Rooney mansion in care of Gurkha guard

LONDON – Wayne Rooney is leaving his 4.5 million pound mansion under the vigilant eye of a Gurkha as he heads for the World Cup 2010.

Gurkhas are a Nepalese warrior clan known for being lethal and deftly eviscerating enemies with their Khukri or dagger.

An Old Trafford … Original article on : Rooney mansion in care of Gurkha guard.

Glazers snub 1.5 billion pound bid for Manchester United

LONDON – The US-based Glazer family has reportedly rejected a 1.5 billion bid for Manchester United.

The group of wealthy United fans were understood to be planning a 1.2 billion pound offer for the club this summer.

But news of the Glazers’ reluctance to accept a higher offer, believed to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Glazers snub 1.5 billion pound bid for Manchester United.

Counties deny Modi trying to split English cricket

NEW DELHI/LONDON – English counties Friday outrightly dismissed their cricket board chairman Giles Clarke’s allegations that Lalit Modi was trying to set up a parallel league in England which prompted the Indian cricket board to slap a second showcause notice on the suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner.

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Clarke, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Counties deny Modi trying to split English cricket.

Hamilton undaunted by Button challenge

LONDON – Lewis Hamilton is unfazed by the threat posed by in-form Jenson Button, who is leading Formula One’s Battle of Britain.

Button has won two of this season’s four races while McLaren team-mate Hamilton is yet to register a win.

While Button leads the …. Original source  : Hamilton undaunted by Button challenge.

Hughes shoulder dislocation provides opportunity for others

SYDNEY – Australian left-hand opening batsman Phil Hughes has dislocated his shoulder during off-season training, and is now hoping that the next man in the queue for places in the Australian Test team, does not do quite enough to jump ahead.

Selectors have several options as to how … Read more >>>.

Gambhir says India’s vaunted spinners won’t suffer against Australia

BARBADOS – Opening batsman Gautam Gambhir has rubbished claims that India’s spin-heavy attack will suffer a murderous assault at the hands of Australia’s batsmen on the pace-friendly Kensington Oval pitch during their Super Eights clash on Friday.

“We cannot plan for what the opposition has strategised for us, …. Source  : Gambhir says India’s vaunted spinners won’t suffer against Australia.

Clarke hoping to dish out ‘chin music to Indians, Johnson out with injury

BARBADOS – Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has said that he will be unleashing his pace battery on the Indians on the bouncy Kensington Oval pitch here in the World Twenty20 Super Eights match on Friday here, even as left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Clarke hoping to dish out ‘chin music to Indians, Johnson out with injury.

Raiders release former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell after 3 unproductive seasons

Raider or bust? Russell the latter
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Move over Ryan Leaf, Tony Mandarich and Charles Rogers. The NFL has another contender for biggest draft bust.

After three years, more than $39 million and only seven wins as the starting quarterback for the Oakland Raiders, JaMarcus Russell’s career in Oakland is over.
The top overall pick in … Original article on : Raiders release former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell after 3 unproductive seasons.

J.B. Holmes, Robert Allenby shoot 66s to move atop crowded Players Championship leaderboard

Holmes, Allenby share lead at Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Conditions were so tame at The Players Championship that being anywhere around par meant being nowhere near the lead.
Just ask Tiger Woods. Or Phil Mickelson. Or Ernie Els.
J.B. Holmes and Robert Allenby each shot 66 in the opening round Thursday, leading an … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : J.B. Holmes, Robert Allenby shoot 66s to move atop crowded Players Championship leaderboard.

Gerrard’s wife warns fellow WAGs to ’stop bitching about her marriage’

LONDON – Footballer Steven Gerrard’s wife Alex has warned fellow WAGs to ’stop bitching about her marriage.’

English model Curran dismissed rumours that her relationship with Gerrard was on the rocks, when she arrived at a showbiz event with her hubby, reports The Daily Star.

Her friends have said that she … Original source on Gaea Times at : Gerrard’s wife warns fellow WAGs to ’stop bitching about her marriage’.

Ethier hits grand slam in ninth inning, Dodgers beat Brewers 7-3 after Broxton blows save

Ethier hits slam in ninth innings for Dodgers

LOS ANGELES – Andre Ethier hit a grand slam in the ninth off LaTroy Hawkins after the Dodgers blew a two-run lead in the top of the inning, and Los Angeles beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 Thursday night.
It was Ethier’s second game-ending hit of the season and 11th …. Source  : Ethier hits grand slam in ninth inning, Dodgers beat Brewers 7-3 after Broxton blows save.

Former first-round pick Miller combines with 2 relievers to throw minor-league no-hitter

Miller, 2 relievers throw minor-league no-hitter

JUPITER, Fla. – Former first-round draft pick Andrew Miller and two relievers combined for the first no-hitter in Jupiter Hammerheads history Thursday in a 4-0 win over the Palm Beach Cardinals.
The 24-year-old Miller, drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the first round in 2006 out of North Carolina, had six … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Former first-round pick Miller combines with 2 relievers to throw minor-league no-hitter.

Tampa Bay keeps rolling on the road, improves to 12-1 away from home with 8-0 win over Seattle

Rays keep rolling by sweeping Seattle 8-0
SEATTLE – Jeff Niemann pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Carl Crawford finished a triple short of the cycle and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep.

Niemann (2-0) overcame a second-inning anomaly of throwing 11 straight balls, to help …. Original article  : Tampa Bay keeps rolling on the road, improves to 12-1 away from home with 8-0 win over Seattle.

Rays 8, Mariners 0

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Guerrero homers twice and the Rangers beat Royals 13-12 after blowing eight-run lead

Hamilton, Guerrero homers lead Rangers over KC

ARLINGTON, Texas – Josh Hamilton and Vladimir Guerrero hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers pulled out a 13-12 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night after blowing an early eight-run lead.
The Royals had finally taken their first lead of the game in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Guerrero homers twice and the Rangers beat Royals 13-12 after blowing eight-run lead.

Red Sox 11, Angels 6

Red Sox 11, Angels 6

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Martinez drives in 4, Red Sox top Angels 11-6 and sweep four-game series

Martinez’s 4 RBIs help Red Sox beat Angels 11-6

BOSTON – The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels came into their four-game set in need of a boost after both were swept in their previous series.
The Red Sox succeeded, impressively, and sent the Angels back West with a seven-game losing streak.
Victor Martinez homered and drove … Read more : Martinez drives in 4, Red Sox top Angels 11-6 and sweep four-game series.

Dwight Howard, Vince Carter help Magic beat Hawks 112-98, take 2-0 series lead

Magic beat Hawks 112-98, take 2-0 series lead

ORLANDO, Fla. – Maybe all the Orlando Magic needed after a slow start was a slap in the face.
Dwight Howard came back from a bloody nose to finish with 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-98 on Thursday night to take a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Dwight Howard, Vince Carter help Magic beat Hawks 112-98, take 2-0 series lead.

Haren goes the distance, Abreu has 4 hits and Diamondbacks beat struggling Astros 6-3

Dan Haren goes distance, D-backs beat Astros 6-3

HOUSTON – Dan Haren struck out nine in his first complete game this season and Tony Abreu had a career-high four hits, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-3 victory over the struggling Houston Astros on Thursday night.
Kelly Johnson led off the game with his 10th home run … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Haren goes the distance, Abreu has 4 hits and Diamondbacks beat struggling Astros 6-3.