No. 1 Connecticut on verge of 71st straight win, breaking its own record

UConn on verge of breaking its own win streak

HARTFORD, Conn. – Geno Auriemma and the Connecticut Huskies are more focused on winning a 16th Big East tournament title than breaking their own NCAA record for consecutive victories.
UConn will try for its 71st straight win Monday night when the top-ranked Huskies face sixth-ranked Notre Dame in … Read more >>.

‘Scared’ Ashley Cole ‘resorts to smoking over Cheryl’s tell-all interview’

LONDON – Troubled Ashley Cole was recently spotted enjoying a secret fag in his sports injury clinic amid fears estranged wife Cheryl is set to tell all in a TV interview.

The Chelsea and England star was spotted clutching a cigarette on the third-floor balcony of his room at the … Read more : ‘Scared’ Ashley Cole ‘resorts to smoking over Cheryl’s tell-all interview’.

Rookie spinner Tredwell may make England debut against Bangladesh

LONDON – Kent off-spinner James Tredwell bagged 6-95 to help skittle Bangladesh A for 202 on day one of a three-day warm-up match.

England was reduced to 68-3 by the close, with Pietersen out for two.
While Tredwell has created some selection a problem ahead of the first Test against …. Read the original article  : Rookie spinner Tredwell may make England debut against Bangladesh.

Kiwi coach welcomes aggressive start of Chappell-Hadlee series

WELLINGTON – New Zealand coach Mark Greatbatch has no problem with the aggressive start of the Chappell Hadlee series and expects the Hamilton crowd to be “quite rowdy” on Tuesday for game three against Australia.

Tensions have been running high during the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy … Read : Kiwi coach welcomes aggressive start of Chappell-Hadlee series.

PCB chairman defends Waqar’s appointment as coach

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has defended Waqar Younis’ appointment as Pakistan coach despite allegations of match fixing against him.

Butt said that all those fined on the basis of Justice Malik Qayyum’s inquiry report ten years …. Source article  : PCB chairman defends Waqar’s appointment as coach.

Karachi Dolphins coach blames batsmen for RBS Twenty20 Cup ouster

KARACHI – Karachi Dolphins coach Sadiq Mohammad has blamed his batsmen for their defeat in the thrilling RBS Twenty20 Cup semi final against Sialkot.

Chasing a target of 150, the Dolphins seemed to be clear favourites at the half way stage, but with four wickets down … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Karachi Dolphins coach blames batsmen for RBS Twenty20 Cup ouster.

Bond all set to play in IPL-3

WELLINGTON – New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond is all set to declare himself available for the Indian Premier League, starting on March 12.

New Zealand Cricket Players Association boss Heath Mills’ said Bond will declare himself available for the upcoming IPL-3.
Al Qaeda had …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bond all set to play in IPL-3.

Nude photo distribution by Brendan Fevola ‘violated’ me: Lara Bingle

MELBOURNE – Lara Bingle has confessed that she felt ‘exploited’ after ex-flame AFL star Brendan Fevola released her nude photo.

Bingle is suing Fevola for circulating her nude picture taken in a shower.
The pic was published in last week’s Woman’s Day magazine.
However, Bingle has come forward to do a …. Original source  : Nude photo distribution by Brendan Fevola ‘violated’ me: Lara Bingle.

Rude Tiger Woods jokes omitted from Oscars script

NEW YORK – Tiger Woods jokes were omitted from the Oscars script read by hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin, it has emerged.
Seemingly, Academy Awards bosses felt the jokes were too rude.
“Some of the Tiger jokes were deemed too rude,” the New York Post quoted a source as saying.
Meanwhile, the … Read more »».

Pak cricketers’ financial assets to be scrutinised following match fixing allegations

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s National Assembly Standing Committee on Sports has decided to scrutinize the financial assets of Pakistani cricketers in the wake of match fixing allegation.

“We are very much concerned over the continuous criticism from different circles … Original article on : Pak cricketers’ financial assets to be scrutinised following match fixing allegations.

‘Morality preacher’ Tevez’s secret trysts with glamour model

LONDON – Manchester City ace striker Carlos Tevez, who slammed John Terry for having no moral code, is enjoying secret hotel trysts with a glamour model while the mother of his two kids nursed their sick newborn daughter.

The Manchester City striker flew back to London [..] Read the original article: here.

F1 ace Massa not scared to race again after life threatening accident

LONDON – Formula One driver Felipe Massa, who was badly injured in a freak accident during qualifying for Hungarian Grand Prix in July 2009, will race for the first time this weekend since his horrifying head injury.

The Ferrari driver insisted that he is not scared.
Massa, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : F1 ace Massa not scared to race again after life threatening accident.

Razzaq to join Afridi, Mendis for Hampshire Hawks

LONDON – England’s reigning Twenty20 champions Hampshire Hawks have signed Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq, who will be joining his national team-mate Shahid Afridi at the Rose Bowl.

Razzaq is an integral part of Pakistan’s one-day and Twenty20 squads and is considered … Original source on Gaea Times at : Razzaq to join Afridi, Mendis for Hampshire Hawks.

Essex hunt is on to find Kaneria’s replacement

LONDON – English county Essex is trying to find a world-class replacement for Pakistani leg-spinner Danish Kaneria.

While Kaneria would be available for the first three months of Essex’s season, he will be called to national duty when Pakistan faces Australia, The Dawn reports.
Kaneria’s loss has come as a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Essex hunt is on to find Kaneria’s replacement.

Hafeez to play for Bangladeshi T20 team in Sharjah

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez will be seen in action during Bangladesh’s T20 championship, the Port City League (PCL), scheduled to held in Sharjah later this year.

Hafeez will be playing for the Tigers, and will join fellow national team-mates Rana Naved, Imran …. Original article  : Hafeez to play for Bangladeshi T20 team in Sharjah.

‘Love cheat’ Terry thanks Chelsea for being supportive

LONDON – John Terry led Chelsea into the Football Association Cup semi-finals and defiantly showed off his captain’s armband.

His decisive goal against Stoke earned a last-four tie with Aston Villa, who beat Reading 4-2 after a hattrick from John Carew.
Terry has been …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Love cheat’ Terry thanks Chelsea for being supportive.

Chelsea enters FA Cup semi-finals

LONDON – Chelsea tightened their grip on the Football Association Cup and warned Aston Villa they are not about to let go.

The holders entered the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Stoke. An impressive performance from Carlo Ancelotti’s side … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chelsea enters FA Cup semi-finals.

Becks censors his Cupid and Psyche tattoo

LONDON – David Beckham has revealed his latest tattoo- a Renaissance-inspired body-art of Cupid and Psyche.

The inkwork has been inspired from a painting by 15th century artist Francesco Francia showing god of love Cupid carrying wife Psyche to heaven.
However, the AC Milan ace, 34, has … Read more : Becks censors his Cupid and Psyche tattoo.

Carmelo Anthony scores 30 points to lead Nuggets to a 118-106 win over Trail Blazers

Carmelo scores 30 to lead Nuggets past Blazers

DENVER – Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points – his third consecutive game with at least 30 points – and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-106 Sunday night for their third straight victory.
J.R. Smith added 22 points, Chauncey Billups had 21 points and Nene 14 for … Read more »».

Anthony scores 30 in Nuggets’ 118-106 win over Blazers

Nuggets edge Blazers
DENVER – Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points – his third consecutive game with at least 30 points – and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-106 Sunday night for their third straight victory.

J.R. Smith added 22 points, Chauncey Billups had 21 points and Nene 14 for the Nuggets, who improved to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.