Olic hat-trick sends Bayern through to Madrid final

LYON – Ivica Olic scored a hat-trick to send German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich through to the Champions League final with a 3-0 victory at Olympique Lyon.

The four-time champions Tuesday won the tie 4-0 on aggregate against the French side, who ended the game with ten men after captain Cris was sent off in the … Read more »».

Becks’ sister ‘gets cosy’ with Jermaine Pennant

LONDON – David Beckham’s younger sister Joanne has been spotted getting cosy with footballer Jermaine Pennant.

Seemingly, the ex-Liverpool star met the beauty during a night out at Merah in London.

“Jermaine’s eyes nearly popped out of his head when he saw Jo in her figure-hugging outfit,” the Mirror quoted an …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pak eyeing WC silverware having exorcised ghosts of nightmare Oz tour: Afridi

St.LUCIA – Pakistan T20 skipper Shahid Afridi believes that he has injected confidence in the team and helped the players gel better after the disastrous tour of Australia and the whole controversy that followed.

Afridi said since he was given the responsibility to lead the squad, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pak eyeing WC silverware having exorcised ghosts of nightmare Oz tour: Afridi.

Black Caps say they are in the hunt for World T20 title

GUYANA – The Daniel Vettori-led New Zealand squad has said that they must not be underestimated and are definitely in the hunt for this year’s World Twenty20 title.

“If we can play as well as we can, we should be in the hunt,” stuff.co.nz quoted all-rounder Scot Styris, as …. Original article  : Black Caps say they are in the hunt for World T20 title.

IPL has first call on New Zealand cricketers over Kiwi counterparts

AUCKLAND – New Zealand’s representative at September’s Champions League Twenty20 tournament is likely to lose out its players to the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises.

The Central Districts Stags, who have qualified to …. Read the original article  : IPL has first call on New Zealand cricketers over Kiwi counterparts.

No Australian player involved in IPL match fixing: Warne

SYDNEY – Former Australian legend and Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne has strongly denied reports of involvement of a famous Australian cricketer in alleged fixing of Indian Premier League matches played in South Africa last year.

Warne said he was not completely surprised …. Source article  : No Australian player involved in IPL match fixing: Warne.

Kerry Wood throws another bullpen session, Indians expect him to be back in 10-14 days

Indians closer Wood throws another bullpen session

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Cleveland Indians closer Kerry Wood threw 35 pitches during a bullpen session on Tuesday, and is scheduled for another one Friday before the club can determine the next step in his recovery from an upper back injury that has kept him sidelined since March 10.
Manager Manny … Read : Kerry Wood throws another bullpen session, Indians expect him to be back in 10-14 days.

IPL Gate: Is Modi more sinned against than sinning? (Comment)

The biggest compliment Lalit Modi got is from the man he reduced from a king to a commoner in the Indian cricket board, Jagmohan Dalmiya.

Dalmiya may have hated Modi for the methods he has adopted to get rid of him, but after the first year of the Indian Premier League he called him to shower …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

IPL Gate: Is Modi more sinned against than sinning? (Comment)

The biggest compliment Lalit Modi got is from the man he reduced from a king to a commoner in the Indian cricket board, Jagmohan Dalmiya.

Dalmiya may have hated Modi for the methods he has adopted to get rid of him, but after the first year of the Indian Premier League he called him to shower … Original source on Gaea Times at : IPL Gate: Is Modi more sinned against than sinning? (Comment).

Injured Lee likely to be ruled out of T20 World Cup

St.LUCIA – Australian fast bowler Brett Lee is likely to be ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup after sustaining a muscle strain in his right forearm during the warm up game against Zimbabwe.

Lee complained of a muscle strain in the same spot of the …. Source  : Injured Lee likely to be ruled out of T20 World Cup.

Lahore High Court quashes petition against Shaoib Malik for overspending on marriage

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has quashed a petition seeking action against cricketer Shoaib Malik and his newly wedded wife Indian tennis star Sania Mirza for overspending on their marriage ceremony.

In his petition, Sheikh Hasan Sheraz had urged the court to take action against the star couple for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Lahore High Court quashes petition against Shaoib Malik for overspending on marriage.

New Zealand crush Ireland in T20 World Cup warm-up game

Georgetown (Guyana, West Indies), – New Zealand has defeated Ireland by 40 runs in the first of two Twenty20 World Cup warm-up games at the Guyana National Stadium in Georgetown.

The Black Caps got off to a bright start after skipper Daniel Vettori won the toss …. Source article  : New Zealand crush Ireland in T20 World Cup warm-up game.

Indians 9, Angels 2

Indians 9, Angels 2

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Kearns homers and drives in 5 runs for Indians in 9-2 rout of Angels

Kearns’ HR and 5 RBIs lead Tribe over Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Austin Kearns homered for the second straight game and drove in five runs, Shin-Soo Choo had a pair of RBI singles, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-2 on Tuesday night.
Rookie Mitch Talbot (3-1) won his third straight start, allowing a … Read more : Kearns homers and drives in 5 runs for Indians in 9-2 rout of Angels.

Home kicking: Kobe, big men lead Lakers past Thunder 111-87, into 3-2 series lead

Lakers rout Thunder, take 3-2 series lead
LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant sometimes thinks the Los Angeles Lakers are an orchestra in need of a conductor. He picked up the baton in Game 5, driving the lane aggressively and defending Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook with zeal.

The result was a businesslike blowout that showed exactly what Bryant …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Home kicking: Kobe, big men lead Lakers past Thunder 111-87, into 3-2 series lead.

Giants come out swinging again, getting homers from Huff, Downs to beat Phillies 6-2

Huff, Downs hit homers as Giants beat Phillies

SAN FRANCISCO – Aubrey Huff and Matt Downs each hit solo home runs in the second inning, No. 5 starter Todd Wellemeyer finally won, and the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 6-2 on Tuesday night to knock the Phillies out of first place in the NL East.
Just like … Read more : Giants come out swinging again, getting homers from Huff, Downs to beat Phillies 6-2.

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New Mavs Butler, Haywood lift Dallas past Spurs 103-81 in Game 5 to avoid being eliminated

Butler, Haywood keep Mavs from being eliminated

DALLAS – Caron Butler saw a path to the basket and didn’t care that Tim Duncan was in his way.
Butler drove right at San Antonio’s big guy and tried jumping by him for a dunk. Duncan got a piece of the ball – but it caromed off the backboard …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New Mavs Butler, Haywood lift Dallas past Spurs 103-81 in Game 5 to avoid being eliminated.

Jimenez extends scoreless streak to 22 1-3 innings as Colorado routs Arizona 12-1.

Jimenez, Rockies rout Arizona 12-1
DENVER – Ubaldo Jimenez extended his scoreless streak to 22 1-3 innings with six shutout innings and the Colorado Rockies routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-1 on Tuesday night.

Jimenez’s scoreless innings streak is the longest in franchise history by a starter. The previous record was 20 set by Denny Neagle in 2002 …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Jimenez extends scoreless streak to 22 1-3 innings as Colorado routs Arizona 12-1..

Datsyuk scores twice, Red Wings advance with 6-1 rout of Coyotes

Datsyuk, Detroit end Coyotes’ season with 6-1 rout

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Detroit Red Wings spoiled the big party in Arizona, bringing the Phoenix Coyotes back to Earth with a resounding thud in a 6-1 rout in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Pavel Datsyuk scored twice in a span of less than … Read more »».