Power’s Play: Points leader Will Power eyeing breakthrough at Indy 500

Job secure, Power eyeing Indy 500 breakthrough

INDIANAPOLIS – A year ago, Will Power came to the Indy 500 hoping to simply finish.
His mental checklist before the race went something like this: Don’t take any unnecessary chances; keep the car intact; don’t give Roger Penske a reason to look elsewhere for a third driver.
Check. Check. Check.
Power …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Power’s Play: Points leader Will Power eyeing breakthrough at Indy 500.

Arizona State baseball still among country’s best after losing coach, top players

ASU baseball still among best after major losses

TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona State tied for third at last year’s College World Series, then the Sun Devils had their successful and longtime coach resign amid alleged NCAA violations.
Their ace went to the major leagues and their best two hitters turned pro early. And their top returning pitcher … Read more >>>.

Flyers goalie Leighton set for return in city where career began in Stanley Cup finals

Leighton ready for Chicago return
PHILADELPHIA – Michael Leighton pictured the scene the day he was drafted. He’d bow his head, listen to the national anthem and wait for the Chicago fans to go wild in tingly anticipation of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals.

Here he is now, 11 years after the Blackhawks drafted him, … Read more >>.

Carragher thankful for fan support during international comeback against Mexico

LONDON – England defender Jamie Carragher insists that his international comeback during Monday’s friendly with Mexico at Wembley did not faze him on the pitch, but he was nervous about his reception from the fans.

“I’d like to say a … Read more »»».

Gul unlikely to play Asia Cup as management wants him fully fit for England tour

KARACHI – Injured Pakistan speedster Umar Gul’s chances of playing in the Asia Cup, which would be held in Sri Lanka from June 15-24, appear to be dim as he has been advised to get himself fully fit for the exhaustive tour of England in July.

Pakistan cricket management has … Read more : Gul unlikely to play Asia Cup as management wants him fully fit for England tour.

Afridi finds ‘elder’ who would convince Yousuf to come out of retirement

KARACHI – Newly appointed Pakistan Test captain Shahid Afridi is trying hard to convince former skipper Mohammed Yousuf to come out of retirement to play in the forthcoming tough England tour, and has even consulted a key elder who has a lot of influence on the former captain.

According to sources, Yousuf … Read more »»».

Mike Sweeney’s homer starts rally in 8th inning as Mariners come back to beat Tigers 5-4

Mariners rally in 8th to sting Tigers 5-4
SEATTLE – Mike Sweeney gave Seattle new life with a two-run homer off Detroit reliever Ryan Perry, Josh Wilson capped the eighth-inning rally with a two-run single and the Mariners rallied for a 5-4 win over the Tigers on Wednesday.

Seattle swept the two-game set with a most unlikely …. Source article  : Mike Sweeney’s homer starts rally in 8th inning as Mariners come back to beat Tigers 5-4.

Shamrock shaken: Davis concussed, Perkins tossed, and Wallace limps off for Celtics in Game 5

Celts’ Davis, Perkins not around for end of Game 5

ORLANDO, Fla. – Kendrick Perkins was thrown out. Glen Davis was knocked out, then needed referee Joey Crawford to keep him from tumbling to the court.
Strange doings, indeed, and they left the Boston Celtics’ frontcourt precariously thin during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.
By game’s … Read : Shamrock shaken: Davis concussed, Perkins tossed, and Wallace limps off for Celtics in Game 5.

Ervin Santana gets third straight win, Napoli homers in Angels’ 8-3 win over Blue Jays

Santana pitches Angels to 8-3 win over Jays

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Ervin Santana pitched a four-hitter for his second complete game against Toronto this season and Mike Napoli homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
Santana (4-3) finished with 10 strikeouts, one off his career high, …. Original article  : Ervin Santana gets third straight win, Napoli homers in Angels’ 8-3 win over Blue Jays.

Red Sox executive Kapstein makes low-key run for RI lt. governor, wants to spur job creation

Red Sox executive makes low-key run for RI office

CRANSTON, R.I. – Boston Red Sox executive Jeremy Kapstein (KAP’-styn) has been a baseball superagent and CEO of the San Diego Padres. Now he’s applying for the decidedly less glitzy job of Rhode Island lieutenant governor.
In his first in-depth interview since filing papers last month, Kapstein tells …. Source article  : Red Sox executive Kapstein makes low-key run for RI lt. governor, wants to spur job creation.

Pair of technicals get Celtics’ Perkins ejected from Game 5 of Eastern Conference finals

Perkins ejected from Game 5 of East finals

ORLANDO, Fla. – Arguing a foul call too vehemently earned Boston center Kendrick Perkins an ejection from Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The Celtics can only hope it won’t keep Perkins sidelined for their next game as well.
Perkins was ejected Wednesday night after picking up two technicals … Original article on : Pair of technicals get Celtics’ Perkins ejected from Game 5 of Eastern Conference finals.

‘Woods’ new pad includes oxygen-therapy room, practice golf course, four pools’

NEW YORK – Tiger Woods is building a new home and it includes an oxygen-therapy room, a practice golf course and at least four swimming pools, it has emerged.
Estranged from wife Elin, Tiger’s new pad is reportedly located in Jupiter Island, Fla..
The compound will include a children’s pool for his kids, …. Original source  : ‘Woods’ new pad includes oxygen-therapy room, practice golf course, four pools’.

Eriksson backs ‘mature’ England to reach World Cup final

LONDON – Former England manager Sven Goran Eriksson reckons that the Three Lion’s Golden Generation are now mature enough to mount a serious challenge in next month’s World Cup in South Africa.

“I think and I hope England will reach the semi-final and why not the final? They are better than the last World Cup. Many …. Original source  : Eriksson backs ‘mature’ England to reach World Cup final.

Afridi wants former skipper Younis Khan to be his deputy

KARACHI – Newly appointed Pakistan Test captain Shahid Afridi wants former skipper Younis Khan as his deputy during the upcoming Asia Cup and the ‘home’ Test series in England.

“Afridi believes that Younis will be a key player for Pakistan. He sees him as a trustworthy senior, who can support him (Afridi) in his quest to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Afridi wants former skipper Younis Khan to be his deputy.

Fighting Back: Magic leave Celtics dazed in 113-92 win in Game 5 of East finals

Fighting Back: Magic top Celtics 113-92 in Game 5

ORLANDO, Fla. – Not ready to go home just yet, the only place the Orlando Magic are headed is back to Boston.
Halfway to history.
Taking another step toward overcoming an improbable 3-0 series deficit, Dwight Howard had 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Magic to a …. Original source  : Fighting Back: Magic leave Celtics dazed in 113-92 win in Game 5 of East finals.

Strauss says plenty of scope for improvement in England team despite T20 success

LONDON – England’s Test skipper Andrew Strauss, who resumes captaincy against Bangladesh at Lord’s today after watching the Paul Collingwood-led team to Twenty20 World Cup glory, is adamant that they should not take success for granted.

“We’ve had a successful 12 months, but we are still No. 5 in the world in Test and one-day …. Source  : Strauss says plenty of scope for improvement in England team despite T20 success.

Rooney routs Ronaldo in ‘battle of the consoles’ ahead of World Cup

LONDON – England striker Wayne Rooney and Portugal midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo are already playing head-to-head ahead of the World Cup in South Africa- on their gaming consoles.

The pair spends hours playing online football games from their armchairs in the warm-up for the tournament.

According to reports, although … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rooney routs Ronaldo in ‘battle of the consoles’ ahead of World Cup.

ICC president designate Pawar does not want ex-Oz PM Howard as his deputy

MELBOURNE – Incoming International Cricket Council (ICC) president Sharad Pawar does not want former Australian Prime Minister and cricket aficionado John Howard as his deputy in the interim.

According to Indian media reports referred to by The Australian, Pawar is to meet ICC chief David …. Original article  : ICC president designate Pawar does not want ex-Oz PM Howard as his deputy.

Mandela-chosen ‘Black Pavarotti’ dies weeks before World Cup performance

CAPE TOWN – A South African opera singer, dubbed ‘Black Pavarotti’ and chosen by Nelson Mandela to sing at next month’s World Cup opening ceremony has died at age 34 of meningitis, his record label said.

Epic Records said … Read more >>>.

Qaeda threat to keep football fans away from greeting World Cup teams in South Africa

CAPE TOWN – Football fans have been told that they will not be allowed to greet their team when they arrive in South Africa for next month’s World Cup.

The South African authorities are taking no chances with security, and tight security means that upon …. Original article  : Qaeda threat to keep football fans away from greeting World Cup teams in South Africa.