IPL is money laundering, ban it, say MPs

NEW DELHI – A call to ban and probe the funding source of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament grew louder in parliament Monday, a day after Shashi Tharoor quit the government over his controversial link to the IPL Kochi franchise.

Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha termed IPL as “gambling” in the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IPL is money laundering, ban it, say MPs.

Terry lost control after getting two yellow cards: Ancelotti

LONDON – Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that skipper John Terry lost control when he was sent off against the Spurs after receiving two yellow cards in the 2-1 defeat in which he also conceded a penalty for the first goal.
Terry was the subject of abuse from Spurs fans throughout the game and Ancelotti … Original article on : Terry lost control after getting two yellow cards: Ancelotti.

Norman finds new love after divorcing Evert

MELBOURNE – Australian golf legend Greg Norman has found a new love less than six months after divorcing his second wife Chris Evert.

New Idea magazine reports that Norman has been introducing mother-of-two Kirsten Kutner to his close friends as his new girlfriend.
Norman, 55, says he’s in love with Kutner, 41, an interior designer who grew … Original source on Gaea Times at : Norman finds new love after divorcing Evert.

Inclusion in Pak T20 World Cup squad totally unexpected: Mohammad Irfan

LAHORE – Rookie fast bowler Mohammad Irfan, who has been called up to play for Pakistan in the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies, has said that the call up was totally unexpected.

Irfan has been included in the 15-man Pakistani squad …. Source  : Inclusion in Pak T20 World Cup squad totally unexpected: Mohammad Irfan.

Can’t bring Pak hockey team on winning track overnight: Junaid

KARACHI – Newly appointed Pakistan’s hockey coach, Khwaja Junaid, has said he cannot bring the team on to the winning track overnight.

Junaid said that coaching the national team is a big task for him after its disappointing performance in the World … Read : Can’t bring Pak hockey team on winning track overnight: Junaid.

Arsenal boss threw water bottle in rage after his team’s loss

LONDON – Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger sent a water bottle flying after his team threw away a 2-0 lead in the final 10 minutes to crash 3-2 at Wigan, blowing up their Premier League dream.
“I don’t know who will win the title now and I don’t care. If … Read more »»».

Carissa Moore Wins ASP Dream Tour

NEW PLYMOUTH, NEWZEALAND (GaeaTimes.com)- Carissa Moore lifted her first major title for surfing as she rocked the show at the ASP Dream Tour of New Zealand. Teenager Carissa Moore made huge wave scores at New Plymouth to win the surfing competition. Her major contender in the final was Sally Fitzgibbons. In spite of the fact … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Carissa Moore Wins ASP Dream Tour.

McNabb, Portis, Haynesworth: plenty of subplots in Shanahan’s 1st minicamp as Redskins coach

Many subplots in Shanahan’s 1st Redskins minicamp

ASHBURN, Va. – Donovan McNabb looks strange in a Washington Redskins uniform. Clinton Portis has yet another chip on his shoulder. Albert Haynesworth isn’t on the trading block – perhaps.
The offensive line isn’t as bad as everyone thinks. The new coach is keeping a list of discipline miscues, which … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : McNabb, Portis, Haynesworth: plenty of subplots in Shanahan’s 1st minicamp as Redskins coach.

Jim Furyk wins Verizon Heritage in playoff after Brian Davis’ self-imposed penalty

Furyk happy with Verizon Heritage win _ sort of

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – Jim Furyk hasn’t had many victories as bizarre as his Verizon Heritage win.
OK, maybe he’s had at least one as strange.
Furyk won his 15th PGA Tour event, and second since March, after Brian Davis ended their one-hole playoff by calling a two-stroke … Read more »»».

Why only Tharoor, probe entire IPL: Lalu

NEW DELHI – The government should probe the “gambling and betting” business of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad said Monday, a day after Shashi Tharoor quit as minister of state for external affairs over the IPL row.

“Why target Tharoor only? The main culprit is this …. Read the original article  : Why only Tharoor, probe entire IPL: Lalu.

Why only Tharoor, probe entire IPL: Lalu

NEW DELHI – The government should probe the “gambling and betting” business of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad said Monday, a day after Shashi Tharoor quit as minister of state for external affairs over the IPL row.

“Why target Tharoor only? The main culprit is this … Original source on Gaea Times at : Why only Tharoor, probe entire IPL: Lalu.

Cricketers’ body to probe claims of pressure put on IPL foreign stars

LONDON – The Professional Cricketers’ Association is investigating claims that players were pressured to go ahead with Saturday’s Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers and Mumbai Indians despite a bomb blast outside the stadium in Bangalore.

The blast injured at … Original article on : Cricketers’ body to probe claims of pressure put on IPL foreign stars.

Pak to use rookie fast bowler Irfan as ’surprise weapon’: Afridi

KARACHI – Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi is looking forward to ‘unleashing’ rookie fast bowler Mohammad Irfan as a ’surprise weapon’ in the Twenty20 World Cup to held in the Caribbean, starting April 30.

Afridi believes that the 6ft. 8inch Irfan has the potential …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pak to use rookie fast bowler Irfan as ’surprise weapon’: Afridi.

Not heard of threats to players wanting to leave IPL: White’s manager

Sydney, Apr 19 (ANI): Australian Twenty20 vice-captain Cameron White’s manager has rubbished reports that players were warned to stay put or risk being banned from the Indian Premier League after two crude bombs exploded outside Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

White and umpire Simon … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Not heard of threats to players wanting to leave IPL: White’s manager.

IPL (Sourav Ganguly)

Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Sourav Ganguly and Rajasthan Royals Captain Shane Warne
The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, Indian Premier League – 53rd match Twenty20 match | 2009/10 season Played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata 17 April 2010 – day/night (20-over match)
Kolkata, India.
…. Original source  : IPL (Sourav Ganguly).

IPL attack will not deter participation of Australian Commonwealth Games team

SYDNEY – The chief executive of the Australian Commonwealth Games Association has said that they will be participating in the 2010 Delhi Games despite threats from terror outfit and crude bombs exploding in Bangalore ahead of an Indian Premier League match.

“While security …. Source  : IPL attack will not deter participation of Australian Commonwealth Games team.

Commonwealth Games security will have to be more vigilant: Home Secretary

NEW DELHI – India’s Home Secretary, G.K.Pillai, has said that tighter security will be needed at this year’s Commonwealth Games, especially after loopholes surfaced in Bangalore during an Indian Premier League match on Saturday.

Pillai told the [..] Read the original article: here.

Minister calls IPL ‘glorified gambling with black money’

NEW DELHI – Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi Monday alleged that the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament was “glorified gambling” run with black money.

Accusing IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi of being “very close” to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Ravi told reporters: “What is IPL? It is glorified gambling with black money.”
He … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Minister calls IPL ‘glorified gambling with black money’.

T20 Cricket League kicks off in Kashmir

SRINAGAR – In an attempt to popularise cricket in Jammu and Kashmir, a T20 Jammu Kashmir Premier League has kicked off in Srinagar.

The league has been organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA).
Around 128 clubs from all across the state, including from far-flung areas …. Read the original article  : here.

Pak suffer double blow as Gul, Arafat ruled out of Twenty20 World Cup

LAHORE – Defending Twenty20 World Cup champions Pakistan have suffered a major blow, as fast bowler Umar Gul and all-rounder Yasir Arafat have been ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies due to injuries.

Gul, Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker in the previous two editions [..] Read the original article: here.