V8 Supercars organizers ban bare breasts at Gold Coast 600 motor racing carnival

SYDNEY – V8 Supercars Chairman Tony Cochrane insists that the face of the Gold Coast’s motor racing carnival would undergo a significant change this year, as the organizers are trying to shed the event’s seedy, booze-fueled reputation and lure more families.

As part …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : V8 Supercars organizers ban bare breasts at Gold Coast 600 motor racing carnival.

IPL row: Pawar talks with Mallya, BCCI bigwigs

MUMBAI – Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Saturday met with Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) president Shashank Manohar, Secretary N Srinivasan and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise owner Vijay Mallya.

Pawar reportedly took stock of the situation in … Original source on Gaea Times at : IPL row: Pawar talks with Mallya, BCCI bigwigs.

BCCI did not heed Shukla’s warning in January

MUMBAI – Board of Cricket Control in India’s (BCCI) Media and Finance Committee Chairman, Rajiv Shukla has questioned the manner in which Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi was taking decisions and sealing deals.

Shukla questioned Modi’s role in January and had written a letter to BCCI president Shashank Manohar …. Source article  : BCCI did not heed Shukla’s warning in January.

PCB protocol officer not allowed access to Sania, Shoaib by security officials

ISLAMABAD – An official of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) got the taste of the security cover being offered to the newly married sports couple Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik when he was denied the permission to receive the couple on behalf of the board at the Islamabad Airport.

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Shoania wish Afridi luck for World T20 Championship

LAHORE – Newly married star sports couple Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik met Pakistan T20 skipper Shahid Malik here at the National Cricket Academy and wished him luck for the upcoming ICC World T20 Championship, which would be played in the West Indies from April 30 to …. Read the original article  : here.

Delhi markets to close on Games opening, closing days

NEW DELHI – Popular Delhi markets including Connaught Place have been advised by police to remain closed on the opening and closing days of the Commonwealth Games in October and instead remain open on their weekly day off.

The Delhi Police advisory is part of the security arrangements for the Oct 3-14 Games here. … Original article on : Delhi markets to close on Games opening, closing days.

I’ve no intention of retiring: Ferguson

LONDON – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he has no intentions of retiring at the end of next season, and insists he will carry on.

“I’ve no intention of retiring. The only thing that determines my staying here is my health. Unfortunately for you lot, I’m in rude health,” The Sun quoted … Read : I’ve no intention of retiring: Ferguson.

Tharoor demands thorough inquiry into ‘IPL-Gate’

NEW DELHI – Reacting for the first time after his exit from the Union Cabinet, former Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said he was looking forward to a thorough inquiry into the ‘IPL-Gate.’

Making his comment on the twitter, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Tharoor demands thorough inquiry into ‘IPL-Gate’.

Pak team can retain T20 title with fans’, media’s support: Afridi

KARACHI – Pakistan T20 captain Shahid Afridi has said that his squad is all geared up for defending the World T20 Championship in the West Indies, adding that it needed support of both people of the country and the media.

Afridi said his boys are well prepared to tackle world’s … Read more >>.

Clausen to Panthers, Gerhart to Vikings, McCoy to Browns on Day 2 of NFL draft

Clausen, Gerhart picked in 2nd round; McCoy in 3rd

NEW YORK – Jimmy Clausen turned out to be a first pick, after all.
A day after being passed over in the first round of the NFL draft, Clausen was one excited quarterback: The Carolina Panthers used their first pick in the draft to select him in the …. Source article  : Clausen to Panthers, Gerhart to Vikings, McCoy to Browns on Day 2 of NFL draft.

Brandon LaFell Goes To Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE (GaeaTimes.com)- Brandon LaFell, who has established himself as a talented wide-receiver in his college football career, has been drafted by the Carolina Panthers. According to the reports, the team officials of Carolina Panthers has selected him in the seventy-eighth pick of the NFL Draft 2010 and so he would be a part … Read more : Brandon LaFell Goes To Carolina Panthers.

Defending champions Pak to leave for West Indies today amidst high hopes

LAHORE – Defending champions Pakistan would be leaving for the West Indies for the ICC World T20 Championship today (April 24) amidst high hopes of retaining the coveted title.

The 15-member Pakistan contingent led by swashbuckling all …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Defending champions Pak to leave for West Indies today amidst high hopes.

BCCI refuses to postpone Monday’s IPL Governing Council meeting

NEW DELHI – The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) on Saturday rejected Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi’s plea to defer the Governing Council meeting by five days, saying it will go ahead as per schedule.

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Tiger Woods thanks Masters fans for support

NEW YORK – Tiger Woods has thanked his followers for cheering him on during his return to golf at The Masters.
The New York Daily News reports, in a posting on his website Friday, Woods wrote: “I honestly didn’t know what to expect from the fans, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods thanks Masters fans for support.

Taylor Price Joins New England Patriots

FOXBORO (GaeaTimes.com)- On Friday, Apr 24, the New England Patriots finally drafted for the Ohio wide receiver Taylor Price. He was the No. 90 overall Draft Pick of the third round of the NFL Draft 2010. Though some critics have questioned the choices made by the team this year at the NFL Draft, there …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Taylor Price Joins New England Patriots.

Amari Spievey Goes To Detroit

DETROIT (GaeaTimes.com)- Amari Spievey was the surprise pick in the third round of the National Football League draft on Friday. However, he was actually one of the surprise picks, as far as the Detroit Lions are concerned, as nearly all of their picks so far have been surprises, considering that they have chosen …. Read the original article  : Amari Spievey Goes To Detroit.

Sachin Tendulkar’s Birthday Today

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Today marks the 37th birthday of the legendary cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar. One of the most talented batsman of the Indian cricket team and the captain of the Mumbai Indians, Sachin Tendulkar has been wished by multiple friends and fans on his birthday. As stated in the reports, some of the … Read more >>.

Chess champ Anand against playing ‘in silence’ during world championship

LONDON – Indian chess Grandmaster and world champion Viswanathan Anand has said that he will refuse to play in silence during the world championship, and has escalated a dispute over rules allowing players to demand a ban on communication.

Anand will compete against Bulgarian Veselin Topalov to retain his title …. Source  : Chess champ Anand against playing ‘in silence’ during world championship.

New Zealand Cricket chief Vaughan game for annual cricket series in US

AUCKLAND – New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive Justin Vaughan predicts that the Black Caps will play annually in Florida, as part of the new partnership between NZC and USA Cricket (USACA).

The comment comes after it was formally announced that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Eric Decker Goes To Broncos

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Eric Decker was the pick for the Denver Broncos in the third round of the National Football League Draft on Friday. It was somewhat of a surprise for everyone, as the Denver Broncos had been maintaining a rather low profile in this draft season, having picked only three players, and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Eric Decker Goes To Broncos.