Pakistan manager satisfied with team’s discipline in Caribbean

KARACHI – While six Indian players face action from their board due to discipline-breach, Pakistan team manager Yawar Saeed has given the thumbs up to his players for maintaining discipline during the World Twenty20 in the West Indies.

The Pakistani players spent three weeks in the Caribbean and the team manager has no complaints as far … Read more »»».

La Russa confident sputtering Cardinals offense will get back in gear

La Russa confident Cardinals offense will be fine

ST. LOUIS – Tony La Russa is confident the St. Louis Cardinals’ offense will come around, no matter where he puts slugger Albert Pujols on the lineup card.
An attack that was supposed to be dynamic has been underwhelming, scoring three runs or fewer in 15 of the first …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : La Russa confident sputtering Cardinals offense will get back in gear.

Ask not what LeBron can do for your team. Ask what your team can do for LeBron.

A king’s ransom might not be enough to keep James

Ask not what LeBron can do for your team.
Ask what your team can do for LeBron.
Neither James nor his agents have gone public with any outrageous demands so far, but it’s early and you know what they’re thinking. Small wonder. Every discussion in the NBA these … Read more »»».

‘Termite’ Shoaib Malik blamed for infighting in team during disastrous Oz tour

LAHORE – Banned Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who was blamed for politics and infighting in the team during the winless Australia tour, was even described as a “termite” by a member of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) inquiry commission formed to probe the disastrous tour, a leaked video of a hearing of the commission has …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Termite’ Shoaib Malik blamed for infighting in team during disastrous Oz tour.

‘Termite’ Shoaib Malik blamed for infighting in team during disastrous Oz tour

LAHORE – Banned Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who was blamed for politics and infighting in the team during the winless Australia tour, was even described as a “termite” by a member of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) inquiry commission formed to probe the disastrous tour, a leaked video of a hearing of the commission has …. Source article  : ‘Termite’ Shoaib Malik blamed for infighting in team during disastrous Oz tour.

‘Termite’ Shoaib Malik blamed for infighting in team during disastrous tour DownUnder

LAHORE – Banned Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who was blamed for politics and infighting in the team during the winless Australia tour, was even described as a “termite” by a member of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) inquiry commission formed to probe the disastrous tour, a leaked video of a hearing of the commission has …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Termite’ Shoaib Malik blamed for infighting in team during disastrous tour DownUnder.

‘Tall and dangerous’ Harmison not out of contention for Ashes: Saker

LONDON – England’s new bowling coach David Saker has said that he is not ruling out fast bowler Steve Harmison as a contender for the Ashes series in Australia this year.
“There’s no way Steve Harmison is out of the picture. I’m not going to write off someone as tall as he is … Original article on : ‘Tall and dangerous’ Harmison not out of contention for Ashes: Saker.

Leaked tape reveals match-fixing allegations made by Pak coaches against Akmal

LAHORE – Days after the Pakistan Cricket Board’s inquiry commission’s report over the national team’s disastrous Australia tour was leaked to the media, video footage of a hearing of the commission, which shows former team coaches Intikhab Alam and Aaqib Javed suspecting wicket keeper Kamran Akmal of being involved in match-fixing, has emerged.

The video, which … Read more : Leaked tape reveals match-fixing allegations made by Pak coaches against Akmal.

Day/night Tests played in Australia or India set to be reality soon: Morgan

SYDNEY – The longest version of cricket, which is facing a dearth of spectators, is all set to attract viewers in large numbers very soon with day/night Tests being played in either Australia or India.

Ever since floodlit fixtures came up in Australia more than 30 years ago as part of the rebel World Series Cricket, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Day/night Tests played in Australia or India set to be reality soon: Morgan.

Washington Wizards Win NBA Draft Lottery

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Washington Wizards to the surprise of many was able to win the top draft lottery at the National Basketball Association’s draft pick lottery on Tuesday night. The team which has this season gone for 26-56 in the regular season had the fifth best chance among the 14 playoff teams that participated …. Read the original article  : here.

Surrey hopes to shine with Younis Khan in current county season

Lahore, May 19 (ANI): Banned former Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan has been signed by the English county team Surrey for the ongoing domestic season.

Younis, who is Surrey’s second overseas player after Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, would play for the county side in all tournaments until July.

Surrey’s Professional Cricket Manager Chris Adams hoped that bringing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Surrey hopes to shine with Younis Khan in current county season.

Collingwood hopes T20 victory will spur England to dominate world cricket

LONDON – England’s Twenty20 winning skipper Paul Collingwood is adamant that the team must use their victory as a springboard to dominate world cricket.

Collingwood and his teammates returned to London on Tuesday still basking in the glory of beating Australia in Twenty20 final in Barbados, and says he hopes that the sort of attacking cricket …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Collingwood hopes T20 victory will spur England to dominate world cricket.

Afridi feels the pain of losing to Aussies again

KARACHI – Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi Wednesday said that losing to Australia in the World Twenty20 semi-finals was the biggest disappointment of his career.

Afridi said beating Australia was his aim after they suffered a whitewash in their Down Under tour earlier this year, losing both the ODI and Test series besides a T20 International. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Afridi feels the pain of losing to Aussies again.

Clarke’s fate as T20 skipper to be decided next week

MELBOURNE – Michael Clarke’s future as Australia’s Twenty20 captain will be decided next week, after his dismal performance with the bat during the World Cup in the Caribbean.
Victoria captain Cameron White, who led his side to the Big Bash title, is being tipped to be the new Australian Twent20 skipper after incumbent Clarke’s …. Original source  : Clarke’s fate as T20 skipper to be decided next week.

Giants 7, Padres 6, 12 innings

Giants 7, Padres 6, 12 innings

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Downs hits 2-run double in 12th, Giants hold off Padres 7-6 for 1st win over SD this season

Giants finally beat Padres, 7-6 in 12 innings

SAN DIEGO – Matt Downs hit a two-run double in the 12th inning and the San Francisco Giants held off San Diego 7-6 on Tuesday night, beating the first-place Padres for the first time in eight tries this season.
Brian Wilson gave up a two-run double to David Eckstein …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Downs hits 2-run double in 12th, Giants hold off Padres 7-6 for 1st win over SD this season.

Suzuki knocks in game-winner in 10th, lifts A’s past Mariners 6-5

A’s trim M’s in 10
OAKLAND, Calif. – Kurt Suzuki’s RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Oakland Athletics to a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.

Cliff Pennington drew a one-out walk from Seattle reliever Brandon League (3-4), advanced to second on Daric Barton’s fly out and took third … Read more >>.

Athletics 6, Mariners 5, 10 innings

Athletics 6, Mariners 5, 10 innings

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Yankees protest game against Red Sox after RHP Josh Beckett leaves with injury

Yankees protest game against Red Sox
NEW YORK – The New York Yankees protested their 7-6 loss to Boston on Tuesday night because they claimed there was no indication of an injury to Red Sox starter Josh Beckett before he came out in the fifth inning.

Relief pitcher Manny Delcarmen was given all the time he needed … Read more >>>.

AMGEN Tour of California: Updates

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) The AMGEN Tour of California is a famous biking tour similar to the Tour de France. It is being held in Sunny Side California between May 16-23, 2010. After the first three days of the AMGEN tour of California, American David Zabriskie won the third stage yesterday, May 18. The … Read more »»».