With a late invite, Willis takes an early lead at Innisbrook

Willis makes most of exemption
PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Padraig Harrington was playing the Transitions Championship for the first time, and there were no surprises.

“I knew the golf course was good,” he said. “It’s as good a venue as we play all year.”
That type of word-of-mouth reputation might explain why the field is as strong as …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : With a late invite, Willis takes an early lead at Innisbrook.

Joslyn James, Tiger Woods Text Messages

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The gossip mongers who were feeling rather disappointed that the juicy Tiger Woods sex scandal might just have reached its conclusion, were surely in for a treat on Thursday when Joslyn James, one of the alleged mistresses of the World No.1 golfer released few sexually explicit text messages which she …. Read the original article  : Joslyn James, Tiger Woods Text Messages.

Chowrasia on birdie-spree, lies second after first round

RABAT – Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia was on fire with five birdies on last seven holes to be placed second at the end of the first round of the first round of the Trophe Hassan II in Morocco.

Fresh from a victory on Indian soil, Chowarsia opened with a confident six-under 67 on the tough … Read more >>.

Streaker’s dash overruns Clarke sledging

WELLINGTON – A streaker got the Basin Reserve crowd going today just as Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke arrived at the crease.

The crowd of around 4000 people met Clarke’s arrival with loud cheers and jeers.
Chants referring to his broken engagement with model Lara Bingle included “Where’s the ring?”, “Ring, ring, ring”, “Where the bloody hell are … Read more >>.

Pietersen to groundsmen: Prepare good Test pitches or risk killing the game

LONDON – England batsman Kevin Pietersen has asked groundsmen to prepare good Test pitches or risk killing the game.

England’s hard-fought first Test win over Bangladesh on a flat slow track in Chittagong was in stark contrast to the excitement of Twenty20 cricket.
“I love Test match cricket. But as a cricket lover, a pitch like the …. Original source  : Pietersen to groundsmen: Prepare good Test pitches or risk killing the game.

Injured Beckham can heel in time to play World Cup

LONDON – The Achilles tendon injury of ace midfielder David Beckham can heel in time to enable him to play his fourth World Cup in South Africa, according to a top sports professor.

Beckham’s hopes of making the England squad for South Africa in June looked over after he tore an Achilles tendon while playing for …. Source article  : Injured Beckham can heel in time to play World Cup.

Delhi Daredevils to lock horns with Chennai Super Kings at Kotla

NEW DELHI – Delhi Daredevils will take on Chennai Super Kings at the Feroze Shah Kotla here on Friday in the third edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament.
Both sides will take the field without their respective captains.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been ruled out of IPL for …. Source article  : Delhi Daredevils to lock horns with Chennai Super Kings at Kotla.

Terror threat dries up sponsors for Oz Delhi Commonwealth Games contingent

SYDNEY – Australia’s Commonwealth Games Association is struggling to attract sponsorships needed to send a large, competitive team to Delhi Commonwealth Games because many regular sponsors have backed out of the event fearing terrorist attacks.

The Sydney Morning Herald quoted Australian Commonwealth Games Association chief Perry Crosswhite as saying that only 35 per cent of the …. Original article  : Terror threat dries up sponsors for Oz Delhi Commonwealth Games contingent.

PCB boss Butt appoints controversial ‘close friend’ Yawar Saeed as team manager

LAHORE – Notwithstanding previous controversies, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has appointed his ‘close friend’ Yawar Saeed as the manager of the national squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Championship, which would be held in the Caribbean from April 30 to May 16.

Announcing an eight-man support staff that would accompany the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Banned, fined Pak cricketers seek legal advice over PCB’s ‘harsh’ punishment

LAHORE – The Pakistani cricketers who were banned and slapped with hefty fines by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are seeking legal advice after receiving a detailed copy of their punishment by the board.

According to sources, all seven players, who were punished by the PCB for their misconduct during the disastrous Australia tour, have …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Banned, fined Pak cricketers seek legal advice over PCB’s ‘harsh’ punishment.

Naming captain for ICC T20 World Cup upto PCB boss Butt: Mohsin Khan

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) chief selector Mohsin Khan has said that the final decision regarding naming the captain for the forthcoming ICC T20 World Championship would be taken by the board chairman Ijaz Butt.

Talking to reporters after meeting Butt, Khan said naming the skipper for the upcoming important tournament was upto the …. Original article  : Naming captain for ICC T20 World Cup upto PCB boss Butt: Mohsin Khan.

Clarke scores 14th Test hundred in Wellington Test

WELLINGTON – Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has returned to the Test team in emphatic style scoring his 14th Test hundred against New Zealand in Wellington.
Clarke (100 not out) put aside his broken engagement to celebrity model Lara Bingle to help Australia to a comfortable 4/316 at stumps.
Western Australian left-hander Marcus North, whose position … Original article on : Clarke scores 14th Test hundred in Wellington Test.

PCB allows Shoaib Malik to play in BCL

LAHORE – A day after giving a green signal to Mohammad Yousuf for taking part in the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also allowed all-rounder Shoaib Malik to participate in the tournament starting March 26 in Sharjah.

According to sources, the PCB allowed Malik to play in tournament, as he has … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : PCB allows Shoaib Malik to play in BCL.

McLaren’s luxury ‘core sports car’ to hit road by 2011

LONDON – To bring Formula One driving know-how on road, McLaren has unveiled its new two-seater super car, which is anticipated to sell for around 150,000 pounds.

McLaren expects to produce up to 1,000 of the 12C cars next year. It is not the first time McLaren has built a road car, but it is the …. Source article  : McLaren’s luxury ‘core sports car’ to hit road by 2011.

Hockey coach must have more powers: Brasa

NEW DELHI – Indian hockey team coach Jose Brasa has said that a coach ought to have a more pro-active role and even more power than the selectors in the interest of the national squad.

Addressing the mediapersons here on Thursday, Brasa said: “The coach knows better about the inter-relationship of the players and also as …. Original article  : Hockey coach must have more powers: Brasa.

Saina Nehwal Touches New Heights

HYDERABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Saina Nehwal, the Indian badminton sensation has enough reasons to feel happy. She celebrated her 20th birthday on Wednesday and the next day proved to be a memorable one in her career. On Thursday, the girl from Hyderabad broke into the top 5 players in world badminton rankings. Not only …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Saina Nehwal Touches New Heights.

Porn star mistress reveals Tiger Woods’ sex texts

LONDON – Porn star Joslyn James, one of the many women whom Tiger Woods bedded, has revealed text messages allegedly sent to her by the golfer.
The 32-year-old had previously claimed that the sports ace got her pregnant twice. And … Read more : Porn star mistress reveals Tiger Woods’ sex texts.

Indians mulling multi-million pound football league on lines of IPL

LONDON – Indians are planning a multi-million pound football league on the lines of the mega rich Indian Premier League.

They want to launch a two-month league within three years using big international names who are at the end of their contracts.
Three well-known football dealmakers, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Indians mulling multi-million pound football league on lines of IPL.

Chandigarh terror threat part reason behind Lee’s return to Sydney for recovery

MELBOURNE – Australian fast bowler Brett Lee’s management has confirmed that the security environment in India played a part in his decision to return to Sydney to have his surgically repaired elbow checked for the Indian Premier League.

Lee, however intends to return to his Punjab …. Source  : Chandigarh terror threat part reason behind Lee’s return to Sydney for recovery.

Nadal beats Berdych 6-4 7-6 (4) to reach Indian Wells semifinals

Nadal reaches semifinals at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – Defending champion Rafael Nadal defeated Tomas Berdych 6-4, 7-6 (4) Thursday night to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open in his first tournament since returning from a six-week injury layoff.
Nadal used every inch of the court in beating Berdych for the sixth …. Source  : Gaea News Network.