Olympic great Kowalski out of the closet

SYDNEY – Former Olympic swimmer Daniel Kowalski Sunday admitted being a homosexual.

Kowalski, 34, who won four Olympic medals, told The Sunday Age he was “tired of living a lie” and that he hoped to inspire other gay people.
The nation has out-and-proud cabinet ministers, ambassadors, high court judges and religious leaders, but the only professional … Original article on : Olympic great Kowalski out of the closet.

150 ayurvedic masseurs roped in for Games

NEW DELHI – India may not have enough masseurs and physiotherapists with specialised sports oriented training, but filling the gap at the Commonwealth Games will be ayurvedic masseurs and therapists from Kerala and West Bengal.

Thousands of athletes and players are expected to take part in the Oct 3-14 event — the 19th edition of these …. Source article  : 150 ayurvedic masseurs roped in for Games.

Jake Shields Retains His Position

NASHVILLE (GaeaTimes.com)- Jake Shields was successful in defending his Middleweight title on Saturday fighting out Dan Henderson in the Strikeforce martial arts championship. The decision in the game had been taken in the first five minutes itself when Jake Shields kept opponent Dan Henderson landed on the ground throughout the last four rounds of …. Source article  : Jake Shields Retains His Position.

Tharoor, under fire over IPL, calls on PM (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor, under pressure to quit over the Kochi IPL row, met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for about 50 minutes at his residence here Sunday.

The minister drove away after the meeting without talking to journalists massed outside the prime minister’s residence. Manmohan Singh returned home a …. Original article  : Tharoor, under fire over IPL, calls on PM (Second Lead).

Anthony scores 42 as Nuggets beat Jazz in Game 1

Anthony scores 42 as Nuggets beat Jazz in Game 1

DENVER – It had been a while since Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith found the net like this.
Anthony scored a playoff career-high 42 points and Smith’s fourth-quarter flurry of 3-pointers helped the Denver Nuggets beat the injury-riddled Utah Jazz 126-113 on Saturday night in Game 1 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Anthony scores 42 as Nuggets beat Jazz in Game 1.

Yousuf refuses to appeal against ban, says ‘Allah’ will decide

KARACHI – Former Pakistan cricket captain Mohammed Yousuf has said that he has left the matter of his ‘indefinite’ suspension from international cricket with ‘Allah’, and that is why he did not appeal for a revocation of the ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

“I …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Yousuf refuses to appeal against ban, says ‘Allah’ will decide.

New Zealand Olympic Committee monitoring Bangalore incident

AUCKLAND – The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has expressed concern for the safety of athletes heading for the New Delhi Commonwealth Games in October, after two bombs exploded outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, hosting an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Bangalore.

New Zealand vice-captain Ross Taylor and commentator …. Source  : New Zealand Olympic Committee monitoring Bangalore incident.

Sergio Martinez Vs Kelly Pavlik Fight: Sergio Martinez Wins

ATLANTIC CITY (GaeaTimes.com)- On Saturday, Sergio Martinez won the middleweight championship title of WBO and WBC after defeating the defending champion Kelly Pavlik. The Sergio Martinez Vs Kelly Pavlik fight came out as one of the brilliant fights that the boxing fans have seen in recent times. Sergio Martinez was declared the winner after … Read more : Sergio Martinez Vs Kelly Pavlik Fight: Sergio Martinez Wins.

Beleaguered Tharoor meets PM

NEW DELHI – Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor, under pressure to quit over the Kochi IPL row, met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence here Sunday.

Congress spokesman Abhishek Singhvi confirmed the meeting but gave no details.
The meeting, a day after the prime minister returned from Brazil, comes ahead of a … Read : Beleaguered Tharoor meets PM.

Shashi Tharoor meets PM

NEW DELHI – Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor, whose resignation has been sought over the Kochi IPL row, met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence here Sunday.

The meeting comes ahead of a Congress core group meeting scheduled for Sunday evening to decide the minister’s fate.
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Sohail Tanvir hopeful of playing IPL’s future editions

NEW DELHI – Left-arm Pakistan fast bowler Sohail Tanvir has expressed the hope of playing in the future editions of the cash rich Indian Premier League (IPL).

Tanvir, who played for the Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008, said he received a lot of respect during the T20 tournament’s first season, …. Read the original article  : Sohail Tanvir hopeful of playing IPL’s future editions.

Vijay Mallya’s Daughter Laila Mahmood Works For Lalit Modi

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems the controversy surrounding the financial transactions of the Indian Premier League is getting murkier with each passing day. A mysterious woman was spotted leaving the office of IPL chief Lalit Modi just few minutes prior to the visit of the Income Tax officials. According to latest reports, the lady …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Security up at Kotla ahead of IPL match

NEW DELHI – Security was tightened at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in the national capital ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Deccan chargers Sunday, a day after two low intensity blasts took place near Bangalore’s Chinnaswamy Stadium.

“We have already made elaborate security arrangements for today’s (Sunday) match. Police …. Read the original article  : Security up at Kotla ahead of IPL match.

Jermain Defoe caught with woman, 20, performing sex act on him in car

LONDON – Soccer star Jermain Defoe risks jail after he was caught with a young woman performing a sex act on him in a car as kids played nearby.

The Spurs and England striker’s obscene behaviour with the 20-year-old in a public street took place on Tuesday night, just 24 hours before his team’s vital match …. Source  : Jermain Defoe caught with woman, 20, performing sex act on him in car.

Shoaib’s family bowled over by “elevated” hospitality in India

LAHORE – Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik’s family is back from India where they participated in his lavish wedding with tennis star Sania Mirza, and are impressed by the “elevated” hospitality they received in Hyderabad.

Talking to reporters upon his arrival, Shoaib’s brother-in-law, Imran Zafar said the family members were treated with an “elevated” standard of … Read more >>.

Man U convinced Roo will sign new 150K pound-a-week contract

LONDON – Manchester United are convinced ace striker Wayne Rooney will sign a bumper new 150,000-pound-a-week contract before he jets off to this summer’s World Cup in South Africa.

Rooney has two years left on his deal, but Manchester United CEO David Gill hopes to convince the star to sign a five-year deal, complete with lucrative … Read more >>>.

Carmelo Anthony scores 42 points, Smith hits 3s in Nuggets’ 126-113 Game 1 win over Jazz

Anthony scores 42 as Nuggets beat Jazz in Game 1

DENVER – It had been a while since Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith found the net like this.
Anthony scored a playoff career-high 42 points and Smith’s fourth-quarter flurry of 3-pointers helped the Denver Nuggets beat the injury-riddled Utah Jazz 126-113 on Saturday night in Game 1 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Carmelo Anthony scores 42 points, Smith hits 3s in Nuggets’ 126-113 Game 1 win over Jazz.

Rains likely in Dharamsala during IPL match

SHIMLA – Dharamsala, which is to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings Sunday, may see some thundershowers, a weather official said here.

“There are chances of one or two spells of light to moderate rain or thundershowers when the match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Anthony scores 42 points, Smith hits 3s in Nuggets’ 126-113 Game 1 win over Jazz

Anthony, Smith lead Nuggets past Jazz, 126-113

DENVER – It had been a while since Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith found the net like this.
Anthony scored a playoff career-high 42 points and Smith’s fourth-quarter flurry of 3-pointers helped the Denver Nuggets beat the injury-riddled Utah Jazz 126-113 on Saturday night in Game 1 of the playoff …. Source  : Anthony scores 42 points, Smith hits 3s in Nuggets’ 126-113 Game 1 win over Jazz.

Anze Kopitar’s power-play goal 7:28 into overtime helps Kings beat Canucks 3-2 to tie series

Kopitar’s overtime goal lifts Kings over Canucks

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Anze Kopitar scored on a power play 7:28 into overtime and the Los Angeles Kings overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Saturday night, tying the Western Conference series at a game apiece.
With the Canucks penalized for too many men on … Read more : Anze Kopitar’s power-play goal 7:28 into overtime helps Kings beat Canucks 3-2 to tie series.