Capello’s England future unclear as Inter Milan rumours mount

LONDON – England manager Fabio Capello’s future with the team has been thrown into doubt by his refusal to kill off the suggestion that he will join Inter Milan after the World Cup.

“There has been not one contact with me. At the moment nobody has talked to me,” The Telegraph quoted Capello, as saying.

Capello, who …. Source  : Capello’s England future unclear as Inter Milan rumours mount.

Messi has grown too big for his boots, says former coach

ROSARIO – Argentina striker Lionel Messi has been accused by the man who discovered him of selling out to fame and fortune.

Former Newell’s Old Boys manager Ernesto Vecchio, who launched Messi’s career, said the world’s top player now shuns him and has turned his back on his humble beginnings.

Vecchio spotted Messi playing in the street … Read more : Messi has grown too big for his boots, says former coach.

Can the highly talented Dutch finally win World Cup? (Group E profile)

AMSTERDAM – Dutch football is best remembered for two World Cup runner-up finishes in 1974 and 1978. The superstars of the 2010 Netherlands squad are hoping to change that and finally capture World Cup glory.

Coach Bert van Marwijk undoubtedly will have one of the most talented sides at South Africa 2010 – even though veterans … Original source on Gaea Times at : Can the highly talented Dutch finally win World Cup? (Group E profile).

It’s splitsville for Gavin Henson, Charlotte Church?

LONDON – Wales rugby star Gavin Henson and fiancie Charlotte Church are to part ways after being together for five years, it has been claimed.

The News of the World reveals, the break-up comes just six weeks after the two announced their engagement in a magazine buy-up.

According to reports, the 24-year-old … Original article on : It’s splitsville for Gavin Henson, Charlotte Church?.

English county cricketer ‘offered five million quid’ to fix match

LONDON – An English county cricketer has revealed that he was offered five million pounds to organize his team to fix the outcome of some games in this season.

“I knew this chap through business. All of a sudden he brought up cricket betting in India, and how people could make millions,” The Australian quoted … Read this article on Gaea Times at : English county cricketer ‘offered five million quid’ to fix match.

‘Experienced’ Cook ready to drive out Ashes demons

LONDON – England batsman Alastair Cook has turned up the heat on Australia by insisting that he is ready to drive out his Ashes demons.

“When I last went to Australia, I probably went with just nine or 10 Test matches behind me so I’m far more experienced now. I know what’s going to happen …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Experienced’ Cook ready to drive out Ashes demons.

Red Knights’ Manchester United takeover bid shelved

LONDON – The Red Knights consortium, a group of wealthy Manchester United fans, has reportedly shelved a takeover bid for the club, following the Florida-based Glazer family’s 1.5 billion pound price tag.

The group had been expected to lodge a formal offer for …. Original source  : Red Knights’ Manchester United takeover bid shelved.

Becks ‘takes secret van holidays with Posh’

LONDON – Footie star David Beckham has been taking wife Victoria on secret holidays in a camper van to escape the stresses of fame.

In a bid to keep their romance alive, the two take road trips and evenings under the stars at 60pounds-a-night trailer parks, …. Original source  : Becks ‘takes secret van holidays with Posh’.

Queen not to attend Commonwealth Games in India

LONDON – The British Queen will not be attending the Commonwealth Games (CWG) to be held in India Oct 3-14, an official said.

The queen will not be attending the event for the first time in over 40 years. Prince Charles will be representing the royal family instead.
Daily Mail reported Sunday that Queen Elizabeth won’t … Read : Queen not to attend Commonwealth Games in India.

Gerrard assures “100 percent fitness” to England camp over injury scare

LONDON – England midfielder Steven Gerrard insists that he is “100 percent” fit for the World Cup campaign, and to prove it he will make an appearance in the second half of the friendly against Japan today.

Gerrard gave manager Fabio Capello a scare after he limped out of a practice match at their …. Original article  : Gerrard assures “100 percent fitness” to England camp over injury scare.

Ronaldo weighed down by pressure to perform WC miracle for Portugal

CAPE TOWN – Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that the pressure of leading his country’s World Cup challenge in South Africa is weighing him down.

Ronaldo has found himself under public and media scrutiny since moving to Real Madrid last summer.

He also acknowledges that as the Portugal captain the world expects him to produce a …. Source article  : Ronaldo weighed down by pressure to perform WC miracle for Portugal.

Nationals prospect Strasburg allows 3 runs as he works toward big leagues

Strasburg allows 3 runs in minor league start

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Stephen Strasburg allowed three runs and six hits in five-plus innings, gave up a home run and even balked in his first pedestrian outing since being promoted to Triple-A Syracuse by the Washington Nationals.
“He’s human,” Chiefs manager Trent Jewett said of baseball’s top pitching prospect.
Strasburg …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Nationals prospect Strasburg allows 3 runs as he works toward big leagues.

Sloppy Flyers lose Game 1, and Leighton loses his touch after starring role in last round

Sloppy Flyers lose, and Leighton loses his touch

CHICAGO – Michael Leighton had become the bearded face of the Philadelphia Flyers with his stellar goaltending in their remarkable playoff run.
But Leighton left his first Stanley Cup finals game early with the look of frustration, leaving his Flyers teammates blaming themselves for the way they protected the …. Original article  : Sloppy Flyers lose Game 1, and Leighton loses his touch after starring role in last round.

Posey, Uribe each collect 3 hits in Giants’ 12-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Posey leads Giants to 12-1 win against D-Backs.

SAN FRANCISCO – Buster Posey had three hits and three RBIs in his first major league game this season and Juan Uribe homered and drove in two runs as the San Francisco Giants sent the Arizona Diamondbacks to their sixth straight defeat with a 12-1 victory Saturday night.
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Are you game for the Games? The Delhiite is not (Comment)

In just about four months, the Indian capital will host one of the biggest sporting events — the Commonwealth Games, 2010 — spending thousands of millions. But the selection trials for the games to finalize the athletes are yet to begin. Countries like New Zealand and Australia have already readied their squads and begun practising.

But … Read more : Are you game for the Games? The Delhiite is not (Comment).

Ching misses out on World Cup team, then has goal in losing effort for Houston

Ching’s frustrating week continues after WCup snub

HOUSTON – Brian Ching had a frustrating week, to say the least.
Ching was snubbed from the U.S. national team’s World Cup roster on Wednesday, and his return to the Houston Dynamo was spoiled on a last-minute goal by Philadelphia on Saturday.
Ching, who entered as a second half sub and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ching misses out on World Cup team, then has goal in losing effort for Houston.

Bryant scores 37 points as Lakers hold off Suns 111-103, eye NBA finals rematch with Celtics

Lakers beat Suns to set up rematch with Celtics

PHOENIX – Get ready, Boston, for a rematch with Kobe Bryant and his Los Angeles Lakers.
Bryant wrapped up a magnificent series with 37 points, Ron Artest added 25 and the Lakers held off the Phoenix Suns 111-103 on Saturday night to win the Western Conference finals.
The Lakers … Original article on : Bryant scores 37 points as Lakers hold off Suns 111-103, eye NBA finals rematch with Celtics.

Bryant gets shot at redemption as Lakers and Celtics meet in NBA finals for 12th time

NBA finals is Lakers-Celtics, Part 12
Here comes Kobe Bryant’s chance against the team that beat him two years ago.

He’s far from the only Lakers great to fall short against Boston.
Get ready for Lakers-Celtics, Part 12, the league’s most storied franchises renewing their rivalry in the NBA finals.
Boston beat Los Angeles in the 2008 finals, with …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bryant gets shot at redemption as Lakers and Celtics meet in NBA finals for 12th time.

Bryant scores 37 points as Lakers hold off Suns 111-103, eye finals rematch with Boston

Lakers beat Suns to set up rematch with Boston

PHOENIX – Get ready, Boston, for a rematch with Kobe Bryant and his Los Angeles Lakers.
Bryant wrapped up a magnificent series with 37 points, Ron Artest added 25 and the Lakers held off the Phoenix Suns 111-103 on Saturday night to win the Western Conference finals.
The Lakers … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bryant scores 37 points as Lakers hold off Suns 111-103, eye finals rematch with Boston.