Felix Hernandez comes home, justifies new $78 million deal as Mariners thump Tigers 11-3

Hernandez justifies big deal, Mariners rout Tigers
SEATTLE – Felix Hernandez returned home and showed why Seattle recently gave him $78 million, and the Mariners’ usually quiet bats made their most noise in eight months in an 11-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
Hernandez (1-0) struck out nine – Seattle’s season high …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Felix Hernandez comes home, justifies new $78 million deal as Mariners thump Tigers 11-3.

Jim Furyk, Charles Howell III and Greg Owen tied for lead at Verizon Heritage at Hilton Head

Choi falters; Furyk, Appleby, Owen share lead

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – A grueling Masters finally caught up to K.J. Choi on Friday at the Verizon Heritage, and Jim Furyk, Charles Howell III and Greg Owen took advantage to top the second-round leaderboard.
Furyk (68), Howell (67) and Owen (69) were tied at 7-under 135, a stroke …. Source article  : Jim Furyk, Charles Howell III and Greg Owen tied for lead at Verizon Heritage at Hilton Head.

Record entries for Volkswagen Polo Cup race

CHENNAI – The landmark Volkswagen Polo Cup India touring car series that is to be run as part of the 2010 JK Tyre National Racing Championship has attracted a record 1,100 entries for the 20 slots on the start grid that will be finalised after a four-tier selection and evaluation process.

Speaking to IANS here Saturday, … Read more »»».

Man City in 40 million pounds swoop for Joe Cole

LONDON – Manchester City is ready to offer Joe Cole 40 million pounds for a four year contract, making the Chelsea footballer the Premier League’s best-paid player.

Joe Cole will be free this summer after failing to agree a new deal at Chelsea and City wants …. Source article  : Man City in 40 million pounds swoop for Joe Cole.

Beckham snubbed by soccer poll

LONDON – Football star David Beckham has been knocked down to second place by former superstar Paul Gascoigne in a poll to find Britain’s greatest soccer star.

The online survey was carried out by executives at New Black Films, ahead of the release of their new soccer movie “One Night in Turin”.
Beckham, who will … Read more : Beckham snubbed by soccer poll.

Beleaguered Benitez gets backing of new Liverpool chairman

LONDON – Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has been given a lifeline to stay at the club by new chairman Martin Broughton.

Broughton insists Benitez is still the ideal man to be manager, even though Liverpool is 21 points behind leaders Chelsea in the Premier League.
Owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett finally put …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ramprakash to divorce wife after his extra marital affair comes to light

LONDON – England’s cricketer of Indian origin Mark Ramprakash is all set to separate from his wife, after his affair with a single mother was revealed.

The former England batsman, 40, and Vandana, 39, have released a statement to say their 17-year marriage is over.
Ramprakash flew home from a cricket tournament in Abu Dhabi … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ramprakash to divorce wife after his extra marital affair comes to light.

Pak sports minister seeks MS Gill’s help to recover Malik’s impounded passport

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Sports Minister Ijaz Hussain Jakhrani has called upon his Indian counterpart MS Gill to look into the issue of cricketer Shoaib Malik’s passport being seized by the Hyderabad police.

“Jakhrani called Indian sports minister MS Gill and asked him to return Shoaib’s passport as soon as possible,” …. Read the original article  : here.

Kieswetter admits eyeing Prior’s Test place

LONDON – Somerset wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter has admitted that he is now eyeing Matt Prior’s Test place after forcing him out of the World Twenty20 England squad.

Kieswetter praised his rival, and said that their battle for the wicket keeping slot will only benefit the England side.
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Hamilton says nothing ‘ungentlemanly’ about his ‘weaving’ tactics

LONDON -; Formula One ace Lewis Hamiltom, who escaped punishment in the Malaysian Grand Prix after he weaved in front of Vitaly Petrov’s Renault, has denied indulging in ungentlemanly behaviour, and pointed out that he did not cry …. Source  : Hamilton says nothing ‘ungentlemanly’ about his ‘weaving’ tactics.

Tevez walks the catwalk to raise funds for cancer

LONDON – Manchester City ace Carlos Tevez along with his other teammates did a catwalk to help raise 200,000 pounds for a cancer charity.

Manchester City footballers took part in Fashion Kicks, planned by the club’s goalkeeper, Shay Given and his wife, Jane.
Given’s mother died of … Read more : Tevez walks the catwalk to raise funds for cancer.

Desperate to stay at Man U, Berbatov asks Fergie not to sell him

LONDON – Out form Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has asked his boss Sir Alex Ferguson not to sell him as he wants to stay at Old Trafford.

Berbatov scored 14 goals during the last term as United won their third consecutive Premier League title.
He has hit another dozen this season but has played second …. Source article  : Desperate to stay at Man U, Berbatov asks Fergie not to sell him.

India to join F1 racing circuit from 2011

LONDON – Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said has confirmed that India will join the F1 racing circuit, with record 20 races taking place next season.

And the grand prix supremo hinted more races could be on the way.
“We are not dropping anything. It’s 20 races – getting ready for 25!” The …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : India to join F1 racing circuit from 2011.

Rampant ball-tampering on in IPL-3 : Akram

MUMBAI – Former Pakistan captain and incumbent Kolkata Knight Riders bowling coach Wasim Akram has said that rampant ball tampering is on in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season- three.

Akram said he has seen many bowlers deliberately rubbing the ball with soil, so that it …. Source  : Rampant ball-tampering on in IPL-3 : Akram.

Devin Setoguchi’s overtime goal gives Sharks 6-5 win over Avalanche, evens series at 1

Setoguchi lifts Sharks over Avs in OT; series tied

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Devin Setoguchi deflected in a loose puck for a power-play goal 5:32 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks rallied to even the first-round Western Conference series, beating the Colorado Avalanche 6-5 in Game 2 on Friday night.
Joe Pavelski tied it for the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Devin Setoguchi’s overtime goal gives Sharks 6-5 win over Avalanche, evens series at 1.

Setoguchi’s overtime goal gives Sharks 6-5 win over Avalanche, evens series at 1

Sharks rally to beat Avalanche 6-5 in overtime

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Devin Setoguchi deflected in a loose puck for a power-play goal 5:32 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks rallied to even the first-round Western Conference series, beating the Colorado Avalanche 6-5 in Game 2 on Friday night.
Joe Pavelski tied it for the Sharks …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Setoguchi’s overtime goal gives Sharks 6-5 win over Avalanche, evens series at 1.

Headley’s 3-run homer in 9th lifts Padres to 6-3 win over Diamondbacks

Headley’s 3-run homer lifts Padres to 6-3 win

SAN DIEGO – Chase Headley hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the San Diego Padres to a 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.
Batting left-handed, Headley drove a 1-1 pitch from Juan Gutierrez (0-1) down the right-field line for … Read : Headley’s 3-run homer in 9th lifts Padres to 6-3 win over Diamondbacks.

Greed and sleaze may taint IPL (Comment)

Follow the money – was the advice given by Deep Throat, the secret informant who helped two intrepid Washington Post journalists unravel the Watergate scandal, forcing Richard Nixon to resign as US president.
As the tax raid on the offices of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Mumbai showed, a similar trail might be … Read : Greed and sleaze may taint IPL (Comment).

Ethier hits two homers, including first slam; Dodgers bash Giants on Bochy’s birthday

Dodgers, Ethier slam Giants 10-8
LOS ANGELES – Andre Ethier hit his first grand slam while homering in his first two at-bats, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 10-8 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

Vicente Padilla (1-1) allowed three runs and four hits over seven innings and struck out seven after his …. Source  : Ethier hits two homers, including first slam; Dodgers bash Giants on Bochy’s birthday.

Dodgers 10, Giants 8

Dodgers 10, Giants 8

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