Tiger Woods’ negative ratings up 160pc since last summer

NEW YORK – Tiger Woods’ fans are still cold to the golfer even as his wife Elin Nordegren reportedly plans to return home.
A survey of 1,800 consumers by Q Scores revealed Woods’ negative ratings have leaped 160 per cent since last summer so much so that he … Read more >>.

Warne sells holiday pad

MELBOURNE – Shane and Simone Warne have put their holiday house up for sale and are hoping to pocket about two million dollars.

The couple bought the house at Arthurs Seat on the Mornington Peninsula for about 1.3 million dollars two years ago and spent a year … Read : Warne sells holiday pad.

Antonio Cromartie For New York Jets

SAN DIEGO, (GaeaTimes.com)- San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie has been acquired by the New York Jets as told to the media on late Thursday night. The New York Jets have released their corner back player Lito Sheppard on Thursday. Rumors spread before that Antonio Cromartie was going to play for the Detroit … Read more : Antonio Cromartie For New York Jets.

American Amanda Blumenherst, South Korean Lim Ji-na tied for lead at Australian Masters

Blumenherst, Lim tied for lead at Aussie Masters

GOLD COAST, Australia – American Amanda Blumenherst has shot a 3-under 69 to maintain a share of the lead with Lim Ji-na of South Korea after two rounds of the ANZ Australian Ladies Masters.
First-round leader Blumenherst and Lim (66) had a two-round total of 9-under 135 after Friday’s … Read more »»».

Woods’ Wife Moves Back Into Family Home?

TIGER WOODS is making some progress in repairing his fractured marriage to ELIN NORDEGREN – the Swedish model has reportedly moved back into the family home in Florida.
The couple has been living apart since November (09) after news broke of the disgraced golfer’s infidelities.
He entered a rehabilitation facility for sexual addiction therapy earlier …. Source article  : Woods’ Wife Moves Back Into Family Home?.

At 47, Singh eyes a return to the top of golf, and a strong 1st round at Honda a good sign

Feeling good again, Singh gets into Honda mix

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – At 47, Vijay Singh isn’t ready to say his days as a dominant player are over.
Not even close.
Anyone in the gym at PGA National at 5 a.m. Thursday morning can attest to that.
There was Singh, three hours before his round, working out for …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : At 47, Singh eyes a return to the top of golf, and a strong 1st round at Honda a good sign.

Hamilton, Button will be scared over Schumacher’s return: Jackie Stewart

LONDON – Britain’s three-time Formula One world champion Sir Jackie Stewart reckons McLaren team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button will be dreading getting beaten up by Michael Schumacher on his comeback.

The trio are preparing to fight it out on the track for the first time at the season-opening race in Bahrain next Sunday.
“You’ve got Jenson … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hamilton, Button will be scared over Schumacher’s return: Jackie Stewart.

McCullum expects Eden Park fireworks with Aussies

AUCKLAND – Kiwi wicketkeeper-batsman Brendon McCullum has predicted further hostilities with Trans-Tasman rival Australia when the two teams clash in the second of five one-day internationals of the Chappell-Hadlee series to be played at the Eden Park here tomorrow night.

“Australia is playing New Zealand, so it’s always going to be testy,” McCullum said.
“Both teams are … Read : McCullum expects Eden Park fireworks with Aussies.

Capello to urge Bridge to reconsider decision to quit

LONDON – England manager Fabio Capello is determined to talk defender Wayne Bridge out of international retirement and take him to this summer’s World Cup in South Africa.

Capello still believes Bridge is the best left-back cover for injured Ashley Cole.
According to reports, he is refusing to take no for an answer after Bridge withdrew from …. Source article  : Capello to urge Bridge to reconsider decision to quit.

‘Bad karma against Aboriginals will lead to Howard’s removal from ICC nomination’

SYDNEY – The father of Australia’s first self-identified Aboriginal cricketer, who is campaigning against former Australian Prime Minister John Howard’s appointment as the International Cricket Council vice-president, expects that pressure from India and other cricket playing countries will eventually lead to “racist” Howard’s removal from the post.

“If he is removed, it will be karma for … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Bad karma against Aboriginals will lead to Howard’s removal from ICC nomination’.

Crouch says he deserves to be in Capello’s World Cup squad

LONDON – England striker Peter Crouch, who hit two more goals for England against Egypt on Wednesday, insisted that he deserves to be in Fabio Capello’s World Cup squad this summer.

After taking his tally to an incredible 20 goals in 37 games, the Tottenham man was praised by Capello, and it is almost certain he … Original source on Gaea Times at : Crouch says he deserves to be in Capello’s World Cup squad.

Ponting blasts Aussies, asks them to lift performance against Kiwis

AUCKLAND – Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has urged his one-day international squad to train harder and lift their performance against New Zealand in the second of five Chappell-Hadlee matches to be played at Auckland’s Eden Park.
Following their two-wicket loss in Napier on Wednesday, Ponting’s men are reportedly desperate to show some improvement … Read more »».

‘Injury plagued’ Ferdinand hopes to get his career back on track

LONDON – England skipper Rio Ferdinand hopes to get his career back on track on Saturday, as he resumes his club duties with Manchester United.

Ferdinand has declared himself free of back injury, which had cast a shadow over his preparations for this summer’s World Cup finals, and will play in the Premier League game against … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Injury plagued’ Ferdinand hopes to get his career back on track.

Ashley Cole ‘vows to win back Cheryl’

LONDON – Ashley Cole is hoping to patch up things with wife Cheryl – by offering to renew their wedding vows, it has emerged.

He has told pals that he will win back the singer in showdown talks next week.
Ashley is confident that he’ll make things work during a 15-minute face-to-face next week.
“Ashley and a lot …. Original article  : Ashley Cole ‘vows to win back Cheryl’.

Chelsea chief sends psychologist to check Cole

LONDON – Amid reports over love-cheat Ashley Cole’s bizarre behaviour following his break up from wife Cheryl, Chelsea chief Roman Abramovich has sent a psychologist to check whether the 29-year-old England left-back was in sound mental state.

Cole, who is recovering from a broken ankle at a clinic in France, has been wracked by grief after …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Chelsea chief sends psychologist to check Cole.

Vettori a doubtful starter for Auckland ODI against Australia

AUCKLAND – New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori is a doubtful starter for the second game of the five-match Chappell-Hadlee ODI series against Australia in Auckland on Saturday after failing to recover from a neck strain.

Vettori completed a fielding session at Eden Park, but felt discomfort trying to bat and pulled out of training, not even … Read : Vettori a doubtful starter for Auckland ODI against Australia.

Woods’ Caddy Angry Over Affairs

Shamed golfer TIGER WOODS has come under fire again for his string of infidelities – from his own caddy.
The world’s number one golf player’s career and image were rocked last year (09) when news of his numerous affairs hit the headlines.
He went into hiding after a public backlash that saw him lose several …. Source article  : Woods’ Caddy Angry Over Affairs.

Quote Of The Day (Tiger Woods)

“It’s the same day as Tiger Woods’ – suddenly my birthday was cool… and then he messed it up for me.” Comedienne TRACEY ULLMAN on sharing her birthday with the disgraced sportsman.
…. Source article  : Quote Of The Day (Tiger Woods).

Brit boxer to represent native Pakistan in CWG, London Olympics

LAHORE – British boxer of Pakistani origin and younger brother of light-weight world champion boxer Amir Khan, Haroon Khan, has reportedly joined the Pakistan pugilist team for upcoming events, including the 2012 London Olympics.

According to a private television channel, which quoted sources in the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF), Haroon along with his father recently visited …. Source  : Brit boxer to represent native Pakistan in CWG, London Olympics.

Pak coach Waqar Younis to focus more on ‘very very important’ Test cricket

KARACHI – Newly appointed Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis’s first major assignment is to help his team prepare to defend the ICC World T20 champion title, but Younis has said his main objective would be to improve Pakistan’s performance in the Test arena.

Younis said it is good to see Pakistan doing well in the slam-bang … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pak coach Waqar Younis to focus more on ‘very very important’ Test cricket.