Clarke says Australians put up a brilliant show against Pakistan

St.LUCIA – Captain Michael Clarke has said that his side put in an all-round brilliant performance to secure a 34-run win over Pakistan in their World Twenty20 clash on Sunday.

“It’s a very good start from the boys. Our batting set the game up, getting 191. Our bowlers did a … Read more : Clarke says Australians put up a brilliant show against Pakistan.

FIFA match related stress could cause heart attack

LONDON – Football match related stress could trigger off a heart attack say doctors, especially during this year’s World Cup.

Ardent football followers get so excited while watching the match that the overexertion could lead to a cardiac arrest.

The stress factor is not just because of the outcome of the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : FIFA match related stress could cause heart attack.

Spirit of 76: Ohio native Saffold to wear Pace’s old number with St. Louis Rams

Rams offensive tackle wears Pace’s old number

ST. LOUIS – Rodger Saffold is being counted on to be a key piece on the St. Louis Rams’ offensive line, so it makes sense that he’s wearing the same number as former standout Orlando Pace.
It also shows how much the Rams think of the offensive lineman, who’s wearing … Original article on : Spirit of 76: Ohio native Saffold to wear Pace’s old number with St. Louis Rams.

Hawks move on to face Magic after finally shaking off pesky Bucks, 95-74 in deciding Game 7

Hawks finally shake off pesky Bucks; Orlando next

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks went the distance in a series that was much tougher than anyone expected.
They can only hope the Orlando Magic will be a little rusty in the next round of the playoffs.
By the time the Eastern Conference semifinals begin Tuesday night, the Magic will … Read more : Hawks move on to face Magic after finally shaking off pesky Bucks, 95-74 in deciding Game 7.

With a course record, McIlroy wins Quail Hollow for first US victory

McIlroy makes a big splash at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Rory McIlroy first gained worldwide attention when he was 18 and opened the British Open with a bogey-free round at Carnoustie. Then came a European Tour victory a year later, and a pronouncement by Tiger Woods that the kid had all the tools … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : With a course record, McIlroy wins Quail Hollow for first US victory.

Kentucky Derby victory finally in hand, Pletcher not exactly savoring Super Saver’s triumph

Pletcher, Super Save pointing toward Preakness

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A fist pump. That’s it. That’s all the emotion trainer Todd Pletcher showed after finally coming through in the Kentucky Derby.
No shouting. No running up and down the paddock when Super Saver and jockey Calvin Borel beat Ice Box by 2?? lengths to snap his 0 for …. Original article  : Kentucky Derby victory finally in hand, Pletcher not exactly savoring Super Saver’s triumph.

iHoops expected to choose Len Elmore as its new CEO

Len Elmore to become iHoops’ new CEO
INDIANAPOLIS – Former college basketball player and current color commentator Len Elmore will become the new CEO of iHoops on Monday.

Elmore confirmed the decision to The Associated Press before the official announcement.
He takes over an organization that was formed by the NBA and the NCAA to improve basketball activities …. Read the original article  : iHoops expected to choose Len Elmore as its new CEO.

Henin highly fancied for French Open after title win

STUTTGART – Justine Henin has completed her comeback to tennis with a first title and must now be rated highly, if not the top favourite, for the French Open.
Samantha Stosur, who lost the Stuttgart indoor clay final Sunday against Henin, named her “the benchmark for clay court”.
Semi-final victim Shahar Peer praised Henin …. Original source  : Henin highly fancied for French Open after title win.

Canucks have confidence and 1-0 lead before Game 2 on Blackhawks’ home ice

Blackhawks must solve Luongo
CHICAGO – Playing catch-up is getting old for the Chicago Blackhawks. They’ve lost the first game of their last four playoff series and now they’re in a hole against a talented Vancouver team with lots of speed and a stellar goalie.

“We know how important Game 1 is, especially facing these guys. In … Read : Canucks have confidence and 1-0 lead before Game 2 on Blackhawks’ home ice.

Australia’s Thorpe eyes London Olympics comeback

SYDNEY – Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe wants to be in Australia’s 4×100-metres freestyle relay team at the 2012 London Games, news reports said Monday.

The 27-year-old retired in 2007 but is missing competitive swimming – and the money that sponsors showered on him, the Daily Telegraph reported.
Thorpe put on a lot of weight …. Source article  : Australia’s Thorpe eyes London Olympics comeback.

Watson helps Australia convincingly beat Pakistan by 34-runs

ISLAMABAD – Australian opener Shane Watson scored a blistering 81 to take his team to a commanding total of 191 and convincingly beat Pakistan by 34 runs in their opening World Twenty20 match.
Man-of-the-match Watson’s innings was the cornerstone of Australia’s 191 all out, made after captain Michael Clarke won the toss.
Watson made defending …. Original source  : Watson helps Australia convincingly beat Pakistan by 34-runs.

Ian Thorpe rules out an Olympic comeback in the wake of Australian reports

Thorpe rules out an Olympic comeback
BRISBANE, Australia – Ian Thorpe has ruled out a comeback to competitive swimming, rejecting Australian media reports Monday that the five-time Olympic gold medalist wanted to qualify for a relay at the 2012 London Games.

“I have no intention of returning to competitive swimming,” Thorpe said in a statement released by …. Source  : Ian Thorpe rules out an Olympic comeback in the wake of Australian reports.

Furious Fergie accuses Gerrard of “gifting” Chelsea victory

LONDON – Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard of “gifting” Chelsea victory at Anfield yesterday.

Gerrard set up Drogba opener with a terrible back pass, and Chelsea is now 1-14 on to win the Premier League title on Sunday.

The Sun quoted Fergie, as … Original article on : Furious Fergie accuses Gerrard of “gifting” Chelsea victory.

Tiger Woods ‘meets divorce lawyer’

LONDON – Tiger Woods seems to have finally realized his marriage is over.
The scandal-ridden golfer – who cheated on wife Elin Nordegren with dozens of different women – recently met with divorce lawyer Jeff Fisher.
Fisher is the same attorney who represented golf god Greg Norman in his split from his first …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Tiger Woods ‘meets divorce lawyer’.

India’s Ashis Roy completes 102nd marathon

WASHINGTON – With no plans to hang his boots as yet, India’s grand old marathon man Ashis Roy has completed his 102nd marathon in Potomac River Run Marathon here on a hot sultry Sunday.

At 77, the oldest participant in the 26.2-mile marathon out and back twice along the scenic C&O Canal Towpath near here, Roy … Original article on : India’s Ashis Roy completes 102nd marathon.

Phillies 11, Mets 5

Phillies 11, Mets 5

New York

Philadelphia

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Victorino hits grand slam during 9-run 4th, Phillies rock Santana and Mets in 11-5 win

Victorino hits grand slam, Phils rout Mets

PHILADELPHIA – Shane Victorino hit a grand slam off Johan Santana and Chase Utley had a two-run shot during Philadelphia’s nine-run fourth inning, helping the Phillies pound the New York Mets 11-5 on Sunday night.
Santana (3-2) allowed a career-worst 10 runs in 3 2-3 innings. The two-time AL Cy … Read more : Victorino hits grand slam during 9-run 4th, Phillies rock Santana and Mets in 11-5 win.

Pavelski scores twice, Thornton gets winner as Sharks beat Red Wings 4-3 in Game 2

Thornton’s first goal leads Sharks past Wings 4-3

SAN JOSE, Calif. – A third-period comeback, a broken stick that leads to the winning goal. This seemed to be just the type of playoff game the San Jose Sharks would lose in the past, only this year’s bunch got the good fortune.
Joe Thornton scored his first goal … Read more »».

Marleau returns from illness for Sharks in Game 2; Eaves out for Wings with arm injury

Marleau back for Sharks, Eaves out for Wings

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Patrick Marleau is back in the lineup for the San Jose Sharks after missing Game 1 against the Detroit Red Wings with an illness.
Patrick Eaves will miss Game 2 of the second-round series for Detroit on Sunday night with an arm injury. He is …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chacin earns 1st major league win and Rockies avoid sweep with 4-1 victory over Giants

Chacin delivers in 2nd start, Rockies beat Giants

SAN FRANCISCO – Jhoulys Chacin allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings for his first major league win, Melvin Mora hit a two-run single and the Colorado Rockies avoided a three-game sweep by beating the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on Sunday.
Chacin (1-0) struck out seven and didn’t allow …. Read the original article  : here.

Ireland can shock England in T20 World Cup: O’Brien

LONDON – Ireland wicket-keeper Niall O’Brien believes that they can produce the first surprise result in the Twenty20 World Cup by beating England in Group D match tonight.

O’Brien said that his team will need to pull off the performance of their lives to win.

“If …. Original article  : Ireland can shock England in T20 World Cup: O’Brien.

Lampard says Chelsea have got their swagger back

LONDON – Skipper Frank Lampard reckons recapturing their King’s Road swagger has been key to Chelsea’s imminent third Premier League crown.

“There’s a real lot of talent in this squad, a real load of ability and you have to walk out with a …. Read the original article  : Lampard says Chelsea have got their swagger back.

Martinez insists Wigan can stop Chelsea’s Premier League title bid

LONDON – Wigan coach Roberto Martinez believes that he can stop Chelsea’s march to this year’s Premier League title, when the two sides match up on Sunday.

“We have beaten Chelsea once this season plus Arsenal and Liverpool, so we know we are capable of giving [..] Read the original article: here.

Aussies could finish as group leaders in World Twenty20

BARBADOS – Should Australia win against Bangladesh here on Wednesday, it could finish as Group A leaders after the round-robin phase of the Twenty20 World Cup.

Two teams from the group advance on Thursday to the Super Eights and even if Australia suffered a narrow defeat to Bangladesh they would still …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Aussies could finish as group leaders in World Twenty20.

Pakistan must bring ‘trump card’ Asif back for T20 survival: Akram

ISLAMABAD – Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has raised questions over the team management’s decision of not playing fast bowler Mohammed Asif in the game against Australia in the ICC World T20 Championship.

Akram said that Pakistan’s team composition in the match, that the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pakistan must bring ‘trump card’ Asif back for T20 survival: Akram.

Coach says Bangladesh unlikely to make it to World Twenty20 Super Eight’s

St.LUCIA – Bangladesh have virtually no chance of making the next stage of the Twenty20 World Cup tournament after Australia’s emphatic win against Pakistan here on Sunday.

Coach Jamie Siddons conceded as much ahead of his team’s match against the Australia in Barbados on Wednesday … Original article on : Coach says Bangladesh unlikely to make it to World Twenty20 Super Eight’s.

New Zealand wary of Twenty20 opponents Zimbabwe

WELLINGTON – New Zealand is worried about their opponents Zimbabwe, who won against Australia and Pakistan in their own warm-up matches before a loss to Sri Lanka due to the Duckworth Lewis system in the Twenty20 World Cup.

New Zealand takes on Zimbabwe in their … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New Zealand wary of Twenty20 opponents Zimbabwe.

In Italy, soccer dispute spills into politics, becomes national case

Italy soccer dispute becomes national case

ROME – Italy is the land of divisions: North vs. South; left vs. right; religious vs. secular.
In soccer, perhaps no division is as bitter as the one between fans of the two Rome teams, AS Roma and Lazio. Now, a dispute between the two teams over a crucial match Sunday …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : In Italy, soccer dispute spills into politics, becomes national case.

IPL fiasco: BCCI office bearers cannot take work home

MUMBAI – Embarrassing gaps in the IPL paper trail have prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ban its office bearers from taking key documents home with them.

BCCI president Shashank Manohar had last week been forced to admit that much key IPL paperwork was …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Tough task for Liverpool to keep Torres

LONDON – Liverpool is faced with a tough task of preventing ace striker Fernando Torres from leaving the club in the biggest transfer scramble, as Juventus has also urged coach Rafa Benitez to make up his mind on whether he will become their new boss.

Manchester City and Chelsea …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Tough task for Liverpool to keep Torres.

Hi-tech motor home for Force India

SILVERSTONE – The Force India team has refurbished its motor home into a luxurious 350-metre, three-storey structure that will make its debut at the Formula One circuit in the Turkish Grand Prix at the end of this month.

In keeping with the reputation of its team principal, Vijay Mallya, who is known for his high hospitality …. Original source  : Hi-tech motor home for Force India.

Collingwood furious after England’s loss to Windies under D-L method

LONDON – England skipper Paul Collingwood was furious after his team suffered defeat due to the Duckworth-Lewis method despite scoring a superb 191-5 in their rain-hit World Twenty20 clash against the West Indies.

The West Indies easily reached the revised target of 60 under the Duckworth-Lewis method.

“The [..] Read the original article: here.

Mentored by Oz cricket academy, Raina could haunt Clarke’s men

SYDNEY – Trained at the Australian Cricket Academy six years ago, Indian middle-order batsman Suresh Raina could well haunt Michael Clarke’s men when they face each other in the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies.
“It was a very good experience for me, I spent time … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mentored by Oz cricket academy, Raina could haunt Clarke’s men.

Erin Andrews ’stalker’ to serve sentence in Atlanta jail near her home

NEW YORK – The man who was convicted of stalking ESPN sportscaster Erin Andrews surrendered Monday at a federal prison in Atlanta-which is apparently his victim’s home city.

Michael Barrett, 48, was originally assigned to a penitentiary in central California, but when he called the prison Saturday … Original article on : Erin Andrews ’stalker’ to serve sentence in Atlanta jail near her home.

Football fans being offered World Cup bargains

LONDON – Football fans are being offered World Cup bargains as hotels continue to struggle to fill empty rooms ahead of the tournament, which begins in a little over a month’s time.
According to The Daily Telegraph, hundreds of hotel owners in South Africa have reported a low uptake of accommodation …. Original article  : Football fans being offered World Cup bargains.

Brit Muslim boxer to take on Mayweather, Pacquiao in a year’s time

LONDON – WBA World light welterweight champion Amir Khan has said that he will be ready to take on American legend Floyd Mayweather Junior and Philippine Manny Pacquiao in a year’s time.

Khan, who defends his title against Paulie Malignaggi in New York on May 15, said it is …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Indian women’s hockey team in tough World Cup pool

CHENNAI – India are placed in Group A along with defending champions the Netherlands in the 2010 women’s hockey World Cup to be held in Rosario, Argentina, from Aug 29 to Sep 11.

According to the Federation Internationale de Hockey (FIH), besides India, who finished 11th in the last edition, and the Netherlands, who are also …. Source article  : Indian women’s hockey team in tough World Cup pool.

Nash’s 33 points, 10 assists lead Suns to a long-sought 111-102 Game 1 win over Spurs

Nash, Suns finally beat Spurs in a Game 1, 111-102

PHOENIX – Finally, Phoenix has beaten San Antonio in a Game 1.
Win three more, and maybe those images of playoffs past – Steve Nash’s bloodied nose, Robert Horry’s hip-check of Nash into the scoring table, Bruce Bowen kicking Nash in the groin, and Tim Duncan’s one …. Original source  : Nash’s 33 points, 10 assists lead Suns to a long-sought 111-102 Game 1 win over Spurs.

Rockies 5, Padres 2

Rockies 5, Padres 2

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San Diego

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Jimenez fans 13, gets 6th win, RBI as Rockies beat Padres 5-2

Jimenez fans 13, gets 6th win, 5-2 against Padres

SAN DIEGO – Ubaldo Jimenez struck out a career-high 13, became the first six-game winner in the majors this season and hit an RBI single to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 5-2 win over the NL West-leading San Diego Padres on Monday night.
The hard-throwing Jimenez (6-0) … Read : Jimenez fans 13, gets 6th win, RBI as Rockies beat Padres 5-2.

Kalmadi meets Manmohan Singh over new tenure regulations

NEW DELHI – Indian Olympic Association officials along with a delegation of National Sports Federations met the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday over the issue of new tenure regulations.

Talking to reporters after the meeting, Kalmadi said, “We met Prime Minister over the …. Read the original article  : here.

PM assures IOA to look into sports ministry’s order

NEW DELHI – Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Suresh Kalmadi said Wednesday that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured that he would look into the sports ministry’s order that reportedly threatens the autonomy of the IOA and National Sports Federations (NSFs).

“We have met the PM and briefed him about the issues that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : PM assures IOA to look into sports ministry’s order.

Sachin Tendulkar On Twitter, Fans Jubiliant

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- It is quite common place to see the actors and celebrities getting addicted to social networking sites. Most of them do not have the time to write lengthy mails to their friends and fans and the scraps and short message used in these sites help them to keep in touch with …. Source  : Sachin Tendulkar On Twitter, Fans Jubiliant.

NZ Cricket to get a million dollars from IPL franchises

WELLINGTON – New Zealand cricket will get a million dollars if Central Districts’ three Indian Premier League players are wanted by their franchises for Champions League in South Africa.

Ross Taylor (Royal Challengers Bangalore), Jacob Oram (Chennai Super Kings) and Graham Napier (Mumbai Indians) are eligible …. Source  : NZ Cricket to get a million dollars from IPL franchises.

No evidence to prove Younis Khan’s Oz ‘misconduct’ charges: Counsel

DUBAI – Former Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan’s lawyer has said there was no evidence against his client which could prove that his behaviour was not upto the mark during the Australian tour following which he was banned for an indefinite …. Original article  : No evidence to prove Younis Khan’s Oz ‘misconduct’ charges: Counsel.

Johnson doubtful against Bangladesh

BRIDGETOWN – Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson is doubtful for Wednesday’s World Twenty20 match against Bangladesh due to an elbow infection.
Johnson’s has an infecton on his right elbow, not his bowling arm, and team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said that had it been a final at the Kensington Oval, Johnson would have started.
Johnson … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Johnson doubtful against Bangladesh.

Murray backs England for 2010 World Cup to boost his Wimbledon chances

LONDON – British tennis star Andy Murray is backing England for the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa, because it will help him to win Wimbledon.

Murray caused an uproar four years ago when he joked he would be supporting “anyone but England” at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

But …. Source article  : Murray backs England for 2010 World Cup to boost his Wimbledon chances.

Nielsen says Australians are T20 title contenders

MELBOURNE – Lashing out at critics who consider Australia’s performance in Twenty20 to be dismal, coach Tim Nielsen has said that his team has performed well so far and are in the contention for the title.

“I get my neck out of … Original article on : Nielsen says Australians are T20 title contenders.

Elbow infection can keep Johnson out of crucial tie against Bangladesh

MELBOURNE – An elbow infection might keep left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson out of Australia’s Group A clash with Bangladesh on Thursday.

Johnson left Wednesday’s training session to have medical treatment.

Following 34-run victory over Pakistan in St Lucia, …. Source  : Elbow infection can keep Johnson out of crucial tie against Bangladesh.

I won’t torture myself over Man U’s failure: Ferguson

LONDON – Manchester United’s failure to lift the Premier League title will not agonise boss Alex Ferguson over where he went wrong.

Speaking at the club’s annual awards last night, Ferguson said: I used to look at every game but you can torture yourself with that.”

“We [..] Read the original article: here.

Ancelotti to face Abramovich inquest even if Chelsea wins double

LONDON – Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich will want to know from coach Carlo Ancelotti why his side fared so badly in the Champions League, even if the Blues win the double title this season.

Director Mike Forde said: “The day after we win the title, we will ask ourselves why we … Read more »».

Flanagan appointed new ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit chief

DUBAI – Sir Ronnie Flanagan, one of the United Kingdom’s most senior former policemen, has been appointed as the new chairman of the ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU), in succession to Lord Condon who is retiring from the role at the end of June 2010.

Until recently, Sir Ronnie was the Home …. Original article  : Flanagan appointed new ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit chief.

BCCI requests CA to replace four ODIS with two Tests

MELBOURNE – Desperate to play more Tests, the Indian cricket board has requested Cricket Australia (CA) to replaced its scheduled seven one-day matches in India in October with two Tests and three one-dayers.

CA said they had received an official request from the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India and were considering it. [..] Read the original article: here.

Football stars strip down for magazine spread

LOS ANGELES – Football has long been called “the beautiful game,” and now even people who don’t follow the world’s favourite sport might agree.

On Tuesday, US magazine published photos of some of the biggest football stars in the world stripped down to their underpants.
In an homage to the upcoming World Cup, stars such as …. Source article  : Football stars strip down for magazine spread.

Chase Headley’s RBI single in 9th gives Padres 3-2 win over Rockies

Headley’s single in 9th gives Padres win
SAN DIEGO – Chase Headley singled in the winning run in the ninth inning to give the San Diego Padres a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

Headley’s single to right-center field scored rookie Lance Zawadski from second base without a throw after Franklin Morales (0-3) intentionally … Read more >>.

No nonsense: Lakers grind out 111-103 win over Jazz, take 2-0 series lead

Lakers grind out win over Jazz, lead series 2-0

LOS ANGELES – Carlos Boozer drove the lane, and his shot was disdainfully blocked by Lamar Odom. The Utah forward grabbed the ball to try another – and Pau Gasol took a turn swatting it.
Although Boozer is not a small man, the Los Angeles Lakers are taller, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Padres 3, Rockies 2

Padres 3, Rockies 2

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Brewers 11, Dodgers 6

Brewers 11, Dodgers 6

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Fielder, Zaun homer in 9-run 2nd inning, Brewers beat Dodgers 11-6

Brewers beat Dodgers with 9-run 2nd inning

LOS ANGELES – Prince Fielder and Gregg Zaun hit two-run homers and Ryan Braun had a three-run double – all in a nine-run second inning that carried the Milwaukee Brewers to an 11-6 victory over the shell-shocked Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Chris Narveson (2-0) allowed three runs and … Read : Fielder, Zaun homer in 9-run 2nd inning, Brewers beat Dodgers 11-6.

Rays 5, Mariners 2

Rays 5, Mariners 2

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Black Caps looking forward to playing on faster Windies tracks

BARBADOS – The Black Caps are ready to up the ante in the Super Eight stage of the World Twenty20 Cup, and are particularly looking forward to the faster pitches to display their batting prowess.

According to the New Zeland Herald, batting maestro Brendon … Read more »».

Perfect pitching in baseball 2K10 makes an American richer by 1.1-mn dollars

MELBOURNE – For pitching a perfect game in Major League Baseball 2K10A video game competition, a 24-year-old Alabama man won 1.1 million dollars and became the first person to do so, according to the game’s maker.

“It was actually my wife who convinced me … Original source on Gaea Times at : Perfect pitching in baseball 2K10 makes an American richer by 1.1-mn dollars.

Brendon McCullum believes bro Nathan will continue to deliver

Barbados (West Indies), May 6 (ANI): New Zealand wicket-keeper-batsman Brendon McCullum believes his brother Nathan, an off-spinner and hard-hitting lower-order batsman, will continue with his standout performance in the Group of Eight clashes of the World Twenty20 Cup.

“He’s (Nathan) a vital member of the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brendon McCullum believes bro Nathan will continue to deliver.

‘Messy’ Messi says his home looks like a pigsty

LONDON – Argentine football star Lionel Messi lives on takeaways and never cleans up.

Messi, 22, who earns more than 500,000 pounds a week, says he does not like to “flash” and drives an Audi given to him by the Spanish club rather than splash out on a super …. Read the original article  : ‘Messy’ Messi says his home looks like a pigsty.

ICC made me a scapegoat, says Marlon Samuels

Sydney, May 6 (ANI): West Indian batsman Marlon Samuels, whose two year ban for informing a bookmaker is about to end in three days, has said that he did nothing wrong and ICC made him a scapegoat.

“I am an honest person. My conscience would not …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ICC made me a scapegoat, says Marlon Samuels.

FIFA scolds Brazil over delays in 2014 World Cup preparations

RIO DE JANEIRO – FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke strongly criticised Brazil over delays in preparations for the 2014 World Cup.

“Brazil is not walking along the right path,” Valcke said in an exclusive interview with the Brazilian website GloboEsporte.
He added that the South American giant, which fought for decades to win its bid to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Tutu: World Cup a ’shot in the arm’ for South Africa

CAPE TOWN – Hosting the football World Cup is a “shot in the arm” for South Africa, as it still struggles to overcome deep-seated divisions, according to one of the country’s moral heavyweights, Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu.

In an exclusive interview with the German Press Agency (DPA) in here Wednesday, the 78-year-old Nobel peace laureate said …. Original article  : Tutu: World Cup a ’shot in the arm’ for South Africa.

Delhi Police to get mini robot to tackle terror threat

NEW DELHI – Ahead of the Commonwealth Games, the Delhi Police is set to buy a mini remote-operating vehicle (MROV) that can detect and defuse bombs and explosives, an official said Thursday.

Delhi Police spokesperson Rajan Bhagat said: “We had a technical evaluation of the MROV (Wednesday). This is the first step in the procurement process. … Read more >>.

Maintaining energy balance may protect cyclists’ bones during stage races

WASHINGTON – A new University of Missouri research has suggested that elite cyclists should match their energy intake to the high-energy demands of stage racing to protect their bones.

Previous studies have demonstrated that competitive cyclists have significantly lower bone mineral … Original source on Gaea Times at : Maintaining energy balance may protect cyclists’ bones during stage races.

West Indian-eve makes fastest ever century by man or woman in T20

SYDNEY – West Indies batswoman Deandra Dottin (18) has smashed the fastest ever international century by a man or a woman in the opening game of the women’s World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies.
The Barbadian reached … Original article on : West Indian-eve makes fastest ever century by man or woman in T20.

Milton Bradley Seeks Help

SEATTLE (GaeaTimes.com)- Outfielder Milton Bradley of the Seattle Mariners is once again having some personal problems and has asked help from the managing committee of the Seattle Mariner’s team to help him sort it out or at least suggest some solutions if it can. The self-described bad boy who had left early before the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Milton Bradley Seeks Help.

Capello blames ‘non spending’ for absence of English clubs in Champions League

LONDON – England coach Fabio Capello has said that failure to strengthen the team by big Premier League clubs is the reason behind no England representation in the Champions League semi-finals.

Liverpool’s 30 million pounds sale of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid disturbed their central midfield play, while Manchester United cashed in on 80 million pounds …. Source  : Capello blames ‘non spending’ for absence of English clubs in Champions League.

Hussey saves Australia blushes in Bangladesh win

Melbourne, May 6 (ANI): Australia entered the Super Eights phase of the Twenty20 World Cup by defeating by Bangladesh by 27-runs.

Dirk Nannes claimed a career-best 4-18 to take Australia to a 27-run win. Australia will play India in Barbados on Friday.

Nannes took three of the first four wickets to fall in the Bangladesh … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Hussey saves Australia blushes in Bangladesh win.

South Africa thrash Afghanistan by 59 runs to seal T20 super eight berth

BRIDGETOWN – After having being comprehensively thrashed by India in their first game, the Proteas came back strongly against Afghanistan, beating the newcomers by 59 runs in the last group match of the ICC World T20 Championship at the Kensington Oval here.

The win has ensured South Africa a place in the super-eight stage of the …. Original source  : South Africa thrash Afghanistan by 59 runs to seal T20 super eight berth.

Rockies 6, Padres 5, 12 innings

Rockies 6, Padres 5, 12 innings

Colorado

San Diego

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Stewart’s 12th-inning homer gives Rockies 6-5 win over Padres

Stewart’s HR wins it in 12th for Rockies
SAN DIEGO – Ian Stewart hit an opposite-field home run leading off the 12th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 6-5 on Wednesday night to take two of three games.

Stewart, who entered during a double switch in the 10th, drove a 2-0 pitch from … Read : Stewart’s 12th-inning homer gives Rockies 6-5 win over Padres.

Doug Davis gets first win of season in Brewers’ 11-3 victory over Dodgers

Brewers score early, late in 11-3 win over Dodgers

LOS ANGELES – Doug Davis overcame a shaky start to win his first game of the season, Prince Fielder keyed a four-run first inning with a two-run single and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-3 on Wednesday night.
The Dodgers lost for the 10th time … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Doug Davis gets first win of season in Brewers’ 11-3 victory over Dodgers.

Stoudemire scores 23 points, ‘Los Suns’ go up 2-0 on Spurs with 110-102 victory

Stoudemire leads ‘Los Suns’ over Spurs, 110-102

PHOENIX – Los Suns ganaron. That means the Suns won. Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Channing Frye made 5 of 6 3-pointers, and Phoenix, wearing its orange “Los Suns” jerseys in part to protest Arizona’s new anti-immigration law, pulled away for a 110-102 victory over the …. Source article  : Stoudemire scores 23 points, ‘Los Suns’ go up 2-0 on Spurs with 110-102 victory.

Brewers 11, Dodgers 3

Brewers 11, Dodgers 3

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Matt Garza outpitches Cliff Lee to become first in AL to 5 wins, Rays beat M’s 8-3

Garza gets AL-leading 5th win for Rays
SEATTLE – Matt Garza became the American League’s first five-game winner, Evan Longoria had the go-ahead hit in the eighth inning off Cliff Lee and the Tampa Bay Rays kept rolling with an 8-3 victory Wednesday night over a Seattle Mariners team beset by issues.
Garza allowed five … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Matt Garza outpitches Cliff Lee to become first in AL to 5 wins, Rays beat M’s 8-3.

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

Rays 8, Mariners 0

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Rangers 13, Royals 12

Rangers 13, Royals 12

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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

Los Angeles

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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.

Mets 6, Giants 4

Mets 6, Giants 4

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New York

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Strasburg drives in 2 runs, nearly flawless on the mound in first Triple-A start

Strasburg nearly flawless in Triple-A debut

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Stephen Strasburg walked into the postgame interview room with a big ice pack on his right shoulder and another a few inches down on the elbow. Cool at last after a blazing start in Triple-A.
“I’m just trying to get my feet wet,” he said Friday night after … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Strasburg drives in 2 runs, nearly flawless on the mound in first Triple-A start.

Akhtar plans academy to provide quality fielders

KARACHI – Worried about poor fielding performance in the ongoing World Twenty20, Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has decided to set up an academy to train youngsters become quality fielders.
Pakistan’s fielding nightmare began during the disastrous tour of Australia earlier this year and touched a new low when they dropped five catches to … Read more »».

Rangers 4, Royals 1

Rangers 4, Royals 1

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Dodgers 6, Rockies 5

Dodgers 6, Rockies 5

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Wilson complete for Rangers, Guerrero homers again in 4-1 win over Royals and Greinke

Wilson complete for Rangers in win over Royals

ARLINGTON, Texas – C.J. Wilson pitched his second complete game and Vladimir Guerrero homered again to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night and keep reigning AL Cy Young winner Zack Greinke winless in 2010.
Guerrero homered on the first … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Wilson complete for Rangers, Guerrero homers again in 4-1 win over Royals and Greinke.

Price scatters 3 hits in 7-plus innings as Rays top A’s, extend franchise-best start to 22-7

Price solid as Rays top A’s to improve to 22-7

OAKLAND, Calif. – David Price scattered three hits over 7-plus innings, Sean Rodriguez hit a two-run double and the Tampa Bay Rays improved their franchise-best start with a 4-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
At 22-7, the Rays are off to the best start … Read : Price scatters 3 hits in 7-plus innings as Rays top A’s, extend franchise-best start to 22-7.

Cubs 14, Reds 7

Cubs 14, Reds 7

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Cincinnati

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Phillies 7, Braves 0

Phillies 7, Braves 0

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Philadelphia

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Brewers 3, Diamondbacks 2

Brewers 3, Diamondbacks 2

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Volstad pitches seven solid innings, Sanchez’s RBI single in eighth lifts Marlins over Nats

Marlins end three-game skid with win over Nats

WASHINGTON – Gaby Sanchez hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Florida Marlins snapped a three-game skid with a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Pinch-hitter Bryan Petersen singled in his major league debut, starting the decisive rally against Brian Bruney (1-2). Petersen …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians postponed by rain after 4 innings

Tigers-Indians postponed by rain after 4 innings

CLEVELAND – The Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians game was postponed by rain Friday night after a delay of 2 hours, 12 minutes.
The teams had played four innings and Detroit was leading 7-6, but all records were washed away. Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer Cleveland’s Travis Hafner … Read more >>.

Matt Kemp ends slump with go-ahead triple, giving Dodgers 6-5 win over Rockies

Dodgers beat Rockies 6-5 on Kemp’s go-ahead triple

LOS ANGELES – Matt Kemp tripled in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning, ending a 14-game RBI drought and lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.
It was Kemp’s first RBI since a two-run home run at Cincinnati on …. Read the original article  : Matt Kemp ends slump with go-ahead triple, giving Dodgers 6-5 win over Rockies.

Tibetan exiles’ football team wants recognition by AIFF

DHARAMSALA – Tibetan exiles’ football team played for the first time in a local tournament here in Dharamsala eyeing upon recognition by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The 22nd Shaheed Durga Mal Dal Bahadur Memorial Gold Cup Football Tournament is …. Original article  : Tibetan exiles’ football team wants recognition by AIFF.

Pak needs imagination, proper game plan to progress in T20 WC: Sohail

KARACHI – Former Pakistan skipper Aamir Sohail is disappointed at his team’s crushing defeat against England in the Super Eight game of the ongoing ICC World T20 Championship, and has blamed lack of proper planning for the six wicket loss.

Sohail said Pakistan failed to implement a proper … Read more »».

To avoid Obama’s visit, South African police chief wants US knocked out of WC

LONDON – South African police chief General Bheki Cele in order to avoid a visit by President Barack Obama to the country during the World Cup, is ‘praying’ that the US football team is knocked out of the tournament.

Briefing on senators on security, General Bheki Cele said that … Read : To avoid Obama’s visit, South African police chief wants US knocked out of WC.

Hairston, Headley homer for San Diego in 7-0 win over Astros

Latos shines in Padres’ 7-0 win over Astros

HOUSTON – Mat Latos struck out a career-high nine in eight shutout innings and Scott Hairston homered twice in the San Diego Padres’ 7-0 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Latos (2-3) allowed only two hits without a walk, and also drove in a run for the … Read : Hairston, Headley homer for San Diego in 7-0 win over Astros.

Rays 4, Athletics 1

Rays 4, Athletics 1

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Yadier Molina’s 4 hits, Pirates’ mistakes lead to Cardinals’ 4-3 victory

Cardinals turn Pirates mistakes into 4-3 victory

PITTSBURGH – Yadier Molina doubled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning with his fourth hit, and the St. Louis Cardinals took advantage of several Pittsburgh defensive lapses and a key baserunning mistake to beat the Pirates 4-3 on Friday night.
Joe Mather, pinch running in the ninth after … Read more »»».

Barajas, Davis hit two homers each as Mets beat Giants 6-4, win eighth straight home game

Barajas, Davis hit two homers each in Mets’ win

NEW YORK – Hot-hitting rookie Ike Davis and Rod Barajas both homered twice, with Barajas hitting his second of the night in the ninth inning Friday to give New York Mets a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants and their eighth straight home win.
Davis hit solo …. Source  : Barajas, Davis hit two homers each as Mets beat Giants 6-4, win eighth straight home game.

Mauricio Shogun Rua Wins Heavyweight Title

CARSON, CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Mauricio Shogun Rua was declared the undisputed winner of the heavyweight title at the Ultimate Fighters Championship, and his performance in the ring was good enough to ensure that there would be no contention this time regarding his victory of the title, repeating the unfortunate incident of the UFC 104. … Read more : Mauricio Shogun Rua Wins Heavyweight Title.

UN praise for India’s pollution monitoring system for Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI – A pollution monitoring system developed by Indian scientists has come in for praise from the United Nations as an important step to ensure clean air during the Commonwealth Games.

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), a specialised agency of the UN, said the System of Air Pollution Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) will serve as …. Source  : UN praise for India’s pollution monitoring system for Commonwealth Games.

Tyson wanted to ’sock’ his ex-wife Givens during Walters 1988 interview

LONDON – Legendary heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson has revealed that he wanted to ’sock’ his first wife Robin Givens when she accused him of domestic violence during an interview with Barbara’s Walters in 1988.

Reportedly, Tyson was too high on drugs to respond or react to his wife’s allegations during the interview.

The 43-year-old great was … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Tyson wanted to ’sock’ his ex-wife Givens during Walters 1988 interview.

Murray says won’t change his style of play

LONDON – British No.1, and world-ranked fourth best tennis player Andy Murray has dismissed the criticism that he might never win a Grand Slam until he does.

“I know how to play and I also know how to win matches. I will never change my style and the results I’ve had against the world’s top players …. Source  : Murray says won’t change his style of play.

Margarito wins unanimous decision over Roberto Garcia in return to ring following suspension

Margarito wins unanimous decision over Garcia

AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico – Antonio Margarito won a unanimous decision over Roberto Garcia on Saturday in his first fight in more than 15 months following a one-year suspension.
Margarito outclassed Garcia, who absorbed most of the punishment and was knocked down in the first round of the 10-round bout by a right-left-right …. Read the original article  : here.

Golfer Woods struggling with poor form in Florida

Ponte Vedra Beach (Florida, US), – Ace golfer Tigers Woods continues to struggle with his form at The Players Championship golf tournament here, ranked 45th and ten shots behind Leader Westwood.

According to CBS News, Woods’s final bogey of the day came after he popped up another 3-wood and had to hit fairway metal …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

India to take on West Indies in ‘do or die’ match in T20 WC today

BRIDGETOWN – India would take on hosts West Indies in a must win match of the ICC World T20 Championship at the Kensington Oval here this evening.

Having lost their opening matches in the Super Eight stage, both teams need to win Sunday’s crucial tie to stay in the hunt for a place in … Original article on : India to take on West Indies in ‘do or die’ match in T20 WC today.

Khali Back In Police

PUNJAB, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)-WWE Superstar The Great Khali has plans in store to build a stadium in India for all aspiring athletes who wants to take up professional wrestling. Khali a.k.a Daleep Singh Rana is eyeing for his home town Sirmour as the venue where he plans to build the stadium.
Reportedly the wrestler has been talking …. Source article  : Khali Back In Police.

Ancelotti says Chelsea’s don’t need Liverpool’s Torres

LONDON – Chelsea’s manager Carlo Ancelott says the club are so well off for strikers that they do not need to bid for Liverpool’s Fernando Torres this summer.ecent reports suggested they had made an enquiry but when asked about signing him,

The Independent quoted Ancelotti, as saying: “No, I don’t think so, because with [Didier] … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ancelotti says Chelsea’s don’t need Liverpool’s Torres.

I’m totally destitute and broke, says Mike Tyson

LONDON – Former boxing champion Mike Tyson has revealed that he is broke but still living an “awesome” life.

The sports star, who filed bankruptcy in 2003, admitted that he totally depends on pay cheques from different jobs.

Tyson, whose wild lifestyle has often landed him in trouble, claims he is happy to be with his third …. Read the original article  : I’m totally destitute and broke, says Mike Tyson.

Aging Webber believes his time has come

LONDON – Motorcar racer Mark Webber has his eyes on the big prize – the Formual One championship, but before that, Sunday’s grand prix at the Circuit de Catalunya is waiting for him.

At 33, he believes this is his year to finally take out the world championship. He’s sitting eighth in the championship after …. Source  : Aging Webber believes his time has come.

Lanka star spinner Murali ruled out of World Twenty20

BARBADOS – Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan will not play in tonight’s World Twenty20 clash with the Australians, as he is yet to recover from his groin injury.

Muralitharan has been sent home with Sri Lanka. He has been …. Original article  : Lanka star spinner Murali ruled out of World Twenty20.

Clarke banks on ace openers to see him through to 20-20 finals

BARBADOS – Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke believes that at present he has the world’s two best openers in David Warner and Shane Watson, and hopes they can help the team reach the finals of the World Twenty20 championship.
Speaking ahead of his team’s clash with Sri …. Source article  : Clarke banks on ace openers to see him through to 20-20 finals.

‘Debutant dad’ Pietersen to fly back home for birth of first child

BRIDGETOWN – After having helped his team register a resounding win over South Africa in an important Super Eight stage clash of the ICC World T20 Championship, hard hitting England middle-order batsman Kevin Pietersen would be flying home for the birth of his first … Read more »».

Rockies 8, Dodgers 0

Rockies 8, Dodgers 0

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Los Angeles

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Chacin, Rockies beat Dodgers 8-0 after knocking out Haeger during six-run first

Chacin blanks Dodgers into eighth, Rockies win 8-0

LOS ANGELES – Jhoulys Chacin made his second stellar start since being inserted into Colorado’s injury depleted rotation, and the Rockies knocked out knuckleballer Charlie Haeger during a six-run first inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-0 on Saturday night.
Ian Stewart hit a two-run homer and RBI … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Chacin, Rockies beat Dodgers 8-0 after knocking out Haeger during six-run first.

Pietersen, Kieswetter shine as England crush South Africa by 39 runs in T20 WC

BRIDGETOWN – Kevin Pietersen’s classy innings of 53 runs of just 33 balls along with young Craig Kieswetter’s 41 helped England register a comprehensive 39-run victory over South Africa in an important Super Eight stage match of the ICC World T20 Championship at the Kensington Oval here.

The duo helped England post a challenging total of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pietersen, Kieswetter shine as England crush South Africa by 39 runs in T20 WC.

Davis has goal, assist as Dynamo get first road win with 2-0 victory over Chivas USA

Dynamo get first road win, 2-0 over Chivas USA

CARSON, Calif. – Houston midfielder Brad Davis scored a goal and set up another in the first 8 minutes and the Dynamo got their first road win of the season, beating Chivas USA 2-0 on Saturday night.
Brian Ching was in uniform for Houston (4-3-1) for the first … Read more »».

Angels 4, Mariners 3, 10 innings

Angels 4, Mariners 3, 10 innings

Los Angeles

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Matsui’s milestone RBI, Fuentes’ save sends Angels to 4-3 win over Mariners

Matsui sends Angels over M’s in 10
SEATTLE – Hideki Matsui became the ninth Japanese player to reach 1,500 career RBIs when he singled home Bobby Abreu in the top of the 10th inning, and Brian Fuentes got his first save in two weeks as the Los Angeles Angels beat the sinking Seattle Mariners 4-3 on … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Matsui’s milestone RBI, Fuentes’ save sends Angels to 4-3 win over Mariners.