Indian women hold Japan in last hockey Test

NEW DELHI – Indian women held Japan 2-2 in the final hockey Test of the four-match series at the Gifu Green Stadium at Kakamigahara, Japan, Wednesday.

Japan won the series 3-0. The hosts had won the first three matches convincingly but failed to make a clean sweep.
The two teams were locked 1-1 at half … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Indian women hold Japan in last hockey Test.

Somdev bows out of Sony Ericsson Open qualifiers

MIAMI – India’s Somdev Devvarman went down to 85th-ranked Ukrainian and third seed Illya Marchenko in the second round of the Sony Ericsson Open tennis qualifiers here.

Somdev, ranked 120, lost 4-6, 3-6 Tuesday. The Indian had defeated Frenchman David Guez in the first round.
India’s teenage sensation Yuki Bhambri had already lost in the first … Original source on Gaea Times at : Somdev bows out of Sony Ericsson Open qualifiers.

Hughes facing axe if injured Watson found fit for Hamilton Test

MELBOURNE – Test opener Phillip Hughes, who scored an unbeaten 86 from 75 balls to take Australia to an emphatic 10-wicket victory over New Zealand, still faces the prospect of losing his Test spot.
Hughes’ unbeaten knock is unlikely to save him from the selection axe with injured all-rounder Shane Watson almost certain to …. Read the original article  : here.

Ponting hoping ‘all rounder’ Watson found fit for Hamilton Test

LONDON – Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said that he is worried over the fitness of all-rounder Shane Watson for second and final Test against New Zealand in Hamilton, starting on Saturday.
Watson missed the first Test in Wellington with a thigh strain and was replaced by opener Phillip Hughes who hit a dashing …. Original source  : Ponting hoping ‘all rounder’ Watson found fit for Hamilton Test.

“Different” Bollinger’s record in Test cricket is exceptional: Ponting

SYDNEY – Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said that pacer Doug Bollinger’s record in Test cricket has been exceptional.
Bollinger bowled 40 overs on a good batting pitch at Wellington’s Basin Reserve in the first Test against New Zealand to take match figures of 7-108
“Doug’s record since he has come in to Test cricket …. Read the original article  : “Different” Bollinger’s record in Test cricket is exceptional: Ponting.

Medical examiner says pro golfer Ken Green’s son died accidentally from medications, alcohol

Autopsy: Golfer’s son died from alcohol, drugs

DALLAS – The Dallas County medical examiner’s office says Hunter Green, the son of professional golfer Ken Green, died as a result of a combination of alcohol and prescription drugs.
An autopsy reported obtained by the Daillas Morning News on Tuesday says Green’s January death was accidental. It also says … Read : Medical examiner says pro golfer Ken Green’s son died accidentally from medications, alcohol.

NFL changes overtime rules for playoff games starting next season

NFL changes overtime for playoff games
ORLANDO, Fla. – Losing the coin toss for overtime in the playoffs might be a little less painful next season.

Far more swiftly than anyone predicted, including the competition committee that made the recommendation, the NFL changed its overtime rules for postseason games Tuesday. Starting with the 2010 season, if a … Read more »»».

Tiger Woods has ‘a great chance’ to win the Masters, says Seve Ballesteros

LONDON – Former golfing ace Seve Ballesteros believes that the world’s No 1 golfer Tiger Woods has “a great chance” to win the Masters this year.
“I’m pleased to see that Tiger Woods made the decision to come back and has finally decided to compete. I think that this is the best news that … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods has ‘a great chance’ to win the Masters, says Seve Ballesteros.

Young Black Caps all rounder Williamson to debut against Australia in Hamilton

MELBOURNE – New Zealand all rounder Kane Williamson (19) is all set to make his debut against Australia in the second Test in Hamilton.

Black Caps coach Mark Greatbatch said the all-rounder had been a stand out this season in domestic cricket and deserved an opportunity to be involved at a higher level.
Williamson is the only …. Read the original article  : here.

Test debutant Harris”beer therapy’ to overcome windy Wellington ordeal

SYDNEY – Test debutant Ryan Harris quietly celebrated Australia’s victory over New Zealand in the first Test with beer, as the team was tired facing tough windy conditions in the Wellington Test.

The 30-year-old pace bowler battled winds of up to 130km/h at Wellington’s Basin Reserve to claim match figures of 6-119 from 41 overs in …. Read the original article  : Test debutant Harris’ ‘beer therapy’ to overcome windy Wellington ordeal.

CAPITAL CULTURE: Forget about the Obama boys club; women’s club takes hold at White House

CAPITAL CULTURE: Obama tackles boys club image

WASHINGTON – Late last year, President Barack Obama summoned the highest-ranking women on his staff to a dinner at the White House so he could ask them a question: Should he be worried about a nagging perception that his administration was a testosterone-fueled boys club?
The dinner led to the …. Source article  : CAPITAL CULTURE: Forget about the Obama boys club; women’s club takes hold at White House.

‘Banned’ Younis Khan gets President’s Pride of Performance award for T20 triumph

ISLAMABAD – Less than two weeks after being banned for an indefinite period by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for creating rift in the team, former skipper Younis Khan has received the President’s Pride of Performance award for leading the team which lifted the ICC World T20 Championship in England in 2009.

Talking to reporters after … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Banned’ Younis Khan gets President’s Pride of Performance award for T20 triumph.

Arsenal don’t have the firepower to win any title, says Arshavin

LONDON – Arsenal striker Andrey Arshavin has said that he is not convinced about the club’s chances of winning any title this season.

The Gunners have battled back from devastating bad luck and injuries to stand two points off leaders Manchester United. Not only that, they also have to play their Champions League quarterfinal against favourites …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Arsenal don’t have the firepower to win any title, says Arshavin.

Hughes’ ability to bat in middle order will keep his career secure, says Langer

MELBOURNE – Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, who played a cameo knock during Wellington Test as a replacement for injured Shane Watson, should not fear about his career because opening isn’t his only re-entry point back into the side, according to Justin Langer.
Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is desperate to get all-rounder Watson back from … Read more : Hughes’ ability to bat in middle order will keep his career secure, says Langer.

No infighting in team, will defend T20 title : Afridi

KARACHI – Rejecting reports about infighting and factionalism within the team, newly appointed Pakistan T20 captain Shahid Afridi has expressed the hope that his squad would defend their ICC T20 World Championship title in West Indies.

Afridi, who was appointed skipper for the upcoming tournament which would commence from April 30 in the Caribbean, said there … Original article on : No infighting in team, will defend T20 title : Afridi.

Tiger Woods’ newest ‘porn star’ mistress in torrid threesome claim

NEW YORK – In the latest claim of infidelity against Tiger Woods, a third X-rated film star has claimed that the golfer paid her and another woman 2000 dollars each for a threesome.
Devon James, a Florida-based “adult entertainer”, claimed in a radio interview on March 23 that she met Woods, 34, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods’ newest ‘porn star’ mistress in torrid threesome claim.

Devon James: Latest Tiger Woods Mistress

Tiger Woods’ alleged mistress seems to be infinite. With Devon James joining the party, Woods’ career get into yet another trouble. The adult film actress has claimed to have a two years long relationship with the golf genius.
Devon James made her explosive statement on “Bubba the Love Sponge Show”. Addressing the audience she told [..] Read the original article: here.

New Zealand Cricket deny Howard snub over ICC vice-president role

MELBOURNE – New Zealand cricket chief Justin Vaughan has said that there are plans to invite former Australian premier John Howard as a special guest at the NZC meeting in May, and refuted reports about snubbing the ICC vice-president nominee.

The Dominion Post report claimed on Tuesday that New Zealand Cricket rejected an approach last month … Read : New Zealand Cricket deny Howard snub over ICC vice-president role.

Oilers earn 3rd straight win with 3-2 victory over Canucks

Oilers slip past Canucks 3-2
EDMONTON, Alberta – Tom Gilbert had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers earned their third consecutive victory with a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.

Robert Nilsson and Andrew Cogliano also scored for the last-place Oilers, who were coming off consecutive wins over Detroit and San Jose …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bourque scores winner for Flames, who beat Ducks and move within 2 points of Red Wings

Bourque scores winner for Flames against Ducks

CALGARY, Alberta – Rene Bourque scored the winning goal on a breakaway late in the second period to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.
The Flames pulled within two points of the eighth-place Detroit Red Wings in the Western Conference playoff …. Source  : Gaea News Network.