Clarke’s decision to leave New Zealand not a ‘last-minute’ move

AUCKLAND – Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke’s decision to leave New Zealand in the middle of a tour over the drama surrounding his fiancee, Lara Bingle, is not as last-minute as it was portrayed, and it is believed that he had made his decision at … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Clarke’s decision to leave New Zealand not a ‘last-minute’ move.

Latest extreme sport: Alligator wrestling!

LONDON – Wrestling in the US is no more confined to the ring – fighters are now trying their might against the strength of alligators in a pool.

Florida’s Freestyle Alligator Competition, a brainchild of James Holt, aims to transform the tribal tradition … Original source on Gaea Times at : Latest extreme sport: Alligator wrestling!.

Maake Kemoeatu In Washington Redskins

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- Washington Redskins have on Wednesday got into their team free agent nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu. The player has signed a $6.975 million contract with the team. The Washington Redskins has also in this season a new coach, Mike Shanahan along with a new general manager for the team, Bruce Allen.

In the last season …. Source article  : Maake Kemoeatu In Washington Redskins.

AP Top Olympic News At 4:25 a.m. EST

AP Top Olympic News At 4:25 a.m. EST
Lindsey Vonn falls in giant slalom
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AP Top Olympic News At 4:23 a.m. EST

AP Top Olympic News At 4:23 a.m. EST
Lindsey Vonn falls in giant slalom
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Rooney is one of the world’s best football players: Beckham

LONDON – England and A. C. Milan star David Beckham has hailed Wayne Rooney as the best player in the world after the Manchester United striker upstaged him on his Old Trafford return.

Rooney took his goal tally for the season to 30 … Read more >>>.

Beckham backs Man U fans’ campaign against club owners Glazer family

LONDON – Former Manchester United hero David Beckham picked up a green and gold scarf and wrapped it around his neck in a clear show of support for the home fans’ campaign against club owners, the Glazer family.

“I did it as I’m a United fan, always … Read more : Beckham backs Man U fans’ campaign against club owners Glazer family.

Lara Bingle’s agent ‘trying to sell her story for 1m dlrs ‘

SYDNEY – Lara Bingle’s agent Max Markson is said to be trying to cash in on the latest twist in her love-life saga.

Australian cricket vice captain Michael Clarke has apparently broken up with the model after flying back to Sydney from … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lara Bingle’s agent ‘trying to sell her story for 1m dlrs ‘.

His game back on the rise, Westwood looking how high he can go

Westwood leading an English charge
DORAL, Fla. – Lee Westwood is the leader of an English revolution in the world of golf as the highest-ranked player at No. 4 in the world and a two-time winner of the European Tour money list.
He has been there before, once reaching No. 4 at the turn of …. Original article  : His game back on the rise, Westwood looking how high he can go.

AP Top Olympics News At 4:15 a.m. EST

AP Top Olympics News At 4:15 a.m. EST
Crosby’s gold-medal Olympic stick, glove found
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Lindsey Vonn falls in first leg of giant slalom, title still up for grabs

Lindsey Vonn falls in giant slalom
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany – Lindsey Vonn of the United States fell in the first leg of the final giant slalom of the season, opening the way for rival Maria Riesch to make up ground in the race for the overall title.

Vonn, seeking her third straight title, went into Thursday’s race with …. Source article  : Lindsey Vonn falls in first leg of giant slalom, title still up for grabs.

Defending champion Laura Davies takes 1st-round lead at Women’s Australian Open

Davies takes 1st-round lead at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia – Defending champion Laura Davies shot a 5-under 68 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Women’s Australian Open.
Davies had six birdies and a bogey on the tough, par-73 Commonwealth layout where fewer than 25 golfers in the 150-woman field broke par Thursday.
There … Original source on Gaea Times at : Defending champion Laura Davies takes 1st-round lead at Women’s Australian Open.

Waitress Jamie Jungers wins Tiger Woods”mistress’ beauty pageant

WASHINGTON – Cocktail waitress Jamie Jungers has won a beauty pageant organised among Tiger Woods’ alleged mistresses.
Jungers was said to have pipped other two candidates, Loredanna Jolie and Jamie Grubbs for the title, the Fox News reported.
She apparently bagged 75,000 dollars in the contest sponsored by Howard Stern.
Stern said he felt Jungers was …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Waitress Jamie Jungers wins Tiger Woods’ ‘mistress’ beauty pageant.

Rooney can beat Ronaldo’s 42-goal record: Ferguson

LONDON – Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that ace striker Wayne Rooney has Cristiano Ronaldo’s 42 goals in season mark in his sights.

Rooney struck twice as United beat AC Milan to march into the Champions League quarterfinals.
That took him to 30 goals this term – 12 short of the Portuguese winker’s 42 …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Rooney can beat Ronaldo’s 42-goal record: Ferguson.

Knee injury rules out Sohail Tanvir from T20 World Cup

LAHORE – Pakistan fast bowler Sohail Tanvir has been ruled out of international cricket for at least four months due to a knee injury thus ending his chances of playing in the World T20 Championship in the Caribbean next month.

“Tanvir has had an operation in Australia for a chronic knee problem and he has been … Original article on : Knee injury rules out Sohail Tanvir from T20 World Cup.

Defamed sprinter Marion Jones back in track : signs up WNBA’s Tulsa Shock

Marion Jones is making a come back to the world of sports. Jones has signed a one-year contract with the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock on Tuesday. The Olympic sprinter was last seen playing competitive basketball in 1997.
In 2007, the former college basketball player was stripped of five Olympic medals, after admitting that she was using …. Original article  : Defamed sprinter Marion Jones back in track : signs up WNBA’s Tulsa Shock.

Why Michael Clarke is dumping Lara Bingle

MELBOURNE – Australian cricket vice-captain Michael Clarke is reportedly considering ending his relationship with Lara Bingle because she had signed an exclusive tell-all nude photo scandal deal with a women’s magazine, it has emerged.

According to sources, the cricketer was less concerned about the resurfacing of … Read : Why Michael Clarke is dumping Lara Bingle.

Vaughan asks out of form Pietersen to return to basics

LONDON – Former England captain Michael Vaughan has asked out of form batsman Kevin Pietersen to clear his “cluttered” mind and return to basics and his scoring ways.

Pietersen has made just 69 runs in seven innings on the tour of Bangladesh, …. Source article  : Vaughan asks out of form Pietersen to return to basics.

Yousuf contemplating retirement from international cricket

ISLAMABAD – Although the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified that the ban on captain Mohammed Yousuf is ‘discretionary’ and not for life, the dejected skipper is contemplating retirement.

Yousuf’s close friends said he was ‘distraught’ and …. Original source  : Yousuf contemplating retirement from international cricket.

Is Iron Mike making a come back?

LONDON – Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is reportedly in talks with promoter Don King about returning to the ring after he left boxing five years ago.

Tyson has not boxed since losing to Kevin McBride in June 2005, as he was stopped in the sixth … Original source on Gaea Times at : Is Iron Mike making a come back?.