CSK fans await Hayden’s mongoose magic at home

CHENNAI – The fans are awe-struck with Matthew Hayden and his Mongoose bat following his 43-ball blitz Friday night at the Feozeshah Kotla and they look forward to another exhilarating experience from the opening batsman when Chennai Super Kings plays host to cellar-dwellers Kings XI Punjab here Sunday.

The ongoing Indian Premier League has not witnessed …. Read the original article  : CSK fans await Hayden’s mongoose magic at home.

Premier office complex cleaned up for CWG

NEW DELHI – At least 1,000 people, comprising employees of leading corporate groups, the civic wings of the Delhi government, street vendors and individual volunteers, Saturday mopped up more than 500 tonnes of litter from the Bhikaji Cama commercial complex in south Delhi in a unique citizens’ initiative that aims to clean public spaces in … Read more >>.

Cook’s success as skipper in Bangladesh may allow ECB to consider squad rotation

LONDON – Alastair Cook’s success as stand-in England captain has paved the way for more players to be pulled out of tours.

If Cook delivers a clean sweep of one-day and Test victories over Bangladesh, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) could give serious thought to squad rotation and resting key men, The Mirror reports.
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Walcott wants a trophy as Birthday present

LONDON – After turning 21 on Tuesday, Arsenal winger Theo Walcott received everything – from an expensive bracelet to a bird feeder – as birthday presents, but winning a trophy is something the England star is hoping to get as gift this year.

“Mum always said what does she get a footballer who can have anything? …. Read the original article  : here.

Tevez still considers Neville to be ‘a moron’

LONDON – Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez believes that Manchester United skipper Gary Neville is “still a moron.”

Tevez branded Neville a moron after the Carling Cup semi-final between the rivals in January, The Sun reports.
When asked if he still felt that way, Tevez grinned and said “yes”.
He went on to attack United by saying that [..] Read the original article: here.

Man U keeper Van der Sar takes safety of team-mates into his hands

LONDON – In a bid to keep his team-mates safe from armed gangs, Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar has set up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme.

Under the scheme, the Holland stopper has urged all neighbours at housing development in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, to look out for each other and check up on one another.
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Harrington and Furyk doing everything right but winning

Harrington looking to end a drought
PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Padraig Harrington and Jim Furyk have played a lot of good golf over the last couple of years, which explains why they are among the top 10 in the world rankings.

They just haven’t won.
Harrington was the toast of golf in 2008 when he became the first … Read more : Harrington and Furyk doing everything right but winning.

Fergie brands FA chiefs as dysfunctional and biased

LONDON – Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson has branded FA’s disciplinary chiefs as ‘dysfunctional’ and implied they were biased in the wake of Steven Gerrard’s let-off for elbowing Portsmouth’s Michael Brown.

That ruling came just two months after Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand landed a four-match ban for a similar incident.
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Only a “Double” can ease Ancelotti’s Champions League pain

LONDON – After a humiliating Champions League defeat, Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has challenged his players to win the double to ease his pain.

The Italian admits he slept for just two hours on Tuesday night after losing to Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan.
“Everybody at the club is very disappointed to be out of the Champions League … Read : Only a “Double” can ease Ancelotti’s Champions League pain.

Ex-footballer Marlon King caught with cocaine in prison

LONDON – Former Wigan striker Marlon King has been caught with cocaine in his prison cell, where he is serving an 18-month sentence.

During a cell search by staff on Friday, a wrap of the Class A drug was found in his bedside cabinet apart from a banned mobile phone charger, The Sun reports.
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Reina warns ManU: It’s not so easy to beat Liverpool

LONDON – Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina reckons that his club is capable of foiling Manchester United’s title bid even if the stats say otherwise.

The two arch-rivals clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.
It has been pretty much downhill journey for Liverpool, with United chasing a fourth crown on the bounce while Liverpool simply battle to stay … Read : Reina warns ManU: It’s not so easy to beat Liverpool.

Rana Naved, Shoaib Malik to challenge PCB ban

ISLAMABAD – Banned Pakistani fast bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has decided to challenge the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to impose a year’s ban and a hefty fine on him.

Naved said he has received the documents explaining the reasons for his suspension by the PCB and would file his appeal in a couple of days.
” I … Read more : Rana Naved, Shoaib Malik to challenge PCB ban.

Brilliant Gerrard should quit Reds for better prospects, says Man U’s Nani

LONDON – Portuguese and Manchester United winger Nani has said that Steven Gerrard should be more ambitious and quit Liverpool for a better club.

The Sun quoted Nani, 23, as saying: “I do not know about the intentions of Steven Gerrard this summer but it is normal that a player with his quality desires to win … Original source on Gaea Times at : Brilliant Gerrard should quit Reds for better prospects, says Man U’s Nani.

Rafa says Torres as valuable as Rooney

LONDON – Liverpool FC coach Rafa Benitez has said that he would never swap Fernando Torres, not even for star Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

He was speaking ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United by saying his striker was as valuable as Rooney.
The Sun quoted Benitez, as saying: “For us, Fernando is very important. If … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rafa says Torres as valuable as Rooney.

Kiwis fighting to save Wellington Test against Australians

WELLINGTON – Replying to Australia’s imposing total of 459 for five declared, New Zealand were precariously placed at 108 for the loss of four wickets on the second day of the Basin Reserve Test.
Holding fort for New Zealand were skipper Daniel Vettori on 42 and Martin Guptill on an unbeaten 19.
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PCB allows Rana Naved to play in Bangladesh T20

LAHORE – After allowing Mohammad Yousuf and Shoaib Malik, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also given permission to ‘ banned’ fast bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan to participate in Bangladesh’s domestic T20 tournament starting March 26 in Sharjah.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had imposed a year’s ban on Shoaib Malik and Rana Naved and slapped … Read more : PCB allows Rana Naved to play in Bangladesh T20.

Theo Walcott acknowledges Becks help during toughest year of his career

LONDON – Twenty-one-year-old Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has acknowledged England star David Beckham’s help in seeing him through the toughest year of his career.

The Arsenal winger, 21, suffered knee and back injuries this term and paid tribute to Becks and club pal Tomas Rosicky.
“David was there to help me out. I really appreciated it. It’s … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Theo Walcott acknowledges Becks help during toughest year of his career.

Audit reports unearths massive 500 m rupee financial scam in PCB

ISLAMABAD – An audit report of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed massive financial irregularities in the board amounting to over 500 million rupees.

According to a report of the Auditor General, the PCB incurred huge losses of over 500 million rupees from 2003 to 2008 during the period when Shahrayar Mohammad Khan and Dr … Read more >>.

Wood’s wife ‘disappears’ as ex mistress vows to unveil more sex texts

MELBOURNE – Tiger Woods’ wife Elin Nordegren has reportedly disappeared as one of his alleged mistresses vowed to unveil more racy text messages she claims to have received from the golf star.
Former porn actress Joslyn James revealed she is ready to unwrap more dirt on the shamed golfer, with whom she …. Source  : Wood’s wife ‘disappears’ as ex mistress vows to unveil more sex texts.

Man City coach says Bridge should use injury lay-off to reconsider joining England squad

LONDON – Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini wants full back Wayne Bridge to use his month-long injury lay-off to reconsider his decision to quit England.

Bridge, 29, is out of action after undergoing a hernia operation.
According to The Sun, Eastlands boss Mancini has urged him to think carefully about doing a U-turn as he believes the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Man City coach says Bridge should use injury lay-off to reconsider joining England squad.