Manchester City to make 50 million pound bid for Fabregas

LONDON – Manchester City is reportedly preparing to break the British transfer record with a sensational 50 million pound bid for Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas.

According to reports, the club’s owner, Sheikh Mansour, has authorized City’s move for Fabregas during a meeting with … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Manchester City to make 50 million pound bid for Fabregas.

Pak spinner Kaneria rubbishes Essex match-fixing allegations

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan leg spinner Danish Kaneria has rubbished reports that he was under the scanner for match-fixing charges, and that he was being quizzed by the Essex Police on the issue.

“My cricketing career is completely unstained and I’m surprised at such allegations,” The Dawn quoted Kaneria, who is yet to join …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pak spinner Kaneria rubbishes Essex match-fixing allegations.

UFC Post Fight Press Conference: Confessions And Hopes

YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI (GaeaTimes.com)- The Ultimate Fighting Championship 112: Invincible, did not turn out to be as much a success as it was being expected by the organizers. However, that did not take the interest away from the Ultimate Fighting Championship post fight press conference. Like every other post fight event, this …. Original article  : UFC Post Fight Press Conference: Confessions And Hopes.

Texas Stadium Implosion To Take Place

IRVING, TEXAS (GaeaTimes.com)- The celebrated Texas Stadium would be transformed into a mass of ruins and debris when dynamite would be used to blow up the venue, known to have been the home field of the Dallas Cowboys during its five Super Bowl championships. The historic stadium which holds testimony to years of …. Read the original article  : Texas Stadium Implosion To Take Place.

Expert says an earthquake could hit S. Africa FIFA World Cup

LONDON – An expert has predicted that South Africa is almost certain to be hit by a major natural disaster, and, it could strike during this summer’s World Cup football tournament.

The Daily Express quoted Dr. Chris Hartnady, as saying that Durban and Cape Town as …. Source article  : Expert says an earthquake could hit S. Africa FIFA World Cup.

Ryan Newman wins at Phoenix, first NASCAR Sprint Cup victory since 2008 Daytona 500

Newman makes late charge to NASCAR win at Phoenix
AVONDALE, Ariz. – One of the first people to greet Ryan Newman in Victory Lane was Tony Stewart.
“He’s so proud of me,” Newman said after breaking a 77-race Sprint Cup winless streak. “He told me he loved me and I told him I loved him …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

KKR Vs. RCB: RCB Crush KKR

BANGALORE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- All the Royal Challengers Bangalore fans gathered at the Chinnaswamy Stadium could not have asked for anything more on Saturday night when the home favorites defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders convincingly with seven wickets. The win registered by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the KKR Vs. RCB match enabled the Vijay … Read : KKR Vs. RCB: RCB Crush KKR.

Sania may partner Pakistani tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq in ‘mixed doubles’

KARACHI – Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza may partner young Pakistani player Aisam-ul-Haq in mixed-doubles matches.

In an interview to Geo News, Haq said he has been performing well in mixed double events in the recent past, and if he improves his rankings, he could be playing with Sania.
“If we both maintain …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Liverpool’s Benitez demands 60 million pounds as summer transfer kitty

LONDON – Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is demanding a 60 million pound summer transfer kitty, saying he would try to avoid mistakes made in the last transfer market.

Benitez says the club might have to sell stars to raise funds if investment is not secured.
“It will depend on the investors. We want to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Man City’s Bellamy launches attack on fellow professionals

LONDON – Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy has launched a blunt attack on fellow professionals by claiming that he is “ashamed” to be a footballer.

“I don’t feel close to footballers. Sometimes when I see certain things I’m ashamed to be a footballer. I don’t go to nightclubs, I don’t go … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Man City’s Bellamy launches attack on fellow professionals.

Australian woman to make second attempt on Mt. Everest

ADELAIDE – An Australian woman, who turned back just 400 metres short of the 8848m summit of Mount Everest in 2007, will join a team led by fellow Australian climber Duncan Chessell for her second attempt.

If successful this time around, Katie Sarah would be the sixth Australian woman …. Source  : Australian woman to make second attempt on Mt. Everest.

Young Arsenal players must challenge themselves, their attitudes: Campbell

LONDON – Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has sent out a harsh warning to his team-mates following the club’s ouster from the Champions League quarterfinal stage.
Campbell agrees with manager Arsene Wenger that players need to focus on winning, rather than enduring more seasons without …. Read the original article  : Young Arsenal players must challenge themselves, their attitudes: Campbell.

Scot author Barrie’s amateur cricket team consisted of 19th century literary greats

EDINBURGH – An incredible true story has surfaced of a cricket team that was founded by Scottish author J M Barrie.

According to a report in The Scotsman, the team included some of the best-loved authors in literary history.
The new book about the amateur team, which was curiously named Allahakberries, included prominent 19th-century explorers, as well …. Read the original article  : Scot author Barrie’s amateur cricket team consisted of 19th century literary greats.

First pic of secret lover Woods has known since she was just 14 emerges

LONDON – The first picture of the young neighbour who had a fling with Tiger Woods has emerged.
Woods knew the secret lover since she was 14, reports The News of the World.
According to sources, despite confessing a string of mistresses to wife Elin Nordegren, Woods kept silent about neighbour’s daughter Rachael …. Read the original article  : here.

Brazilian racer Piquet to return to racing track in Barcelona

LONDON – Brazilian race car driver Nelson Piquet Jr., who was at the centre of last year’s F1 race-fixing scandal, will be racing in the Open GT championship’s final round at Barcelona, News of The World reports.

Piquet, 24, who was acrimoniously sacked by former manager and Renault boss Flavio Briatore, will jump behind the wheel … Read more »».

Jason Heyward homers to help Braves beat Giants 7-2 and hand San Francisco first loss

Braves win 7-2, hand Giants first loss of season

SAN FRANCISCO – Jason Heyward homered and drove in two runs, Derek Lowe won despite a wild outing and the Atlanta Braves beat San Francisco 7-2 on Saturday night to hand the Giants their first loss of the season.
Heyward, who also homered in his first major league … Original article on : Jason Heyward homers to help Braves beat Giants 7-2 and hand San Francisco first loss.

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North Carolina-bound Harrison Barnes leads US junior team to 101-97 victory over world players

Barnes has 27 in US junior team’s 101-97 win

PORTLAND, Ore. – North Carolina-bound Harrison Barnes scored 27 points and the U.S. Junior National Select Team beat a team of young international players 101-97 at the Nike Hoop Summit on Saturday night.
Barnes, a 6-foot-8 guard from Ames (Iowa) High School, hit a key 3-pointer that put … Read this article on Gaea Times at : North Carolina-bound Harrison Barnes leads US junior team to 101-97 victory over world players.

Couture converts 1st shootout attempt of career to give Sharks 3-2 victory over Coyotes

Sharks beat Coyotes 3-2 in shootout
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Logan Couture converted on his first career shootout attempt to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory Saturday night over the Phoenix Coyotes that kept their hopes alive for the top seed in the Western Conference.

After being unable to protect a 2-1 lead in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Couture converts 1st shootout attempt of career to give Sharks 3-2 victory over Coyotes.

Kaman scores 27 as Clippers end 7-game losing streak, beating Warriors 107-104

Clippers end 7-game skid, outlast Warriors

LOS ANGELES – Chris Kaman had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Steve Nowak hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:46 to play, and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 107-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.
Baron Davis had 21 points, five rebounds and … Read more : Kaman scores 27 as Clippers end 7-game losing streak, beating Warriors 107-104.