Pau Gasol Helps Lakers Win

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- There is no doubt that the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night put forward a brilliant play and would have made past the World Champion Los Angeles Lakers had not Pau Gasol went for that “0.5″ seconds shot before the game’s end. The Los Angeles Lakers won over the Oklahoma City … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pau Gasol Helps Lakers Win.

Thoroughly prepared opponents would target Pak during World T20 : Sohail

ISLAMABAD – Former Pakistan opener Aamir Sohail has warned that opponents would target the defending champions during the ICC T20 World Champions as they would have thoroughly scrutinised Pakistan’s strengths and weaknesses.

“The Pakistan team will have come up in plenty of team meetings and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Thoroughly prepared opponents would target Pak during World T20 : Sohail.

Liverpool will betray history if they don’t beat Chelsea, says expectant Fergie

LONDON – Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that ace rivals Liverpool will be betraying the history of their club if they do not do everything to beat Chelsea on Sunday.

Many United fans fear that Liverpool will not have the …. Original article  : Liverpool will betray history if they don’t beat Chelsea, says expectant Fergie.

Ancelotti asks Liverpool fans to respect Chelsea’s history

LONDON – Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has sent a defiant message to rival Liverpool fans to respect his club’s history.

The Reds and Blues have shared a bitter rivalry in recent years, particularly after the arrival of owner Roman Abramovich, which resulted in two Premier League …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ancelotti asks Liverpool fans to respect Chelsea’s history.

Perfectly awful: Penguins take 1-0 lead as Canadiens go 0 for 4 on penalty kill

Pens seize 1-0 lead behind perfect power play

PITTSBURGH – The Montreal Canadiens probably guessed what kind of night it would be when their best defenseman was injured near the midpoint of the first period, and the Penguins scored a power-play goal because of it.
After a first-round upset of Washington that ranks among the most stunning … Read more »».

South Africa agrees to play ‘home’ series against Pakistan in UAE

LAHORE – South Africa has agreed to play a Test and one-day international series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in October (UAE), following an agreement between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket South Africa (CSA).

A PCB official said cricket authorities of both countries …. Read the original article  : South Africa agrees to play ‘home’ series against Pakistan in UAE.

PCB contemplating handing over Test captaincy to Afridi

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is contemplating handing over the Test captaincy to incumbent T20 skipper Shahid Afridi, a top PCB official has said.

PCB chief operating officer Wasim Bari said Afridi was one of the top contenders for the post ahead of the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : PCB contemplating handing over Test captaincy to Afridi.

Pak players have learnt their lessons from Australia tour: Waqar

St.LUCIA – Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis believes that his side’s laid back attitude, which was one of the prime reasons behind their disastrous performance during the Australia tour, has now been replaced by a ‘new spirit of determination’.

“I’ve …. Original source  : Pak players have learnt their lessons from Australia tour: Waqar.

Once-prized QB Ryan Perrilloux’s uphill climb to make it in NFL starts with Minnesota tryout

Perrilloux’s uphill climb starts with Vikes tryout

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Ryan Perrilloux’s college career ended quietly without the promise of a pro contract, the once-prized quarterback’s stock plummeting out of the draft and to the point where all he had was a tryout invitation from the Minnesota Vikings.
His status as a coveted recruit long expired, …. Source  : Once-prized QB Ryan Perrilloux’s uphill climb to make it in NFL starts with Minnesota tryout.

Six-RBI day highlights first month for Cardinals rookie third baseman David Freese

Six-RBI day caps big first month for rookie

ST. LOUIS – David Freese’s six-RBI bonanza this week backed up the St. Louis Cardinals’ assessment that he belongs in the lineup. And his no-nonsense attitude off the field is repaying the team for sticking with him last winter.
A DUI arrest in December served as a wake-up call … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Six-RBI day highlights first month for Cardinals rookie third baseman David Freese.

‘My prayers were answered’: Smiling LenDale White joins Carroll’s RB derby in Seattle

Smiling, slimmer White reunites with Carroll

RENTON, Wash. – A year ago, LenDale White was trying to shed some of his 250 pounds.
The 6-foot-1 running back lost 30 pounds getting ready for the Tennessee Titans’ 2009 season by giving up tequila.
After one season on Tennessee’s bench and a trade to Seattle, White is relishing a fresh … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘My prayers were answered’: Smiling LenDale White joins Carroll’s RB derby in Seattle.

Punters take center stage at Green Bay Packers rookie camp

Punters take center stage for Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers’ search for a punter has led to a guy who spent last season tutoring University of Kentucky athletes and an Australian whose previous experience kicking can be found on YouTube.

And yet, general manager Ted Thompson and his staff are confident that either …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Punters take center stage at Green Bay Packers rookie camp.

Woods to make good use of free weekend after Quail Hollow flop

Tournament goes on minus Woods
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Tiger Woods promised to put his free weekend to good use after missing the cut at the Quail Hollow Championship.
“It does bother me, no doubt,” Woods said. “But at least I get the weekend to watch and see how it’s done, how real players play golf.”
Woods … Read more >>.

Paes-Dlouhy crash out of Rome Masters

ROME – Third seeds Leander Paes of India and Lukas Dlouhy of Czech Republic crashed out of the doubles quarterfinals of the 2,750,000 euros Rome Masters 3-6, 4-6 against Poland’s Lukasz Kubot and Austrian Oliver Marach here.

The seventh-seeded Kubot and Marach converted four of the seven break points to prevail in 76 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Paes-Dlouhy crash out of Rome Masters.

South African footballer recalls tale of surviving 1992 Boipatong massacre

CAPE TOWN – South African defender Aaron Mokoena, who will lead his country in the opening game of the World Cup, has revealed that he is a survivor of one of the worst massacres in his country’s history.

Mokoena was 11 years old when the gunmen of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) drove into the Boipatong … Original article on : South African footballer recalls tale of surviving 1992 Boipatong massacre.

‘Heckled’ Tiger Woods misses cut at Quail Hollow

NEW YORK – American golfer Tiger Woods had a harrowing time at the Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he not only missed the cut, but also had to face heckling from two spectators over his recent series of sex scandals.
It’s the sixth time in his career that …. Read the original article  : here.

Injured Lee deserved national contract, will be a potent weapon: Hilditch

SYDNEY – Australia’s chief selector Andrew Hilditch has said that he does not regret handing a national contract to pacer Brett Lee, who has been out of the ODI side and on Wednesday was forced to fly home from the World Twenty20 after straining a muscle near his right elbow.
There was much speculation [..] Read the original article: here.

Pietersen to return home for his baby even if England plays in semis

LONDON – Kevin Pietersen wants to prove that he is in his best batting form since he had an operation nine months ago before flying home from the World Twenty20 at the first sign of his baby’s birth.

Pietersen’s decision to leave the tournament even if England is about to play a semi-final or the …. Source  : Pietersen to return home for his baby even if England plays in semis.

Chennai Super Kings give Fleming new three-year contract

WELLINGTON – IPL champions Chennai Super Kings have rewarded former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming by giving him a new three-year contract.
“Chennai have been good to me and I’m totally committed to them and I’ve had no discussions with New Zealand Cricket whatsoever,” Fleming told The Dominion Post upon his return …. Source article  : Chennai Super Kings give Fleming new three-year contract.

Afridi backs out-of-form Hauritz for place in final eleven

St.LUCIA – Pakistan T20 skipper Shahid Afridi has backed Australia’s out of form off spinner Nathan Hauritz for a place in the final eleven in the opening match against the defending champions, saying slow bowlers are likely to play an important role on the sticky Caribbean wickets.

Hauritz is almost certain not to be included in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Afridi backs out-of-form Hauritz for place in final eleven.