NCCA Lacrosse Championship 2010 Witness Hofstra Prides Bid

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- NCCA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Lacrosse Championship 2010 witnessed a huge bid procured by Hofstra Prides men’s team on Sunday night. As an obvious consequence, the team shall now face the Maryland Terrapins who happen to be the 3rd seed in the NCCA Lacrosse Championship 2010. The two teams shall … Read : NCCA Lacrosse Championship 2010 Witness Hofstra Prides Bid.

Bulging disk in neck forces Woods to quit Players Championship

PONTE VEDRA BEACH – Ace golfer Tiger Woods’ had to quit The Players Championship being held here when he pulled up with a bulging disk in his neck.

The Los Angeles Times and The Independent reported that Woods’ will be undergoing an MRI to confirm the injury …. Original source  : Bulging disk in neck forces Woods to quit Players Championship.

Fergie says Man U will bring back Premier League title in 2011

LONDON – Manager Alex Ferguson has said that Manchester United will strive to bring back the Premier League title in 2011, after narrowly losing it to Chelsea this year.

“We have won it the last three years, so we know how hard it is. So, I congratulate … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fergie says Man U will bring back Premier League title in 2011.

WAG Danielle Lineker says football isn’t important to her

LONDON – Wife of former England football captain and Match Of The Day host Gary, Danielle Lineker, admits she could do without the beautiful game.

“I get a gut-full of it at home,” The Daily Express quoted her as saying.

“Occasionally I try to take an interest in football …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Wags agree to miss 2010 FIFA World Cup

LONDON – England football team manager Fabio Capello has won a major battle – this one off the field – the wives and girlfriends of the players have finally agreed to miss this summer’s World Cup in South Africa.

The Daily Express quoted a source, as … Original source on Gaea Times at : Wags agree to miss 2010 FIFA World Cup.

BCCI grants Lalit Modi five days reprieve to file answers

NEW DELHI – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday granted suspended IPL Chairman Lalit Modi five more days to respond to a showcause notice served to him on April 26.

Modi was given a showcause notice by the BCCI on charges …. Source  : BCCI grants Lalit Modi five days reprieve to file answers.

Tracking Tiger: 3 tournaments into his return, Woods’ game a big concern

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Even at his worst, Tiger Woods has never looked this bad.
It was only a month ago that Woods returned to golf with a performance that satisfied everyone but him. He tied for fourth in the Masters, his first competition in five … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tracking Tiger: 3 tournaments into his return, Woods’ game a big concern.

Tim Clark, the best without a PGA Tour win, beats best field in golf

Clark finally gets US win at Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Tim Clark was good enough to win on three continents and play on three Presidents Cup teams. He was better than everyone but Phil Mickelson in the 2006 Masters.
Good enough to win on the PGA Tour? Clark was starting to wonder.
In …. Source  : Tim Clark, the best without a PGA Tour win, beats best field in golf.

Greg Norman’s ex-wives ‘hurt over his new relationship’

MELBOURNE – Golf legend Greg Norman’s ex-wives Chris Evert and Laura Andrassy are disappointed with the disclosure that the sports star is in a relationship with Kirsten Kutner.

Rumours of Norman’s extra-marital affair with Kutner had sparked in 1995, while he was married …. Read the original article  : here.

Blackhawks lose cool and chance to clinch: ‘Composure’ the word of the series.

No place like home in this one _ for visiting team

CHICAGO – In a town where the gold standard for losing is a century and counting, the Blackhawks are still feeling only so much heat.
Then again, it’s been 49 years since Chicago last wrapped its hands around the Stanley Cup. So no one needs reminding …. Source article  : Blackhawks lose cool and chance to clinch: ‘Composure’ the word of the series..

Steve Nash: Eye Injured, But Victorious

SAN ANTONIO (GaeaTimes.com)- Steve Nash was the hero in the locker room of the Phoenix Suns after the game against the San Antonio Spurs on May 9 came to an end. It was not for no reason either, for he was the person almost single-handedly responsible for having led the Phoenix Suns to a … Read more »»».

Anand, Topalov still tied level after game 11

SOFIA – Viswanathan Anand and Veselin Topalov drew their 11th game of the 12-game World Chess Championship match to leave the two rivals level at 5.5 points each with one more game to go. Anand, who had white pieces in the 11th game, will have black in the 12th game, and in case of a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Jon Lester’s fourth straight strong outing gives Red Sox 9-3 win over Yankees

Lester’s solid start lifts Red Sox to 9-3 win

BOSTON – Jon Lester pitched seven strong innings and Jeremy Hermida homered and drove in three runs as the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 9-3 on Sunday night to salvage the final game of their series.
After losing 10-3 and 14-3, the Red Sox finally …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Red Sox 9, Yankees 3

Red Sox 9, Yankees 3

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Sweep relief: Suns oust Spurs 107-101 to finally beat SA in playoffs

Suns sweep Spurs to reach West finals
SAN ANTONIO – The Phoenix Suns swept away seven years of bad playoff memories brought by the San Antonio Spurs.

Steve Nash scored 20 points and played with a right eye that was swollen shut as Phoenix swept San Antonio from the Western Conference semifinals with a 107-101 win Sunday …. Source article  : Sweep relief: Suns oust Spurs 107-101 to finally beat SA in playoffs.

Kevin Bieksa scores twice, Canucks beat Blackhawks 4-1 to cut series deficit to 3-2

Luongo rebounds and so do Canucks
CHICAGO – The Vancouver Canucks got back to a more disciplined style, made sure they had fun and relied on a formula that’s familiar and successful.

They used their speed, checked well and got solid goaltending from Roberto Luongo. Their reward: at least one more game with the Chicago Blackhawks in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kevin Bieksa scores twice, Canucks beat Blackhawks 4-1 to cut series deficit to 3-2.

US midfielder Holden returns as sub in Bolton season finale; Onyewu doesn’t dress for AC Milan

US midfielder Holden returns as sub for Bolton

American midfielder Stuart Holden returned from a broken leg to play for Bolton, while U.S. teammate Oguchi Onyewu is still out for AC Milan.
Holden came in as a substitute in the 65th minute of Bolton’s season-ending 2-0 win over Birmingham on Sunday. Onyewu didn’t dress after traveling with …. Read the original article  : US midfielder Holden returns as sub in Bolton season finale; Onyewu doesn’t dress for AC Milan.

Spain’s Fabregas jogs for 1st time since breaking leg, increasing chance of WCup spot

Fabregas starts jogging, confident of WCup spot

LONDON – Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has started jogging for the first time since breaking his leg in March, increasing his chances of playing at the World Cup.
Fabregas says he is aiming to play against Saudi Arabia in a friendly on May 29.
The Arsenal captain says his recovery from …. Source  : Spain’s Fabregas jogs for 1st time since breaking leg, increasing chance of WCup spot.

Lee Westwood’s errant drives, poor approach shots prove costly at Players Championship

Westwood’s errant shots prove costly at Players
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Lee Westwood’s drives let him down early. His iron shots did him in late.
The 37-year-old Englishman struggled from the start and faded from contention at The Players Championship, shooting a 2-over 74 in the final round Sunday to finish four strokes behind …. Source article  : Lee Westwood’s errant drives, poor approach shots prove costly at Players Championship.

Brewers 6, Diamondbacks 1

Brewers 6, Diamondbacks 1

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