South Carolina wins in 11th, follow come-from-behind mantra to 1st national baseball title

Gamecocks come from behind again to win CWS title

OMAHA, Neb. – South Carolina closed out the final College World Series at Rosenblatt Stadium with its first baseball title and big-time bragging rights.
“To be the last team to win it here,” winning pitcher Matt Price said, “that’s amazing.”
The Gamecocks provided the perfect send-off for the stadium …. Original source  : South Carolina wins in 11th, follow come-from-behind mantra to 1st national baseball title.

Charges dropped against England changing room intruder; British journalist out on bail

Charges dropped against fan who confronted Beckham

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The England fan who entered the team’s changing room after its draw against Algeria is a free man after a Cape Town magistrate dropped charges against him.
Pavlos Joseph paid a $100 admission of guilt fine on Wednesday in exchange for the charges being dropped.
The …. Original article  : Charges dropped against England changing room intruder; British journalist out on bail.

LeBron finally gets his recruiting tour _ except money is on the table instead of under it

No wonder James is used to being called King

No athlete ever held so much sway over a sport without winning it all first. Think about it: “The Summer of LeBron” hasn’t even begun, yet almost everything that’s happened in the NBA the last two years has been about him.
Teams dumping salary? Clearing cap space for … Read more »».

ICC defers vote on Howard’s vice-presidential claims due to lack of support

DUBAI – The ICC Executive Board today met to discuss the nomination of former Australian Prime Minister John Howard for the role of ICC Vice-President for the period 2010-12.

Following lengthy consideration it was recognised that the nomination put forward by …. Original source  : ICC defers vote on Howard’s vice-presidential claims due to lack of support.

Chicken baguettes key to beating Tsonga, feels Murray

LONDON – British tennis ace Andy Murray believes chicken baguettes could the key weapon to help him knockout French rival Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

The 23-year-old has been scoffing two of the giant treats from a cafe near Wimbledon every day in a bid … Read more : Chicken baguettes key to beating Tsonga, feels Murray.

Tiger Woods’ girlfriends banned near kids

LONDON – Tiger Woods is banned from letting any of his girlfriends near his kids, as part of a divorce deal that will net his ex-wife a record 500million pounds.

The disgraced golfer has agreed to keep single women away from daughter Sam, three, and son Charlie, one. … Read : Tiger Woods’ girlfriends banned near kids.

European football power on the wane at this World Cup

PORT ELIZABETH – They can blame on the Jabulani, on the high altitude, or the long domestic seasons.

But as the final stages of the 2010 World Cup loom, the unmistakeable conclusion is that the tournament has been as bad for European football as the Greek crisis was for its currency.
A European team may …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : European football power on the wane at this World Cup.

Spaniards at last pleased with their World Cup team

MADRID – Most Spaniards were at last pleased with their World Cup team Wednesday as a result of Tuesday’s 1-0 win over neighbours Portugal in the pre-quarterfinals in Cape Town.

Spanish fans and media have been fairly critical with Vicente del Bosque’s side until now, after a debut defeat against Switzerland and unconvincing wins over Honduras … Read more >>>.

Gandhi’s Pietermaritzburg misses the Cup fever

PIETERMARITZBURG – Amidst the hysteria of World Cup football, the historical railway station of Pietermaritzburg, from where Mahatma Gandhi began his journey towards immortality, lies desolate and virtually forgotten.

When the whole of South Africa is drowned in the euphoric madness of the World Cup, even its ripples are not felt in Pietermaritzburg, the capital …. Original source  : Gandhi’s Pietermaritzburg misses the Cup fever.

Calif. teen recounts ordeal, defends parents after return from failed round-the-world voyage

Calif. teen, back home, recounts sailing ordeal

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. – Abby Sunderland was below deck repairing the waterlogged engine of her ocean racer Wild Eyes when a monster wave rose up out of the gathering darkness on the Indian Ocean, flipped her vessel, sent her tumbling and dashed her dreams of sailing around the …. Original source  : Calif. teen recounts ordeal, defends parents after return from failed round-the-world voyage.

South African employers become more lenient toward staff during World Cup

SAfrican employers more lenient during World Cup

JOHANNESBURG – More than just a worldwide party, the World Cup has been a tempting distraction for many workers in the host country.
In South Africa, many employers have been rather lenient, allowing their staff to watch and attend matches in the first World Cup to be staged in Africa.
“Where … Read more »»».

World Cup knockout round results and fixtures

JOHANNESBURG – World Cup football knockout round results and fixtures

(kickoff times in GMT).
Round of 16
Saturday, June 27
in Port Elizabeth Uruguay – South Korea 2-1 (1-0)
in Rustenburg United States – Ghana 1-2 (0-1, 1-1) aet
Sunday, June 27
in Bloemfontein Germany – England 4-1 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : World Cup knockout round results and fixtures.

Alonso apologizes for Hamilton ‘manipulated’ European Grand Prix slur

LONDON – Ferrari Formula One racing driver Fernando Alonso has apologized for claiming that the European Grand Prix was ‘manipulated’ for McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton to finish second.

Alonso had accused Hamilton of disrespecting the rules as he overtook the safety car deployed following Mark Webber’s crash.

“I reacted emotionally. It is too easy to adopt a tone …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Alonso apologizes for Hamilton ‘manipulated’ European Grand Prix slur.

Ronaldo in shroud of shame after spit following WC exit

CAPE TOWN – Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo took out his frustration of their World Cup exit by spitting towards a TV cameraman after Tuesday’s 0-1 defeat to Spain in their Round of 16 match.

Ronaldo, whose team endured a particularly poor night -where they were unable to utilize many opportunities they had, spat at the cameraman, … Read more : Ronaldo in shroud of shame after spit following WC exit.

With past bad memories buried, Pak aims to put smiles back on fan’s faces in England

LONDON – Pakistan cricket team manager Yawar Saeed has said that the squad has put all the bad memories of its last England tour behind and is committed to bring smiles back on fan’s faces.

Saeed said the team is aware that expectations from it were high and the players are raring to go and prove … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : With past bad memories buried, Pak aims to put smiles back on fan’s faces in England.

Glamorous ‘granny’ Kournikova plays Wimbledon ‘veterans’ doubles

LONDON – Tennis beauty Anna Kournikova and Martina Hingis were being cheered as ‘grannies’ as they teamed up for ‘veterans’ doubles at Wimbledon.

The 29-year-olds, self-declared ‘Spice Girls’ of Tennis, Kournikova and Hingis, beat Brits Sam Smith, 38, and Anne Hobbs, 50.

Fans went gaga as they cheered on Russian Anna and Swiss Martina screaming: “Come on, …. Source  : Glamorous ‘granny’ Kournikova plays Wimbledon ‘veterans’ doubles.

Air quality monitoring system for Commonwealth Games by July-end (Commonwealth Games Countdown)

(Attn Editors: This is the sixth of the 100-day countdown series for the 19th Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. This is about how the quality of air will be monitored during the Games – and for long after)NEW DELHI – By July-end the air quality monitoring system developed for the Commonwealth Games will start providing … Original article on : Air quality monitoring system for Commonwealth Games by July-end (Commonwealth Games Countdown).

After scoring 1st goal, Robinho wants to do more to help Brazil succeed at World Cup

Robinho wants to do more to help Brazil at WCup

JOHANNESBURG – Robinho thinks he needs to do more to help Brazil win a sixth World Cup title.
Despite playing well and scoring his first World Cup goal in the 3-0 second-round win over Chile on Monday, the striker says he is still not at his best.
“I’m …. Original article  : After scoring 1st goal, Robinho wants to do more to help Brazil succeed at World Cup.

Capriati’s family spokesperson denies ‘overdose’ was ’suicide attempt’

FLORIDA – Former US tennis star Jennifer Capriati’s family spokesperson has denied reports that her drug overdose was a case of a suicide attempt after becoming depressed over her failed career.

Lacey Wickline called the reports “completely inaccurate”, and said that Capriati is “recovering fully and stably”.

She further described it “an accidental overdose of medication prescribed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Capriati’s family spokesperson denies ‘overdose’ was ’suicide attempt’.

South Australia could face West Indian Pollard in T-20 League

ADELAIDE – South Australia’s Twenty20 cricketers could confront the man who helped them reach the Champions League to be held in September.

The Redbacks are drawn to face West Indian Kieron Pollard, who was instrumental in helping South Australia qualify for the Champions League.

Pollard was an instant sensation in last summer’s domestic Twenty20 competition, won by …. Original article  : South Australia could face West Indian Pollard in T-20 League.