Legacy of last year’s IPL victory to spur Deccan Chargers’ title quest: Gilchrist

MUMBAI – Deccan Chargers skipper and former Australian star Adam Gilchrist insists his team has much to live up to after rising from the bottom in the Indian Premier League’s first season to be the champions in the second.

Gilchrist also said the relationships developed in 2009 will …. Read the original article  : here.

Schwartzel shoots 67 to lead after 1st round of CA Championship, where 18th hole was the story

Finishing hole at Doral no easy test
DORAL, Fla. – For the first 17 holes, it was just Doral. And at the end, it turned into the Blue Monster.
Sure enough, No. 18 spared almost no one in the opening round of the CA Championship.
Charl Schwartzel escaped with par, one of the many reasons why …. Source  : Schwartzel shoots 67 to lead after 1st round of CA Championship, where 18th hole was the story.

Calhoun, UConn athletic director say coach will stay at Connecticut, but no contract signed

UConn’s Calhoun says he will sign a new contract

STORRS, Conn. – Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun said he intends to sign a new contract with the school he has led to two national championships.
“It is important for me to put the recent questions about my future to rest and make it clear that I will be …. Source article  : Calhoun, UConn athletic director say coach will stay at Connecticut, but no contract signed.

Sunflower Setup: Kansas State-Kansas matchup still in line at Big 12 Tournament

Kansas State, Kansas romp in Big 12 quarterfinals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas State is one win away from getting one last shot at its archrival.
Both the Wildcats and No. 1 Kansas advanced to the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament on Thursday, keeping alive hopes for a Sunflower State showdown for the conference title.
The Jayhawks, … Read more »»».

Upset city: Three of top 4 seeds go down in quarterfinals of Big East tournament

Three of top 4 seeds bumped in Big East quarters

NEW YORK – It was a bad day to be a favorite at the Big East tournament.
Three of the conference’s top four teams were beaten in the quarterfinals Thursday at Madison Square Garden, jumbling the league’s NCAA picture and setting up a pair of surprising matchups …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

News channels end boycott following pact with IPL

NEW DELHI – News broadcasters Friday ended their boycott of the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after an agreement with the cash-rich Indian league authorities.

“The news broadcasters end boycott of IPL coverage. Let the show begin,” editor-in-chief of IBN network Rajdeep Sardesai said on his Twitter account.
The development came hours before … Read : News channels end boycott following pact with IPL.

IPL Live On YouTube: IPL 2010 Schedule

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Indian Premier League fever has grabbed the cricket lovers in India and they are searching for IPL live on YouTube and IPL 2010 schedule. DLF Indian Premier League, which is scheduled to start today, March 12, 2010 will host an entertaining match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Deccan …. Original article  : IPL Live On YouTube: IPL 2010 Schedule.

Kiwi batsmen to blame for Chappell-Hadlee Trophy loss: Vettori

AUCKLAND – New Zealand cricket captain Daniel Vettori has slammed his batsmen for their soft dismissals which handed Australia the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy on a platter.

Australia secured a 3-1 series win on Thursday.
“They were the same mistakes as the previous two games and it’s really hard to expand on. It was about not putting enough runs …. Source  : Kiwi batsmen to blame for Chappell-Hadlee Trophy loss: Vettori.

Merlin Olsen Succumbs To Cancer

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Merlin Olsen, who had been inducted into the Pro-Football Hall of Fame and also enjoyed a successful stint as a television actor, passed away on Thursday, Mar 11, 2010. He had been suffering for over a year from a rare form of cancer, mesothelioma, which occurs in the lining of …. Source  : Merlin Olsen Succumbs To Cancer.

Rooney felt “weird” to be near World Cup trophy

LONDON – Ace striker Wayne Rooney, whose form has made England believe that he can bring the World Cup home from South Africa, felt “weird” to be near the trophy he dreams of lifting in triumph soon.

When Rooney came face-to-face with the prize, he had an understandable touch of the willies.
He said: “It’s a bit … Read : Rooney felt “weird” to be near World Cup trophy.

Ex-Pak hockey greats blasts players, team management for pathetic World Cup show

KARACHI – Former Pakistan hockey players have blasted the current bunch of players and the team management for the deplorable show in ongoing Hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

Pakistan finished last in the 12-nation tournament after it was defeated by ‘minnows’ Canada 3-2.
This is the first time that Pakistan have finished in the last position … Read more : Ex-Pak hockey greats blasts players, team management for pathetic World Cup show.

Man U fans’ want Becks to join movement to oust owners

LONDON – England’s ace midfielder David Beckham will be invited to become the figurehead of the Manchester United fans’ protest movement bidding to oust club owner the Glazer family from Old Trafford.

The former Manchester United hero picked up a green and gold scarf and wrapped it around his neck in a clear show of support … Read : Man U fans’ want Becks to join movement to oust owners.

‘Unapologetic’ Butt says strong action necessary to stamp out indiscipline in team

KARACHI – Defending the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to impose a ban and hefty penalties on seven top cricketers, board chairman Ijaz Butt has said such strong action was needed to stamp out indiscipline in the national squad.

In an interview with a private television channel, Butt said the persistent problem of groupism and indiscipline … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Unapologetic’ Butt says strong action necessary to stamp out indiscipline in team.

Sharad Pawar to skip IPL-3 opening ceremony

MUMBAI – Union Agriculture Minister and President-elect of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Sharad Pawar will not attend the opening ceremony of the third edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament that kicks off on Friday evening at the D Y Patil Stadium here

Sources said he has decided not to be a part …. Source  : Sharad Pawar to skip IPL-3 opening ceremony.

Brian Lara lauds Sachin Tendulkar

MUMBAI – Ace West Indies cricketer Brian Lara has applauded Sachin Tendulkar’s double-century in One-Day International cricket, and says if he has a son then he would like him to bat like Tendulkar.
Lara, who is on a personal visit to India, praised Tendulkar for his other numerous records and his endurance.
“We speak a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Brian Lara lauds Sachin Tendulkar.

Thomas, Pondexter lead Washington’s 2nd-half rally to beat Oregon State 59-52

Washington rallies to beat Oregon State 59-52

LOS ANGELES – Isaiah Thomas scored 15 points and third-seeded Washington roared back from a big second-half deficit to keep its NCAA tournament hopes alive with a 59-52 victory over Oregon State in the Pac-10 quarterfinals Thursday night.
Matthew Bryan-Amaning and Elston Turner added 10 points apiece for the Huskies …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Thomas, Pondexter lead Washington’s 2nd-half rally to beat Oregon State 59-52.

Balance carries UNLV to 73-61 win over Utah; Runnin’ Rebels avenge regular-season sweep

UNLV avenges regular-season sweep, tops Utah 73-61

LAS VEGAS – Freshman guard Anthony Marshall led UNLV with 13 points and a season-best 12 rebounds and the Runnin’ Rebels avenged Utah’s regular-season sweep with a 73-61 victory in the Mountain West Conference quarterfinals Thursday night.
Tre’Von Willis also scored 13 points for the third-seeded Runnin’ Rebels (24-7), who …. Original source  : Balance carries UNLV to 73-61 win over Utah; Runnin’ Rebels avenge regular-season sweep.

Roy scores 41, Portland comes back from 13 points down in 4th quarter to beat Warriors 110-105

Blazers rally to beat Warriors 110-105
OAKLAND, Calif. – Brandon Roy scored 41 points, Andre Miller added 15 points and seven assists and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Golden State Warriors 110-105 on Thursday night.

Rudy Fernandez added 12 points including a pair of pivotal 3-pointers during …. Source article  : Roy scores 41, Portland comes back from 13 points down in 4th quarter to beat Warriors 110-105.

Modi using IPL vision to project India’s global power status

MUMBAI – The Indian Premier League (IPL) has become an emblem of India’s aspiration to be a recognised world power in all, if not, most spheres.

In a country of 1.2 billion people, most of whom are bonkers about cricket, the IPL is a symbol of everything they want India to become-a true global power.
There is …. Original article  : Modi using IPL vision to project India’s global power status.

Rooney changes training regime to avoid burn-out

LONDON – Manchester United ace striker Wayne Rooney has curbed his training regime to avoid a burn-out ahead of the 2010 World Cup.

Rooney always plays a five-a-side at the Carrington training ground with the same vigour as a Champions League final. But the Manchester United star fears that this attitude to his job is actually … Read : Rooney changes training regime to avoid burn-out.