Team manager Saeed prompted Afridi to end Test exile

KARACHI – Pakistan T20 skipper Shahid Afridi was urged to reconsider his decision of not playing Test matches on the request of team manager Yawar Saeed, insiders have revealed.

Ending his self-exile from Test cricket on Saturday, Afridi had said that he is available for the upcoming tour of England.

“It … Original article on : Team manager Saeed prompted Afridi to end Test exile.

Sunfeast 10k Winner Titus Mbishei

BANGALORE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Sunfeast 10k which happens to be an IAAF Gold Label Road Race witnessed Titus Mbishei of Kenya along with Ayalew Wude Yimer of Ethiopia emerge out as winners in Bangalore. Reportedly, the Sunfeast 10k race kicked off amidst an overnight drizzle which still had the tracks wet when the racers had lined … Read : Sunfeast 10k Winner Titus Mbishei.

England soccer fans get specially composed prayers

LONDON – England fans will have specially composed prayers for their footballers during the World Cup.

Revered Nick Baines, of the Church of England, has composed three prayers that portrays god as a footballer who “played the cosmos into being”.
“More people go to church than go to football matches. But football games are one …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : England soccer fans get specially composed prayers.

Beckham will be England’s cheerleader

LONDON – David Beckham will not be an apprentice to manager Fabio Capello, but his role will be that of a cheerleader on the England bench at the football World Cup being held in South Africa June 11-July 11.

Capello made it clear that Beckham, who has been ruled out of the World Cup after rupturing …. Original source  : Beckham will be England’s cheerleader.

Born in Tashkent, representing Allentown, Lepchenko ends Slam losing streak; Soderling wins

Lepchenko gives US early win at French Open
PARIS – Varvara Lepchenko waited a while between Grand Slam match wins. Then again, she knows a thing or two about a lengthy journey.
Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, but now living in Allentown, Pa., and representing the United States, the 127th-ranked Lepchenko ended her seven-match losing streak … Read more >>>.

Taliban launched assault to target Beckham

LONDON – The Taliban launched a ferocious assault on NATO’s biggest base in Afghanistan to target either ace footballer David Beckham or British Foreign Secretary William Hague or Defence Secretary Liam Fox.

Taliban chiefs acted after learning that Beckham was in the war-torn country on a morale-boosting visit to British troops. They also discovered that Hague …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Taliban launched assault to target Beckham.

Clarke retained as Australia’s Twenty20 captain

MELBOURNE – Michael Clarke has been retained as Australia’s Twenty20 captain after his tenure was under review over his poor batting in the shortest version of the game, Clarke was named skipper when the two limited-overs squads were announced today for matches against Pakistan …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in second Twenty 20

MELBOURNE – Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 cricket international played in the United States.

New Zealand could not defend their inadequate target of 81 runs on a poor batting surface at Lauderhill in Florida as Sri Lanka cruised to victory … Read : Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in second Twenty 20.

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao in Philippine hospital to treat mild ulcer and for rest

Boxer Manny Pacquiao in hospital with mild ulcer

MANILA, Philippines – World welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao was admitted to hospital to treat a mild stomach ulcer and allow him to rest after campaigning for the May 10 congressional elections.
Pacquiao’s chief of staff, Jayke Joson, said Monday that doctors discovered the 31-year-old boxer had an ulcer during … Original source on Gaea Times at : Boxing star Manny Pacquiao in Philippine hospital to treat mild ulcer and for rest.

Venus Williams Wins At French Open 2010

PARIS, FRANCE (GaeaTimes.com)- Venus Williams defeated Patty Schnyde in a straight set 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday at the clay court of Roland Garros. It was an easy win for the seven-time Grand Slam winner who even wooed the crowd with her lingerie costume that she wore on Sunday. Apparently, her costume looked like as …. Source article  : Venus Williams Wins At French Open 2010.

Mets activate RHP Ryota Igarashi from disabled list, send RHP Manny Acosta to minors

Mets activate RHP Igarashi from DL, demote Acosta

NEW YORK – Ryota Igarashi is back in the New York Mets’ bullpen – and Jenrry Mejia is staying there, too.
New York optioned right-hander Manny Acosta to Triple-A Buffalo when Igarashi was activated from the 15-day disabled list Sunday, keeping the 20-year-old Mejia in a big league relief … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mets activate RHP Ryota Igarashi from disabled list, send RHP Manny Acosta to minors.

Kutztown needs 9 hours to beat Franklin Pierce in Division II game

Division II game takes 9 hours
CARY, N.C. – This was one long day at the ballpark.

Kutztown beat Franklin Pierce 2-1 in the opening round of the NCAA Division II tournament Sunday night in a game that took nine hours – yup, NINE hours – to complete.
The first pitch was thrown at 1:03 p.m. and Brett … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kutztown needs 9 hours to beat Franklin Pierce in Division II game.

Jason Bay hits 2 HRs, Santana pitches into 8th to help Mets hold off Yankees 6-4

Bay, Santana help Mets hold off Yankees 6-4
NEW YORK – Jason Bay homered twice off an ineffective CC Sabathia, and the New York Mets held off the slumping New York Yankees 6-4 on Sunday night behind Johan Santana’s stellar pitching.
Shut down nearly all night by Santana, the Yankees rallied for three runs in …. Read the original article  : here.

Mets 6, Yankees 4

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Stoudemire answers critics with 42 points, 11 boards as Suns cut Lakers’ lead to 2-1

Stoudemire’s 42 lead Phoenix past Lakers, 118-109

PHOENIX – Amare Stoudemire had been criticized for just about everything: his defense, his rebounding, even his desire.
The Phoenix forward listened calmly all week, then responded with a monster game. Stoudemire attacked the Los Angeles Lakers relentlessly, matching his career playoff high with 42 points and grabbing 11 rebounds …. Read the original article  : Stoudemire answers critics with 42 points, 11 boards as Suns cut Lakers’ lead to 2-1.

Tiger Woods gets new blonde girlfriend

NEW YORK – After his blonde wife Elin Nordegren left him following exposure of his serial infidelities, Tiger Woods is reportedly trying out a replacement blonde, in the same way some golfers try out replacement clubs, say reports here.
The world’s richest athlete till his fall from grace was spotted out on the golf …. Original article  : Tiger Woods gets new blonde girlfriend.

Bowen scores, Saunders makes 13 saves as Galaxy top Boca Juniors in exhibition match

Bowen’s goal leads Galaxy past Boca Juniors

CARSON, Calif. – Tristan Bowen scored in the 83rd minute and Josh Saunders made 13 saves to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-0 victory over Boca Juniors of Buenos Aires in an exhibition match Sunday night.
Mike Magee began the scoring play with a right-wing cross to Michael …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bowen scores, Saunders makes 13 saves as Galaxy top Boca Juniors in exhibition match.

Tony Kanaan tells teammate Danica Patrick attitude adjustment would help her have more fun

Kanaan’s advice to teammate Danica: Have fun

INDIANAPOLIS – Tony Kanaan’s advice to Danica Patrick is simple: Have fun and change the attitude.
After Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 qualifications ended, the Brazilian driver said he spent part of Saturday night in a closed-door meeting with his glamorous teammate to talk about her reaction to her poor qualifying run …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

One of NHL’s ‘Original Six,’ made-over Blackhawks finally find way back to Stanley Cup finals

Kane, Toews prove kids are better than all right

CHICAGO – A kid too young to know whether it was true stood outside the “Madhouse on Madison” an hour before the game wearing a T-shirt that read, “Hockey Never Left Chicago.”
No, but it sure seemed that way for the better part of the last decade, not … Read more : One of NHL’s ‘Original Six,’ made-over Blackhawks finally find way back to Stanley Cup finals.

Murphy’s 16 points and nine rebounds helps Indiana continue success over Sky, 69-61

Murphy’s 16 points leads Fever past Sky 69-61

INDIANAPOLIS – Shay Murphy had 16 points and nine rebounds to lead the Indiana Fever to a 69-61 victory over the Chicago Sky on Sunday night.
Tamika Catchings finished with 13 points and Jene Morris and Briann January each scored 12 for the Fever, who beat Chicago for the … Read more »»».