Rajasthan Royals bid in full compliance of BCCI guidelines

NEW DELHI – A day after Indian cricket board president Shashank Manohar raised questions about the ownership of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals, the franchisee shot back Tuesday saying that their ownership structure has been completely transparent and in accordance with regulatory guidelines issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India …. Source article  : Rajasthan Royals bid in full compliance of BCCI guidelines.

Schumacher to compete in Mercedes’ new car at Spanish Grand Prix

LONDON – In a bid to kickstart Michael Schumacher’s woeful Formula One season, Mercedes will give the seven time champion a ‘new’ car for next week’s Spanish Grand Prix.

The seven-time world champ has been humbled so far by teammate Nico Rosberg.
His fellow German has out qualified … Original article on : Schumacher to compete in Mercedes’ new car at Spanish Grand Prix.

Owen Thomas Of Penn Quakers Dead

PHILADELPHIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Penn Quakers’ recently voted captain, Owen Thomas is no more. The 21 year-old football player died on Monday in his off-campus home. Owen Thomas reportedly died from some natural cause. The spokesperson of the University of Pennsylvania, Lori Doyle addressed the media on Monday confirming the news of the death of Owen Thomas. … Read : Owen Thomas Of Penn Quakers Dead.

Badal assures jobs to kabaddi players

CHANDIGARH – Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has assured members of the Indian kabaddi team that his government will soon provide them jobs.

India beat arch rival Pakistan in the final of the World Cup Kabaddi in Ludhiana city April 12 to win a cash prize of Rs.1 crore. A majority of the players are [..] Read the original article: here.

IPL scandal: India may end up being real loser

MUMBAI – The Indian Premier League (IPL) may be the biggest and brashest tournament cricket has ever seen, but the alleged behind the scenes financial irregularities may end up seeing India as the real loser, a report in The Times …. Original article  : IPL scandal: India may end up being real loser.

England footballers may hire guards to protect mansions from Away Day Robbers

LONDON – England footballers have been asked to hire guards to protect their WAGS and families at home while they are playing in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Ace players, including skipper Rio Ferdinand, could spend up to six weeks in South Africa for the World Cup, and this makes …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : England footballers may hire guards to protect mansions from Away Day Robbers.

Capello reverses decision, now ready to invite WAGs to nurture team spirit

LONDON – Taking a softer line with “WAG culture” in order to nurture a team spirit, England coach Fabio Capello has reversed his decision by saying that he is prepared to invite wives and girlfriends to World Cup in order to create great …. Source  : Capello reverses decision, now ready to invite WAGs to nurture team spirit.

Beckham eyes November return

LONDON – David Beckham said Tuesday that he was unlikely to return to action before November, meaning he could miss the whole of the MLS season.

The LA Galaxy midfielder ruptured his Achilles tendon playing for AC Milan in March, ruling him out of England’s World Cup campaign, although he may still be involved in a …. Original source  : Beckham eyes November return.

Saturday Night Live? Lights at Churchill Downs may open door for primetime Kentucky Derby

New lights open door for primetime Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Churchill Downs’ iconic twin spires have some company.
Lights rim the track at the home of the Kentucky Derby, part of an effort to increase interest during the spring and fall meets by adding a handful of night racing dates to the schedule.
Night racing drew rave … Original article on : Saturday Night Live? Lights at Churchill Downs may open door for primetime Kentucky Derby.

Petition filed against Shoaib for allegedly selling reception invitation cards

LAHORE – Just when it seemed that every thing was fine and troubles had died their natural death for the newly married Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, he finds himself entangled in yet another controversy, as a local court here has summoned him for allegedly selling invitation cards of his reception party.

According to reports, a …. Original article  : Petition filed against Shoaib for allegedly selling reception invitation cards.

Brit men think about footie Emile Heskey to make sex last longer!

LONDON – Men think about English footballer Emile Heskey to make sex last longer, according to a British survey.

While other blokes run through a soccer team’s squad – with Arsenal being a favourite – or picture the fictional anthropomorphic steam locomotive Thomas the Tank Engine – to make the steamy session a memorable one, reports …. Original article  : Brit men think about footie Emile Heskey to make sex last longer!.

Clarke hopes IPL survives Modi’s dramatic suspension

SYDNEY – Australia Twenty20 skipper Michael Clarke hopes that the Indian Premier League can survive Monday’s dramatic suspension of Lalit Modi by the BCCI, after allegations of corruption and match-fixing surfaced.

Clarke said the IPL has been a great benefit … Read more : Clarke hopes IPL survives Modi’s dramatic suspension.

Indian tax authorities rule out involvement of Oz player in IPL match fixing

SYDNEY – The report about the involvement of a famous Australian cricketer who allegedly helped fix Indian Premier League matches played in South Africa last year has been denied by Indian tax authorities.

Indian tax officials have denied issuing a report …. Source  : Indian tax authorities rule out involvement of Oz player in IPL match fixing.

ICC’s anti-corruption, security unit chief resigns

SYDNEY – The chief investigator of the International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption and security unit, Ravi Sawani, has resigned as the game confronts its most serious integrity issue in a decade.

With Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi suspended amid corruption …. Read the original article  : ICC’s anti-corruption, security unit chief resigns.

Aybar, Abreu back Weaver with homers in Angels’ 5-2 win over Indians, Matsui gets 1,000th hit

Aybar, Abreu homer in Angels’ 5-2 win over Indians

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Erick Aybar hit his first leadoff homer and Bobby Abreu added a two-run shot, leading Jered Weaver and the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.
Weaver (3-0) allowed a run and seven hits in six innings, striking … Read more »».

Reserves Frye, Dudley break out of slump, lead Suns past Trail Blazers 107-88

Frye, Dudley lead Suns past Portland in Game 5

PHOENIX – When the Phoenix Suns win in this playoff series, they win by a mile.
Channing Frye and Jared Dudley rediscovered their shooting touch in a 107-88 rout of Portland on Monday night that has the Suns one victory away from eliminating the Trail Blazers from the …. Original source  : Reserves Frye, Dudley break out of slump, lead Suns past Trail Blazers 107-88.

Angels 5, Indians 2

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Tito Ortiz Arrested For Beating-Up Girlfriend

HUFFINGTON BEACH (GaeaTimes.com)- Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light Heavyweight winner Tito Ortiz was reportedly arrested on suspicion of domestic violence on Monday. The fighter was arrested from his California home that he shares with his long-time girlfriend Jenna Jameson. Tito Ortiz was arrested by police reportedly after receiving a 911 call from Jenna …. Read the original article  : Tito Ortiz Arrested For Beating-Up Girlfriend.

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Giants 5, Phillies 1

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Giants hand Phillies ace Roy Halladay first loss with new team in 5-1 victory over Phillies

Whiteside’s big night helps Giants beat Phillies
SAN FRANCISCO – Eli Whiteside homered and doubled in a run, Jonathan Sanchez struck out six and the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 5-1 on Monday night to hand ace Roy Halladay his first loss since joining the Phillies in a four-team trade this winter.
Ryan Howard went …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Giants hand Phillies ace Roy Halladay first loss with new team in 5-1 victory over Phillies.