‘Double’ will make up for Chelsea’s Champions League flop: Ancelotti

LONDON – Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that winning the Double will make up for the club’s Champions League flop.

The Blues face Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-finals today and are two points clear of Manchester United at the top of the [..] Read the original article: here.

Lara Bingle to continue legal action against Brendan Fevola

MELBOURNE – Australian model Lara Bingle is continuing her legal action against AFL player Brendan Fevola.

Bingle, 22, is proceeding despite football bosses deciding on April 9 to drop their inquiry into the matter.
“The matter remains in the hands of our lawyers,” the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dangerous Torres turning up heat on Liverpool’s top-four rivals

LONDON – Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has said that his in-form striker Fernando Torres is turning up the heat on the club’s top-four rivals.

The Spanish forward takes on Fulham on Sunday after hitting doubles in his last four outings for Liverpool.
Benitez is convinced Manchester …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Tiger Woods in contention after two rounds at Masters

NEW YORK – Professional golfer Tiger Woods is in contention at the Masters after two rounds.
Woods, 34, followed up his first round 68 with a second round 70 in more difficult conditions at the Augusta National Golf Club.
At 6-under, he’s in a five-way tie for third place, two …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Banned Younis likely to replace Sangakkara in Lancashire

LONDON – Banned former Pakistan captain Younis Khan may replace Sri Lankan skipper Kumara Sangakkara as Lancashire’s overseas player during the next county season.

With Sri Lanka having a packed schedule in the coming months, Sangakkara is unlikely to arrive at Old Trafford until August, which has … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Banned Younis likely to replace Sangakkara in Lancashire.

How much does Tiger Woods dominate professional golf?

WASHINGTON – An expert has found out how good Tiger Woods is in his profession – number-wise.
“In 2008, for example, Tiger computes to being 2.65 strokes per round better than the average,” says Roland Minton, the professor of mathematics at Roanoke College in Salem, Va. “He rates …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : How much does Tiger Woods dominate professional golf?.

Umar Akmal latest Pak cricketer to join ever-growing injury list

LAHORE – Young middle-order batsman Umar Akmal is the latest Pakistani cricketer to have suffered an injury during the ongoing preparatory camp for the upcoming ICC World Championship starting on April 30 in the West Indies.

Pakistan’s hope of defending their T20 …. Source  : Umar Akmal latest Pak cricketer to join ever-growing injury list.

Sharks a concern for triathlon event in Sydney Harbor, repelling devices to be used

Sharks a concern for triathletes in Sydney Harbor

SYDNEY – Boats carrying sharp-repelling devices will accompany swimmers during the opening leg of the World Championship Series triathlon event on Sunday.
Organizers said Saturday the devices have been fitted to ease any fears of competitors before they dive into Sydney Harbour for the 0.93-mile swim. That segment will …. Read the original article  : Sharks a concern for triathlon event in Sydney Harbor, repelling devices to be used.

Sania Shoaib Wedding In Trouble?

HYDERABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that the problems faced by ace tennis star Sania Mirza and her world be husband, Shoaib Malik are far from over. The marriage which was earlier scheduled to take place on April 15th has been postponed for a number of reasons. The Police is yet to return the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sania Shoaib Wedding In Trouble?.

Oz humiliation never to be repeated with ‘well-groomed’ players: Alam

KARACHI – Former Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam has said that the country would never suffer the humiliating loss like it did during the recent tour of Australia.

Alam, who was replaced from the national coach’s post after Pakistan lost all three Tests, five one-day internationals, and a …. Read the original article  : Oz humiliation never to be repeated with ‘well-groomed’ players: Alam.

Sound familiar? 2 others in front, Tiger lurks heading to weekend at Augusta National

Poulter, Westwood lead, but Tiger lurks at Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Finding himself in a familiar position heading to the weekend at Augusta National, Tiger Woods flashed a smile that oozed with confidence.
The kind of smile that harkens back to the days of Jack Nicklaus and what they used to say about … Read : Sound familiar? 2 others in front, Tiger lurks heading to weekend at Augusta National.

Tevez is Manchester City’s Rooney: Mancini

LONDON – Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has said that their ace striker Carlos Tevez is their reply to Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney.

The Argentine is in good form having already scored 26 goals this season and four in his last two matches for the Champions League-focused side.
Ahead of their clash with Manchester United at Eastlands … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tevez is Manchester City’s Rooney: Mancini.

John Terry’s ‘girlfriend’ says media made her look like a ‘prostitute’

London, Apr 10 (ANI): The French model, who allegedly had an affair with England captain John Terry, has said that the media projected her like a “prostitute”.

Vanessa Perroncel said Britain’s tabloid press “went mad” as the clamour for an interview went into overdrive.
The 34-year-old model said she was left hurt by some of the claims …. Read the original article  : John Terry’s ‘girlfriend’ says media made her look like a ‘prostitute’.

Incredible Messi needs two players to mark him, admits Terry

London, Apr 10 (ANI): Former England skipper John Terry has admitted that “incredible” Lionel Messi is double trouble, because you need two players to mark him.

The Chelsea skipper is hugely impressed by the ace Barcelona player’s dazzling skills.
Messi scored all four goals against Arsenal on Tuesday in a virtuoso performance to end the Gunners’ Champions …. Read the original article  : here.

Kaneria embroiled in Essex ‘match fixing’ scam

LONDON – The UK Police is investigating Pakistani leg spinner Danish Kaneria, who plays for English county team Essex, for his involvement in a cricket betting scandal.

Kaneria and another Essex player are to be probed following incidents in one-day matches last summer.
The England … Read : Kaneria embroiled in Essex ‘match fixing’ scam.

John Terry’s father charged for supplying cocaine

LONDON – Chelsea skipper John Terry’s father has been charged with cocaine dealing, after he was allegedly caught on camera by an undercover newspaper reporter last November.

Ted Terry, 55, allegedly supplied three grams of the Class A drug after saying: “The stuff’s all right. I get off on it.”
Essex Police … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : John Terry’s father charged for supplying cocaine.

Lahore police chief assures full security cover for Sania, Shoaib

LAHORE – The Lahore city police chief has assured full security cover during the wedding reception of cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza.

“It is a case of high profile marriage. Therefore, we are making high-level security arrangements for the couple in Lahore,” Geo News … Original article on : Lahore police chief assures full security cover for Sania, Shoaib.

Shoaib-Sania-Ayesha ‘love-hate’ triangle most frequently searched by Pak netizens

ISLAMABAD – The love-hate triangle involving Pakistani cricketer and Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and a Hyderabad based girl, Ayesha Siddiqui, has dominated the news headlines over the past two weeks, and people not only in the two neighbouring countries, … Read more >>.

Athletics 10, Angels 4

Athletics 10, Angels 4

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Angels routed by A’s 10-4 on anniversary of Adenhart’s death, extend losing streak to 4

Athletics hand Angels 4th straight loss, 10-4

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Daric Barton and Rajai Davis each had three hits and two RBIs, No. 9 batter Cliff Pennington added a three-run homer, and the Oakland Athletics sent the Los Angeles Angels to their fourth straight defeat with a 10-4 victory Friday night.
Pennington’s homer, which gave Oakland a …. Original source  : Angels routed by A’s 10-4 on anniversary of Adenhart’s death, extend losing streak to 4.