Tiger Woods ‘receiving private therapy sessions’

NEW YORK – Tiger Woods is receiving private therapy sessions out of a home in Cave Creek, Arizona, say sources.
And the embattled golfer himself has been staying at the house, reports The New York Post.
“Elin [Nordegren] was with him, but she’s heading back to Florida,” says a source.
Apparently, owner of Pine Grove, the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Tiger Woods ‘receiving private therapy sessions’.

UK race watchdog boss laughs off ‘anti-England’ shirt

LONDON – Britain’s race relations watchdog head has dismissed police concerns over “Anyone But England” World Cup T-shirts being sold in Scotland, describing the garments as harmless fun.

The Times quoted Trevor Phillips, the head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, …. Read the original article  : UK race watchdog boss laughs off ‘anti-England’ shirt.

Pakistani woman athlete’s rags to riches tale

KARACHI – Gold-winning Pakistan athlete Naseem Hamid, who became the first Pakistani woman to sprint to gold in the South Asian Federation (SAF) Games’ 26-year history, is racing from rags to riches.

The 23-year-old clocked 11.81 seconds to clinch gold in the 100-metre sprint in the SAF Games … Read : Pakistani woman athlete’s rags to riches tale.

Aussie fans, media refuse to admit Twenty20 defeat against New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH – Australian cricket fans and media seem to be in denial over their defeat in the high-scoring Twenty20 International against New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday.

New Zealand claimed a sensational victory over Australia after the tied game was decided in a ’super over’ eliminator, … Read : Aussie fans, media refuse to admit Twenty20 defeat against New Zealand.

Bikaner organises a unique football match on Holi

BIKANER – Bikaner locals dressed up in different garbs and played a unique football match on the occasion of ‘Holi’, the festival of colours.

‘Phalgunya Football Match’ at the Pushkarna stadium is organized every year in the city.
Manoj Sharma, a participant, said, “We have been organizing …. Source article  : Bikaner organises a unique football match on Holi.

Career NL player Juan Pierre ready to adjust to life in the American League with White Sox

Career NL player Pierre adjusts to life in the AL

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Juan Pierre is on a new team, in a new league – and back at the same spring training complex as last year.
The outfielder for the Chicago White Sox returned to Camelback Ranch, where he can see his former teammates just a few …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Career NL player Juan Pierre ready to adjust to life in the American League with White Sox.

Pakistan hockey team blasted for losing to India

KARACHI – Pakistans hockey team was slammed by the country’s former players following the disappointing 1-4 defeat against arch rivals India in their World Cup opener in New Delhi.

Former Olympians and experts blamed poor preparations and a lack of game plan as the main reasons behind Pakistans poor start to the World Cup campaign Sunday … Original article on : Pakistan hockey team blasted for losing to India.

Terry scandal fired Man City up: Gareth Barry

LONDON – England star Gareth Barry has insisted that Manchester City’s humbling of Chelsea was the perfect response to the John Terry-Wayne Bridge scandal.

Barry admitted City had responded to Bridge’s plight over Terry’s affair with ex-girlfriend Veronica Perroncel.
The Sun quoted him, as saying: “This has galvanised …. Source  : Terry scandal fired Man City up: Gareth Barry.

Roberto Luongo steps out of Martin Brodeur’s shadow by beating USA to win Olympic gold medal

Luongo steps out of Brodeur’s shadow with gold

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Roberto Luongo waited his entire career for a chance to step out of the Martin Brodeur’s shadow, between the pipes and into a championship-game spotlight.
He finally got that opportunity with an Olympic gold medal at stake, playing in his hometown NHL arena with local … Read more >>.

Spain beat South Africa in Hockey World Cup opening match

NEW DELHI – Spain won their opening match of the Hockey World Cup defeating South Africa by 4-2 after a heavily contested first half.

Spain’s captain Pol Amat acknowledged the need for further mprovement in his team’s performance
“We had the control of the … Read more »»».

Charlesworth to watch footage of India-Pakistan clash

NEW DELHI – Australian coach Ric Charlesworth says he will watch the footage of Sunday’s India-Pakistan clash to chalk out his team’s gameplan against the hosts in their second group B clash of the Hockey World Cup here Tuesday.

The 58-year-old multi-faceted Western Australian, who came close to becoming the Indian coach before Spain’s Jose Brasa, …. Read the original article  : here.

Terry tells Bellamy not to throw stones from a ‘ glass house’

LONDON – Chelsea skipper John Terry has taken a crack at Manchester City’s Carl Bellamy for his derisive comments about him.

“People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones,” The Sun quoted Terry, as saying.
Bellamy hit out on TV after Manchester City’s 4-2 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday – when Terry was … Original source on Gaea Times at : Terry tells Bellamy not to throw stones from a ‘ glass house’.

Gilani bars sports minister from visiting India for Hockey World Cup

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani stopped Sports Minister Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani from travelling to India to participate in the opening ceremony of the Hockey World Cup in New Delhi due to the “prevailing tension” between the two countries.

Jakhrani …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Force India’s Sutil fourth quickest at winter testing

BARCELONA – Adrian Sutil brought the Force India F1 Team’s 2010 winter testing programme to a close at the Circuit de Catalunya here yesterday by clocking the fourth quickest time of one minute, 0.139seconds.

Sutil worked through a full race programme today in anticipation of the start of the 2010 championship in just two weeks’ time. … Read more >>>.

‘I’ve always played my cricket cleanly,’ says angry Akmal

KARACHI – Out of favour Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman Kamran Akmal said on Sunday that he had always played his cricket cleanly and for the team and was shocked by the match-fixing allegations against him.

“I am definitely going to take this matter further,” … Read more >>.

Pak players Akmal, Rana Naved vow to fight SCG match fixing claims

KARACHI – Pakistan cricketers — wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal and all-rounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan have threatened to take legal action against all Pakistani news outlets for being implicated in a match-fixing scandal during the Sydney Test in Australia.

A day after Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt said … Read more »»».

Lara Bingle caught in nude photo scandal

SYDNEY – Australian cricketer Michael Clarke’s fiancee Lara Bingle has been caught up in an embarrassing scandal involving circulation of a nude photo.

According to Woman’s Day, the photograph of Lara, allegedly taken by AFL player Brendan Fevola during their brief fling almost three years ago, …. Read the original article  : here.

Oz Foreign Minister to discuss Commonwealth Games preparation during India visit

PERTH – Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith left the Western Australian capital of Perth this morning for India, where he hopes to discuss Commonwealth Games preparations with the concerned Indian Government and sports officials.

Smith is also expected to watch Australia compete in … Read more >>>.

AP Top Olympic News At 1:29 a.m. EST

AP Top Olympic News At 1:29 a.m. EST
An euphoric end to a bittersweet Olympics
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AP Top Olympic News At 1:25 a.m. EST

AP Top Olympic News At 1:25 a.m. EST
An euphoric end to a bittersweet Olympics
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