Super Kings to go for the kill against Chargers

CHENNAI – A buoyant Chennai Super Kings, pepped by the recent form of their skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, are fancying their chances against defending champions Deccan Chargers in their opening game of the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Sunday.
The Chargers, led by charismatic Adam Gilchrist, would be smarting from … Read : Super Kings to go for the kill against Chargers.

IPL 2010 Opening Ceremony: Latest IPL News And Videos

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- DLF IPL, not only reminds of the pulse racing twenty overs cricket matches played between state teams of India but also reminds of several other entertaining stuffs. When the name Indian Premier League comes to the mind, it recalls the entertaining acts of the celebrities in the opening ceremony. Indian …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : IPL 2010 Opening Ceremony: Latest IPL News And Videos.

AP Top Olympic News At 4:07 a.m. EST

AP Top Olympic News At 4:07 a.m. EST
Lindsey Vonn clinches 3rd World Cup overall title
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Manfred Pranger leads after first run of final World Cup slalom; Herbst poised for title

Pranger leads in final men’s World Cup slalom

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany – Manfred Pranger of Austria led after the first run of the final World Cup slalom race of the season, while teammate Reinfried Herbst was on course to clinch the overall title in the event.
Herbst, who has a 43-point lead over Julien Lizeroux, was in 10th …. Source  : Manfred Pranger leads after first run of final World Cup slalom; Herbst poised for title.

Mumbai Indians Team: IPL News

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Today’s IPL news is not only filled with the marvelous comeback performance of the Kolkata Knight Riders team but also contains several speculations about the match of Mumbai Indians team. After watching a thrilling match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Deccan Chargers on the first day of IPL season [..] Read the original article: here.

Commonwealth Boxing Championships begin in New Delhi

NEW DELHI – The fifth Commonwealth Boxing Championships got underway here on Friday.
Inaugurated by Sports Minister MS Gill, the opening ceremony was presided over by Suresh Kalmadi, Chairman of Organising Committee of Commonwealth Games-2010 and Abhay Singh Chautala, President, Indian Boxing Federation.

Indian boxing heroes such as Vijender … Read more : Commonwealth Boxing Championships begin in New Delhi.

Pak cricket needs players who serve nation like India: Roebuck

SYDNEY – Describing ‘turmoil’ as the main feature of sport, particularly in cricket in Pakistan, noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck has said Pakistan needs players who play for the country much like India.

“Pakistan desperately need to find a bunch of senior players prepared … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pak cricket needs players who serve nation like India: Roebuck.

Da’Sean Butler scores 24 points, No. 7 West Virginia beats Notre Dame 53-51 in Big East semis

Butler, No. 7 West Virginia survive Notre Dame

NEW YORK – Da’Sean Butler, West Virginia’s last-second hero in the quarterfinals, scored 24 points to lead the seventh-ranked Mountaineers to a 53-51 victory over Notre Dame on Friday night in the Big East tournament semifinals.
Third-seeded West Virginia (26-6) will face eighth-seeded Georgetown in the championship game Saturday …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

IPL 2010 Deccan Chargers Vs. Kolkata Knight Riders Cricket Match: Live Scorecard, Highlight, Video Available

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- IPL 2010, season three has started with a pulse racing cricket match of the Deccan Chargers vs. Kolkata Knight Riders, in which the Knight Riders exhibited a stupendous form and defeated the champions of last year. Live score and highlight video of the match is available on the internet and …. Source article  : IPL 2010 Deccan Chargers Vs. Kolkata Knight Riders Cricket Match: Live Scorecard, Highlight, Video Available.

It takes 5 overtimes, but Quinnipiac edges out Union, NY, 3-2 in longest college hockey game

Quinnipiac beats Union, NY, 3-2 in 5 overtimes

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – It took five overtimes and nearly six hours, but Quinnipiac managed to edge out Union College 3-2 early Saturday in the longest hockey game in college history.
Greg Holt of the Bobcats scored with 10:22 remaining in the fifth overtime to give Quinnipiac the win in … Original source on Gaea Times at : It takes 5 overtimes, but Quinnipiac edges out Union, NY, 3-2 in longest college hockey game.

Adderall: Jason Kendall’s Addiction?

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that prescription drug Adderall is getting linked with baseball players who allegedly take banned substances for enhancing the performance and battling personal problems. Jason Kendall of the Kansas City Royals is going to divorce wife and both the sides are engaged in pointing fingers to the other … Read more : Adderall: Jason Kendall’s Addiction?.

Vying for spot in Cubs’ rotation, Gorzelanny has strong out in 6-5 win over White Sox

Cubs’ Gorzelanny has strong outing
LAS VEGAS – Tom Gorzelanny proved he could pitch out of a jam, even though it was one of his own creation.

The 6-foot-2, 205-pound left-hander held the Chicago White Sox to no hits over the first three innings of the Cubs’ 6-5 victory Friday night.
Gorzelanny, who joined the team last season, …. Read the original article  : Vying for spot in Cubs’ rotation, Gorzelanny has strong out in 6-5 win over White Sox.

Ware scores 22, Long Beach State tops Pacific 68-61 to advance to Big West championship

Long Beach State tops Pacific 68-61
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Casper Ware had six assists, five steals, four rebounds and a career-high 22 points to lead Long Beach State to a 68-61 victory over Pacific in the Big West Conference tournament Friday night.

Larry Anderson added 16 points and Stephan Gilling had 12 points for the third-seeded 49ers …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ware scores 22, Long Beach State tops Pacific 68-61 to advance to Big West championship.

Jeremiah Masoli Suspended

OREGON (GaeaTimes.com)- The Oregon Ducks’ team’s authority on Friday seemed in a mood to get the players back on the track by taking disciplinary actions against players who were found guilty of stealing and harassment charges. On Mar 12, the quarterback player for the Oregon Ducks’ Jeremiah Masoli was announced suspended for a …. Original article  : Jeremiah Masoli Suspended.

McCullum set to give up gloves in ODIs, T20s to become ‘match winning’ batsman

AUCKLAND – New Zealand wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum has said that his mind is turning towards concentrating on becoming a specialist batsman to be a consistent match winner for the national side in ODIs and Twenty20s.

McCullum’s comment comes after Gareth Hopkins replaced him as wicketkeeper … Read more >>.

Culture of infighting in Pak cricket must stop: Mudassar Nazar

ISLAMABAD – Backing the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision of banning senior players and imposing hefty fines on some of the others, former captain and coach Mudassar Nazar has said that the culture of infighting in the national squad must stop.

Nazar, who is currently working for …. Original source  : Culture of infighting in Pak cricket must stop: Mudassar Nazar.

‘Real legend’ Schumacher holds no fears for Hamilton

LONDON – Former Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has said that seven time champion Michael Schumacher is sure to be one of his biggest rivals, but he is not scared of him.

“Michael is a real legend, a guy with seven titles. I grew up watching him and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Real legend’ Schumacher holds no fears for Hamilton.

Pondexter scores 19, leads Washington past Stanford 79-64 and into Pac-10 tourney final

Washington beats Stanford 79-64 in Pac-10 semis

LOS ANGELES – Quincy Pondexter scored 19 points and Washington defeated Stanford 79-64 in a matchup of poor shooting teams in the Pac-10 tournament semifinals Friday night.
The third-seeded Huskies (23-9) will play No. 1 seed California (23-9) in Saturday’s title game, with the winner earning the league’s automatic NCAA …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pondexter scores 19, leads Washington past Stanford 79-64 and into Pac-10 tourney final.

Vitters hits 2-run triple in 7th, Fontenot has 3 hits and 2 RBIs as Cubs beat White Sox, 6-5

Vitters, Fontenot lead Cubs past White Sox

LAS VEGAS – Josh Vitters’ two-run triple in the seventh inning put the Chicago Cubs ahead to stay and they went on to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 Friday night.
Vitters’ hit gave the Cubs a 5-4 lead and he scored on Mike Fontenot’s single to stretch the lead …. Source  : Vitters hits 2-run triple in 7th, Fontenot has 3 hits and 2 RBIs as Cubs beat White Sox, 6-5.

Bingle’s agent says AFL boss is a dinosaur on women’s issues

MELBOURNE – Aussie cricketer Michael Clarke’s ex-fiancee Lara Bingle’s agent, Max Markson, has hit out at Australian Football League boss Andrew Demetriou by labelling him a dinosaur on women’s issues.

“Demetriou has been quick to paint Lara as the aggressor against one of … Read more : Bingle’s agent says AFL boss is a dinosaur on women’s issues.