Woods Divorce Imminent – Report

Golfer TIGER WOODS and his estranged wife ELIN NORDEGREN are making the finishing touches to their divorce, according to U.S. reports.
Just days after Woods completed his triumphant return to golf following his cheating scandal, U.S. news show Entertainment Tonight reports Nordegren, who failed to show at his U.S. Masters Tournament comeback, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Woods Divorce Imminent – Report.

I am not a proxy for Tharoor: Sunanda Pushkar

NEW DELHI – Sunanda Pushkar, who has been linked to the Indian Premier League (IPL) Kochi team controversy, Wednesday blasted her critics and denied acting as a proxy for her friend and Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor.

In a hard-hitting statement made available to IANS, Pushkar accused the media of ignoring her professional … Read : I am not a proxy for Tharoor: Sunanda Pushkar.

Pakistan’s hockey legends want PHF secretary sacked

KARACHI – Pakistans hockey crisis that was triggered by the national teams disastrous last-place finish in the World Cup in New Delhi continues unabated with former greats renewing their demand for the sacking of top Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) officials.

Pakistans Sports Minister Aijaz Jakhrani, who met the former national players in Islamabad Wednesday, has said …. Original article  : Pakistan’s hockey legends want PHF secretary sacked.

Stoudemire leads Suns to 123-101 rout of Nuggets, homecourt advantage in 1st round of playoffs

Suns beat Nuggets, get homecourt edge in 1st round

PHOENIX – Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points and Steve Nash had 18 points and 10 assists before sitting out the fourth quarter while the Phoenix reserves completed a 123-101 rout of the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night that gave the Suns homecourt advantage in the first round …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

England pacer Broad new face of gaming company Codemasters

LONDON – England fast bowler Stuart Broad is the latest star to get the computer treatment after becoming the new face of Codemasters cricket.

Broad, 23, will front International Cricket 2010, taking over duties from Kevin Pietersen.
“It’s fantastic for me to follow in the footsteps of legends like Brian … Read more >>>.

Bolton boss accuses referees of gifting Premier League title to Chelsea

LONDON – Bolton boss Owen Coyle has accused referees of helping Chelsea to the title.
The Bolton boss was angry after having two penalty appeals waved away during last night’s clash against Chelsea.

Coyle claimed Didier Drogba handled and, following Nicolas Anelka’s 43rd-minute winner, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bolton boss accuses referees of gifting Premier League title to Chelsea.

Hero Honda named ICC global partner

DUBAI – The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Hero Honda Motors Ltd, the largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the world, today announced a three-year partnership through which Hero Honda will become a global partner with a major presence at all ICC events.

The deal will include the upcoming ICC …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Hero Honda named ICC global partner.

Tiger Woods Divorce On The Cards?

ORLANDO (GaeaTimes.com)- Since the end of the last year speculations are being made on whether Tiger Woods‘ wife Elin Nordegren would continue her marriage with the defamed golfer or will she seek divorce. Although nothing as such has been declared by Elin Nordegren or Tiger Woods as of yet, rumors have spread again [..] Read the original article: here.

CPI-M calls for Tharoor’s resignation

NEW DELHI – The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Wednesday called for Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor’s resignation and said he must step down till his name is cleared of any impropriety in the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Kochi team.

While also asking the government to probe the source of funds flowing …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : CPI-M calls for Tharoor’s resignation.

Pietersen frustrated being benched by Royal Challengers Bangalore

LONDON – England star and the highest-paid Royal Challengers Bangalore player, Keivn Pietersen, is frustrated at being dropped for the last three Indian Premier League matches.
Pietrsen was dropped by Royal Challengers Bangalore after being named man of the match in his most recent appearance.
Pietersen attracted the top bid of just over one …. Original source  : Pietersen frustrated being benched by Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Afridi, Younis appeal against PCB fine, ban

LAHORE – Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan and incumbent T20 skipper Shahid Afridi have appealed against their respective fine and ban imposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

While Afridi personally filed his appeal against the three million fine slapped on … Read more >>.

Broken right thumb makes Lee comeback difficult

SYDNEY – Veteran fast bowler Brett Lee’s return to the Australian T20 squad has become increasingly difficult with the pacer struggling to be fit because of a broken right thumb.
Lee fractured the thumb on Friday playing for the Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League.
The injury could …. Source  : Broken right thumb makes Lee comeback difficult.

No IPL deal, but three ex-Kiwi stars enjoying “have coffin, will travel” lifestyles

AUCKLAND – Three former New Zealand palyers Hamish Marshall, Lou Vincent and Andre Adams may not be first choice selections for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, but they are enjoying “have coffin, will travel” lifestyles.

Coffin is a name for …. Original article  : No IPL deal, but three ex-Kiwi stars enjoying “have coffin, will travel” lifestyles.

Woods set to play in US Open in June

LONDON – The United States Golf Association has confirmed receiving competition entry form from ace golfer Tiger Woods to play at the US Open in June.
The USGA said he had entered the field for the season’s second major, starting on 17 June at Pebble Beach.
The …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Woods set to play in US Open in June.

Dillon Baxter The Rising Star

SAN DEIGO (GaeaTimes.com)- Dillon Baxter was the star at the recent USC spring scrimmage. He had put to show on field a brilliant run of 50 yards which had been unseen and uncharacteristic of the USC spring scrimmage. While every year the USC spring scrimmage is marked by some under performances and poor … Original source on Gaea Times at : Dillon Baxter The Rising Star.

Stoudemire, 3-pointers lead Suns to 123-101 rout of Denver, homecourt advantage in 1st round

Suns lock in 1st-round homecourt edge with rout

PHOENIX – Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points and Steve Nash had 18 points and 10 assists before sitting out the fourth quarter while the Phoenix reserves completed a 123-101 rout of the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night that gave the Suns homecourt advantage in the first round of …. Source article  : Stoudemire, 3-pointers lead Suns to 123-101 rout of Denver, homecourt advantage in 1st round.

Jones has 3 hits, 2 RBIs in Pirates’ 6-5 victory over the Giants

Jones leads Pirates past the Giants, 6-5
SAN FRANCISCO – Garrett Jones had three hits and two RBIs, including the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Tuesday night.

Akinori Iwamura and Andy LaRoche homered for the Pirates, who ended a six-game losing streak at AT&T Park. … Read more »».

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Jazz win 103-94 at Golden state without injured leading scorer Carlos Boozer for most of game

Jazz spoil Warriors’ home finale with 103-94 win

OAKLAND, Calif. – Mehmet Okur had 23 points and seven rebounds, Paul Millsap grabbed a career-high 24 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz swept the three-game season series against Golden State with a 103-94 win over the Warriors on Tuesday night despite losing leading scorer Carlos Boozer to an … Original article on : Jazz win 103-94 at Golden state without injured leading scorer Carlos Boozer for most of game.

Games action at your fingertips – with 3G mobile

NEW DELHI – Want to watch the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games (CWG) live without going to a stadium or switching on the telly? All you need is a 3G mobile handset that brings you all the action even when you are travelling.

The Games organising committee is also looking at developing a number of mobile applications …. Source article  : Games action at your fingertips – with 3G mobile.