Amy Mickelson Ring Wows Augusta

AUGUSTA (GaeaTimes.com)- Phil Mickelson’s win at the Masters in Augusta was overshadowed, somewhat if not completely, by the fact that the audience chose to look the other way while he celebrated his victory. Meaning, they chose to look at the huge and spectacular ring that was being sported by his wife, Amy Mickelson. …. Read the original article  : Amy Mickelson Ring Wows Augusta.

Liverpool worried over Torres’ fitness

LONDON – Liverpool is worried over the fitness of its ace striker Fernando Torres, who returned to Spain on Monday for a scan on his troublesome knee.

Liverpool bosses are growing increasingly worried that the injury will sideline him for the bulk of the run-in.
The club will come to know about the full extent of the …. Source article  : Liverpool worried over Torres’ fitness.

Grant is tipped to claim another giant FA Cup scalp

LONDON – Portsmouth boss Avram Grant is being tipped to claim another giant FA Cup scalp by slaying his former club Chelsea in the final.

Grant stepped in to manage Chelsea when Jose Mourinho was sacked in September 2007. That season the Israeli guided them to second in the Premier League and Champions League runners-up before …. Original source  : Grant is tipped to claim another giant FA Cup scalp.

Injured Oz pacer Hilfenhaus eyes return against Pakistan

SYDNEY – Australian pacer Ben Hilfenhaus is still unable to bowl nearly five months after injuring his knee, but is hopeful of fighting his way back into the Test side for the series against Pakistan in July.
The tendonitis affecting Hilfenhaus’s left knee put him out for a week after he broke down in …. Read the original article  : Injured Oz pacer Hilfenhaus eyes return against Pakistan.

Haye wants Klitschko brothers to box each other

LONDON – WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has told the Ukrainian Klitschko brothers to belt up if they want to unify the world heavyweight division.

Haye insists he will be the undisputed champion by the time he retires at 31, and for that he needs to take on World Boxing Organization champ Wladimir and then World … Read more »».

Tiger Woods flies off on vacation with kids sans wife

WASHINGTON – Professional golfer Tiger Woods is said to have flown off on vacation from Orlando with only his kids, with his wife Elin having flown out by herself a day early.
Woods, 34, had flown out on April 12, while Elin left Orlando for Scottsdale, Arizona on April 11.
For the golfer, he had … Read : Tiger Woods flies off on vacation with kids sans wife.

Younis Khan yet to decide on action against PCB

LAHORE – Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan, who is facing a year’s ban imposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), would decide whether to challenge the board’s decision in a court of law or not in the next couple of days.

Khan’s counsel Ahmed Qayyum said he (Khan) is yet to decide whether to file a …. Source  : Younis Khan yet to decide on action against PCB.

MCC to sponsor Pak’s ‘home’ Test series against Australia in England

LONDON – The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) would be sponsoring Pakistan’s ‘home’ Test and one-day series against Australia in England in July.

This is the first time in the MCC’s 233-year old history that it would be sponsoring a series.
“MCC is committed to the health of Test cricket, and by sponsoring the series and hosting the [..] Read the original article: here.

No action against Kaneria until match-fixing charges proved: PCB

LONDON – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied taking any disciplinary action against leg-spinner Danish Kaneria until his involvement in match-fixing is proved.

Reports in British media have alleged that Kaneria is one of the two Essex cricketers being probed by the Essex Police on match-fixing charges.
PCB’s director cricket operations, Zakir Khan, while putting down … Read more >>>.

Sania Mirza Wedding Photos Available On Web

HYDERABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The much anticipated wedding ceremony of ace tennis star Sania Mirza with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik was held on Monday, amidst much fanfare. The celebrity couple tied the knot following Muslim customs at Hotel Taj Krishna in Hyderabad in the presence of family members as well as close friends. Despite the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

I’m no England outcast, claims Flintoff

DUBAI – England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff insists he is not an outcast from the national squad and can make a comeback into Andrew Strauss’ one-day team after recovering from his knee injury.

Flintoff has not picked up a bat since the knee surgery, following the Ashes triumph over Australia last year.
When told that there were speculations … Read more : I’m no England outcast, claims Flintoff.

Ferguson set for 60 million pounds hiring spree this summer

LONDON – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will try to persuade his club’s chiefs to spend 60 million pounds in this summer’s transfer window after their season dramatically fell apart.

Ferguson wants the amount, around twice as much as in recent seasons, to strengthen the club, which crashed out of the FA Cup and Champions …. Source article  : Ferguson set for 60 million pounds hiring spree this summer.

India would want to win T20 title back from Pak: Lorgat

NEW DELHI – International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat is expecting a India-Pakistan final in the upcoming T20 World Championship in West Indies, and believes that the Team in Blue would try its best to repeat the success of 2007, when it … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India would want to win T20 title back from Pak: Lorgat.

No threat to Tests, ODI cricket from ‘fast and furious’ T20 : Lorgat

NEW DELHI – Rejecting the notion that the game’s latest and hugely popular avatar, Twenty20 cricket is threatening the existence of the other two older versions, Test and one-day cricket, International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat has said the T20 format is … Read more »».

Badminton Asia Championships 2010 begins in Delhi

NEW DELHI – The Badminton Asia Championships 2010 commenced with the qualifying rounds being played at the Siri Fort Badminton Stadium here on Monday.

The event got off to a flying start with Indian women shuttlers Thulasi P C and Gayatri Vartak winning …. Read the original article  : Badminton Asia Championships 2010 begins in Delhi.

Ancelotti says he’s not fazed by Ferguson’s ‘mind games’

LONDON – Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has told his Manchester United counterpart Alex Ferguson not to play mind games with him.

Ferguson all but conceded the title after Manchester United’s draw at Blackburn on Sunday. He then said Chelsea have ‘an easy game’ with … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Ancelotti says he’s not fazed by Ferguson’s ‘mind games’.

Westwood sure his ‘time in the sun’ about to come

LONDON – English Ryder Cup ace and Augusta Masters runner-up, Lee Westwood, is not upset over being pipped by Phil Mickelson, because it is not the Major he believed he would win this season.

Westwood finished three shots behind Mickelson after going into the final round with a one-shot …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Westwood sure his ‘time in the sun’ about to come.

‘Devastated’ Adebayor quits international football

LONDON – Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has quit international football and has not played for his country, Togo, since a terror attack at the African Cup of Nations.

Adebayor took three weeks compassionate leave following …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Fully recovered’ Akhtar eyeing ‘home’ series against Oz for international comeback

ISLAMABAD – Temperamental Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has claimed to have fully recovered from his knee injury and is eyeing a return to the national squad during the upcoming series against Australia in England.
Akhtar, who has been included in one of the teams playing in the Pentagular …. Read the original article  : here.

Prowling paparazzi get a dose from Sunanda’s father

JAMMU – Media personnel got an earful Tuesday when they assembled outside the home of retired army officer P.N. Dass, whose daughter Sunanda is at the centre of the Kochi Indian Premier League (IPL) controversy for her reported share of Rs.70 crore.

Dass’ house in sector 5 of Channi Himmat locality was the focus of media …. Read the original article  : Prowling paparazzi get a dose from Sunanda’s father.