No intention of playing for England after World Cup: Carragher

LONDON – Liverpool veteran Jamie Carragher, who is only making a World Cup comeback because England needs him, has no intention of carrying on with the team after the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Carragher, 32, who quit England three years ago, said it will be South … Read this article on Gaea Times at : No intention of playing for England after World Cup: Carragher.

Pak team management mulling inclusion of fresh faces for Asia Cup

KARACHI – Following T20 skipper Shahid Afridi’s call for injecting young blood in the team, the Pakistan selectors are planning to include at least two to three new faces in the 15-man squad for the forthcoming Asia Cup, to be held in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

CA rubbishes ‘match fixing’ rumours behind Australia’s remarkable Sydney win against Pak

MELBOURNE – Cricket Australia has denied reports that the Sydney Test against Pakistan was fixed, and said that Ricky Ponting-led side pulled off a remarkable victory through its own hard work.

The Pakistan team management believes that their players fixed this year’s Sydney Test as well as a Twenty20 match; an inquiry into the … Read : CA rubbishes ‘match fixing’ rumours behind Australia’s remarkable Sydney win against Pak.

Aston Villa rejects Man City’s 25-mn pound bid for Milner

LONDON – Aston Villa has rejected Manchester City 25 million pound bid for James Milner, and now plans to negotiate a new long-term deal with the England midfield ace.

The Sun reports that Villa boss Martin O’Neill would still struggle to hold on to the player.

The deal was worth an initial 20 million pounds … Read more >>.

World Cup viewing may wreak havoc on office computers across UK: Survey

LONDON – A new survey has revealed that next month’s football World Cup in South Africa may wreak havoc on office computers across the UK, as millions of working Britons are planning to watch the event on their work machines.

According to a survey by Eclipse, an Internet service provider for small businesses and home users, … Read more >>>.

‘Shell shocked’ Ajmal vows revenge from Hussey for ICC WC semifinal humiliation

KARACHI – Pakistan off spinner Saeed Ajmal has still not been able to get over the smashing that middle order Australian batsman Michael Hussey gave him during the final over of the second semi-final of the ICC World T20 Championship in Caribbean, as he has vowed to give Hussey a fitting reply the …. Source article  : ‘Shell shocked’ Ajmal vows revenge from Hussey for ICC WC semifinal humiliation.

I don’t know if Mourinho is the right man to coach Real: Benitez

LONDON – Taking a dig at old rival Jose Mourinho, Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has claimed he does not know if Inter Milan coach is the right man for Real Madrid.

Mourinho looks certain to replace Manuel Pellegrini as coach of Real Madrid after leading Inter Milan into Saturday’s Champions League final.

The Liverpool boss thinks Real …. Source article  : I don’t know if Mourinho is the right man to coach Real: Benitez.

England World Cup football fans ‘easy target for terrorists’: Expert

LONDON – England football fans have been warned by an expert that terrorists may target them at the World Cup starting next month in South Africa.

A top Al-Qaida expert, Professor Hussein Solomon, from South Africa’s University of Pretoria, said the fans were at risk after a plot emerged to attack them at the event.

“Walking around … Read more »»».

McLaren’s career best spell helps South Africa overcome West Indies

MELBOURNE – South African bowler Ryan McLaren, who bowled a career best spell and became the fourth bowler to take five wickets in a T20 match, helped his team register a 13-run victory in the first of the two Twenty20 Internationals against the West Indies.

McLaren took 5-19 from 3.5 overs to get the man-of-the-match award, … Read more : McLaren’s career best spell helps South Africa overcome West Indies.

Afridi says aggression, ending ‘mental hang up’ critical for Pak success against Oz

KARACHI – Flamboyant Pakistan T20 skipper Shahid Afridi believes that his team suffers from a ‘mental hang up’ when it comes to competing with the World Champions Australia, and he wants to help players break that ‘jinx’ concerning the Kangaroos.

In the recent years, Pakistan have had a nightmarish record against Australia, with the latest being … Read : Afridi says aggression, ending ‘mental hang up’ critical for Pak success against Oz.

Clarke adamant about keeping Oz Twenty20 captaincy

Sydney, May 20 (ANI): Twenty20 skipper Michael Clarke, whose tenure comes in for review over his poor batting in the shortest version of the game, is adamant about retaining the Australian Twenty20 captaincy.

Clarke has already conceded that his position might come under review following Australia’s seven-wicket loss to archrivals England in the final of the …. Original article  : Clarke adamant about keeping Oz Twenty20 captaincy.

Clarke defends Oz team’s achievement inspite of loss to England

SYDNEY – Twenty20 captain Michael Clarke, who was disappointed to lose in the final against England, has said the Australian team has made great strides in the Caribbean despite failing to lift the trophy.

“It was a wonderful achievement from the Australian Twenty20 team (to make the final),” he said.

“I thought we played fantastic cricket through … Read : Clarke defends Oz team’s achievement inspite of loss to England.

Terrence Jones Signing With Washington Huskies?

KENTUCKY (GaeaTimes.com)- On Wednesday, reports claimed that the Kentucky Coach John Calipari has told to a media source that he has received financial aid agreement papers signed by Terrence Jones. The player who had at the end of the last month announced that he would like to join the Washington Huskies team has reportedly …. Original article  : Terrence Jones Signing With Washington Huskies?.

Sammy Sosa Black Again

MIAMI (GaeaTimes.com)- The former Major League Baseball right fielder Sammy Sosa is back to black again. Sammy Sosa who was seen going through a drastic facial color change from black to white had given rise to rumors that the player is indulging too much in skin whitening products and bleaches. In late 2009 Sammy … Read : Sammy Sosa Black Again.

J P Morgan analysts predict England World Cup 2010 win

LONDON – England are a mathematical certainty to regain the World Cup, if analysts at J.P Morgan, one of the world’s leading financial services firms, are to be believed.

A Sky News report quotes the analysts as further saying that Spain will be runners-up and The Netherlands in third spot.

While conceding that Brazil is the world’s … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : J P Morgan analysts predict England World Cup 2010 win.

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Gonzalez gets 6 RBIs as Padres end Dodgers’ 9-game win streak

Gonzalez’s 6 RBIs snaps L.A.’s 9-game win streak

LOS ANGELES – Adrian Gonzalez homered and had a career-high six RBIs, Will Venable had four hits including a triple and two doubles, and the San Diego Padres put an emphatic end to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ nine-game winning streak with a 10-5 victory on Wednesday night.
Jon Garland … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Gonzalez gets 6 RBIs as Padres end Dodgers’ 9-game win streak.

Bradley returns for Seattle, but Brett Cecil keeps Mariners sinking in Toronto’s 3-2 win

Bradley returns for M’s, but Blue Jays win

SEATTLE – Brett Cecil pitched into the seventh inning and Kevin Gregg hung on for the save Wednesday night as the Toronto Blue Jays beat Seattle 3-2, sending the Mariners to their fifth straight loss.
The Mariners put two runners on base with two outs in the ninth, but …. Original article  : Bradley returns for Seattle, but Brett Cecil keeps Mariners sinking in Toronto’s 3-2 win.

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Detroit ace wins fourth straight start as Tigers beat A’s 5-1

Verlander stymies A’s in Tigers win
OAKLAND, Calif. – Justin Verlander pitched a four-hitter, late lineup addition Casper Wells drove in two runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Wednesday night, spoiling Dallas Braden’s first appearance at home since throwing the majors first perfect game this season.

Verlander struck out five and walked …. Original article  : Detroit ace wins fourth straight start as Tigers beat A’s 5-1.