder of Olympic proportions, this was it.
Sven Kramer lost the gold medal Tuesday when coach Gerard Kemkers sent him the wrong way on a changeover during the 25 laps of the 10,000-meter speedskating race – a mistake so elementary, it …. Source article  : Error of Olympic proportions costs Kramer gold when his coach mixes up inner and outer lanes.

Canada leads women’s bobsled, but United States’ Erin Pac lurks close behind in medal hunt

Canada leads women’s bobsled; USA-2 close behind

WHISTLER, British Columbia – Canada’s Kaillie Humphries saw her name atop the leaderboard, then offered a message to the Olympic women’s bobsled field.
“Bring ‘em all,” she said.
That means you, Erin Pac.
It’s no surprise that Humphries and brakeman Heather Moyse have Canada-1 in front at the midway point of the …. Original source  : Canada leads women’s bobsled, but United States’ Erin Pac lurks close behind in medal hunt.

Delhi traffic, not security, worries Kiwis

WELLINGTON – Delhi’s chaotic traffic, not security, is causing real concern to the New Zealand hockey team now in India for the World Cup.

New Zealand manager Kevin Marr said the team was amazed that their bus hardly got any “exclusion zone” while moving from the hotel to the hockey stadium despite stringent security.
“Indian …. Original source  : Delhi traffic, not security, worries Kiwis.

Political interference from ‘illiterates’ behind Pak cricket’s sorry state: Boycott

ISLAMABAD – The prime reason behind the sorry state of Pakistan cricket is that there are several cricket illiterate politicians who are at the helm of things, former England great Geoffrey Boycott has said.

Commenting on the recent controversies and turmoil surrounding the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Boycott said there is no dearth of talent in …. Source  : Political interference from ‘illiterates’ behind Pak cricket’s sorry state: Boycott.

‘Under fire’ Terry vows to win Champions, Premier League and World Cup

LONDON – Chelsea skipper John Terry has vowed to win the Champions League and Premier League for the club and the World Cup for England.

The defiant Blues skipper has dealt with his off-field problems, and now insists: “I’m on a mission and nothing is going to distract me. I want to win the Champions League … Read more >>.

Huge chance for Black Caps to regain Chappell-Hadlee Trophy: Bond

MELBOURNE – New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond has delivered a verbal bouncer by saying that Australia has received an easy run all summer and it is all set to end.

Bond claimed that the Black Caps have a huge chance to regain the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.
“Even though (Australia) have played bloody well they’ve had a relatively …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Huge chance for Black Caps to regain Chappell-Hadlee Trophy: Bond.

Clarke intent on maintaining momentum against New Zealand

MELBOURNE – Australia Twenty20 captain Michael Clarke is intent on maintaining his side’s momentum heading towards the World Twenty20 when his team take on New Zealand.

The matches against the Black Caps in Wellington on Friday and in Christchurch on Sunday are Australia’s last competitive Twenty20 games before the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean in late … Read more »»».

Waqar Younis ready to don fulltime Pakistan coach’s cap

SYDNEY – Former Pakistan speedster cricket Waqar Younis has said that he is ready to accept the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) offer to become the full-time coach of the national cricket team.

Younis, who has settled in Sydney, said he had a detailed meeting with PCB chairman Ijaz Butt in Dubai where he set down … Read more : Waqar Younis ready to don fulltime Pakistan coach’s cap.

Nielsen goofs up by saying players didn’t have enough sex on New Zealand tours!

SYDNEY – Australian cricket coach Tim Nielsen, who is on a long tour to New Zealand, goofed up on the team’s arrival at Wellington Airport on Wednesday by saying that that they haven’t had huge amount of sex during their last two visits.

“To be honest, we haven’t had a huge amount of sex… um, success, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nielsen goofs up by saying players didn’t have enough sex on New Zealand tours!.