Mike Brown Fired? Not Really

CLEVELAND (GaeaTimes.com)- It is now confirmed that Cleveland Cavaliers still has Mike Brown as its head coach. Despite rumors circulating in the web lately that Mike brown has been fired from his job as the head coach of Cleveland Cavaliers, owner Dan Gilbert has validated that the 40 year old coach is still associated …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mike Brown Fired? Not Really.

Brit Muslim boxer involved in brawl ahead of title fight

LONDON – WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan was dragged away by his throat in a shocking mass brawl at the weigh-in for tonight’s title fight with Paulie Malignaggi.

Kahn was caught in a huge bust-up at the 1,000 pounds-a-night at Essex House Hotel in New York, The Sun reports.

Malignaggi’s … Original article on : Brit Muslim boxer involved in brawl ahead of title fight.

Nike ad shows Roo living in squalor recalling shattered footie dream

LONDON – In a grim advertisement showing how life could change if he flops at the World Cup, Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney is seen quitting football, growing a belly and living in squalor, unable to accept his shattered dream.

The Nike commercial, …. Read the original article  : Nike ad shows Roo living in squalor recalling shattered footie dream.

Burglars threatened to take Gerrard’s kids away

LONDON – Burglars warned the wife of England footballer Steven Gerrard that they would take her kids in a terrifying raid on their home.

The Liverpool Crown Court was told that Alex Curran confronted the masked gang, who demanded she hand over …. Source  : Burglars threatened to take Gerrard’s kids away.

Super Saver connections get their final say before resuming Triple Crown chase in Preakness

Borel anticipates ’super race’ from Super Saver

BALTIMORE – A year ago, Calvin Borel jumped from the Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird onto Rachel Alexandra and won the Preakness.
This month, after winning his third Derby in four years, the standout jockey decided to stay aboard Super Saver for the Preakness and take a shot at … Original article on : Super Saver connections get their final say before resuming Triple Crown chase in Preakness.

PCB mulling IPL-like T20 tournament in UAE

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly mulling to launch a T20 cricket tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the lines of the much famous Indian Premier League (IPL), and the proposal has already been approved by President Asif Ali Zardari, who is the PCB’s chief patron.

According to well-informed sources in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : PCB mulling IPL-like T20 tournament in UAE.

Driver with biggest balls will win in Monaco: Hamilton

LONDON – Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton, who is hoping to win his second Monaco Grand Prix, has said that the driver with the biggest balls should come out on top in Monaco.

The Briton triumphed in Monaco in 2008.

“Here you are always on the edge and think if you brake a little bit …. Source  : Driver with biggest balls will win in Monaco: Hamilton.

Norman Hand Dead

WALTERBORO (GaeaTimes.com) Norman Hand the former defensive tackle of the National Football League who has played for many teams in his 10 years of NFL career died on Friday. Reports claim that Norman Hand died just one and half hour after he collapsed at his home in Walterboro. He was just 37 years old …. Source article  : Norman Hand Dead.

Beckhams ‘proud owners of love-themed artworks worth 30m’pounds

LONDON – David and Victoria Beckham have amassed a huge collection of “love-themed” art paintings and sculptures worth a whopping 30 million pounds in their various homes.

The couple’s homes in London, Milan and LA adorn artworks by Damien Hirst, Sam Taylor Wood, Banksy and other …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Beckhams ‘proud owners of love-themed artworks worth 30m’pounds.

Coach Flower asks KP to control bad temper ahead of T20 final

SYDNEY – England coach Andy Flower has put his star batsman Kevin Pietersen on notice, urging him to control his temper before and during the World Twenty20 final against Australia.

Pietersen, who travelled back to London for the birth of his son … Original source on Gaea Times at : Coach Flower asks KP to control bad temper ahead of T20 final.

Modi’s lawyer to submit show-cause reply

MUMBAI – Lalit Modi, suspended chairman and commissioner of the Indian Premier League (IPL), will not personally submit his reply to the chargesheet slapped on him by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

In an e-mail to BCCI secretary N. Srinivasan, Modi said his lawyer Mehmood M. Abdi would deliver the reply … Read : Modi’s lawyer to submit show-cause reply.

Wedding bells for Glenn McGrath, Sara Leonardi?

MELBOURNE – Aussie cricketer Glenn McGrath seems well on the way of walking down the aisle with Sara Leonardi, as he recently met his new lady love’s dad, who was visiting from Sicily.

And, according to Confidential, Leonardi’s mother is set to arrive in … Read more : Wedding bells for Glenn McGrath, Sara Leonardi?.

Aussies to target Pietersen during World Twenty20 final

MELBOURNE – Australia has upped the ante against archrivals England ahead of the World Twenty20 final with skipper Michael Clarke saying his bowlers will try to get Kevin Pietersen’s wicket early.

Pietersen has led the way for England with 201 runs at an … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Aussies to target Pietersen during World Twenty20 final.

England not approaching World Twenty20 final with trepidation: Flower

BARBADOS – The England cricket team is not approaching the World Twenty20 final against Australia with trepidation, said coach Andy Flower on Friday.

“The guys are bouncing off the walls and really looking forward to the game (against Australia),” Flower said.

“I’m excited to be here having never been … Read this article on Gaea Times at : England not approaching World Twenty20 final with trepidation: Flower.

‘I couldn’t watch the last over,’ says nervous Clarke

MELBOURNE – A nervous Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke said he couldn’t watch Mike Hussey’s heroics in the last over of the World Twenty20 championship semi-final against Pakistan at St. Lucia’s Beausejour cricket stadium on Friday.

Clarke spent his time in …. Source  : ‘I couldn’t watch the last over,’ says nervous Clarke.

‘Unbelievable’ Hussey’s performance to put Australia in T20 final ‘freakish’: Clarke

St.LUCIA – Australian skipper Michael Clarke on Friday described ‘Mr. Cricket’ Michael Hussey’s match-winning 24-ball 60 runs to put his side into the finals of the World Twenty20 championship as “unbelievable and freakish”.

Speaking to reporters after Australia miraculously trounced Pakistan by three wickets in … Read more >>>.

Kemp’s 2-run homer over frustrated Gwynn lifts Dodgers to 4-3 win over Padres

Kemp’s 2-run homer lifts Dodgers over Padres 4-3

SAN DIEGO – Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning that a frustrated Tony Gwynn Jr. got his glove on as it sailed over the wall, sending the surging Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 win over the NL West-leading San Diego Padres on Friday …. Source  : Kemp’s 2-run homer over frustrated Gwynn lifts Dodgers to 4-3 win over Padres.

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England should thank imports for reaching T20 World Cup finals

SYDNEY – England must thank South Africa born Kevin Pietersen and Irish Eoin Morgan for giving the team their best chance of winning their first World Cup.

England has never won an ICC event, but has reached the finals of the World Twenty20 in Barbados with the help …. Read the original article  : England should thank imports for reaching T20 World Cup finals.

New Zealand crush West Indies by 56 runs to enter ICC Women’s T20 WC final

GROS ISLET – Riding on Sara McGlashan’s superb 55 ball 84 run innings, New Zealand crushed West Indies by 56 runs to enter the final of the ICC Women’s World T20 Championship here.

The White Ferns’ would now clash with archrivals Australia, the side they’ve … Read : New Zealand crush West Indies by 56 runs to enter ICC Women’s T20 WC final.