Atlanta Braves Suspends Three Players

ATLANTA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Atlanta Braves are having to deal with a major issue, with three of their players having been suspended for the next fifty games that the team would be playing. All the three had tested positive in a drug test, testing positive for the use of amphetamine, a drug that is used …. Original article  : Atlanta Braves Suspends Three Players.

Lewis Hamilton charged for bad driving

SYDNEY – Police charged British Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton for “over-exuberant” driving near the Melbourne circuit where the Australian Grand Prix was held in March, media reports said Sunday.

The 2008 world champion was charged with “intentionally losing control of a vehicle” when he did burnouts and fishtails in a borrowed Mercedes on a public …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Lewis Hamilton charged for bad driving.

Hamilton charged over reckless driving in Melbourne

LONDON – McLaren’s Formula One racing ace Lewis Hamilton has been officially charged for March’s reckless driving incident outside the Australian Grand Prix circuit in Melbourne.

A court date has been set for August 24, but it is not clear if Hamilton will fly to Australia as he is due … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Hamilton charged over reckless driving in Melbourne.

Mourinho to quit Inter Milan for ‘record’ 40 million pound Real Madrid deal

MADRID – Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has agreed to become Real Madrid’s new manager after guiding the Italian side to a historic Treble of Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League wins.

Mourinho coached Inter Milan to a stunning 2-0 victory over Bayern …. Original article  : Mourinho to quit Inter Milan for ‘record’ 40 million pound Real Madrid deal.

Brooms on Deck: Celtics rout Magic; open 3-0 lead

Brooms on Deck: Celtics rout Magic; open 3-0 lead

BOSTON – There were still 20 seconds left in the game when Paul Pierce decided he didn’t need to see any more and headed to the locker room.
In the hallway, he repeated aloud: “One more. One more.”
Pierce helped the Celtics open a 16-point, first-quarter lead, then watched … Read more »»».

‘If not a footballer, I would have fought for England: Beckham

KABUL – England footballer David Beckham, who is in Afghanistan for a surprise visit to boost the morale of thousands of British troops serving in the country, has said that if he wasn’t a footballer he would have gladly joined the Army.

When asked what he thought …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘If not a footballer, I would have fought for England: Beckham.

Nigerian billionaire enters battle for Arsenal ownership

LONDON – Aliko Dangote, a billionaire Nigerian industrialist, is plotting to buy 16 percent stake in Arsenal in a move that could trigger a takeover battle for the Premier League club.

According to reports, Dangote is in talks to buy the stake being sold …. Source article  : Nigerian billionaire enters battle for Arsenal ownership.

Milito helps Inter end 45-year wait for Europe’s top prize

MADRID – A goal in each half by Argentina striker Diego Milito helped Inter Milan overcome Bayern Munich 2-0 in the Champions League final Saturday in Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium and end the Italian club’s 45-year wait for Europe’s top club title.

Coach Jose Mourinho may have dominated the build-up to this year’s final – not least …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Milito helps Inter end 45-year wait for Europe’s top prize.

Prince William to boost England’s ‘troubled’ 2018 World Cup bid

LONDON – Prince William has offered to stand with brother Harry and David Beckham as the “three lions” to help England become 2018 World Cup hosts.

William, who is president of the Football Association, is said to be worried about the scandal in which former FA chairman Lord Triesman claimed that Russia and Spain would try … Read more >>>.

Styris stars in Kiwis’ amazing win against Sri Lanka in first US T20 tie

FLORIDA – A three-wicket haul by New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris led the Black Caps to a remarkable 28-run win against Sri Lanka in the opening Twenty20 international in Lauderhill, Florida.

It was the first international game between two full members of the International Cricket Council on United States soil.

Styris’ haul of three for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Styris stars in Kiwis’ amazing win against Sri Lanka in first US T20 tie.

Milito brace guides Inter Milan to Champions League title

Madrid, May 23(ANI): Inter Milan forward Diego Milito scored two goals to guide the Italian side to a stunning 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium to win the Champions League title.

It is Inter Milan’s first triumph in Europe’s most prestigious club competition since winning consecutive titles in 1964 and 1965.

Despite a …. Original source  : Milito brace guides Inter Milan to Champions League title.

Cairns still trying to clear his name from ICL match fixing allegations

JAKARTA – Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has said that he is still struggling to clear his name and bring former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi to court over match-fixing allegations in the Indian Cricket League (ICL).

The irony is that Modi faces … Original article on : Cairns still trying to clear his name from ICL match fixing allegations.

Razzaq dismisses rumours about his retirement from Test cricket

LAHORE – Dismissing speculation about his retirement from Test cricket, Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has said that he wants to continue playing in the longer version of the game.

“I have no intentions to retire from Test cricket and I am hoping to represent national team … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Razzaq dismisses rumours about his retirement from Test cricket.

Afridi not automatic choice to lead Pak in Asia Cup: PCB

LAHORE – Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt has said that the Board is still to decide on the ODI captaincy and Shahid Afridi is not the automatic choice to lead the national side in next month’s Asia Cup.

Afridi, current Twenty20 …. Original article  : Afridi not automatic choice to lead Pak in Asia Cup: PCB.

Why soccer is more popular in Europe than US

WASHINGTON – With the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament beginning on June 11 in South Africa, the question as to why the game is not so popular in the United States arises.

Stephan Schindler, PhD, professor and chair of Germanic languages and literatures in Arts and Sciences, who …. Source article  : Why soccer is more popular in Europe than US.

From nowhere to almost there for Karlsson

WENTWORTH – Robert Karlsson signed his second round card of one-under 70 and then figured that at three-over 145, he was going to miss the cut. The Swede based in Nice, Monaco, disappointed at finishing with a double bogey seven on the 18th that messed his round, took an afternoon flight from London to Nice.

He … Read more »»».

Danica Patrick Booed By Audience

INDIANAPOLIS (GaeaTimes.com)- Danica Patrick has been making a name for herself ever since she burst into the NASCAR scene, being one of the few women drivers, and going on to become pretty brilliant in her career. For the most part, she is quite well loved by the ones who follow the races, and …. Read the original article  : Danica Patrick Booed By Audience.

Tiger Woods spotted with wife “look-alike”

NEW YORK – Tiger Woods has been spotted with a new blonde, who apparently resembles his estranged wife Elin Nordegren.
The golfer was seen taking the girl for a test drive in a golf course in Florida.
“Tiger was on the golf course the other day, hitting balls,” the New York … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods spotted with wife “look-alike”.

Bogey-spree sees Chowrasia drop to tied 39th at Wentworth

WENTWORTH – Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia, the lone Indian to make the cut at the BMW PGA Championship on the European Tour, slid down the leaderboard with four bogeys on the back nine to drop from overnight tied 12th to tied 39th at the end of the third round of the championship.

Chowrasia, who opened with … Read : Bogey-spree sees Chowrasia drop to tied 39th at Wentworth.

Stairs homers, Richard shuts down Seattle bats as Padres hold on for 2-1 victory

Stairs, Richard lead San Diego past Seattle 2-1
SEATTLE – Matt Stairs cracked a long solo homer off the facade of the second deck, San Diego starter Clayton Richard wiggled free from the few jams he faced, and the Padres held on for a 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.
A night … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Stairs homers, Richard shuts down Seattle bats as Padres hold on for 2-1 victory.