I have no plans to retire: Sohail Abbas

Islamabad, Mar.10 (ANI): Despite a forgettable show in the ongoing Hockey World Cup, Pakistan’s star drag flicker Sohail Abbas has said he has no plans to hang his boots in the near future.

Abbas said he believes that he …. Original article  : I have no plans to retire: Sohail Abbas.

Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley go public with their romance

LONDON – After playing coy for months, Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley have finally come out in the open with their romance.

The couple has dated for six months but refused to be openly pictured together, until now.
Even last week Chelsea ace Frank, 31, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley go public with their romance.

Derek Anderson: Cleveland Bids Goodbye

CLEVELAND, OHIO (GaeaTimes.com)- The announcement has been made, Derek Anderson is finally released by the Cleveland Browns club which thanked him for his contribution to the team. The announcement was made on Tuesday. The player would have received a roster bonus of $2 millions if his tenure with the team continued until March 19.
The … Read more >>.

ACC Tournament Bracket 2010 And Awards Declared

MARYLAND (GaeaTimes.com)- ACC Tournament Bracket for the year 2010 has been declared and the basketball teams are gearing up to grab the title. According to the reports, the ACC awards for the year has also been declared and has some great news for the fans of the Maryland Terrapins. It has been reported …. Read the original article  : ACC Tournament Bracket 2010 And Awards Declared.

Fergie warns beware of AC Milan kill or be haunted by Seedrof’s ghost forever

LONDON – Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has warned his team to beware AC Milan charge or be haunted by the ghost of Clarence Seedorf forever.

This Champions League last-16 tie was dead and buried with Manchester United leading 3-1 in the San Siro with just five minutes left. But substitute Seedorf resurrected his team …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Fergie warns beware of AC Milan kill or be haunted by Seedrof’s ghost forever.

Michael Clarke ‘poised to dump fiancee Lara Bingle’

MELBOURNE – Michael Clarke is said to be considering calling off his two-year engagement to Lara Bingle over the nude photo scandal that forced him to quit the tour of New Zealand.

The Daily Telegraph has reported that Clarke is ‘confused and lost’ and poised to dump the 22-year-old model, who hit the headlines last week …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Michael Clarke ‘poised to dump fiancee Lara Bingle’.

Abdul Qadir hails PCB’s ‘brave’ decision to ban Yousuf, Younis

LAHORE – Former leg spinner and chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Abdul Qadir has hailed the board’s decision to ban captain Mohammed Yousuf and middle order batsman Younis Khan for life term besides imposing hefty fines on other cricketers.

Describing the PCB’s decision as ‘brave’, Qadir said the board should stick to its …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Abdul Qadir hails PCB’s ‘brave’ decision to ban Yousuf, Younis.

Pak boxing team’s participation in CWG unsure

LAHORE – The Pakistani boxing team’s participation in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in New Delhi is under doubt as the government is yet to give a green signal for their visit to India.

Pakistan has still not told the organisers regarding its participation in the event, The Daily Times reports.
Australia has already pulled out of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pak boxing team’s participation in CWG unsure.

AC Milan’s ‘Operation Rooney’ to stop him from scoring

LONDON – Ace playmaker Ronaldinho has revealed how AC Milan has launched ‘Operation Rooney’ to stop the 28-goal hitman from scoring against them in Champions League round-of-16 tie at Old Trafford.

Rooney scored twice in Manchester United’s 3-2 first leg win at the San Siro and will play tonight after recovering from a knee injury.
“Rooney was …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

PCB imposes life term ban on Yousuf, Younis, slaps hefty fine on others

LAHORE – Acting on the recommendations of the inquiry committee probing the disastrous tour Down Under, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday imposed a life term ban on captain Mohammed Yousuf and experienced middle-order batsman Younis Khan and slapped hefty fines on various players, holding them responsible for the team’s pathetic show.

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Willie Davis Dead

CALIFORNIA, (GaeaTimes.com)- Los Angeles Dodgers lost one of its starters on Tuesday as 69-year-old Willie Davis left for his heavenly abode. The player had played for the Los Angeles Dodgers for 14 seasons before he shifted to the other clubs during his career’s last four years. On Tuesday the owner of the Los … Read more >>.

Ferguson wary of Beckham’s fairytale return against Man U

LONDON – Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is fearful of AC Milan’s striker David Beckham’s performance at Old Trafford, as he knows the capabilities of the ace midfielder very well.

Ferguson was less than complimentary about Beckham in the aftermath of United’s 3-2 … Read more »».

Clarke may rush back to New Zealand

SYDNEY – Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke is likely to rush back to New Zealand for Test match duty next week following controversy over his shock decision to return to Sydney to comfort distressed fiancee Lara Bingle.

Australia delayed the naming of its Test squad until today following …. Original article  : Clarke may rush back to New Zealand.

Players, poor coaching behind down slide of British tennis: Becker

LONDON – The drop in performance of British tennis players at international events has shocked three-time Wimbledon winner Boris Becker, who said players and poor coaching are to blame for it.

“Pressure on young British players? This is a cheap excuse because every nation … Read more >>>.

Clarke needs to choose between cricket and love: Roebuck

SYDNEY – Noted cricket commentator Peter Roebuck has said that Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke needs to choose between a fraught personal life and his cricket career.
According to Roebuck, Clarke’s decision to leave the national squad mid-way in New Zealand to attend to his fiancie …. Original source  : Clarke needs to choose between cricket and love: Roebuck.

Out of form North, troubled Clarke in Australian Test squad

MELBOURNE – Troubled vice-captain Michael Clarke and out-of-form batsman Marcus North have been included in the 14-man Australian squad for the coming two-Test tour of New Zealand.

Clarke retained his place in the squad despite quitting the Chappell Hadlee … Read more »».

Out of form Pietersen to play Test against Bangladesh

LONDON – England cricket coach Andy Flower has said that out of form batsman Kevin Pietersen is sure shot starter for the first Test against Bangladesh.

Pietersen managed just 20 in Tuesday’s drawn warm-up match against Bangladesh A.
Flower, when asked whether KP’s place was on the line, said: “No. …. Original source  : Out of form Pietersen to play Test against Bangladesh.

Ian Chappell casts doubt over Clarke’s suitability as future captain

SYDNEY – Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell has cast doubts over Michael Clarke’s suitability as a future Test captain, after he dashed back across the Tasman to be at the side of his controversy-prone fiancie in the middle of ODI series against New Zealand.

Clarke will return … Read : Ian Chappell casts doubt over Clarke’s suitability as future captain.

Owen told his England career is not over

LONDON – Manchester United striker Michael Owen has been told that his England career is not over, despite being ruled out of the World Cup with injury.

The Manchester United striker’s slim hopes of a summer call-up were ruined when he pulled a hamstring in the Carling … Original source on Gaea Times at : Owen told his England career is not over.

Kobe hits winner, Lakers snap 3-game skid with 4th-quarter rally to beat Raptors 109-107

Lakers snap 3-game skid on Bryant’s late jumper

LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.
Chris Bosh hit a 3-pointer with 9.5 seconds …. Source  : Kobe hits winner, Lakers snap 3-game skid with 4th-quarter rally to beat Raptors 109-107.