Manohar accuses Modi of violating ‘confidentiality’ clause

MUMBAI – Indian cricket board president Shashank Manohar Thursday accused Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi of violating the “confidentiality” clause signed by the board and the franchisees by declaring the ownership stakes.

Manohar said the new IPL Kochi franchise were contemplating legal action against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after …. Source  : Manohar accuses Modi of violating ‘confidentiality’ clause.

Ken Green, who lost part of leg in crash that killed girlfriend, returns to Champions Tour

Pro golfer who lost part of leg ready for return

SAVANNAH, Ga. – It seemed a silly worry, especially after all Ken Green has faced in the past year. Still, Green couldn’t escape the fear he would embarrass the sport he loved with his poor play.
His fellow competitors at the Legends of Golf quickly put that … Read more : Ken Green, who lost part of leg in crash that killed girlfriend, returns to Champions Tour.

Parreira hoping Bafana can find their identity in Germany

HERZOGENAURACH – Like a field marshal mustering his troops, Carlos Alberto Parreira stands on the pitch in the Adi-Dassler-Stadium in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

With arms folded across his chest, the Brazilian is watching the training session of Bafana-Bafana, as the national team of the 2010 World Cup host South Africa is called.
For two and a half … Original article on : Parreira hoping Bafana can find their identity in Germany.

A long, winding day of expansion talk as college football braces for potentially huge changes

If Big Ten opts to go big, it might not go alone

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – On a day Jim Delany made news by saying, essentially, nothing new about the Big Ten’s potential expansion plans, Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive let it be known that his league is not about to stand by idly if the landscape … Read more »».

Tiger Woods attends rock concert after wife jets home to Sweden

LONDON – Professional golfer Tiger Woods is said to have attended a rock concert just hours after his wife Elin Nordegren left for Sweden with their two children.
Woods, 34, was seen dining out with his friends on April 19 before watching his … Read more >>.

Cricket ball throw killed 72-year-old Welsh umpire, Swansea inquest hears

LONDON – A 72-year-old Welsh cricket umpire died after an “unfortunate accident” in Swansea, UK, when he stepped into the path of a ball thrown at the stumps and was hit on the head, a Swansea inquest heard.

The inquest heard that Alcwyn Jenkins was … Read more >>.

114 Oz club water skiers behind single boat set new Guinness record

SYDNEY – Australia’s Horsehead Water Ski Club has set a new Guinness record by squeezing 114 water skiers behind a single boat.

The previous record for “most water skiers pulled by a single boat over one nautical mile” was 100, set in Trinity …. Source article  : 114 Oz club water skiers behind single boat set new Guinness record.

Drag flicker Sohail Abbas pitted for Pak hockey captaincy

KARACHI – Star drag flicker Sohail Abbas has emerged as one of the frontrunners for leading the Pakistan hockey team in the upcoming Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, to be played in Ipoh, Malaysia from May 6 to 16.

With incumbent captain …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Drag flicker Sohail Abbas pitted for Pak hockey captaincy.

IPL Betting: Adam Gilchrist Urges Investigators

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The biggest cricket premier league of India has been bombarded with severe criticisms since a charge of IPL (Indian Premier League) betting was hurled against Lalit Modi. In this regards Deccan Chargers Captain Adam Gilchrist have urged all investigators of the case to run a comb search to figure out the … Read more >>>.

Poorna Patel: IPL Controversy

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that the controversy surrounding the IPL franchisees is far from over. Although many observers had speculated that with the resignation of former Union External Affairs minister Shashi Tharoor the IPL controversy would recede to a certain extent, it seems unlikely in the wake of another senior minister, Praful …. Source article  : Poorna Patel: IPL Controversy.

No notice to Waqar over his T20 replacement faux pas: PCB

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified that it would not issue any notice to coach Waqar Younis over his faux pas in connection with the announcement of replacements for injured players.

Waqar had wrongly announced the name …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : No notice to Waqar over his T20 replacement faux pas: PCB.

F1 supremo Ecclestone backs Schumacher to win again

LONDON – Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has hit back at critics of ace driver Michael Schumacher, and tipped the seven time champion, who is on a comeback trail, to win a race soon.

Ecclestone said critics of Schumacher, who claim he is passing his time, would … Read this article on Gaea Times at : F1 supremo Ecclestone backs Schumacher to win again.

Manohar slams Modi for violating clause

NEW DELHI – Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Shashank Manohar on Thursday slammed IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi for violating a confidential clause.

He said Modi had put all the share holding details on Twitter, which was a violation of … Read more »».

IPL governing council meet as scheduled: BCCI chief

MUMBAI – Amidst nationwide tax probe on the Indian Premier League (IPL) and its franchises, the chief of the country’s cricket administration Thursday said the tournament’s governing council meet April 26 will go ahead as scheduled despite questions raised by its chief Lalit Modi.

“Under the board constitution, the secretary is the convenor of all meetings. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : IPL governing council meet as scheduled: BCCI chief.

No chance of England winning World Cup without Rooney, says legend Shearer

LONDON – Former skipper Alan Shearer has said that without Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney, who is recovering from an injury, England have little chance of winning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Shearer, who scored 30 goals in 63 internationals for the Three Lions, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : No chance of England winning World Cup without Rooney, says legend Shearer.

‘Wicketless’ Lee satisfied with his bowling stint in IPL

MELBOURNE – Injury-hit pacer Brett Lee, who was declared fit to play in the Twenty20 World Cup, is satisfied with his bowling performance during the Indian Premier League.
Training with the Australian squad in Brisbane, Lee yesterday had his first bowl since breaking his thumb during an IPL match.
The 33-year-old who failed …. Source article  : ‘Wicketless’ Lee satisfied with his bowling stint in IPL.

Scientist’s formula claims Germany have already won 2010 football World Cup!

LONDON – Germany is all set to win the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa and captain Michael Ballack will be lifting the trophy on July 11, according to a mathematical formula developed by … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Scientist’s formula claims Germany have already won 2010 football World Cup!.

Man U rated most valuable football club in world by Forbes

LONDON – Manchester United has been named as the most valuable football club in the world with a price tag of 1.2 billion pounds, according to the latest Forbes list.

The Old Trafford giants are worth 340 million pounds more than nearest rivals Real Madrid.
Arsenal is third with …. Source article  : Man U rated most valuable football club in world by Forbes.

Sports stars are no role models, says study

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that the drunken, loutish behaviour of some of our sporting heroes has little or no effect on young people.

Scientists at the Universities of Manchester, UK, and Western Sydney, Australia, have dismissed the idea that sports … Read more : Sports stars are no role models, says study.

Sachin Tendulkar’s Birthday On April 24

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Maverick cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will turn 36 after two days. On April 24th, he will turn yet another year older and the birthday will be celebrated by his fans all over the country with gusto and enthusiasm. Ace actor Aamir Khan who is a close friend of the cricketer has …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sachin Tendulkar’s Birthday On April 24.