PCB boss Butt on collision course with govt. over board constitution

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt could well be on track for yet another controversy, as he has suggested some ‘drastic’ amendments in the board’s constitutional draft despite the government already agreeing upon the ‘democratic’ draft constitution.

According to sources privy to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : PCB boss Butt on collision course with govt. over board constitution.

Mohsin Khan building competitive back-up team to put pressure on senior players

KARACHI – Worried over the lack of good back up players, Pakistan cricket’s chief selector Mohsin Khan is planning to build up a strong second league of players who could be pressed into national duty in an emergency.

Khan, while pointing [..] Read the original article: here.

Maradona hails Messi, says he is playing kick-about with Jesus

LONDON – Argentina coach Diego Maradona was full of praise for his ace striker Lionel Messi destroying Arsenal in the Champion League, and said Messi is “playing a kick-about with Jesus”.

The Argentina coach said: “Leo’s at a select level, is the best in the world and a star …. Read the original article  : Maradona hails Messi, says he is playing kick-about with Jesus.

Sussex signs ‘banned’ Rana Naved to replace Aarafat

LAHORE – Banned Pakistan fast bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has been signed by English county team Sussex as a replacement for Yasir Aarafat, who has been included in Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming ICC T20 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sussex signs ‘banned’ Rana Naved to replace Aarafat.

Akmal brothers appeal against fine imposed by PCB

LAHORE – Pakistan wicket keeper Kamran Akmal and his batsman brother Umer Akmal have appealed against the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to impose a hefty fine on them.

“The Akmal brothers have filed appeals against the penalties in person without support of any counsel, so now …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Augusta’s chairman rebukes Woods

Augusta (Georgia, US), – The chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club, Bill Payne, singled out Tiger Woods for harsh rebuke on Wednesday, when he said that the world’s top-ranked golfer did not live up to role model expectations and … Read more : Augusta’s chairman rebukes Woods.

Shoaib Malik’s family arrives in India for his wedding

HYDERABAD – Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik’s family arrived in Hyderabad from Lahore for his wedding with Indian tennis star Sania Mirza.

Shoaib’s family including his mother Sultana Farooq, brother Adeel Malik, sister Shazia Imran, sister Sadaf Malik, nephew … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Shoaib Malik’s family arrives in India for his wedding.

Warne’s mentor Jenner in ICU after suffering a heart attack

SYDNEY – Australia legend Shane Warne’s spin bowling coach Terry Jenner is in intensive care in England after suffering a serious heart attack.

Jenner had been in England for only two days, having worked with Warne in India ahead of the Indian Premier League, when …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Whoa Nellie! Nelson moves atop career list with win No. 1,333 as Warriors top T-Wolves 116-107

Warriors’ Nelson becomes NBA’s winningest coach

MINNEAPOLIS – In 31 seasons on the bench, Don Nelson has clashed with players, management and ownership, leading to much debate about the legacy he will leave when he finally walks away.
There is no arguing this: ol’ Nelly is the NBA’s winningest coach.
Nelson surpassed Lenny Wilkens on the career list … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Whoa Nellie! Nelson moves atop career list with win No. 1,333 as Warriors top T-Wolves 116-107.

Shoaib Malik sends notice to PCB seeking reasons for ban, fine

KARACHI – Former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik has sent a notice to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) seeking clarifications on its decision impose a year’s ban and a penalty of two million rupees on him.

A PCB official, while confirming the report, said the board would soon reply to the notice.
“We will respond to Shoaib Malik’s … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Shoaib Malik sends notice to PCB seeking reasons for ban, fine.

Let’s tee it up! All eyes on Tiger Woods as he begins his comeback at Augusta National

After a Masters scolding, Woods ready to tee off
AUGUSTA, Ga. – He’s gotten a scolding from the head of Augusta National and heard the words of his late father in a television ad, lecturing on the virtues of responsibility.
For Tiger Woods, it could take years to know if he’s done enough right things …. Original source  : Let’s tee it up! All eyes on Tiger Woods as he begins his comeback at Augusta National.

Shoaib Akhtar to feature in Bangladesh’s T20 league

DHAKA – Controversial Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is likely to be seen in action during Bangladesh’s T20 league.
Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal said Akhtar would be representing the Cyclones of Chittagong during the T20 league, which is scheduled to commence on April 11.
“It is all but confirmed that Akhtar will join the team …. Original article  : Shoaib Akhtar to feature in Bangladesh’s T20 league.

Did Tiger Woods ‘once have a one-night stand with 14-year-old neighbour’?

NEW YORK – A 22-year-old woman has come forward to claim that she bedded Tiger Woods – having sex with him on a couch near where a crib for one of his kids had been placed.
According to The National Enquirer, Raychel Coudriet was 14 when she first met the golfer as …. Read the original article  : Did Tiger Woods ‘once have a one-night stand with 14-year-old neighbour’?.

Sania, Shoaib’s honeymoon in Gilgit-Baltistan?

ISLAMABAD – Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Syed Mehdi Shah today added more controversy to the ongoing marriage saga of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza’s by extending an invitation to the couple to spend their honeymoon in the province.

Shah’s invite to this high profile Indo-Pak couple is being seen as a ploy … Read more >>>.

Kurt Suzuki’s double in ninth inning leads Athletics past Mariners 6-5

Suzuki’s double lifts A’s beat Mariners 6-5
OAKLAND, Calif. – Kurt Suzuki hit an RBI double with one out in the ninth inning to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
Suzuki’s seventh career walkoff hit provided a happy ending to a night that began with the … Original article on : Kurt Suzuki’s double in ninth inning leads Athletics past Mariners 6-5.

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Stoudemire scores 29, Nash and Richardson sit out fourth in Suns 112-101 win over Spurs

Stoudemire scores 29, Suns dominate Spurs 112-101

PHOENIX – Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points and Phoenix dominated San Antonio most of Wednesday night in a 112-101 victory that snapped the Spurs’ four-game winning streak and kept the Suns tied for second in the Western Conference with four games to play.
Jason Richardson scored 20 and Steve Nash … Read : Stoudemire scores 29, Nash and Richardson sit out fourth in Suns 112-101 win over Spurs.

Morneau, Hardy homer again, Pavano gets off on right foot in Twins’ 4-2 win over Angels

Morneau, Hardy homer again for Twins in 4-2 win

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Carl Pavano and J.J. Hardy both are looking for bounce-back seasons. It would be hard for either one to be doing better so far.
Pavano pitched seven sharp innings in his season debut, and Hardy and Justin Morneau each homered for the second straight game … Read more : Morneau, Hardy homer again, Pavano gets off on right foot in Twins’ 4-2 win over Angels.

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Kelly Johnson homers twice as Arizona Diamondbacks beat San Diego Padres 5-3

Johnson powers Arizona past San Diego 5-3
PHOENIX – Kelly Johnson hit two of Arizona’s four homers, helping the Diamondbacks rally for a 5-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.

Johnson connected on Kevin Correia’s second pitch of the game and added a tying two-run drive in the fifth. Chris Young went deep in …. Read the original article  : here.