Dong Fangxiao Stripped Of Bronze Medal

BEIJING, CHINA (GaeaTimes.com)- 10 years after Dong Fangxiao made her country proud with the Women’s Gymnastics team bronze medal in Sydney Olympics 2000, the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday stripped off the medal as IT found that the athlete has falsified her age. Dong Fangxiao was younger than the minimum age of 16 that …. Read the original article  : Dong Fangxiao Stripped Of Bronze Medal.

‘Relaxed’ Clarke insists he is focused on Australian T20 WC campaign

St.LUCIA – Australian Twenty20 skipper Michael Clarke insists that despite the pressure of being on his first major tour as captain, he is relaxed and focused on the Twenty20 World Cup, which starts tomorrow.

“It’s a great feeling. I’m in a really good position now, I …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Relaxed’ Clarke insists he is focused on Australian T20 WC campaign.

Twenty20 seriousness on par with one-day cricket, Tests: Clarke

St.LUCIA – Australian skipper Michael Clarke has made an astonishing claim that Twenty20 cricket has the same status as one-day and Test cricket.

“It’s the same – it’s exactly the same. For me, it’s as serious as a one-day match or a Test match. There …. Source article  : Twenty20 seriousness on par with one-day cricket, Tests: Clarke.

Bopara leads England to easy 7 wicket win over Bangladesh in T20 WC warm-up tie

BRIDGETOWN – England batsman Ravi Bopara steered the Three Lions to a seven-wicket win against Bangladesh in their Twenty20 World Cup warm-up game at the Kensington Oval, Barbados.

Bopara scored 62 from 48 balls after being sent in to bat at number three, and shared stands of …. Source article  : Bopara leads England to easy 7 wicket win over Bangladesh in T20 WC warm-up tie.

Styris stars in Black Caps amazing win against Windies in T20 WC warm-up tie

GEORGETOWN – A four-wicket haul by New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris led the Black Caps to a remarkable seven-run win against the West Indies in a Twenty20 World Cup warm-up cricket game at Providence Stadium in Guyana.

Styris’ haul of …. Original source  : Styris stars in Black Caps amazing win against Windies in T20 WC warm-up tie.

David Goodwillie chucked out of pub for ‘romping with fan’

LONDON – Scottish footballer David Goodwillie is said to have been thrown out of a pub after he was accused of romping with a fan in the ladies’ loo.

According to onlookers at the city’s trendy Lowdown bar, Goodwillie, 21, who …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

London organizers say 2012 Olympics won’t be affected by possible change of government

London officials: Election won’t affect Olympics

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Organizers of the London Olympics say preparations for the 2012 Games will continue “seamlessly” even if there is a change in government after next month’s general election in Britain.
London officials assured the International Olympic Committee on Thursday that the games will not be affected by … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : London organizers say 2012 Olympics won’t be affected by possible change of government.

Ronaldo hints at Real Madrid exit

Madrid, Apr 29(ANI): Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he is planning a future away from the Bernabeu.

Ronaldo, who moved to Madrid from Manchester United for a world-record transfer fee of 80 million pounds last summer, insists he will not spend the rest of his career with the club.

“Football is all … Read more >>>.

China stripped of Sydney gymnastics bronze

DUBAI – China has been stripped of their women’s gymnastics team bronze medal from the Sydney 2000 Olympics after one of the athletes falsified her age, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.

According to a China Daily report, an International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) probe had found in February that Dong Fangxiao was younger than the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mourinho celebrates ‘most beautiful defeat’

BARCELONA – Defensively strong Inter Milan battled their way into the final of the Champions League Wednesday by losing only 1-0 away to defending champions Barcelona.

Inter go into the final – in which they will face Bayern Munich in Madrid on May 22 – on a 3-2 aggregate after beating the Catalans 3-1 in San … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mourinho celebrates ‘most beautiful defeat’.

Ten-man Inter manage to make Champions League final

BARCELONA – Defensively strong Inter Milan battled their way into the final of the Champions League Wednesday by losing only 1-0 away to defending champions Barcelona.

Inter go into the final – in which they will face Bayern Munich in Madrid May 22 – on a 3-2 aggregate after beating the Catalans 3-1 in San Siro … Read more : Ten-man Inter manage to make Champions League final.

Tiger Woods had ‘121 affairs’ during five years of marriage

LONDON – Tiger Woods had a total of 121 affairs during five years of marriage with Elin Nordegren, it has emerged.
The golfer apparently confessed it to his wife during his stay in the sex rehab.
Woods shared his guilt on a “disclosure … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods had ‘121 affairs’ during five years of marriage.

Carmelo Anthony gets plenty of help as Nuggets beat Jazz 116-102 to avoid elimination

Anthony gets the help he wanted in Nuggets’ win

DENVER – Carmelo Anthony got the help he was begging for, J.R. Smith found his long-range touch and the Denver Nuggets avoided elimination with a 116-102 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.
The Nuggets, trying to become the first team in four years to overcome a …. Source article  : Carmelo Anthony gets plenty of help as Nuggets beat Jazz 116-102 to avoid elimination.

Abu Dhabi Media Company to broadcast EPL matches

Abu Dhabi, April 29 (IANS/WAM) The Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC) has inked a deal with IMG Sports Media for the broadcast of English Premier League (EPL) related sports programming on its AD Sports subscription channel when the new EPL season kicks off in mid-August this year.

The agreement includes live high definition coverage of …. Source article  : Abu Dhabi Media Company to broadcast EPL matches.

Boys in the Hoodie: Rays manager Maddon gets hoodie in the mail from Patriots coach Belichick

Maddon get hoodie from Patriots coach Belichick

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Joe Maddon and Bill Belichick are now boys in the hoodie.
Fresh off being told by Major League Baseball that he could keep wearing his favorite jacket, Maddon got a new one Wednesday – the Tampa Bay Rays manager received a personalized Patriots hoodie in the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Boys in the Hoodie: Rays manager Maddon gets hoodie in the mail from Patriots coach Belichick.

Rangers 6, White Sox 5

Rangers 6, White Sox 5

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Josh Hamilton’s 2-run blast keys 5-run first as Rangers beat White Sox

Hamilton’s HR helps Rangers beat White Sox

ARLINGTON, Texas – Josh Hamilton’s two-run homer keyed a five-run first, Rich Harden pitched six innings despite more control problems, and the Texas Rangers held on to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Wednesday night.
Harden (1-1) allowed three runs and four hits after lasting less than five innings … Read more : Josh Hamilton’s 2-run blast keys 5-run first as Rangers beat White Sox.

Garcia, Cardinals win 6-0, send punchless Braves to 8th straight loss

Cardinals beat slumping Braves 6-0
ST. LOUIS – Rookie Jaime Garcia worked seven scoreless innings and David Freese had two hits and two RBIs to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat Atlanta 6-0 Wednesday night, handing the punchless Braves their eighth straight loss.

Albert Pujols and Colby Rasmus each had two hits and an RBI for the … Read more : Garcia, Cardinals win 6-0, send punchless Braves to 8th straight loss.

Jennings scores 25, Milwaukee rips off 14-0 run to stun Hawks 91-87 for 3-2 lead in series

Jennings scores 25, Milwaukee stuns Atlanta 91-87

ATLANTA – With Andrew Bogut cheering from the bench, Brandon Jennings teamed with Kurt Thomas in a duo for the ages to push the Milwaukee Bucks one win from an improbable first-round upset.
Jennings scored 25 points, Thomas drew a crucial charging foul against Joe Johnson and the Bucks stunned …. Read the original article  : here.

Rookie Leake pitches 7 strong innings, Reds helped by Pence’s error in 6-4 win over Astros

Rookie Leake wins again, Reds helped by Pence’s E

HOUSTON – Rookie Mike Leake pitched seven sharp innings and the Cincinnati Reds scored three runs on a blunder by right fielder Hunter Pence to beat the Houston Astros 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Leake (2-0), who never pitched in the minors, gave up five hits and struck out [..] Read the original article: here.