Shivendra’s suspension reduced to two matches on appeal (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Indian centre forward Shivendra Singh’s suspension from the ongoing World Cup has been reduced from three matches to two by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Tuesday following an appeal from the host team management.

Shivendra had been served the three-match ban by tournament Director Ken Read Monday for “deliberately hitting” Pakistan’s midfielder …. Read the original article  : Shivendra’s suspension reduced to two matches on appeal (Second Lead).

Ashley Cole breaks silence on split: “My life is ruined”

LONDON – English footballer Ashley Cole is said to have finally broken his silence regarding his marriage split.

Cole, 29, who spoke from an injury clinic in Capbreton, South of France, was very close to tears as he spoke about being ditched by wife Cheryl on March 1.
“F****** hell, my life is …. Original article  : Ashley Cole breaks silence on split: “My life is ruined”.

We did well to come back in the second half: German captain

NEW DELHI – German captain Maximillan Muller was a relieved man after his team escaped with a 2-2 draw against Asian champions South Korea in their group A opener of the Hockey World Cup.

Germany, who are chasing their third consecutive World Cup title, went into the breather trailing 0-2 but Florian Fuchs (50th) and Benjamin … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : We did well to come back in the second half: German captain.

Specially-abled children attend winter games training camp

NARKANDA – Around 85 specially-abled children participated in the eight-day winter games training camp at Narkanda town organised by the Himachal Pradesh chapter of Special Olympics Bharat.

The winter games training camp also witnessed the participation of various trainers, who had come to cheer and guide their students.
Camp officials claimed that although it was initially difficult …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Deco urges Acelotti to let him quit Chelsea

LONDON – Deco has urged Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti that he wants to quit the club, dealing another blow to the Blues after defeats to Inter and Manchester City plus the John Terry and Ashley Cole sex scandals.

“I want to go back to Brazil. I still have a couple of good years of high-level football …. Read the original article  : Deco urges Acelotti to let him quit Chelsea.

Cook not included in England 20-20 World Cup squad

LONDON – England stand-in skipper Alastair Cook has been dropped for the World Twenty20.
According to The Sun, the Essex batsman failed to make a provisional 30-man squad for the tournament in the West Indies.

Cook only has four international T20 caps but was included in last week’s squad for the two games with Pakistan.
He is currently …. Read the original article  : here.

Gunners top Blues in Europe football club rich list

LONDON – Arsenal have overtaken Chelsea in the ‘rich list’ of European clubs, while Manchester United are down to third behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.

The latest Deloitte Football Money League sees the Gunners recording a seven per cent rise in revenue to 224-million-pounds to stand at fifth in the ranking of Europe’s top 20 football [..] Read the original article: here.

Ex-Pak hockey greats blast team for ‘pathetic’ show against arch rivals India

KARACHI – Describing Pakistan’s performance in its World Cup opener against archrivals India as ‘pathetic’, former hockey players have slammed the team for the 4-1 loss.

Former captain and coach Islahuddin criticised players, saying it was disappointing to see Pakistan lose the match without offering any resistance.
“I wasn’t expecting Pakistan to give such … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Ex-Pak hockey greats blast team for ‘pathetic’ show against arch rivals India.

Capello bans players from talking about Terry scandal

LONDON – England manager Fabio Capello has banned players from talking about the John Terry scandal.

The Italian manager told players it was time to move on and focus on winning the World Cup in South Africa.
Capello fears the scandal will tear the team apart. Several players are …. Source  : Capello bans players from talking about Terry scandal.

KP to be at wife’s side during child labour

DHAKA – England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been given the green light to return home to be with his wife Jessica Taylor, as both are expecting their first child during the Twenty20 World Cup, which runs from April 30 to May 16 …. Original article  : KP to be at wife’s side during child labour.

Fit Rooney hails Terry as a ‘great leader’

LONDON – A fit England striker Wayne Rooney has said that he is ready to face Egypt at Wembley on Wednesday night, and has described Chelsea star John Terry as a great leader.

The Manchester United forward had a scan … Original article on : Fit Rooney hails Terry as a ‘great leader’.

Hockey Federation reduces Shivendra Singh’s three-match ban to two

NEW DELHI – The international hockey federation (FIH) on Tuesday lowered the three-match ban to two-match ban on Indian centre forward Shivendra Singh, who was suspended for three-matches of the Hockey World Cup for deliberately hitting a Pakistani player in the first match that … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hockey Federation reduces Shivendra Singh’s three-match ban to two.

CA has no right to prevent uncontracted players from participating in IPL: Martyn

SYDNEY – Former Australian batsman Damien Martyn has told Cricket Australia that it has no right to prevent uncontracted players from participating in the Indian Premier League.

“They should leave us to make our own decisions. It’s up to the individual … Read more : CA has no right to prevent uncontracted players from participating in IPL: Martyn.

PCB appoints ’security managers’ to ensure board members safety

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed security managers, who will accompany the Pakistani team on its foreign tours apart from ensuring security for the board members.

The decision came after the appointment of four new governing board’s …. Source article  : PCB appoints ’security managers’ to ensure board members safety.

Afridi, Akmal likely to face disciplinary action for ‘horrendous’ tour Down Under

LAHORE – Senior Pakistani cricketers, all rounder Shahid Afridi and wicket keeper Kamran Akmal, are likely to face some disciplinary action on the recommendations of an inquiry committee, which was formed to look into the team’s horrendous performance Down Under.

According to sources in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Report: James files paperwork to change uniform from No. 23 to No. 6

Report: James files paperwork for number change

CLEVELAND – The Plain Dealer is reporting that LeBron James has filed paperwork with the NBA to change his uniform number.
James tells the Cleveland newspaper Monday he will switch from No. 23 to No. 6, the number he wore with the U.S. Olympic team.
James said in November he was …. Source  : Report: James files paperwork to change uniform from No. 23 to No. 6.

Garrison Johnson scores 18, leads Jackson State to 57-54 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Jackson State beats Arkansas-Pine Bluff 57-54

JACKSON, Miss. – Garrison Johnson scored 18 points to lead Jackson State to a 57-54 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Monday night.
Johnson shot 11-for-12 from the free throw line for the Tigers (17-11, 15-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference), who have now won 11 games in a row. De’Suan Dixon added a … Read more »».

Shivendra Singh’s suspension reduced to two matches

NEW DELHI – Indian centre forward Shivendra Singh’s suspension from the ongoing Hockey World Cup has been reduced from three matches to two, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) said here Tuesday.

Shivendra had been served the three-match ban by tournament Director Ken Read Monday for “deliberately hitting” Pakistan’s Fareed Ahmed during Sunday’s match between the sub-continental …. Read the original article  : Shivendra Singh’s suspension reduced to two matches.

Rooney urges England fans not to boo Terry

LONDON – Ace striker Wayne Rooney has urged England fans not to boo former captain John Terry at Wembley tomorrow.

Terry faces Egypt after getting stripped of the captaincy when the Bridgegate affair.
Rooney said: “I hope they don’t boo John because I have played for England when some of … Read more »»».

Final decision on Shivendra Singh to be taken today

NEW DELHI – A final decision would be taken today on Indian striker Shivendra Singh, who has been suspended for three-matches of the Hockey World Cup for deliberately hitting a Pakistani player in the first match that India won at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium …. Source  : Final decision on Shivendra Singh to be taken today.