Harris set to earn a 400,000 dollar pay hike

WELLINGTON – Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris is set to earn a staggering 400,000 dollar pay hike following his magnificent Test debut against New Zealand.
Harris will receive a six-figure upgrade when he is officially added to Cricket Australia’s 25-man contract list for 2010-11, which will be announced next month.
The 30-year-old, who began the …. Read the original article  : here.

Cleavage-showing Oz Grand Prix grid girls given a black mafia makeover

MELBOURNE – Those sexy and revealing dresses worn by grid girls will soon be a thing of the past, for critics have panned a new more conservative look for the girls of pit lane at the Australian F1 Grand Prix.

The girls emerged for this weekend’s event wearing a black mafia-style uniform, created by designer Kit … Original article on : Cleavage-showing Oz Grand Prix grid girls given a black mafia makeover.

Franklin joins New Zealand squad for Hamilton Test

SYDNEY – New Zealand has called up fast bowler James Franklin to join the squad for Saturday’s second Test against Australia in Hamilton.

Australia leads the two-match series 1-0 after a 10-wicket win in Wellington on Tuesday.
“There has been a lot of rain in Hamilton of late, and it is fair to say that the conditions … Original source on Gaea Times at : Franklin joins New Zealand squad for Hamilton Test.

Victorian Saker in line to be England’s next bowling coach

SYDNEY – David Saker, who as bowling coach has led Victoria to the past two Sheffield Shield titles, is in the running to be England’s next bowling coach, undermining Australia’s Ashes campaign later this year.

The 43-year-old is the only Australian among the four candidates shortlisted by the England and Wales Cricket Board to replace Ottis …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Victorian Saker in line to be England’s next bowling coach.

PCB finally gives compensation year after attack on Sri Lankan team

LAHORE – Over an year after the brazen terror attack on the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finally distributed compensation to the family members of those security officials and others killed in the terror strike.

PCB chairman Ijaz Butt handed over cheques of different amounts to family … Read more : PCB finally gives compensation year after attack on Sri Lankan team.

Alonso asks organisers not to switch rules too quickly

LONDON – Ferrari star Fernando Alonso, who won the Bahrain Grand prix, leading home a Ferrari one-two with Felipe Massa coming second, has warned organisers not to rush to switch the rules too quickly.

Several teams and drivers have already called for new regulations, which in effect restrict overtaking, to be modified to avoid more predictable … Read more >>>.

German Lissek favourite to be Pakistan hockey coach

KARACHI – Renowned German coach Paul Lissek has emerged as the favourite to take over as Pakistan’s hockey coach after the team’s World Cup debacle this month.

The News reported Thursday that after its last-place finish in the New Delhi World Cup, Pakistan had decided to rope in a foreign coach.
It said the Pakistan …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : German Lissek favourite to be Pakistan hockey coach.

Changes to the Bay Hill course and to the field without Tiger

Palmer still reigns at Bay Hill
ORLANDO, Fla. – Fans entering the Arnold Palmer Invitational walk through a tent filled with moments and memories of the King, from the winners of his Bay Hill tournament to the tournaments he won in a career that made him one of golf’s most enduring figures.

Five players sat on bar … Read more : Changes to the Bay Hill course and to the field without Tiger.

RR Vs KXIP: Rajasthan Royals Wins

MOHALI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- All the fans of the Rajasthan Royals were in for a huge treat on Wednesday when the team defeated Kings XI Punjab in the IPL match which was held at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. In order top emerge victorious, the Shilpa Shetty owned team registered a win against the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : RR Vs KXIP: Rajasthan Royals Wins.

Rajasthan Royals post 20th IPL win (Statistical Highlights)

MOHALI – Rajasthan Royals, with their 31-run over Kings XI Punjab here Wednesday night, became the first Indian Premier League (IPL) team to post 20 wins.

Royals, the 2008 champions, have won 20 of the 34 IPL matches they have played with a wining percentage of 60.29 percent. Thet lost 13 matches and … Read more »».

Mexico Vs Iceland: Match Ends Goalless

CHARLOTTE (GaeaTimes.com)- Few weeks are left before the exciting and highly entertaining FIFA World Cup matches start in South Africa. As World Cup fever is slowly grabbing people all over the world, last night Mexico utilized their ultimate chance to impress their supporters before the World Cup. Though Mexico vs Iceland match was considered to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mexico Vs Iceland: Match Ends Goalless.

Devon James’ husband ok with her, Tiger Woods’ affair

WASHINGTON – The husband of adult film star Devon James, who recently admitted that she had an affair with Tiger Woods, has revealed that the golfer and his wife met up to 10 times from late 2006 to 2008 at an “incall location.”
Kevin James – who is also an adult film star – … Read more : Devon James’ husband ok with her, Tiger Woods’ affair.

Woods may dodge playing Ryder Cup to avoid hecklers

LONDON – To avoid booze-fuelled hecklers, Tiger Woods ex-coach has said that the World No.1 could dodge the Ryder Cup in Wales and play only in the four Majors this year.
Woods, 34, makes his comeback at The Masters at Augusta next month. But his ex-coach Butch Harmon said: “The Ryder Cup will be … Read more »»».

Wayne Bridge to face ex in court over cash battle

LONDON – English footballer Wayne Bridge is set to face former flame Vanessa Perroncel in a London court over weekly cash settlement.

The 29-year-old soccer star, who bedded the French lingerie model and shares son Jaydon, three, with her, was said to have offered her 3,000 pounds a month for child care.
Vanessa, 33, accused of bedding … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Wayne Bridge to face ex in court over cash battle.

T20 could sound death knell for Test cricket: MCC boss

LONDON – The increasing popularity of the slam bang T20 cricket could ’sound the death knell for Test cricket’, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) chief Keith Bradshaw has warned.

In his article for the April edition of the Wisden Cricket magazine, Bradshaw said the danger of Test cricket being rendered redundant looms large as many players have …. Original article  : T20 could sound death knell for Test cricket: MCC boss.

FA could reprimand Mancini, Moyes for touchline fight

LONDON – Manchester City boss Robert Mancini and his Everton counterpart David Moyes were sent off for a touchline fight on a night of shame at Eastlands

The two bosses could now face a Football Association reprimand after squaring up in injury time. Moyes caught the ball and held on to it as he wanted to … Original source on Gaea Times at : FA could reprimand Mancini, Moyes for touchline fight.

Lie-Gate scandal a stepping-stone in my life: Hamilton

LONDON – Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has said that he “learned a whole lot” from the Lie-Gate scandal that engulfed him after the Australian Grand Prix in 2009.

Hamilton said that he now views the affair as a “stepping stone” in his life.
“I’ve always had great experiences here and so I don’t look at last …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Lie-Gate scandal a stepping-stone in my life: Hamilton.

There is a value for nuisance in Pakistan cricket: Akram

LAHORE – Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has backed all-rounder Shahid Afridi’s appointment as the skipper of the national side for the upcoming ICC T20 World Championship, saying “there is a value for nuisance in Pakistan cricket.”

Akram said Afridi may have earned a bad name for himself and the country following the shocking … Read more >>>.

Go green, pay for carbon footprint during Games

NEW DELHI – Driving, flying or home energy use, many innocuous everyday activities contribute to global warming. But now you can pay for your carbon footprint and redeem yourself during the Delhi Commonwealth Games.

As part of the first ‘green’ Games, the organising committee has decided to set up carbon neutrality kiosks at the Games Village … Read : Go green, pay for carbon footprint during Games.

Woods first press conference on April 5 after extra-marital affairs expose

NEW YORK – World No.1 golfer Tiger Woods is scheduled to hold his first press conference in nearly five months on April 5, following the public expose of his extramarital affairs.

It will be his first press conference in nearly five months, and his first time facing a room full of reporters since he crashed his …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Woods first press conference on April 5 after extra-marital affairs expose.