Pietersen scores his first IPL half-century (Statistical highlights)

MOHALI – Kevin Pietersen’s knock (66 off 44 balls) against Kings XI Punjab was his first half-century in Indian Premier League (IPL).

Pietersen, who was playing his first match for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) this season, was adjdged the Man of the Match after RCB beat Kings Xi Punjab by six wickets Friday night.
Other statistical … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pietersen scores his first IPL half-century (Statistical highlights).

Kabaddi World Cup 2010 Kicks Off Today

CHANDIGARH, INDIA (Gaea Times.com)- Kabaddi World Cup 2010 will kick start today with India taking on USA at the YPS Patiala. Reportedly there will be nine teams competing for the Kabaddi World Cup 2010. Norway has already withdrawn their name from the tournament. The Kabaddi World Cup 2010 is called Prize Money Pearls World Cup …. Source  : Kabaddi World Cup 2010 Kicks Off Today.

Me and my family have always known ‘truth’ behind Shoaib’s first ‘marriage’: Sania

NEW DELHI – Backing her husband-to-be, Shoaib Malik, amidst controversy surrounding their wedding, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has said that she and her family are aware about ‘all’ the truth behind Malik’s first marriage with Hyderabad based girl, Ayesha Siddiqui.

Sania, in her latest tweet, supported Malik and his family members, who have been accused …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Me and my family have always known ‘truth’ behind Shoaib’s first ‘marriage’: Sania.

UK boxer Haye as good as Ali, says trainer Dundee

LONDON – American boxing corner man and trainer Angelo Dundee believes Britain’s David Haye “has lit up the world heavyweight division” and will go on to defeat Wladimir Klitschko and unify the world heavyweight titles.

Haye, according to The Telegraph, however, must first see off mandatory challenger John Ruiz in Manchester this weekend, but his end …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : UK boxer Haye as good as Ali, says trainer Dundee.

Sania Mirza, Shoaib Malik to marry in Dubai

HYDERABAD – Ace tennis star Sania Mirza is all set to tie the nuptial knot with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik in Dubai on April 15, as Malik’s family fears protests in India on their arrival.

The Pakistani media has reported that Malik’s family wants the wedding to take place in Dubai and would not come to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sania Mirza, Shoaib Malik to marry in Dubai.

Like Michigan State last year, Butler hopes to get a boost from home crowd in Final Four

Butler to see if home is sweet in Final Four

INDIANAPOLIS – Almost dead center between West Lafayette and Bloomington, this city’s loyalties are usually divided between Purdue and Indiana.
This week, however, the capital city is Butler territory. The Bulldogs are snarling traffic, turning replicas of their mascot’s spiked collar into gameday couture and drawing a …. Source article  : Like Michigan State last year, Butler hopes to get a boost from home crowd in Final Four.

Coach K hopes Duke’s latest Final Four run proves he hasn’t lost his touch

Coach K’s still got his touch
INDIANAPOLIS – With every year that passed with a Duke-free Final Four, the skeptics became louder: Had Mike Krzyzewski somehow lost his touch?

Maybe not.
Perhaps the 63-year-old Hall of Famer was merely waiting for his current crop of maturing players to figure out how to storm through a bracket. It might … Read more : Coach K hopes Duke’s latest Final Four run proves he hasn’t lost his touch.

Criticism of Big Ten doesn’t sound quite so smart when the games matter most

Big Ten has last laugh with another Final Four run

INDIANAPOLIS – The Big Ten can be an easy mark.
Boring. Ugly. Obsessed with defense.
And those are some of the nicer things said about the conference’s heavy-contact, low-scoring games – by fans who didn’t rush for the remote when those games come on, that is.
But it’s the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Criticism of Big Ten doesn’t sound quite so smart when the games matter most.

Arena Football League Witnessed Chicago Rush Victory

OKLAHOMA CITY (GaeaTimes.com)-Arena Football League witnessed a great victory coming from the Chicago Rush in the first game of the 2010 season. Chicago Rush had a huge win of 61-43 over the Iowa Barnstormers in a tough tussle at the Wells Fargo Arena.

The two teams battled it out hard at the fields with 18 penalties …. Source  : Arena Football League Witnessed Chicago Rush Victory.

Los Angeles Lakers sign star Kobe Bryant to 3-year contract extension worth nearly $90 million

Lakers sign Kobe to 3-year, $90 million extension

LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant signed a three-year contract extension Friday worth nearly $90 million that will keep him with the Los Angeles Lakers through the 2013-14 season.
The deal will begin after next season. Bryant is making $23 million this season and is due to earn $24.8 million …. Original source  : Los Angeles Lakers sign star Kobe Bryant to 3-year contract extension worth nearly $90 million.

LeBron, Cavs get 60th win; close in on best record

LeBron, Cavs get 60th win; close in on best record

CLEVELAND – The Cavaliers reached one magic number and lowered another.
LeBron James scored 27 points and Cleveland entered an elite fraternity of NBA franchises with its 60th win, scoring 14 straight points in the fourth to pull away and beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-88 on Friday … Read more »»».

Kyle Busch wins NASCAR trucks race at Nashville Superspeedway, first victory as team owner

Kyle Busch wins NASCAR trucks race at Nashville

GLADEVILLE, Tenn. – Kyle Busch raced to his first NASCAR victory as a team owner, dominating the Nashville 200 on Friday night at Nashville Superspeedway for his 17th career Camping World Trucks Series win.
“It’s a big deal,” Busch said. “It’s always nice to win anytime you’re in anybody’s [..] Read the original article: here.

I like to hurt the opposition, says Ancelotti

LONDON – Hours before their teams’ titanic clash at David Haye, Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has declared war against Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson, saying: ‘I want to hurt you.’

“I like to hurt the opposition. United will want to control the game. This is a fight and that will decide the match. My aim is …. Original source  : I like to hurt the opposition, says Ancelotti.

‘Happy’ Hamilton is winning good, feeling good!

LONDON – British Formula One star Lewis Hamilton seems to have shrugged off bitter memories of the Australian Grand prix after making a storming start in Malaysia this weekend.

The 25-year-old McLaren driver, who dominated the two practice sessions on the Sepang racing track, confirmed that the taste of victory was sweet indeed.
“I’m feeling good. Winning …. Read the original article  : ‘Happy’ Hamilton is winning good, feeling good!.

US sportscaster Erin Andrews ‘receiving death threats’

NEW YORK – A man is giving death threats to American sportscaster Erin Andrews via hostile e-mails, according to reports.

TMZ has reported that three e-mails threatening the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ contestant were sent to the ‘Dan Patrick Show’, a sports talk show aired on radio and TV.
The e-mails were sent on March 26, 29 …. Original source  : US sportscaster Erin Andrews ‘receiving death threats’.

Newly single Michael Clarke kicks off b’day celebrations a day early

MELBOURNE – Cricketer Michael Clarke was spotted partying hard and hitting Sydney’s hotspots a day before his birthday.

Clarke, 29, who started off the celebrations on April 1 with his team-mates, was seen first at Ravesi’s, followed by dinner at North Bondi Italian, then on to the Ivy Pool where he was heard shouting vodkas for [..] Read the original article: here.

Woods’ kindergarten teacher says he made up childhood racial attack story

NEW YORK – A former kindergarten teacher of professional golfer Tiger Woods has come forward to say that his story about being racially abused as a kid is not true.

In a 2005 book written by Charles Barkley, Woods, 34, said he was taunted at a young age by schoolmates because he was bi-racial, and he … Read more »»».

Elin Nordegren finally comes out of the ‘Woods’

LONDON – Tiger Woods’ wife Elin Nordegren made her first appearance at a public event since sex scandal engulfed her husband last year.
The Swede stunner and the couple’s son, Charlie, took in some tennis Friday, watching Andy Roddick beat Rafael Nadal 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, reports The Telegraph.
According to reports, Nordegren is …. Original source  : Elin Nordegren finally comes out of the ‘Woods’.

Tiger Woods’ teacher wants apology for racism charges

LOS ANGELES – Golfer Tiger Woods’ kindergarten teacher is demanding an apology from him after charges of racial abuse during his school days “shocked, saddened and disappointed” her, a media report said Saturday.
Maureen Decker, 69, who was Woods’ kindergarten teacher at Cerritos Elementary School in the Anaheim area here in 1981-82, demanded an … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods’ teacher wants apology for racism charges.

Matt James Dies, Xaviers Shocked

PANAMA CITY (GaeaTimes.com)- St. Xaviers’ lineman Matt James fell off to death from Mexico hotel balcony on Friday. The news of His death came upon as shock to one and all Xaverians who gathered hurriedly at the school. The choir along with the students all stood with candles in their hand to pay their last …. Source article  : Matt James Dies, Xaviers Shocked.