Sports News – Weekly Newsletter for May 17-24, 2010

Sports News – Weekly Newsletter for May 17-24, 2010

Monday, May 24, 2010

Sydney teen leads Oz eves to win over Kiwis in World Twenty20 final

BARBADOS – Sydney teenager Ellyse Perry starred with the ball as the Australia’s women’s cricket team won the World Twenty20 championship with a hard-fought three-run victory over New Zealand in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Down 2-14 in the third over after captain Alex Blackwell chose to bat, Australia fought … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sydney teen leads Oz eves to win over Kiwis in World Twenty20 final.

Tiger Woods’ mistresses caught in heated back-and-forth public fight

NEW YORK – Defamed golfer Tiger Woods’ alleged mistresses Rachel Uchitel and Joslyn James are caught in a heated back-and-forth public fight.

Uchitel started the brawl on Friday when she told TMZ.com that James has misused her mistress powers by doing strip shows.

James is now taking aim at … Read more »».

Collingwood now wants two World Cup wins!

BARBADOS – Having helped England secure the World Twenty20 Cup this year, skipper Paul Collingwood has said he would now love to see the country’s football stars lift the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in eight weeks’ time.

Collingwood hopes England’s seven-wicket victory over Australia … Read more »».

Three Lions to donate World Cup fees to charity

LONDON – England’s players have agreed to donate their World Cup match fees to charity and launch a new awareness ???campaign.

Fabio Capello’s team fly out to a pre-tournament training camp in Austria today and World Cup fever is now beginning to set in.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard claims the players will not lose touch with real [..] Read the original article: here.

Kaneria’s Test future in jeopardy over fixing arrest

SYDNEY – Pakistani leg spinner Danish Kaneria’s Test future is in jeopardy after he was arrested and latter released on bail during a betting probe in England.

Kaneria is free to play and would be eligible for the series against Australia in …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Kaneria’s Test future in jeopardy over fixing arrest.

Losing wickets early cost Australia World T20 title: Clarke

BARBADOS – Skipper Michael Clarke has said that had Australia not lost early wickets, it would not have crashed to a seven-wicket defeat against England in the World Twenty20 final in Barbados on Sunday.

“Losing those three wickets early certainly didn’t help us and put a lot of pressure on …. Read the original article : here.

BCCI officials to discuss IPL financial dealings during Modi’s tenure

MUMBAI – The top brass of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to begin a meeting here with officials of the event management company International Management Group (IMG) during which they will seek details of the financial …. Original article : BCCI officials to discuss IPL financial dealings during Modi’s tenure.

India’s Ashis Roy completes 103rd marathon

WASHINGTON – India’s grand old marathon man Ashis Roy has added yet another feather to his cap completing his 103rd marathon in Bob Potts Heritage Rail Trail Marathon in York, Pennsylvania.

At 77, the oldest of 400 participants, Roy finished the 26.2 mile run along the loose gravelly cycle track along the heritage rail line on …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Haddin fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

DUBAI – Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his team’s seven-wicket defeat against England in the final of the ICC World Twenty20 at Kensington Oval.
Haddin was charged with a Level 1 offence under article 2.1.3 of the code, which …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Haddin fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct.

Hamels starts strong, Phillies complete road sweep of Brewers with 4-2 victory

Phillies win 4-2, complete road sweep of Brewers

MILWAUKEE – Cole Hamels pitched into the seventh inning despite giving up back-to-back home runs and the Philadelphia Phillies extended the Milwaukee Brewers misery at home with a 4-2 victory Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Hamels helped out on offense, too, delivering a sharp RBI double in … Read more : Hamels starts strong, Phillies complete road sweep of Brewers with 4-2 victory.

Phillies 4, Brewers 2

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Flying High: Philly routs Montreal 6-0 in opener of East Finals

Flyers rout Canadiens in East finals opener

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Flyers are about to find out what it’s like to play from in front. It’s been a while since the NHL’s comeback kids have been the ones being chased.
Fresh off a stirring Game 7 win over the Boston Bruins that capped a rally from three … Read more : Flying High: Philly routs Montreal 6-0 in opener of East Finals.

Erika DeSouza scores 14, Dream send Fever to second straight loss, 66-62

DeSouza scores 14, Dream beat Fever 66-62
ATLANTA – Erika DeSouza had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Atlanta held Indiana to four points in the fourth quarter to beat the Fever 66-62 Sunday night.

The Fever (0-2), led by seven points in the third quarter and 58-53 entering the fourth, but only made one basket until … Read more : Erika DeSouza scores 14, Dream send Fever to second straight loss, 66-62.

Phelps wins 200-meter individual medley at Charlotte UltraSwim

Phelps swim to victory in 200 IM at Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Michael Phelps left Charlotte UltraSwim with three medals in four individual events, one narrow loss, and a new sense of motivation.
Phelps wrapped up the weekend by winning the 200-meter individual medley, an event he hadn’t competed in since last summer, by holding off Eric …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Phelps wins 200-meter individual medley at Charlotte UltraSwim.

Cowboys QB Romo having to pass on PGA Tour qualifying chance to throw passes at practice

Cowboys Romo to throw passes instead of teeing off

IRVING, Texas – Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is going to miss his tee time while practicing football.
Romo earned a spot in open qualifying Monday for the Byron Nelson Championship, this week’s PGA Tour event only a few miles down the road from the Cowboys’ practice facility.
Except … Read more : Cowboys QB Romo having to pass on PGA Tour qualifying chance to throw passes at practice.

US midfielder Alejandro Bedoya to report late for training camp ahead of World Cup

Bedoya to report late for World Cup training camp

PRINCETON, N.J. – Midfielder Alejandro Bedoya was given permission to remain with Sweden’s Orebro for Monday’s match before reporting the following day to U.S. training camp ahead of the World Cup.
Players began arriving Saturday, and many went to Philadelphia on Sunday to take physicals.
Midfielder Benny Feilhaber was …. Read the original article : US midfielder Alejandro Bedoya to report late for training camp ahead of World Cup.

Australia’s Scott rallies to win Texas Open for first tour victory since 2008

Scott makes Texas Open first tour win since ‘08

SAN ANTONIO – Deep in the heart of Texas, Adam Scott only saw Australia. Harsh scrubland off the fairways that reminded him of Brisbane and sandbelt greens that looked like home.
“I had a feeling Aussies would do well here this week,” Scott said.
None better than him.
Rallying from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Australia’s Scott rallies to win Texas Open for first tour victory since 2008.

Brewers P Davis has ‘mild’ inflammation in membrane surrounding heart, expects to miss 2 weeks

Davis out with ‘mild’ inflammation near heart

MILWAUKEE – Having already been through one significant scare, Milwaukee pitcher Doug Davis was rightly concerned when he woke up early Saturday morning and felt as if he might be having a heart attack.
Fortunately for Davis, doctors instead diagnosed him with pericarditis, an inflammation of the membrane surrounding the …. Source : Brewers P Davis has ‘mild’ inflammation in membrane surrounding heart, expects to miss 2 weeks.

Pineiro pitches 4-hitter, Abreu homers as Angels beat Athletics 4-0

Pineiro pitches 4-hitter, Angels beat A’s 4-0

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Joel Pineiro pitched a four-hitter for his sixth career shutout, Bobby Abreu hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels completed a three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a 4-0 victory on Sunday.
Pineiro (3-4) struck out five, walked one and threw just 98 pitches. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pineiro pitches 4-hitter, Abreu homers as Angels beat Athletics 4-0.

Larry Dixon takes 52nd career Top Fuel win at Atlanta, ties Joe Amato for 2nd

Dixon takes 52nd career Top Fuel win at Atlanta

COMMERCE, Ga. – Larry Dixon roared to his 52nd career Top Fuel win on Sunday at the Southern Nationals.
Dixon tied Joe Amato for second on the NHRA career list behind Tony Schumacher, winning his fourth event of the season with a pass of 311.49 mph in 3.913 … Read more »»».

Temper flaring as Cardinals P Chris Carpenter battling more than just iffy fastball

Cards’ Carpenter battling more than iffy fastball

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter has flashed a nasty temper in recent starts.
The reigning NL ERA champion got his first loss of the season last week. Right after a verbal clash with the Astros’ Carlos Lee, he allowed a three-run home run to Hunter Pence. …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Temper flaring as Cardinals P Chris Carpenter battling more than just iffy fastball.

Ryan Howard’s 6 RBIs back Kyle Kendrick in Phillies’ 12-2 win over Pirates

Kendrick goes 8, Howard drives in 6 for Phillies

PHILADELPHIA – Kyle Kendrick pitched eight impressive innings, Ryan Howard hit a grand slam and had six RBIs, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Monday night.
Jayson Werth had a three-run homer for the NL East-leading Phillies, who have won four straight and 12 …. Original source : Ryan Howard’s 6 RBIs back Kyle Kendrick in Phillies’ 12-2 win over Pirates.

Kobe Bryant scores 40 points, Lakers rout Suns 128-107 in Western Conference finals opener

Kobe gets 40, Lakers rout Suns in opener
LOS ANGELES – Even on a balky knee, Kobe Bryant had no problem giving the Los Angeles Lakers an early leg up in the Western Conference finals.

Bryant scored 40 points, Lamar Odom added 19 points and 19 rebounds, and the Lakers opened the series with ruthless offensive efficiency …. Read the original article : here.

Edwin Jackson fans 12 in Diamondbacks’ 5-1 win over Marlins

Jackson fans 12 in Diamondbacks’ win over Marlins

MIAMI, Fla. – Edwin Jackson struck out a career-high 12 in eight shutout innings to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Monday night.
Stephen Drew, John Hester, and Conor Jackson each drove in a run for the Diamondbacks, who won for just …. Source article : Edwin Jackson fans 12 in Diamondbacks’ 5-1 win over Marlins.

Sing a song for LeBron, who may have better things to do than shop for a new city

Let’s sing a song together for LeBron
Ernie Banks never played in a World Series. Karl Malone never won an NBA championship.

For all his brilliance, Phil Mickelson has yet to win an Open of any real significance.
So when LeBron James reminds us that he’s only 25 and asks for patience, maybe we should listen. It’s not … Original article on : Sing a song for LeBron, who may have better things to do than shop for a new city.

Lorgat praises West Indies for a successful World Twenty20

BRIDGETOWN – International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat praised the West Indies for the staging of a highly successful and memorable World Twenty20.

“I think everyone would agree that the best teams in the men’s and women’s ICC World Twenty20s reached the finals. Congratulations go to Paul Collingwood’s England and Alex Blackwell’s Australia. They … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lorgat praises West Indies for a successful World Twenty20.

‘Contender’ White backs Clarke to lead Oz T20 side

SYDNEY – Australia’s Twenty20 vice captain Cameron White has backed incumbent Michael Clarke to lead the side for his leadership skills, despite selectors toying with the idea of allowing Clarke to focus on 50-over cricket and Tests.

Clarke expects his spot in the Australian Twenty20 team to … Read : ‘Contender’ White backs Clarke to lead Oz T20 side.

Can a 45-year wait come to an end for Inter?

ROME – Inter Milan fans remained relatively cool when they retained the Serie A title for a fifth straight time last Sunday with a 1-0 win in Siena.

For many, however, things could go out of control on Saturday if their heroes beat Bayern Munich in Madrid in the final of the Champions League and lift … Read more >>.

Selectors will look at my performance: Clarke

MELBOURNE – Australian captain Michael Clarke is in a spot after his team’s loss to England in the World Twenty20 final.

Clarke feels that Australia’s performance will be reviewed after batting performances “haven’t been up to scratch”.
“There is no doubt the selectors will need to have a look at my performances. I certainly know they …. Original article : Selectors will look at my performance: Clarke.

Padres 3, Giants 1

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Cubs 4, Rockies 2, 11 innings

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Winning Ashes Down Under will be the icing on England’s cake: Swann

LONDON – Beating Australia is always special, says England off-spinner Graeme Swann in an article for The Sun.

“Every time we beat them, our confidence grows that we can do it again and again,” Swann says.

“There is only one thing which could top the two incredible, emotional highs … Read more »»».

Flintoff likely to play for Queensland in Australia’s T20 Big Bash

LONDON – Injured all rounder Andrew Flintoff, who has still not given up hope of returning to England’s limited-overs team, is all set to play in an Australian domestic Twenty20 tournament.

Flintoff, 32, who watched England secure a historic win over the Aussies in the World Twenty20 final, is …. Read the original article : here.

T20 winning captain Collingwood back in team as regular trooper

LONDON – England’s Twenty20 World Cup winning captain Paul Collingwood will join the team as a regular player at Lord’s on Monday for the first Test against Bangladesh.

Collingwood will not even be the vice-captain of the England cricket team. Andrew Strauss …. Original article : T20 winning captain Collingwood back in team as regular trooper.

White being tipped to replace Clarke as Oz T20 captain

SYDNEY – Victoria captain Cameron White, who led his side to the Big Bash title, while winning four of the past five championships, is being tipped to be the new Australian Twent20 skipper after incumbent Michael Clarke’s tenure comes under review … Original article on : White being tipped to replace Clarke as Oz T20 captain.

Tiger Woods’ mistress Rachel Uchitel to pose for Playboy

LONDON – Rachel Uchitel, the former mistress of Tiger Woods, has agreed to strip for Playboy magazine.

The 35-year-old refused to bare all at the photo shoot in three weeks’ time but will go topless, reports The Sun.

Uchitel made headlines as she was the first woman linked to … Read : Tiger Woods’ mistress Rachel Uchitel to pose for Playboy.

Obama lauds UConn women’s basketball team as best team in all of sports

Obama welcomes UConn bball team to White House

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama welcomed the University of Connecticut’s national champion women’s basketball team to the White House Monday, calling them the best team in all of sports last year, “by far.”
The UConn women won their second straight NCAA championship earlier this year. It was the seventh … Original source on Gaea Times at : Obama lauds UConn women’s basketball team as best team in all of sports.

Despite severe injuries in racetrack incident, 68-year-old jockey plans to return to riding

Jockey, 68, plans to return from severe injuries

OKLAHOMA CITY – A 68-year-old quarter horse jockey says he plans to return to riding despite suffering major injuries in a weekend accident at Oklahoma’s Remington Park.
From his hospital bed Monday, Roy Brooks of Blanchard says he’d like to return to racing by the start of the track’s [..] Read the original article: here.

Expansion looms large as Big Ten administrators, coaches meet

Expansion looms large at Big Ten meetings
CHICAGO – Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez understands the public would like some answers about Big Ten expansion. Just don’t ask him.

Alvarez said the decision rests with school presidents, not with the league’s athletic directors. Still, expansion was the hot-button topic Monday as conference coaches and administrators gathered in …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Expansion looms large as Big Ten administrators, coaches meet.

Deal for a decade: Nicklas Backstrom’s $67 million over 10 years is latest Capitals investment

Decade deal for Capitals’ Backstrom: 10 yrs, $67M

ARLINGTON, Va. – First Alex Ovechkin, now Nicklas Backstrom. The Washington Capitals have their two best players locked into big money contracts for a decade.
So, who buys lunch?
“Maybe we’ll have to do rock, paper, scissors,” Backstrom with a smile.
The 22-year-old Swede signed a 10-year, $67 million deal Monday, …. Original source : Deal for a decade: Nicklas Backstrom’s $67 million over 10 years is latest Capitals investment.

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

‘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

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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

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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 »»».

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.

Doug Collins Selected Sixers Coach

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Doug Collins has been appointed the new Philadelphia 76ers’ coach according to the latest reports. Sixers’ GM Ed Stefanski’s close associates have revealed that Doug Collins, who was one of the finalists for the position, is in talks to take over the position of present coach Eddie Jordan. An obvious hint … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Doug Collins Selected Sixers Coach.

Upstart Bison draw defending national champs Washington in first game of NCAA softball tourney

Upstart Bison open against softball power Huskies

FARGO, N.D. – Drawing the top-ranked team in the country would seem a daunting task for the North Dakota State softball team – if the Bison weren’t already accustomed to that scenario.
A year ago, in NDSU’s first year of NCAA Division I eligibility, the season was interrupted by a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Upstart Bison draw defending national champs Washington in first game of NCAA softball tourney.

Friendly footwork at Broncos camp as WRs Stokley, Decker swap stories over similar injuries

Broncos’ Stokley, Decker bond over foot injuries

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – The relationship between Broncos receivers Eric Decker and Brandon Stokley started off on the right foot.
Or, in this case, the left.
The two shared a connection long before becoming teammates: Both have had to deal with a debilitating foot ligament injury.
Stokley reached out to Decker soon after …. Original source : Friendly footwork at Broncos camp as WRs Stokley, Decker swap stories over similar injuries.

Pak Parliament committee summons players, PCB officials over match fixing scandal

ISLAMABAD – The latest match fixing scandal surrounding some Pakistani cricketers has now attracted the attention of the country’s political leadership as well, with the Parliament’s Standing Committee on Sports summoning Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt …. Read the original article : Pak Parliament committee summons players, PCB officials over match fixing scandal.

England football fan asked to pull down flag over communal harmony fears!

LONDON – An England football fan in Southampton has been left fuming after being told by a warden to remove England flags from outside his flat over safety reasons, and that the display could be construed “racist”.

Karl Staples had put up flags, bunting …. Source article : England football fan asked to pull down flag over communal harmony fears!.

Premier League star Ferreira’s Surrey home ransacked in WC training absence

LONDON – Chelsea defender Paulo Ferreira has joined the long list of Premier League players who have been robbed by thugs, when burglars raided his two million pound home in Surrey.

According to reports, the gang disabled a sophisticated alarm and smashed a window to enter the house.

They later ransacked every … Original source on Gaea Times at : Premier League star Ferreira’s Surrey home ransacked in WC training absence.

Cammalleri helps Canadiens beat Flyers 5-1 in Game 3 for Montreal’s first win in Eastern final

Habs Breakthrough: Canadiens beat Flyers 5-1

MONTREAL – Michael Cammalleri and the Montreal Canadiens finally solved Michael Leighton.
Cammalleri scored in the first period to end Montreal’s two-game drought against Leighton, leading the Canadiens to a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final on Thursday night.
Tom Pyatt and Dominic Moore …. Source : Cammalleri helps Canadiens beat Flyers 5-1 in Game 3 for Montreal’s first win in Eastern final.

Leh hosts Kargil War Heroes Cup cricket tournament

LEH – With an aim to remember and salute the soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1999 Kargil conflict, the city of Leh is hosting a memorial cricket tournament.

26 teams from across the country are taking part in this tourney named Kargil War Heroes Cup.

This …. Original source : Leh hosts Kargil War Heroes Cup cricket tournament.

Onions ruled out for three months with back injury

London, May 21(ANI): England fast bowler Graham Onions has been ruled out for up to three months due to a back injury and will now miss the upcoming series against Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Onions has been out of action since he was forced to return home from England’s tour of Bangladesh …. Source : Onions ruled out for three months with back injury.

Afridi wants quick and ‘decisive’ action in match fixing controversy

Karachi, May 21 (ANI): Pakistan T20 skipper Shahid Afridi believes that the uncertainty surrounding players’ involvement in match fixing during the winless Australia tour is adversely effecting the team’s focus, and has asked the … Original article on : Afridi wants quick and ‘decisive’ action in match fixing controversy.

Pak claims of Sydney Test match fixing will be difficult to prove: Clarke

Sydney, May 21 (ANI): Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has said that the Pakistan team management’s questioning of the legitimacy of Australia’s miraculous victory in the Sydney Test match this year is likely to go unanswered.

Coach Intikhab Alam and tour manager Aaqib Javed … Read : Pak claims of Sydney Test match fixing will be difficult to prove: Clarke.

Pak’s stunning defeat in Sydney Test under ICC’s anti-match fixing unit’s scanner

London, May 21 (ANI): Pakistan’s strikingly below par performance during the Australia tour in January-February is now under the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption unit’s scanner.

Pakistan had lost the Sydney Test by 36-runs despite taking a handsome … Read more »».

Irina Pavlova Elected President Of New Jersey Nets

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- As per the reports suggest, Irina Pavlova, a former business student of Stanford University was elected the President of the New Jersey Nets, on Thursday. Mikhail Prokhorov, the new owner of the company in New York made the announcement on Thursday, saying that the diplomat’s daughter will now be …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Rooney perfect role model for England team: Capello

LONDON – England manager Fabio Capello has hailed striker Wayne Rooney as the perfect role model for the Three Lions team.

Capello also believes that it is Rooney’s constant desire to improve his skills that is supporting the striker’s quest to be …. Read the original article : Rooney perfect role model for England team: Capello.

Red Bull dismiss Button as title threat

LONDON – Reigning Formula One champion Jenson Button has been dismissed as a title threat by his main rivals Red Bull.

Button has dropped from first to fourth in the championship standings behind Red Bull’s Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel.

Red Bull claims that Button’s McLaren team-mate Lewis …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Red Bull dismiss Button as title threat.

England stars need to be at their best to win World Cup: Le Saux

LONDON – Former England footballer Graeme Le Saux claims that every single member of the Three Lions’ squad will have to be at their best to win the World Cup.

“We’ve got a fantastic manager and some great players, so we just have to hope the whole squad combines and …. Original article : England stars need to be at their best to win World Cup: Le Saux.

Armstrong denies claims made by drug cheat Landis over blood doping

NEW YORK – Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has dismissed disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis’s allegations that he and other members of the U.S. Postal Service cycling team were involved in blood doping between 2002 and 2005.

“If you said, ‘Give me one …. Source : Armstrong denies claims made by drug cheat Landis over blood doping.

Tiger Woods’ affairs cost him 63m pounds

LONDON – Defamed golfer Tiger Woods’ affairs have cost him 63 million pounds.

The 34-year-old sports star has topped the ‘Alternative Rich List’ of celebs whose scandals have cost them money.

Woods lost sponsors and had contracts cancelled – courtesy to his extra-marital affairs.

Ex-England skipper John Terry lost … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods’ affairs cost him 63m pounds.

Jackson scores on wild pitch as Diamondbacks rally to defeat Giants 8-7

Diamondbacks rally to defeat Giants 8-7
PHOENIX – Conor Jackson scored the tiebreking run on a wild pitch with two outs in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks completed a two-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with an 8-7 victory Thursday night.

Mark Reynolds hit his 100th career home run and had three RBIs, and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Jackson scores on wild pitch as Diamondbacks rally to defeat Giants 8-7.

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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

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.