Vidic asks Man U teammates to stop feeling sorry and rescue their season

LONDON – Centre-half Nemanja Vidic has asked his teammates to stop feeling sorry for themselves and rescue their season after two defeats in the space of five days have put Manchester United’s title and Champions League hopes in serious jeopardy.

Vidic believes the team did not get rid of their hangover from the last-minute defeat in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Vidic asks Man U teammates to stop feeling sorry and rescue their season.

White supremacist murder sparks off World Cup race war fears

LONDON – The murder of a white supremacist could plunge England football stars and fans into a World Cup race war, it was feared last night.

According to The Sun, Eugene Terreblanche was hacked to death on Saturday and World Cup officials fear the killing will hit ticket sales.
With just ten weeks to go, 3.7million are …. Read the original article  : White supremacist murder sparks off World Cup race war fears.

Haye hits jackpot as boxing promoters want him to fight for them

LONDON – WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has hit the jackpot after he defeated American challenger John Ruiz, as promoters from both sides of the Atlantic scrap over him.

Golden Boy Promotions want to take Haye to the US, while Berlin-based Sauerland Events hope to put him on in Germany.
And his own Hayemaker Promotions could yet …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Haye hits jackpot as boxing promoters want him to fight for them.

Hamilton warns McLaren team to get their act right to win F1 championship

LONDON – Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has asked his McLaren team to get their act together if they want me to win the title.

The British driver gave a dazzling overtaking display to finish sixth from 20th in Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix.
Hamilton said: “I could not ask for anything more getting sixth from 20th on …. Original article  : Hamilton warns McLaren team to get their act right to win F1 championship.

Miandad-Akram showdown ignites fresh Pak cricket row

LAHORE – The showdown between former Pakistani captains Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram has ignited a row in the media, as neither of the legends are ready to go back on their comments.

Earlier, Akram specifically questioned Miandad’s loyalty to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
“I have all my regards for Javed bhai, but when I see …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Miandad-Akram showdown ignites fresh Pak cricket row.

SAfrica’s government says World Cup will be safe despite killing of white supremacist leader

SAfrica’s government says World Cup will be safe

JOHANNESBURG – With its World Cup security plans already under intense scrutiny, South Africa’s government has stressed it has taken a “tough stance” against crime and the killing of right-wing leader Eugene Terreblanche will not affect soccer’s marquee tournament.
Police minister Nathi Mthetwa says South Africa is starting to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Shoaib approaches Manoj Prabhakar’s lawyer to fight his case

PUNE – Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, who has been accused by an Indian woman of marrying and dumping her without a formal divorce, has approached a criminal lawyer who had fought a case for former Indian all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar.

Shoaib has approached 60-year-old New Delhi-based lawyer Ramesh Gupta to fight his case.
Gupta, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Shoaib approaches Manoj Prabhakar’s lawyer to fight his case.

Wayne Bridge’s ex Vanessa Perroncel ‘not happy with 2m ponds offer for new house’

LONDON – Wayne Bridge’s former partner Vanessa Perroncel is reportedly furious that the Manchester City star is offering her only 2-million-pounds to purchase a new house.

The French model, 33, has apparently told her friends that she needs at least 700,000-pounds more for a pad to … Original article on : Wayne Bridge’s ex Vanessa Perroncel ‘not happy with 2m ponds offer for new house’.

Arsenal stars have spirit of genuine champions: Wenger

LONDON – Manager Arsene Wenger is convinced that his stars have the spirit of genuine champions and, is sure that even a depleted Arsenal side can overcome one of the severest tests in the club’s history tomorrow night by knocking Barcelona out of the Champions League.
Nicklas Bendtner’s injury-time winner against Wolves on Saturday …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Arsenal stars have spirit of genuine champions: Wenger.

Man U’s title hopes in ruins without Rooney: Ancelotti

LONDON – Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that ace striker Wayne Rooney’s injury has left Manchester United’s title and Euro hopes in ruins.

Chelsea went on top of the table with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Saturday, and, Ancelotti insists the absence of Rooney, out for three weeks with a sprained ankle, was …. Source  : Man U’s title hopes in ruins without Rooney: Ancelotti.

Former England pacer Sir Alec Bedser dies at 91

LONDON – One of England’s greatest cricketers, Sir Alec Bedser, who rebuilt the England cricket team following the Second World War and played a pivotal role in the side regaining the Ashes in 1953, has died at the age of 91.

Bedser died at around 8.30 on Sunday evening at a hospital in Woking after falling …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Former England pacer Sir Alec Bedser dies at 91.

Premier League title will give better feeling than Chelsea’s 2006 triumph: Drogba

LONDON – Ace striker Didier Drogba reckons winning the Premier League title this year would give him a better feeling than Chelsea’s 2006 triumph.

Manchester United has lifted the trophy for three successive seasons since the Blues retained the title four years ago.
Drogba, 32, said: “It would mean more for us to win the league now … Read more : Premier League title will give better feeling than Chelsea’s 2006 triumph: Drogba.

Benitez asks Liverpool to win every game to grab a Champions League spot

LONDON – Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has asked his players to win every game left this season to grab a Champions League spot.

His Reds only drew with Birmingham and are four points adrift of Manchester City in the race for fourth spot, with five matches remaining.
Benitez, who famously guaranteed his men would finish fourth, made … Read more >>>.

Anthony Kim beats Vaughn Taylor on first extra hole at Houston Open for third PGA Tour title

Kim wins Houston Open playoff for third PGA title

HUMBLE, Texas – Anthony Kim is heading to the Masters with a newfound sense of confidence and maturity.
And a brand new crystal trophy.
Shrugging off a bad putt on the 72nd hole, Kim parred the first hole of a playoff with Vaughn Taylor to win the Houston Open …. Read the original article  : here.

Butler whiz-kid Stevens seeks KO vs. another coaching giant: ‘They write books, I read ‘em.’

Up-and-comer Stevens matches wits with Coach K

INDIANAPOLIS – The differences in age and accomplishment are vast. Brad Stevens would have you believe the gulf is wider still.
The whiz-kid Butler coach said Sunday he was thrilled just to have worked the other end of the sideline from some of the deans of his profession. Now he …. Original source  : Butler whiz-kid Stevens seeks KO vs. another coaching giant: ‘They write books, I read ‘em.’.

Masters gets off to strong start with 4-time champ Tiger Woods at the mike, not on the tee

Tiger Speaks: A compelling start to Masters week
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Tiger Woods got a big hug from an old friend, along with some encouraging words for his return to competition at the Masters.
“This is the place where you belong,” Mark O’Meara said he told Woods as they walked down the 10th fairway on … Read : Masters gets off to strong start with 4-time champ Tiger Woods at the mike, not on the tee.

Pakistan never respected their cricket stars: Akram

KOLKATA – Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram insists that Pakistan never respected its cricket stars, and reiterated the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was wrong to slap indefinite bans on cricketers.

Akram’s comment comes after the PCB effectively banned former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan from playing international cricket for an indefinite period on March 10, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Police reaches Sania’s house to interrogate Malik

HYDERABAD – Hyderabad Police on Monday reached Tennis Star Sania Mirza’s house to question Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, who is her prospective bridegroom, in a case filed against him by Mohammed Siddiqui.

Sania and Mailk are scheduled to enter wedlock on April 15.
On Sunday evening, Siddiqui, father of Ayesha, who alleged that Malik married her earlier, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Police reaches Sania’s house to interrogate Malik.

Kevin Youkilis’ 3 extra base-hits lead Red Sox to 9-7 win over Yankees in season opener

Youkilis, Red Sox top Yankees 9-7 in season opener
BOSTON – The Red Sox stressed run prevention as they built their team for this season. Then it began and they won with run production.
Kevin Youkilis had three extra-base hits, Dustin Pedroia hit a two-run homer and three new starters had big nights … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kevin Youkilis’ 3 extra base-hits lead Red Sox to 9-7 win over Yankees in season opener.

Sami Salo scores overtime goal, Canucks beat Wild after blowing 2-goal lead in final minute

Salo scores OT goal for Canucks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Sami Salo scored on a power play at 2:15 of overtime and the Vancouver Canucks bounced back from blowing a two-goal lead in the final minute to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Sunday night.

Most of the crowd of 18,810 – the 300th consecutive sellout – … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sami Salo scores overtime goal, Canucks beat Wild after blowing 2-goal lead in final minute.