Joel Zumaya Injured Badly

SAINT PAUL (GaeaTimes.com)- Detroit Tigers found it hard to celebrate after their crucial win on Monday due to the injury of their ace reliever Joel Zumaya. The released footage of the game shows Joel Zumaya collapsing to the ground seconds after the pitch in excruciating pain. The other players looked stunned by the reaction …. Original article  : Joel Zumaya Injured Badly.

Don’t expect anything too deep from Maradona the coach _ but who’s questioning him now?

Maradona’s a man of few tactical words
PRETORIA – When it comes to charisma, not many soccer coaches can rival Argentina’s Diego Maradona. But a deep discussion over tactics?

Not the man’s style.
“Great one, you beast!” you often hear Maradona shouting affectionately at a player during training. Even when a shot balloons over the crossbar, he bubbles …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Don’t expect anything too deep from Maradona the coach _ but who’s questioning him now?.

I can become world number one, says Saina Nehwal

HYDERABAD – India’s badminton ace Saina Nehwal, who created history by winning three titles in a row and is on the third spot in the world ranking, Tuesday said she was confident of becoming the world number one player.

Saina, who arrived here to a rousing reception by family, friends and THE Gopichand Badminton Academy, told …. Read the original article  : here.

Bradman’s granddaughter keeping legend’s musical legacy alive

MELBOURNE – Legendary Sir Donald Bradman, who left a great cricketing legacy behind him, was also a good musician and his musical prowess is now being kept alive by his granddaughter.

Greta Bradman has music in her genes and is more interested in keeping the legend’s legacy as a musician alive.

“He was an avid pianist who … Read more >>>.

Man kills 2-year-old stepdaughter with screw over WC TV match disturbance

WASHINGTON – McAllen police have arrested a 28-year-old man for killing his 2-year-old stepdaughter during the World Cup soccer game on last Saturday by jamming a screw down her throat in an attempt to make the slaying appear accidental.

According to The Monitor, McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez has said that Hector Castro was arrested after … Original source on Gaea Times at : Man kills 2-year-old stepdaughter with screw over WC TV match disturbance.

Capello bid to remain England manager puts spotlight on World Cup’s hottest job

Capello saga puts spotlight on World Cup hot seat

JOHANNESBURG – As much as Fabio Capello may want to remain England coach, he’s no doubt aware that his fate will be decided as much by the public as by the Football Association officials who’ve told him they need time to decide whether to keep him.
That’s the …. Source article  : Capello bid to remain England manager puts spotlight on World Cup’s hottest job.

Steyn fires South Africa to brink of win, but embroiled in spitting scandal

MELBOURNE – Pacer Dale Steyn, who dashed West Indies hopes of posting a competitive total in its second innings and helped bowl South Africa to the brink of victory in the third Test, could be in a trouble after reportedly spitting at Windies spinner Sulieman Benn earlier in the day.

Steyn’s dismissal during the South … Read more >>>.

‘Beleaguered’ Capello blames ‘extreme tiredness’ for England’s World Cup rout

LONDON – England coach Fabio Capello has said that he wants to stay on as England manager after the nation’s worst ever World Cup defeat, but admitted the team was “really tired”.

“All the players were not so good like that I know (they can be). Because they played not so fast, not so quick,” he …. Source  : ‘Beleaguered’ Capello blames ‘extreme tiredness’ for England’s World Cup rout.

Federer, Nadal, Murray in quarters, but so is 82nd ranked Lu of Taiwan

82nd-ranked Lu crashes Wimbledon quarterfinals
WIMBLEDON, England – Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are there. So are Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Robin Soderling.
But there’s one name among the list of Wimbledon quarterfinals that may not be quite so familiar – Yen-hsun Lu.
He’s the 82nd-ranked player from Taiwan who shocked three-time runner-up [..] Read the original article: here.

For Miami, the preparations for the summer of Wade, James and Bosh started silently years ago

Riley’s master free-agent plan started long ago

MIAMI – Four years ago, Pat Riley envisioned a dynasty being born in Miami.
He might finally be able to make it happen.
With $43 million to spend in free agency and the first $16.6 million of that likely going to Dwyane Wade next season, Riley and the Heat are positioned … Read more »»».

Teams that have qualified for quarter-finals

JOHANNESBURG – List of teams that have qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup:

Uruguay
Ghana
Germany
Argentina
Holland
Brazil
…. Source  : Teams that have qualified for quarter-finals.

Robinho wins Man of the Match award

JOHANNESBURG – Robinho won FIFA Man of the Match after his goal helped Brazil beat Chile 3-0 in Johannesburg to progress to the quarter-finals.

Robinho left the field Monday to a huge ovation from Brazil fans inside Ellis Park when he was replaced by Gilberto Melo on 85 minutes after a fine individual perfomance.
The Manchester … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Robinho wins Man of the Match award.

Rescued teen sailor Abby Sunderland greeted by family at Southern California home

Rescued teen sailor arrives home in California

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The teenage girl forced to abandon her dream of sailing solo around the world returned to her Southern California home Monday night.
Video footage on KTLA-TV showed Abby Sunderland arriving at her home in Thousands Oaks.
The 16-year-old got out of a black car and was escorted … Read more >>>.

Brazil’s beautiful game now has spine of steel

JOHANNESBURG – Brazil sent out an ominous warning to their World Cup rivals Monday with a clinical 3-0 defeat of Chile to set up a quarter-final clash with the Netherlands.

The Selecao seemed capable of scoring at will against Chile at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, and coach Carlos Dunga said he would now reduce the length …. Original source  : Brazil’s beautiful game now has spine of steel.

Rescued teen sailor Abby Sunderland arrives in Southern California

Rescued teen sailor arrives in Southern Calif.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The teenage girl forced to abandon her dream of sailing solo around the world returned to her Southern California home Monday night.
Video footage on KTLA-TV showed Abby Sunderland arriving at her home in Thousands Oaks.
The 16-year-old got out of a black car and was escorted …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dipika loses to Nour

COLOGNE – Dipika Pallikal was once again not able to go past a determined Nour El Tayeb of Egypt who won 15-13, 11-9, 11-9 in the semi-finals at the World Junior Individual Squash Championship here.

Every game was close with both players Monday night using the front of the court more often than required. Dipika seemed … Read more >>.

Casey Blake hits go-ahead 2-run homer in the 7th as Dodgers beat Giants 4-2

Blake’s 2-run homer lifts Dodgers past Giants

SAN FRANCISCO – Casey Blake hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, Manny Ramirez had an RBI double among his three hits and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Monday night.
Blake connected for his eighth home run of the season with a … Read more >>>.

Ubaldo Jimenez holds Padres hitless into 6th, Rockies get 4 homers in 10-6 win

Jimenez holds Padres hitless into 6th in 10-6 win

SAN DIEGO – Ubaldo Jimenez held San Diego hitless into the sixth inning and Miguel Olivo, Carlos Gonzalez and Ryan Spilborghs each hit a two-run homer in the Colorado Rockies’ 10-6 win over the Padres on Monday night.
Seth Smith hit a solo homer for the Rockies, who … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ubaldo Jimenez holds Padres hitless into 6th, Rockies get 4 homers in 10-6 win.

Rockies 10, Padres 6

Rockies 10, Padres 6

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Date of Sept. 2 scheduled for makeup of Phillies-Rockies rainout

Phillies, Rockies to make up rainout on Sept. 2

DENVER – The Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies will make up their rainout from this spring on Sept. 2 at Coors Field.
The game was originally scheduled as the second game of a double-header on May 12.
The Phillies will be returning home from a six-game West Coast trip …. Source  : Date of Sept. 2 scheduled for makeup of Phillies-Rockies rainout.