Murray needs to be more aggressive, technically sound to win glory: Rusedski

LONDON – Former British tennis star Greg Rusedski believes that World No. 4 Andy Murray needs to be more aggressive to win glory and repeat a performance similar to the Australian Open.

Rusedski criticised Murray’s technique after being knocked out of the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday.

Murray, a … Read more : Murray needs to be more aggressive, technically sound to win glory: Rusedski.

Stock market ‘will reflect Britain’s pain if team loses in World Cup

LONDON – The London stock market is likely to reflect the nation’s pain if England’s footballers are defeated in the World Cup, a study claims.

Research examining the link between the FTSE 100 index and England results show, on average, how on … Original article on : Stock market ‘will reflect Britain’s pain if team loses in World Cup.

Texting time for English soccer fans in South Africa

LONDON – English fans planning a trip to South Africa for the soccer world cup have received a warning – not against hooliganism, but about their mobile bills.

Cost of roaming is so high there that English supporters could be charged anywhere between 200 pounds and 400 pounds a fortnight just for calling and texting …. Read the original article  : Texting time for English soccer fans in South Africa.

Pak National Assembly committee chairman slams PCB policies

LAHORE – The chairman of the Pakistan National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Sports, Iqbal Mohammad Khan, has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to revoke the one-year ban on all-rounder Shoaib Malik.

“Shoaib Malik is not so big a player that laws and rules … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak National Assembly committee chairman slams PCB policies.

“Rikishi” Solofa Fatu’s Twins In “Raw”

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- On the May 31 episode of WWE “Raw” the name of the former WWE wrestler Solofa Fatu who is better known as Rikishi was heard many a times. However, the man who had once rocked the wrestling ring with his strength and those extra pounds has not returned to the … Read : “Rikishi” Solofa Fatu’s Twins In “Raw”.

PCB likely to make Salman Butt new vice captain

LAHORE – Pakistani ppener Salman Butt is likely to be named as vice captain for the forthcoming Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and the subsequent tour to England.

Pakistan Cricket Board sources were quoted as saying that chairman Ijaz Butt and chief selector Mohsin Khan had suggested Salman’s name for the post of vice captain, …. Source  : PCB likely to make Salman Butt new vice captain.

Afridi supports inclusion of 3-4 young players in Pak squad

LAHORE – Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi wants three to four young players to be included in the 15-member squad for the Asia Cup starting in Sri Lanka from June 15.

“We should have three to four new players along with the seniors so that we can strike the right balance in the one-day side,” … Read more : Afridi supports inclusion of 3-4 young players in Pak squad.

Funding cuts will risk 2012 London Olympics: Brit intelligence chiefs

LONDON – British intelligence chiefs have warned that Al-Qaeda bombers could wreak havoc at the 2012 London Olympics, if funding cuts go ahead.

Brit intelligence agencies MI5, MI6, Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) and police counter-terrorist units all face cuts in the Comprehensive Spending Review.

“There will be a real risk to British lives if the counter-terrorism budget …. Source  : Funding cuts will risk 2012 London Olympics: Brit intelligence chiefs.

Beckham will play in 2014 World Cup, says pal Tom Cruise

LOS ANGELES – Hollywood star Tom Cruise reckons that his friend and England footballer David Beckham will land a starring role in the 2014 World Cup at the ripe old age of 39.

Cruise said he was sorry that Beckham would miss this month’s World Cup in South Africa because of an achilles tendon injury.

“I wish …. Original article  : Beckham will play in 2014 World Cup, says pal Tom Cruise.

Capello to hold talks over England ‘handshake agreement’ today

LONDON – England manager Fabio Capello will hold talks with Club England Chairman Sir Dave Richards today at Wembley to decide his Three Lions future.

Capello, who is on Inter Milan’s official wanted list, is ready to see out his contract until after Euro 2012 if Richards confirms an agreement he made with ex-Football Association Chairman …. Source article  : Capello to hold talks over England ‘handshake agreement’ today.

North Korea’s Zimbabwe warm-up match called off after protests

HARARE – The North Korea football team’s controversial planned pre-World Cup warm-up session in Zimbabwe here has been called off following threats of protests in the African country, government sources said.

The North Korean squad had been due to arrive here Tuesday to train and play friendlies against local teams before moving onto South Africa, where … Read more »».

Shoaib Akhtar all set to return to Pak team for Asia Cup

KARACHI – Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is all set to make yet another return to international cricket on June 3 when Pakistan will name their 15-man squad for the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.

Sources said the fast bowler has garnered enough support within the Pakistan cricket think-tank to earn a recall for … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Shoaib Akhtar all set to return to Pak team for Asia Cup.

Younis, Malik’s inclusion will not affect Pak dressing-room environment

KARACHI – The return of former captains Younis Khan and Shoaib Malik, who faced disciplinary action, in the squad for Asia Cup and England tour will not affect the dressing-room environment, according to Pakistan team manager Yawar Saeed.

Both former captains Younis and Malik faced disciplinary action with the former still waiting to get his indefinite … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Younis, Malik’s inclusion will not affect Pak dressing-room environment.

Inter Milan in shock bid for Benitez

MILAN – Italian football giants Inter Milan have reportedly established contacts with Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.

Inter Milan made their move at the weekend, just when everyone thought they were chasing England manager Fabio Capello.

“Inter have been happy for everyone to think they want Capello as it’s taken everyone’s attention away from Benitez,” The Sun …. Source  : Inter Milan in shock bid for Benitez.

Inter Milan look to fill vacuum after Mourinho’s adieu

ROME – A mild uneasiness, mixed with large quantities of pride and joy, looms over Inter Milan after their Champions League football triumph and the shock of Jose Mourinho’s abrupt departure for Real Madrid.

The successful helmsman has confirmed speculation that began weeks earlier, saying that he was indeed going to abandon Inter minutes after a …. Original source  : Inter Milan look to fill vacuum after Mourinho’s adieu.

Beating Serbia, New Zealand’s biggest football victory: Coach

WELLINGTON – New Zealand football coach Ricki Herbert hailed his side’s 1-0 win over Serbia in a friendly in Klagenfurt as the national team’s best-ever win.

Serbia is the world’s 15th top side according to the FIFA rankings. New Zealand, which will be at the World Cup finals in South Africa for only the second time, … Original article on : Beating Serbia, New Zealand’s biggest football victory: Coach.

Stanley Cup would make the perfect accessory for Jordan statue, already wearing Blackhawks

Chicago punches way to 2-0 series lead
CHICAGO – A championship series in spring around here used to mean one thing, and one thing only.

Basketball.
There’s a reason, after all, the United Center is still called “The House That Jordan Built.”
But this time around, it’s the Chicago Blackhawks packing the place to the rafters. And even Michael …. Read the original article  : Stanley Cup would make the perfect accessory for Jordan statue, already wearing Blackhawks.

Padres C Torrealba placed on restricted list for a family matter

Padres C Torrealba placed on restricted list

SAN DIEGO – San Diego Padres catcher Yorvit Torrealba (yohr-VEET’ tohr-ee-AL’-bah) has been placed on the restricted list for personal reasons and is expected to be away from the team for at least three days.
Team officials say Torrealba is tending to a family matter.
To take his roster spot, the …. Source article  : Padres C Torrealba placed on restricted list for a family matter.

Barcelona keen to bring Fabregas back to Camp Nou

BARCELONA – Spanish football giants Barcelona remain confident about signing Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas this summer.
Fabregas has told Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger that he wants to join Barcelona, but the Gunners are holding out for … Read more >>>.

‘This year’s been very patchy’, admits Murray

LONDON – British tennis ace Andy Murray, who was knocked out of the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday, has admitted that his form has been ‘patchy’.

Murray, a quarterfinalist at Roland Garros last year, was hammered in straight-sets 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘This year’s been very patchy’, admits Murray.