Salil Ankola Benefit Match

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Cricket Ka Mahayudh, or the Salil Ankola Benefit Match that it is being better known as, was held on Saturday, Mar 6, in Mumbai, India, at the Andheri Sports Complex. The match, being considered by many to be a sort of prelude to the IPL and the World Cup T20 …. Source  : Salil Ankola Benefit Match.

Reds to fight off City, Barca bids for Torres

LONDON – Fernando Torres will be offered the chance to become ‘the face of Liverpool’ to fend off mega bids from Manchester City and Barcelona, reports News of The World.

The Merseysiders are in talks with the striker’s advisors to massively enhance Torres’ commercial earnings, as they try to kill off speculation about his future.
Torres signed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Reds to fight off City, Barca bids for Torres.

UK Govt. asks football clubs to curb spending for 2018 World Cup bid

LONDON – Amid concerns that British football clubs’ high-spending ways will cost England the chance to stage the World Cup in 2018, the British Government has told them to put their finances in order.

Culture and Sport Secretary Ben Bradshaw has told the game’s top executives that the financial chaos, combined with confusion over overseas ownership … Original source on Gaea Times at : UK Govt. asks football clubs to curb spending for 2018 World Cup bid.

UK Premier League to end ’spoilt rich kids’ image

LONDON – The England Premier League hopes to eradicate the ’spoilt rich kid’ image of England’s top footballers through its search for stars of the future.

After the recent antics of John Terry and Ashley Cole, England boss Fabio Capello has blamed multi-million pound salaries for leading players astray.
The Premier League is endorsing The Players’ Programme, …. Source  : UK Premier League to end ’spoilt rich kids’ image.

Waqar Younis urges ex-Pak greats to help inject faith, discipline in team

SYDNEY – Newly appointed Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis has urged former Pakistani cricketers to help him renew the lost faith and discipline in the struggling squad.

Younis, Pakistan’s fourth coach in the last three years, said it is the duty of the former greats to help the boys resurrect flaws in way they approach the …. Original article  : Waqar Younis urges ex-Pak greats to help inject faith, discipline in team.

Hamilton admits to having considered quitting over last year’s Liargate scandal

LONDON – Former Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has confessed that he had considered quitting over last year’s Liargate scandal.

Hamilton also said that he is still haunted by the shame of being exposed as a liar during the Malaysian Grand Prix.
The Britain driver was forced to make a humiliating public apology after being caught …. Original source  : Hamilton admits to having considered quitting over last year’s Liargate scandal.

Warne saved my career, says England opener Carberry

LONDON – England new boy Michael Carberry has former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne to thank for saving his career.

The Aussie spin legend convinced Carberry he had a future when he was on the verge of quitting.
After failing to hold down a regular spot with Kent, Carberry consulted a careers advice officer as he began to … Original article on : Warne saved my career, says England opener Carberry.

Rooney set to pick up 500,000 pound goal bonus

LONDON – England striker Wayne Rooney will bag a staggering 500,000 pounds goal bonus if he is top scorer at the World Cup.

Rooney’s incentive has been written into the lucrative deal he has with his long-standing boot supplier.
If the 24-year-old has a successful tournament, he is also expected to be crowned world player of the … Read more »»».

Capello to announce World Cup squad on May 30

LONDON – England manager Fabio Capello has revealed that he will call his 30-man provisional squad in a sudden death team meeting at their Austrian training camp, and then fire off the final list of 23 names who will travel to the World Cup.

Capello has promised a rapid execution at the Hotel Schloss Pichlarn, with …. Source  : Capello to announce World Cup squad on May 30.

Pak hockey captain apologises to nation for poor World Cup show

KARACHI – Disappointed over his team’s deplorable performance in the ongoing Hockey World Cup in New Delhi, Pakistan hockey captain Zeeshan Ashraf has apologised to the nation for its poor show.

Pakistan’s dream of making it to the semi final of the tournament were shattered on … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pak hockey captain apologises to nation for poor World Cup show.

Tiger Woods back to golf course

LONDON – Tiger Woods is preparing for a comeback to golf after the sex-scandal hit him last year.
The golfer recently enjoyed a nine-hour practice session at the Isleworth club near his Florida home.
A fortnight from now Woods will participate in the Tavistock Cup, a competition between local state pros, say sources.
“Tiger seemed to …. Original article  : Tiger Woods back to golf course.

KP can flourish if allowed to be footloose and fancy free

LONDON – Star England batsman Kevin Pietersen can flourish if allowed to be footloose and fancy free.

In his past eight Tests, Pietersen has scored 379 runs at an average of 28.9.
On Friday, England and Bangladesh lock horns in Chittagong for the first Test in their two-match series.
Pietersen is one England cricketer universally regarded as their …. Original source  : KP can flourish if allowed to be footloose and fancy free.

40,000 prostitutes may enter South Africa during World Cup

NEW YORK – Soccer World Cup organizers have warned that close to 40,000 prostitutes may enter South Africa during the event.

The authorities, at a meeting of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, feared local children would also be targeted by drug and prostitution underworld.
The threat is even more serious as World Cup takes …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rasheed leads Princeton to 78-66 win over Harvard, first outright Ivy League title since 1978

Princeton beats Harvard to win Ivy League crown

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Freshman forward Niveen Rasheed had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Princeton beat Harvard 78-66 on Saturday to win its first outright Ivy League title since 1978 and wrap up a berth in the NCAA tournament.
The Tigers (25-2, 13-0) broke open a close game midway …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rasheed leads Princeton to 78-66 win over Harvard, first outright Ivy League title since 1978.

Denver tops Florida International 71-64 in first round of Sun Belt tournament

Denver turns back Florida International 71-64

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Brian Stafford and Justin Coughlin scored 17 points apiece Saturday to lead Denver over Florida International 71-64 in an opening-round game of the Sun Belt Conference tournament.
Nate Rohnert and Chase Hallam added 14 points each for the sixth-seeded Pioneers (18-12), who advance to face No. 3 … Read : Denver tops Florida International 71-64 in first round of Sun Belt tournament.

Hooper hits game-winning 3-pointer to lift Louisiana-Monroe over Louisiana-Lafayette 76-75

Louisiana-Monroe sinks Louisiana-Lafayette 76-75

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Tony Hooper scored 30 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer, to boost Louisiana-Monroe to a 76-75 win over Louisiana-Lafayette in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference tournament on Saturday night.
The win advances the 10th-seeded Warhawks (11-18), who will play North Texas, the No. 2 seed, on Sunday.
The …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Lewis hits go-ahead 3-pointer, 6th-seeded Niagara beats 3rd-seeded Iona 68-64 in quarterfinals

Niagara defeats Iona 68-64
ALBANY, N.Y. – Tyrone Lewis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer, and added 10 rebounds as sixth-seeded Niagara knocked off third-seeded Iona 68-64 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals on Saturday night.

Bilal Benn had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Purple Eagles (18-14), who will face second-seeded Fairfield, …. Source  : Lewis hits go-ahead 3-pointer, 6th-seeded Niagara beats 3rd-seeded Iona 68-64 in quarterfinals.

Pavelski scores tiebreaking goal, Sharks rally to beat Blue Jackets 2-1

Sharks rally again to beat Blue Jackets 2-1

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Joe Pavelski scored with 4:40 remaining to cap the second straight third-period rally for San Jose and the Sharks won their 11th straight home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, 2-1 on Saturday night.
After being blanked by Steve Mason for more than two periods, …. Original source  : Pavelski scores tiebreaking goal, Sharks rally to beat Blue Jackets 2-1.

Karrie Webb shoots 11-under 61, wins 7th Australian Ladies Masters title

Karrie Webb wins 7th Australian Ladies Masters

GOLD COAST, Australia – Karrie Webb won her seventh Australian Ladies Masters title Sunday, closing with a course-record 11-under 61 for a six-stroke victory.
Webb, a stroke ahead of defending champion Katherine Hull and South Korea’s Lee Bo-mee entering the final round, finished at 26-under 262 on the Royal Pines [..] Read the original article: here.

Calegari scores 28 points as UC Davis beats Cal State Fullerton 92-86 in overtime

UC Davis beats Cal State Fullerton 92-86 in OT

FULLERTON, Calif. – Dominic Calegari scored 28 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead UC Davis past Cal State Fullerton 92-86 in overtime on Saturday in the final regular season game for both teams.
The win gave UC Davis the No. 4 seed and a bye in … Read more : Calegari scores 28 points as UC Davis beats Cal State Fullerton 92-86 in overtime.