Fans queue as World Cup tickets go on sale

JOHANNESBURG – Hundreds of football fans queued outside World Cup ticketing centres around South Africa overnight Wednesday even before the start of over-the-counter ticket sales at 9 am (0800 GMT).

With less than two months to go to kickoff in Johannesburg June 11, there are around 500,000 tickets still available, covering all 64 matches including the …. Original source  : Fans queue as World Cup tickets go on sale.

Videocon in talks for buying IPL franchisee

CHANDIGARH – Consumer products giant Videocon group is still in talks to own one of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchisees, group chairman Venugopal Dhoot said here Thursday.

Amidst reports in sections of the media that Videocon was in talks to buy the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) IPL franchise, Dhoot avoided naming any franchise but said … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Videocon in talks for buying IPL franchisee.

Chris Young hits RBI single in 11th inning to lead Diamondbacks to 9-7 win over Dodgers

Young’s single in 11th lifts D-backs past Dodgers

LOS ANGELES – Chris Young hit a go-ahead RBI single with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, Justin Upton and Stephen Drew homered, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-7 Wednesday night.
Matt Kemp homered for the third time in four games and drove in …. Read the original article  : Chris Young hits RBI single in 11th inning to lead Diamondbacks to 9-7 win over Dodgers.

England’s Champions League golden era will be over: Capello

LONDON – England manager Fabio Capello has said that Brit football clubs’ golden era of dominance in the European Champions League will be over for good unless they start reinvesting in their squads.

Capello’s comments came after Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : England’s Champions League golden era will be over: Capello.

Man U owners Glazer family denies meeting Red Knights

LONDON – The Glazer family has denied reports that the Red Knights had met them in London to finalize their offer to buy the multi-billion pound worth club, Manchester United.

Malcolm Glazer’s spokesman said their “not for sale stance has not and will not change”, despite all efforts being made by …. Original source  : Man U owners Glazer family denies meeting Red Knights.

Asif’s estranged girlfriend accuses him of sending threatening mails, text messages

KARACHI – The controversy involving Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif and his estranged girlfriend Veena Malik is getting murkier, as she has now claimed that the speedster has been sending threatening mails and text messages to her.

Sources close to Malik said the television actress in planning to use the mails …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Asif’s estranged girlfriend accuses him of sending threatening mails, text messages.

Opener Shahzaib Hussain likely to replace injured Arafat in Pak T20 squad

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to rope in young opener Shahzaib Hussain in place of all rounder Yasir Aarafat, who has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC T20 World Championship due to a calf injury.

“The team needs one more batsman and … Read more : Opener Shahzaib Hussain likely to replace injured Arafat in Pak T20 squad.

ICC announces schedule of warm-up matches ahead of World 20-20 championships

DUBAI – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule of warm-up matches to be played in the lead-up to the ICC World Twenty20 2010 to be staged in the West Indies from 30 April to 16 May.

With just 16 days to go before the first …. Source article  : ICC announces schedule of warm-up matches ahead of World 20-20 championships.

Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall upon arrival in Miami: ‘It’s good to be here, man’

Dolphins land go-to guy in WR Brandon Marshall

MIAMI – Shortly after arriving in South Florida, Brandon Marshall sat courtside at a Miami Heat game wearing a Florida Marlins cap.
Two teams have a new fan. The Miami Dolphins have a new receiver.
The Bill Parcells regime acquired the high-maintenance Pro Bowl wideout Wednesday from the Denver Broncos …. Source  : Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall upon arrival in Miami: ‘It’s good to be here, man’.

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Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 9-7 in 11th on Chris Young’s RBI single

Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 9-7 in 11
LOS ANGELES – Chris Young hit a go-ahead RBI single with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, Justin Upton and Stephen Drew homered, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-7 Wednesday night.

Matt Kemp homered for the third time in four games and drove in three runs … Original source on Gaea Times at : Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 9-7 in 11th on Chris Young’s RBI single.

Hamilton’s impounded Merc on sale in Melbourne

MELBOURNE – Former Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes, which was towed by Melbourne Police last month for “fish-tailing” is now on sale.

A Mercedes-Benz dealership in Melbourne is now auctioning the car along with the police report and a signed photo of Hamilton.
Bids for the … Read more : Hamilton’s impounded Merc on sale in Melbourne.

Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 8-7 in 11th on Chris Young’s RBI single

Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 8-7 in 11
LOS ANGELES – Chris Young hit a go-ahead RBI single with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, Justin Upton and Stephen Drew homered, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 Wednesday night.

Matt Kemp homered for the third time in four games and drove in three runs …. Original source  : Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 8-7 in 11th on Chris Young’s RBI single.

International golf facility planned for Malaysia

WASHINGTON – Malaysia could soon be on the international golf circuit with plans to develop a PGA TOUR Tournament Players Clubs (TPC) facility in the country.

PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem discussed the possibility during a meeting … Original article on : International golf facility planned for Malaysia.

Swann named one of Wisden’s five cricketers of the year

LONDON – England off-spinner Graeme Swann has been named one of Wisden’s five cricketers of the year.

Swann is joined by England teammates Stuart Broad, Matt Prior and Graham Onions plus Australia’s Michael Clarke, The Sun reports.
Swann declared: “It is really mind-blowing. The ride I’m enjoying as an England player just gets better and better.”
Describing …. Original source  : Swann named one of Wisden’s five cricketers of the year.

Ferguson right to gamble on playing injured Rooney: Capello

LONDON – England manager Fabio Capello has said that Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was right to gamble by playing Wayne Rooney against Bayern Munich last week.

The England coach said he would have done exactly the same in Ferguson’s shoes even though there were doubts over the striker’s …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ferguson right to gamble on playing injured Rooney: Capello.

Injured Lee may pull out of Twenty20 World Cup

SYDNEY – Injured pacer Brett Lee’s management has indicated that the Australian bowler might be better off delaying his international comeback for time being as he does not want to appear at less than his best for the upcoming World Twenty20 Cup.
A decision on Lee’s availability for the T20 tournament …. Source article  : Injured Lee may pull out of Twenty20 World Cup.

Marylebone Cricket Club goes global to speed up Lord’s redevelopment plans

LONDON – The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) wants to speed up a sweeping ten-year 400 million pound redevelopment of Lord’s Cricket Ground by seeking funding from wealthy individuals and businesses around the world.

According to reports, advertisements will be placed to attract the investors through publications in Britain and … Read more »»».

Bulls clinch last playoff spot; Heat No. 5 in East, and Mavs-Spurs rematch set

Bulls get last playoff spot, Texas rematch set

The Chicago Bulls are headed to the playoffs. The San Antonio Spurs are headed right back to Dallas.
The last night of the NBA season gave Kevin Durant his first scoring title, and finally sorted out the Western Conference postseason race.
The Bulls secured the remaining playoff spot, beating Charlotte … Read more : Bulls clinch last playoff spot; Heat No. 5 in East, and Mavs-Spurs rematch set.

RR Vs. RCB: RCB Defeats RR

JAIPUR, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Royal Challengers Bangalore registered a stunning victory against the Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday at the Sawai Man Singh stadium. With the victory, the Vijay Mallya owned team took a step forward in the third season of the Indian Premier League as they moved in at the second position in the …. Original article  : RR Vs. RCB: RCB Defeats RR.