Blasts from the past: Senior PGA Championship leaderboard boasts Couples, Kite, Price

Couples atop star-laden leaderboard at Senior PGA

PARKER, Colo. – It sure looks a lot like 1992 at the Colorado Golf Club.
Fred Couples won the Masters that year, Tom Kite took the U.S. Open and Nick Price captured the PGA Championship.
All three are in contention at the 71st Senior PGA Championship.
Couples tees off Saturday as the … Read : Blasts from the past: Senior PGA Championship leaderboard boasts Couples, Kite, Price.

Too many Mr. Nice Guys? IndyCar says gentlemanly image doesn’t mean there aren’t rivalries

Heated rivalries hard to come by in IndyCar
INDIANAPOLIS – Dario Franchitti has spent the better part of his career trying to find ways to beat Tony Kanaan.
Yet when it looked as if Kanaan might miss the Indy 500 after crashing during his first qualifying attempt on Pole Day, then wrecking again in practice … Read more »»».

England WAGS may be target of anti-social behaviour in SA – from apes!

LONDON – British WAGS following their football partners to South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup have been warned that they could end up being targets of anti-social behaviour from Baboons.

The WAGS have been told that the marauding apes at the …. Original article  : England WAGS may be target of anti-social behaviour in SA – from apes!.

Australian team is shadow of 2006 (Group D team profile)

SYDNEY – Australia were one of the surprises of the 2006 World Cup in nearly reaching the quarter-finals. But fast forward to South Africa 2010 and the Aussies are only a shadow of their previous selves.

The Socceroos had a legendary coach at the helm in Dutchman Guus Hiddink and the Australian supporters were wildly excited … Read more : Australian team is shadow of 2006 (Group D team profile).

A young German team is one of the favourites (Group D team profile)

HAMBURG – Three-time world champions Germany impressed many at the 2006 World Cup with a young team. Now that group of players who finished third is joined by a new haul of talents and veteran leaders to make Germany one of the favourites for South Africa 2010.

Eleven members of the 2006 squad were playing their …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : A young German team is one of the favourites (Group D team profile).

BCCI holds the key to Howard’s cricket administration future

SYDNEY/MUMBAI – The powerful and influential Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to have a final say on the cricket administration future of former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, though its officials are tight-lipped.

Two senior board members contacted …. Source  : BCCI holds the key to Howard’s cricket administration future.

‘African drums’ language used to create FIFA WC song

WASHINGTON – With the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa close at hand, a new song promoting a ‘rhythm for success’, to inspire footballers to score more goals has been composed.

A Durham University researcher composed the song by using …. Original source  : ‘African drums’ language used to create FIFA WC song.

‘No hook ups for Tiger Woods until divorce’

NEW YORK – Tiger Woods’ lawyers have advised him to stay away from women until his divorce with wife Elin is final, sources say.
It has been speculated that a romantic link up now will cost the golfer heavily during the divorce battle.
“Elin’s …. Original article  : ‘No hook ups for Tiger Woods until divorce’.

Hewitt earns right to meet Nadal in French Open

PARIS – Australian Lleyton Hewitt thrust himself back into the firing line by booking a French Open third round clash against clay king Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros.
Hewitt prevailed 1-6 6-3 6-4 2-6 6-2 over Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan in three …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Hewitt earns right to meet Nadal in French Open.

PCB lifts one year ban on Shoaib Malik

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday lifted the one year ban on former captain Shoaib Malik, which was imposed on him following an inquiry commission’s report which blamed him for infighting in the team during the disastrous Australia tour.

Malik’s lawyer … Read this article on Gaea Times at : PCB lifts one year ban on Shoaib Malik.

Commonwealth Games mascot regales Delhi varsity students

NEW DELHI – Shera, the mascot of the Commonwealth Games-2010, met Delhi University students on Friday.

The mascot attracted the attention of all visitors to the university, a majority them students who were appearing for admission tests.

” The Commonwealth Games … Read : Commonwealth Games mascot regales Delhi varsity students.

Morkel, Langeveldt propel Proteas to win over Windies

DOMINICA – South African fast bowlers Morne Morkel and Charl Langeveldt shared seven wickets to bowl South Africa to a 67-run victory over West Indies in the third one-day international at the Windsor Park here on Friday.

Morkel captured an ODI career-best four wickets for 21 runs from seven … Original article on : Morkel, Langeveldt propel Proteas to win over Windies.

Roger Federer faces Olympic doubles partner Stanislas Wawrinka in 4th round at French Open

Federer faces Swiss pal Wawrinka at French Open
PARIS – Roger Federer has been an adviser, friend and Olympic doubles partner for Stanislas Wawrinka.
Now, for the first time, Federer will be his Swiss countryman’s Grand Slam opponent. They’ll meet Sunday in the fourth round of the French Open.
“He’s really a good friend,” Wawrinka said. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Roger Federer faces Olympic doubles partner Stanislas Wawrinka in 4th round at French Open.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to speak, accept posthumous degree for father at UMass-Lowell

NFL’s Goodell commencement speaker at UMass-Lowell

LOWELL, Mass. – NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at UMass-Lowell.
Roger Goodell will be introduced by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
Goodell and other family members will also accept a posthumous honorary degree for their father, the late U.S. Sen. Charles Goodell. He served in … Original article on : NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to speak, accept posthumous degree for father at UMass-Lowell.

Oops: Pads list wrong pitcher on lineup card; Nats protest but 5-3 win makes it moot

Oops: Pads list wrong pitcher on lineup card

SAN DIEGO – Padres left-hander Clayton Richard had just retired the first three Washington Nationals batters in order when San Diego manager Bud Black realized he had a problem.
The official lineup card that he’d handed umpire Tim Timmons at the plate meeting didn’t list Richard as the starter. … Read : Oops: Pads list wrong pitcher on lineup card; Nats protest but 5-3 win makes it moot.

Mariners 8, Angels 3

Mariners 8, Angels 3

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Mariners beat Anngels 8-3, Bradley backs Lee’s 8 innings with 3 RBIs

Lee, Mariners beat Angels 8-3
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Cliff Lee struck out 10 in eight innings and Milton Bradley drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 on Friday night.
Lee (3-2) allowed three runs – two earned – and four hits with two walks in …. Read the original article  : Mariners beat Anngels 8-3, Bradley backs Lee’s 8 innings with 3 RBIs.

Matt Cain pitches 1-hitter and strikes out season-best nine in Giants’ 5-0 win over D-backs

Cain pitches 1-hitter, ends three-start skid

SAN FRANCISCO – Matt Cain stood in the on-deck circle preparing to bat during the middle of the game when a fan hollered to let him know he had given up all of one hit.
Cain knew he was cruising along, but pushed it from his mind.
That two-out double in the … Read more »».

Reds 4, Pirates 0

Reds 4, Pirates 0

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Pakistan cricket board lifts ban on Shoaib Malik

KARACHI – Pakistan Cricket Board’s appeal tribunal Saturday lifted the one-year ban on former captain Shoaib Malik.

Malik’s lawyer told the media that the one-man tribunal partially accepted his client’s appeal and that Malik’s ban was lifted and his fine of Rs.2 million halved. The decision was taken by Irfan Qadir, a retired judge, [..] Read the original article: here.