RCB Vs. DC: Deccan Chargers Wins

BANGALORE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The large number of crowds gathered at the Chinnaswamy Stadium were in for a huge disappointment on Thursday night as the home team Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a humiliating defeat against the visiting team, Deccan Chargers. When the highly anticipated match commenced last night, the home crowd cheered and applauded their …. Source  : RCB Vs. DC: Deccan Chargers Wins.

Tiger Woods Commercial With Nike Discussed

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- The new Tiger Woods commercial with Nike is generating a lot of interest. That, of course, is very easily understandable, considering that this is the first time that he is being seen in a television commercial since his hiatus from sports. However, even more than that is the fact that the … Read more >>>.

Ferguson is a sore loser, says Bayern Munich President

LONDON – Bayern Munich President Uli Hoeness has hit back at Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and branded him as a sore loser for his comments following United’s Champions League exit.

“We lost in 1999 like gentlemen. Now, United should do the same,” The Sun quoted Hoeness, as saying.
Ferguson has blamed …. Source article  : Ferguson is a sore loser, says Bayern Munich President.

Tiger Woods’ relationship with wife ‘getting worse’

WASHINGTON – Professional golfer Tiger Woods is said to be making his golf comeback at the expense of his marriage.
Woods, 34, had made headline with his return to the Masters, but his wife Elin is said to be getting furious day … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods’ relationship with wife ‘getting worse’.

Manchester United must concentrate on Premier League: Fletcher

LONDON – Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has said his club will make a strong comeback in the Premier League despite the recent lull in their form.

“It’s really disappointing and the lads will be gutted for a long time, but somehow we’ve got to rise now and show character. We’ve … Read : Manchester United must concentrate on Premier League: Fletcher.

ECB appoints Aussie David Saker as England bowling coach

LONDON – The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed former Australian fast bowler David Saker to the post of England bowling coach.

Saker has been assistant coach of Victoria for six years and takes over from Ottis Gibson, who was appointed West Indies coach … Read : ECB appoints Aussie David Saker as England bowling coach.

Liverpool players must push for Champions League return: Rafa

LONDON – Coach Rafa Benitez has said that Liverpool’s players must push for a Champions League return after entering the semi-finals of the Europa League.

Fernando Torres scored twice after the interval to add to the first-half strikes from Dirk Kuyt and Lucas as …. Read the original article  : Liverpool players must push for Champions League return: Rafa.

Baggy greens worn by Neil Harvey, Greg Chappell sold for 25,000 dollars

SYDNEY – Two baggy green caps worn by Australian legends Neil Harvey and Greg Chappell have been sold at an auction for a combined price of 25,000 dollars.

Harvey’s baggy green went under the hammer in Melbourne for 15,660 dollars, … Read more >>>.

Faisal Iqbal signs contract with Bangladesh cricket for T20 league

KARACHI – After all rounder Shoaib Malik and fast bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, another Pakistan cricketer, batsman Faisal Iqbal, has signed a contract with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for its T20 league, which is scheduled to commence on April 11.

Iqbal would be playing for Sultans of Sylhet …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Faisal Iqbal signs contract with Bangladesh cricket for T20 league.

Pak cricketers apprehensively sign PCB central contracts

LAHORE – Despite having apprehensions over some of the clauses in the central contracts offered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), national players have signed on the dotted line.

According to sources, cricketers were concerned over some clauses, such …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pak cricketers apprehensively sign PCB central contracts.

Whatever things Tiger Woods needed to work on in rehab, his confidence was not one of them

Tiger Woods lost his moral compass, not his swing
AUGUSTA, Ga. – If you wanted to see him fail, a golf course was probably the last place to look.
Tiger Woods might have lost his moral compass. But his swing hasn’t gone anywhere.
He striped what might have been the most pressure-packed shot of his career …. Source  : Whatever things Tiger Woods needed to work on in rehab, his confidence was not one of them.

Ex-Oz cricketer pleads not guilty to sex assault charges

HOBART – Former Australian cricketer Glenn Hughes will stand trial in Perth in June after he pleaded not guilty to two sexual assault charges in a Perth Magistrates Court.

Hughes faces two charges of sexual penetration without consent in relation to an incident at a Perth hotel in October last year.
It is alleged … Original article on : Ex-Oz cricketer pleads not guilty to sex assault charges.

Warner extends contract with New South Wales

NEW DELHI – New South Wales (NSW) batsman Dave Warner has ended recent speculation about his playing future with the team by extending his stay with them for another three-years.

Warner, who has had limited opportunities with NSW, was due to be out of contract in July, but decided to stay and … Original article on : Warner extends contract with New South Wales.

Qadir hails Waqar’s appointment as head coach

LAHORE – Former Pakistan chief cricket selector Abdul Qadir has hailed the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to appoint former fast bowler Waqar Younis as the national team’s head coach.

Expressing his dislike for appointing a foreign coach, … Read more »».

Shoaib Akhtar raring to make his international comeback

ISLAMABAD – Despite spending nearly a year in wilderness, controversial Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has vowed to stage a comeback on the international stage.
Akhtar, who would be playing in the upcoming Pentagular Cup one-day tournament, said he would use the domestic …. Original source  : Shoaib Akhtar raring to make his international comeback.

Gilani sending ’special gift’ for celebrity couple Sania-Shoaib

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani would be sending a ’special gift’ to cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza on their wedding, which is scheduled to be held in Hyderabad on April 15.

The gift would be presented to the … Read more : Gilani sending ’special gift’ for celebrity couple Sania-Shoaib.

Anthony, Nuggets hold off Lakers for 98-96 win with Bryant sitting out

Nuggets hold off Lakers for 4th straight win

DENVER – Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points and had a game-saving block at the buzzer, helping the Denver Nuggets hold on for a 98-96 win over a Los Angeles Lakers team playing without Kobe Bryant on Thursday night.
With time winding down, Anthony stuffed Derek Fisher’s shot as Denver … Read more : Anthony, Nuggets hold off Lakers for 98-96 win with Bryant sitting out.

Coyotes rally in final minutes of 3rd period, grab 3-2 shootout win over Kings

Coyotes rally in 3rd to stun Kings in shootout

LOS ANGELES – Adrian Aucoin scored in the fourth round of the shootout, and the Phoenix Coyotes overcame a two-goal deficit in the final minutes of regulation to beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Thursday night.
Drew Doughty and Jack Johnson scored in regulation for the Kings …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Coyotes rally in final minutes of 3rd period, grab 3-2 shootout win over Kings.

Harris hits go-ahead HR, Thome and Young also go deep for Twins in 10-1 romp over Angels

Twins hit 3 more HRs in 10-1 rout over Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Brendan Harris hit a tiebreaking two-run homer, Jim Thome drove in three more with his 565th career home run, and the Minnesota Twins routed the Los Angeles Angels 10-1 on Thursday night.
The Twins took three of four in their season-opening series against the … Read more »»».

Thornton’s goal helps Sharks close in on Western Conference title with 4-2 win over Canucks

Sharks survive chippy 3rd to beat Canucks 4-2

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The biggest indication of how chippy the third period got between San Jose and Vancouver came when the referee screamed at Ryane Clowe to sit down in the Sharks penalty box.
When Clowe yelled back there was no space left because five of his teammates …. Original article  : Thornton’s goal helps Sharks close in on Western Conference title with 4-2 win over Canucks.