“Frustated” Younis demands suspension of indefinite ban imposed by PCB

LAHORE – Former Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to lift the indefinite ban on him, saying that the allegations made against him were baseless.

“Younis is frustrated at the delay in hearing and has demanded the ban should be suspended with immediate effect,” Younis’ counsel Ahmed Qayyum told media …. Source  : “Frustated” Younis demands suspension of indefinite ban imposed by PCB.

Pak’s good show in T20 WC ‘perfect launch pad’ for tough assignments ahead: Bari

KARACHI – Though defending champions Pakistan have crashed out of the ICC World T20 Championship, Wasim Bari, the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Chief Operating Officer (COO) believes that the team’s performance in the Caribbean has given itself a perfect ‘launch pad’ ahead of a busy calendar this year.

Bari said he was ‘impressed’ …. Read the original article  : here.

Prince William to stamp out cheating, on pitch violence from football

LONDON – Prince William, who is president of the Football Association, is determined to stamp out cheating and on-pitch violence from the game.

Recent incidents in which players have been accused of unsporting behaviour include the French goal which knocked Ireland out of this year’s World Cup finals, scored after what Thierry Henry later admitted … Original article on : Prince William to stamp out cheating, on pitch violence from football.

We didn’t come here to make the final; we came here to win the final”: Clarke

MELBOURNE – The Australian team led by Michael Clarke having several Twenty20 specialists is determined to set the record straight by winning the Twenty20 World Cup final.

Australia will go into tonight’s final against archrivals England in Barbados to win the one major title that has eluded them … Read this article on Gaea Times at : We didn’t come here to make the final; we came here to win the final”: Clarke.

Superstitious Collingwood feels good omens are favouring him

LONDON – Superstitious England captain Paul Collingwood believes that he has been blessed in the Caribbean over the past fortnight and is hoping that his good luck holds on during the World Cup Twenty20 final against Australia.

“There have been a couple of good omens for …. Read the original article  : Superstitious Collingwood feels good omens are favouring him.

Jamie Murray to partner Laura Robson in Wimbledon mixed doubles

LONDON – Older brother of British No.1 Andy Murray, Jamie, will be teaming up with Laura Robson in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon this year.

Jamie, who is a doubles specialist, revealed his mixed doubles partner during the Sport Industry Awards 2010 on Thursday in Battersea, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Jamie Murray to partner Laura Robson in Wimbledon mixed doubles.

Soccer stars, coach Capello, rooting for England to lift T20 WC trophy

LONDON – England football manager Fabio Capello has sent good-luck messages to the cricket team ahead of their World Twenty20 final against arch rivals Australia.

Paul Collingwood and his players take on Australia looking to end 35 years of ICC trophy drought.

Frank Lampard has also sent good-luck messages to the Carribbean by sending … Original article on : Soccer stars, coach Capello, rooting for England to lift T20 WC trophy.

Tiger Woods’ ex-coach confirms he was a sex addict

WASHINGTON – Tiger Woods’ former coach Hank Haney has admitted that the golfer was a sex addict.

The swing coach said the sports star has made marked improvement since his stint in the sex rehab.

“The only thing I knew about was his issue …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Michael Jordan ‘advised Tiger Woods to control himself’

MELBOURNE – Basketball star Michael Jordan asked Tiger Woods to control his wild behaviour, according to a new book.

Sports writer Robert Lusetich’s new book ‘Unplayable’ talks how the NBA star advised the golfer, whose private life got ruined after the exposure of …. Original source  : Michael Jordan ‘advised Tiger Woods to control himself’.

Next three weeks crucial for deciding England’s World Cup fate: Gerrard

LONDON – England midfielder Steven Gerrard believes that the next three weeks will be crucial for deciding the team’s World Cup fate.
England will fly out on Monday for their pre-tournament training camp in the Austrian Alps and Gerrard said it is a crucial time for coach Fabio Capello.

Gerrard said: “The team are …. Read the original article  : here.

Spain is best team on planet, says Scholes

LONDON – Manchester United footballer Paul Scholes has backed Spain as the World Cup favourites to lift the trophy.

Scholes has hailed Spain as the best team on the planet.

Scholes, who turned down the chance to go to South Africa this summer with England, said: “They play the best football … Original article on : Spain is best team on planet, says Scholes.

Rooney looks very tired, drained: Capello

LONDON – With 2010 football World Cup finals being less than four weeks away, England boss Fabio Capello has said that he has inherited a shattered and drained Wayne Rooney.

England’s chances of winning the World Cup rest on Rooney’s performance and in the last … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Rooney looks very tired, drained: Capello.

Capello vows to stay with England team until 2012

LONDON – Football coach Fabio Capello has committed his future to England team, whatever may be the result in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, as he is contracted to continue n his present job until 2012

Capello contracted to stay as manager until the end of the 2012 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Capello vows to stay with England team until 2012.

Gill asks ministry officials to take up issue of shooters’ harassment

NEW DELHI – Sports minister M.S. Gill, taking strong note of the reported harassment of Indian shooters in the ongoing World Cup in England, Sunday asked his officers to get the details of the incident so that the matter can be taken up with higher authorities in London.

Gill held a meeting with his officials …. Source  : Gill asks ministry officials to take up issue of shooters’ harassment.

Ancelotti backs Chelsea to win Treble next year

LONDON – After winning Double, Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has set his sights on a Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup Treble next year.

Ancelotti said that he can fulfill owner Roman Abramovich’s ambition of winning Champion League without adding players … Read : Ancelotti backs Chelsea to win Treble next year.

Andrei Arlovski Defeated By Antonio Silva

ST. LOUIS (GaeaTimes.com)- Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski was defeated by Antonio Silva during the Strikeforce Heavy Artillery event which was held on Saturday. The Belarusian mixed martial arts fighter’s performance during yesterday’s event was not something that he could be very proud of as the fighter was dominated by his opponent …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Australian PM welcomes youngest around-the-world sailor

SYDNEY – Tens of thousands of well-wishers, including Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, welcomed back on to dry land at Sydney Harbour 16-year-old Jessica Watson who Saturday became the youngest sailor to complete a solo journey around the globe circumnavigating 23,000 nautical mile.

It was the first time the Queenslander had stepped off her boat, Ella’s Pink … Original article on : Australian PM welcomes youngest around-the-world sailor.

Alistair Overeem Vs Brett Rogers: Alistair Overeem Defeats Brett Rogers

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Alistair Overeem won the fight against Brett Rogers on Saturday, thus becoming the holder of the title of the Strikeforce heavyweight champion. The match between the two was really short, coming to an end by the end of the first round itself, at around 3:40. On the other hand, the verdict [..] Read the original article: here.

Look up and know the air Delhi breathes

NEW DELHI – Delhiites can now literally know the air they breathe. Come July and LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) boards across the capital will flash hourly data about air quality. These will also give a forecast 24 hours in advance.

Scientists from the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) have prepared an emissions inventory for …. Source  : Look up and know the air Delhi breathes.

Man City’s 80-mn pounds package for Gerrard and Torres

LONDON – To bring two of the best players in the Premier League to Eastlands, Manchester City is ready to give Emmanuel Adebayor and Stephen Ireland as part of a 80 million pounds package for Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres.

City’s only fear is that the pair will only leave Liverpool for another team in the …. Read the original article  : Man City’s 80-mn pounds package for Gerrard and Torres.