Skipping breakfast before exercise benefits male athletes

WELLINGTON – Male athletes can skip breakfast before training, suggests a new research.

In fact, the study from Massey University claims that missing the first meal of the day benefits male athletes.

Steve Stannard, head of the University’s School of Sport and Exercise, insists men and women burn fat differently.

He believes that his study blows the “myth” …. Source article  : Skipping breakfast before exercise benefits male athletes.

Domenech lines up French World Cup squad

Tignes,FRANCE – France defender and national squad captain William Gallas was declared fit to play in the World Cup, completing coach Raymond Domenech’s 23-man line-up for South Africa.

“The 23 players (in the Tignes training camp) are the 23 for the World Cup,” Domenech said in a video posted late Monday on the website of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

No current player in Cricinfo’s Pak all-time great Test XI

LAHORE – No current national player has made it to Cricinfo’s all-time great Pakistan Test XI side, unlike in five of the six all-time XIs named earlier by the largest cricket-related website.

Inzamam-ul-Haq is the most recent retiree to make it to the team with nine votes from a jury that included Ramiz Raja and Intikhab … Read more : No current player in Cricinfo’s Pak all-time great Test XI.

South Africa defy late Windies fight-back to win second ODI

North Sound (West Indies), May 25(ANI): South Africa withstood a late West Indies fight-back led by Darren Sammy to beat the home team by 17 runs in the second ODI in North Sound, and take a 2-0 lead in the five match series.

Chasing 301 for victory, West Indies were reeling …. Source article  : South Africa defy late Windies fight-back to win second ODI.

Portugal held to 0-0 draw by Cape Verde Islands in World Cup warmup leading to South Africa

Portugal held to 0-0 draw by Cape Verde
COVILHA, Portugal – Portugal tuned up for the World Cup with a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde Islands, a country ranked 117th in the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo had little impact despite playing 90 minutes Monday. He had several chances but repeatedly shot wide.The Real Madrid forward didn’t score during … Original source on Gaea Times at : Portugal held to 0-0 draw by Cape Verde Islands in World Cup warmup leading to South Africa.

Afridi wants ‘match-winners’ Yousuf, Younis, Akhtar for England tour

KARACHI – Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who may get the captaincy for all three formats of the game, is reportedly making efforts to ensure that he is at the helm of a balanced team that is capable of achieving ‘respectable results’.

According to reports, after …. Read the original article  : Afridi wants ‘match-winners’ Yousuf, Younis, Akhtar for England tour.

Butt claims he was ‘under pressure’ to pardon Malik

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has revealed that he was under pressure to pardon all-rounder Shoaib Malik, but he thwarted the efforts as it would be unjust to differentiate between players.

“All the players are equal to me and I cannot pardon anyone as it is equal to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Butt claims he was ‘under pressure’ to pardon Malik.

Person familiar with Hornets’ coaching search: Thibodeau is top choice

AP source: Thibodeau is Hornets’ top choice

NEW ORLEANS – A person familiar with the process says Tom Thibodeau is the leading candidate to fill the New Orleans Hornets’ coaching vacancy and the team could offer him the job this week.
After interviewing eight candidates, the Hornets began working on a contract for Thibodeau, the person told … Original article on : Person familiar with Hornets’ coaching search: Thibodeau is top choice.

Clarke’s batting not a problem in T20: Hilditch

SYDNEY – Chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch has said that Australian Twenty20 captain Michael Clarke’s batting is not a problem in the shortest version of the game.

Clarke was retained as Australia’s Twenty20 captain on Monday after his tenure was under review over his poor batting … Read more »».

Suns’ Nash has small fracture of nose but says it won’t affect him in Game 4 against Lakers

Suns’ Nash has broken nose, says he will be fine

PHOENIX – Steve Nash has a broken nose but says he doesn’t expect it to be a problem for him in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
The Phoenix playmaker sustained the slight fracture in a fourth-quarter collision with Derek Fisher in the Suns’ 118-109 victory [..] Read the original article: here.

PCB to review penalties handed to national players: Butt

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has said that the board will review the penalties handed to several national players after Pakistan’s dismal tour of Australia earlier this year.

Addressing the National Assembly Standing Committee on Sports meeting, … Original article on : PCB to review penalties handed to national players: Butt.

Younus demands ‘justice’ to be able to play for ‘beloved’ Pak again

Islamabad, May 25(ANI): Former Pakistan captain Younus Khan, who was banned and fined by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after a committee investigated the team’s dismal tour of Australia, has claimed that he was punished without being given any opportunity to clarify his position.

Addressing the National Assembly … Original source on Gaea Times at : Younus demands ‘justice’ to be able to play for ‘beloved’ Pak again.

Stanley Cup Finals 2010 Schedule: Blackhawks Vs. Flyers War

CHICAGO (GaeaTimes.com) — The excitement surrounding the Stanley Cup Finals is already rising high. The most awaited final will be played between Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers.
Philadelphia Flyers is the winner of Eastern Conference Finals in which they beat Montreal Canadiens by 4-1, whereas Chicago Blackhawks won the match against San Jose Sharks … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Stanley Cup Finals 2010 Schedule: Blackhawks Vs. Flyers War.

RHP Aaron Harang drives in run, scores from first, leads Reds over Pirates 7-5

Harang leads Reds over Pirates 7-5
CINCINNATI – Drew Stubbs had three hits Monday night, and right-hander Aaron Harang singled home a run and chugged around the bases to score another during Cincinnati’s five-run fourth inning, leading the Reds to a 7-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Harang (3-5) singled for a 3-2 lead, then barely scored …. Original article  : RHP Aaron Harang drives in run, scores from first, leads Reds over Pirates 7-5.

Alaska soldier ordered to remove Facebook video showing Iraqi children being taunted

Alaska soldier ordered to remove Facebook video

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Alaska-based soldier is under investigation for allegedly posting a video on his Facebook site showing Iraqi children being taunted.
A soldier’s voice on the 30-second video asks two young boys in English if they’re gay and if they would grow up to be terrorists. The boys … Original article on : Alaska soldier ordered to remove Facebook video showing Iraqi children being taunted.

King, Crouch, Johnson on target as England beats Mexico 3-1 in unconvincing World Cup warmup

England beats Mexico 3-1 in World Cup warmup

WEMBLEY, England – England’s players left coach Fabio Capello frustrated at their lack of aggression in an unconvincing 3-1 victory over Mexico on Monday.
While defenders Ledley King and Glen Johnson scored and Peter Crouch had a contentious goal, problems on defense made it an uncomfortable night for England …. Original source  : King, Crouch, Johnson on target as England beats Mexico 3-1 in unconvincing World Cup warmup.

Paul Tracy pays for risk during qualifying, misses cut for Indianapolis 500

Paul Tracy fails to qualify for Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS – Paul Tracy had one of the fastest cars during Indianapolis 500 practice a few days ago, and that’s what made his failure to qualify for the race so difficult to stomach.

Tracy withdrew a qualifying time that would have put him into the race in an attempt …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Paul Tracy pays for risk during qualifying, misses cut for Indianapolis 500.

France coach keeps same 23 players for his official World Cup squad

Domenech keeps same 23 players for World Cup squad

TIGNES, France – Raymond Domenech is keeping the 23 players who are training at the French Alpine resort of Tignes as France’s World Cup squad.
Domenech said on the French federation website Monday night that he will not make any changes to his current squad.
There was speculation Domenech …. Original article  : France coach keeps same 23 players for his official World Cup squad.

Doug Collins happy to be home coaching 76ers team that once made him the No. 1 draft pick

Doug Collins happy to be home coaching 76ers

PHILADELPHIA – Doug Collins realized as his plane landed in Philadelphia that he was home.
Collins is back as an NBA coach after seven seasons as an analyst with TNT. Collins was excited to take over the 76ers, the team that made him the No. 1 overall pick in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Doug Collins happy to be home coaching 76ers team that once made him the No. 1 draft pick.

House committee hears of case involving ex-Texas Tech coch Mike Leach and player Adam James

House committee hears about Leach-James case

NEW YORK – House Judiciary Committee member Linda Sanchez has criticized the culture in sports that leads to hiding injuries.
Referring to the Texas Tech incident involving wide receiver Adam James that led to coach Mike Leach’s firing, Sanchez, D-Calif., says the silence on the part of players, assistant coaches and … Original source on Gaea Times at : House committee hears of case involving ex-Texas Tech coch Mike Leach and player Adam James.