Murray should be ‘pushed’ to play more regularly for Great Britain in Davis Cup: Lloyd

LONDON – Former Davis Cup captain John Lloyd, who resigned following the humiliating loss to Lithuania earlier this month, wants the British Lawn Tennis Association to push their star player Andy Murray to play on a regular basis.

Lloyd feels that the LTA should have ensured that Andy … Original article on : Murray should be ‘pushed’ to play more regularly for Great Britain in Davis Cup: Lloyd.

Umpire referral system fails as wind plays havoc with cameras in Wellington test

WELLINGTON – The controversial ‘Umpire Decision Review System’ has been again exposed after it failed dismally due to strong winds in the ongoing Test match between Australia and New Zealand in Wellington.
In an embarrassing scenario for the International Cricket Council (ICC), the technology failed … Read more >>.

Congress to bail out former hockey Olympian

BHOPAL – The opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh has decided to come to the rescue of former Hockey Olympian Aslam Sher Khan, who has been slapped with non-payment of property tax notice and his house attached by the civic authorities.

The District Congress Committee here has decided to raise Rs.4.04 lakh for Khan after the Bhopal … Original source on Gaea Times at : Congress to bail out former hockey Olympian.

Mancini dismisses report about becoming Juventus’ new boss

LONDON – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has dismissed reports that he planning to become Juventus’ new boss.

Mancini, whose future depends on whether City get in the top four, was linked with Juventus after witnessing Fulham’s …. Source  : Mancini dismisses report about becoming Juventus’ new boss.

Button favours big decisions to make Formula One exciting

LONDON – F1 champion Jenson Button insists big decisions must be made if Formula One fails to brighten up over the next few races.

Button was furious as the new regulations turned last week’s Bahrain Grand Prix into a procession.
It means the pressure is [..] Read the original article: here.

Manchester United is Premier League title favourites: Ancelotti

LONDON – Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that Premier League rivals Manchester United is now favourite to win the title after his club slipped up again.

Days after being knocked out of the Champions League, the Blues saw their Premier League hopes dented by …. Original source  : Manchester United is Premier League title favourites: Ancelotti.

No Premier League title let-up for Man U, assures Ferguson

LONDON – Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that there will be no title let-up as his club moved four points clear of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League points tally.

Ji Sung Park’s header gave United a 2-1 win … Read more : No Premier League title let-up for Man U, assures Ferguson.

Suns win fourth consecutive game, beating Trail Blazers 93-87

Suns win fourth straight, beating Trail Blazers

PHOENIX – Jared Dudley scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter and Grant Hill hit two key baskets, lifting the Phoenix Suns to a 93-87 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night for their fourth straight win.
The loss ended Portland’s five-game winning streak and [..] Read the original article: here.

I was living a life of a lie, says Tiger Woods

NEW YORK – Tiger Woods has admitted that he “was living a life of a lie” in his first TV interview after the exposure of his sexcapades.
The golfer said, in dueling interviews on ESPN and the Golf Channel, that … Read more »».

Repella, Miles pace No. 3 seed West Virginia past No. 14 Lamar, 58-43

No. 3 seed West Virginia beats No. 14 Lamar, 58-43

AUSTIN, Texas – West Virginia simply had too much for Lamar to handle.
Too much size, too much rebounding and too much of just about anything Sarah Miles wanted to do.
Miles had 11 points, seven rebounds, six assists and five steals and No. 3-seed West Virginia bolted … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Repella, Miles pace No. 3 seed West Virginia past No. 14 Lamar, 58-43.

Lacey’s return helps Iowa State rout Lehigh 79-42 in first-round NCAA women’s game

Iowa State routs Lehigh 79-42 in women’s tourney

AMES, Iowa – With Alison Lacey feeling better, so was everyone else on Iowa State’s basketball team.
Anna Prins scored 21 points and the Cyclones celebrated Lacey’s return to the lineup with a 79-42 victory over Lehigh on Sunday night in the first round of the NCAA women’s tournament.
Lacey, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lacey’s return helps Iowa State rout Lehigh 79-42 in first-round NCAA women’s game.

Kobe scores 20 in 2nd quarter as Lakers send Wizards to 11th straight loss, 99-92

Kobe, Lakers send Wizards to 11th straight loss

LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant scored 20 of his 24 points on a variety of jump shots during a dynamic second quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Washington Wizards to their 11th straight loss, 99-92 Sunday night.
Pau Gasol had 28 points and 12 rebounds for the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Kobe scores 20 in 2nd quarter as Lakers send Wizards to 11th straight loss, 99-92.

No. 3 seed Oklahoma holds on despite late drought to beat South Dakota State 68-57

Oklahoma holds on to beat Jackrabbits 68-57

NORMAN, Okla. – One late dry spell couldn’t spoil Oklahoma’s run of success in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Nyeshia Stevenson scored 17 points, Abi Olajuwon added 15 and third-seeded Oklahoma beat South Dakota State 68-57 on Sunday night despite going the final 7 minutes with just one …. Original article  : No. 3 seed Oklahoma holds on despite late drought to beat South Dakota State 68-57.

Dixon powers UCLA past NC State 74-54 in 1st round, and top seed Nebraska is next

Dixon leads UCLA past NC State 74-54 in 1st round

MINNEAPOLIS – Jasmine Dixon and UCLA were just too tough for North Carolina State to handle.
Dixon powered UCLA with 17 points and 11 rebounds, leading the No. 8 seed Bruins to a 74-54 victory on Sunday over No. 9 seed North Carolina State in the first …. Read the original article  : Dixon powers UCLA past NC State 74-54 in 1st round, and top seed Nebraska is next.

Marvin Williams scores 26, Hawks outlast Spurs 119-114 in OT to clinch playoff berth

Williams scores 26, Hawks beat Spurs 119-114 in OT

ATLANTA – Marvin Williams scored 26 points to lead three scorers with 20 or more points and the Atlanta Hawks beat San Antonio 119-114 in overtime on Sunday night to clinch a playoff berth.
The Hawks got their first win over the Spurs in five years.
Joe Johnson’s jumper … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Marvin Williams scores 26, Hawks outlast Spurs 119-114 in OT to clinch playoff berth.

Devan Dubnyk makes 27 saves, Oilers beat Sharks 5-1

Dubnyk leads Oilers past Sharks, 5-1
EDMONTON, Alberta – Devan Dubnyk made 27 saves for his second straight victory, and Dustin Penner and Shawn Horcoff each had a goal and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.

Robert Nilsson, Fernando Pisani and Aaron Johnson also scored for Edmonton.
Ryane … Read : Devan Dubnyk makes 27 saves, Oilers beat Sharks 5-1.

Selanne becomes 18th member of 600-goal club, Ducks beats Avs 5-2

Selanne’s 600th goal helps Ducks beat Avs
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Teemu Selanne can finally exhale. His 600th goal is in the books, with four home games to spare in what likely will be his final NHL season.

Selanne became the 18th player in NHL history to reach the milestone, scoring 34 seconds into the second period during … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Selanne becomes 18th member of 600-goal club, Ducks beats Avs 5-2.

Chris Kramer’s layup with 4.2 seconds left lifts Purdue over Texas A&M 63-61 in OT

Kramer lifts Purdue over Texas A&M 63-61 in OT

SPOKANE, Wash. – Chris Kramer ignored his coach’s final play call and demanded the ball with Purdue’s season on the line.
The two-time Big Ten defensive player of the year, the rugged soul of Boilermakers basketball with do-it-all leader Robbie Hummel out for the season, forgot he is …. Original source  : Chris Kramer’s layup with 4.2 seconds left lifts Purdue over Texas A&M 63-61 in OT.

Adrian Aucoin scores SO winner, extends Coyotes’ winning streak to 9 with 3-2 win over Stars

Coyotes beat Stars for 9th straight win
DALLAS – Another shootout, another win for the Phoenix Coyotes.

Adrian Aucoin scored in the fourth round of the tiebreaker and the Coyotes matched a franchise record with their ninth straight victory, 3-2 over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night.
The Coyotes improved to 12-4 in shootouts this season and have …. Original source  : Adrian Aucoin scores SO winner, extends Coyotes’ winning streak to 9 with 3-2 win over Stars.

Lakers C Andrew Bynum has strained Achilles’ tendon, likely out at least 2 weeks

Bynum has strained tendon, return uncertain

LOS ANGELES – Andrew Bynum’s left Achilles’ tendon is not torn, and the Los Angeles Lakers are cautiously optimistic their starting center can return from his latest injury in two weeks.
Yet Lakers coach Phil Jackson said Sunday he can’t predict a return timetable for Bynum, who strained his tendon early …. Original article  : Lakers C Andrew Bynum has strained Achilles’ tendon, likely out at least 2 weeks.