Lance Armstrong denies Floyd Landis’ latest doping accusations

Armstrong dismisses latest Landis doping claims

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – Lance Armstrong says he is too busy to pay attention to the latest allegations by former teammate Floyd Landis that he has engaged in doping during his career.
Landis, who was stripped of the 2006 Tour de France title for doping, gave the Wall Street Journal additional details … Read more : Lance Armstrong denies Floyd Landis’ latest doping accusations.

PCB boss Butt refuses to respond to ex-ICC CEO’s ‘buffoon’ jibe

KARACHI – Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman (PCB) Ijaz Butt has refused to respond to the taunting statements made by former International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Malcolm Speed in Singapore, where the council’s executive committee’s meeting is being held.

Furious over the rejection of former Australian Prime Minister John Howard’s bid for the ICC vice-president’s post, Speed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : PCB boss Butt refuses to respond to ex-ICC CEO’s ‘buffoon’ jibe.

Katich expects improved performance from Pakistan under ‘flamboyant’ Afridi

SYDNEY – Australian Test opener Simon Katich believes that ‘flamboyant’ Shahid Afridi would bring positive changes in the Pakistan squad, and is expecting an improved performance from his team when the two sides clash in the two match Test series in England later this month.

Pakistan has never beaten Australia in a Test match since 1995, …. Original source  : Katich expects improved performance from Pakistan under ‘flamboyant’ Afridi.

Biggest mistake not giving England squad rest before World Cup campaign: Capello

LONDON – England manager Fabio Capello has admitted that his biggest World Cup mistake was not giving a break to the squad before the tournament.

According to reports, Capello is convinced that he should have scrapped the two-week training camp in Austria to let his players refresh themselves following a hectic Premier League season.

“Fabio now thinks …. Source  : Biggest mistake not giving England squad rest before World Cup campaign: Capello.

Ferdinand admits England team faces tough challenge to win back supporters

LONDON – Injured England captain Rio Ferdinand has said that the biggest challenge for his team is to win back the support of football fans, who are depressed following the disastrous World Cup campaign in South Africa.

Ferdinand also said that team needs to work its way back and qualify for the Euro 2012. … Read more >>>.

Tiger Woods admits he’s very frustrated

WASHINGTON – Tiger Woods certainly has a lot going on in his life right now. Between getting caught with multiple mistresses, his impending divorce and sucking at golf, he admits he’s feeling very ‘frustrated.’

The golfer admitted that he is feeling ‘awful’ after bowing out of contention …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Tiger Woods admits he’s very frustrated.

‘On-fire’ Berdych says he ‘doesn’t fear anyone’ following giant-killing spree

LONDON – Ahead of Sunday’s Wimbledon final showdown against Rafael Nadal, giant-killer Tomas Berdych has said that he doesn’t fear anyone following his performances to beat Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

The first Czech men’s singles finalist at Wimbledon since Ivan Lendl in 1986 and … Read more »».

Atwal shoots 72, drops down the leaderboard

PENNSYLVANIA – Arjun Atwal gave away three late bogeys and dropped down to tied 14th at the midway stage of the AT&T Nationals golf Tournament here
Atwal, who shared the lead after the first round, shot a disappointing 72 in the second round after first 66 Friday evening.
Atwal, who is currently on … Read : Atwal shoots 72, drops down the leaderboard.

Clark County, Wash., records show Tonya Harding married again

Wash. county: Records show Tonya Harding marriage

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Clark County officials say their records show Tonya Harding has married again.
Deputy Auditor Karen Updike told The Columbian newspaper that she issued a marriage license to the 39-year-old Harding and 42-year-old Joseph Jens Price on June 23. She says she remembers the disgraced former Olympian as … Read more »»».

England’s ‘tired’ excuse for World Cup elimination may not exactly add up, AP review finds

England’s excuse for WCup exit may not add up

JOHANNESBURG – Fabio Capello’s excuse that his England players were too tired at the World Cup may not exactly add up.
After England was eliminated from the tournament in South Africa in the round of 16, the England coach blamed a long season for his players’ sluggishness on …. Source article  : England’s ‘tired’ excuse for World Cup elimination may not exactly add up, AP review finds.

Dutch master Brazil reaches World Cup semifinals; Uruguay moves on in penalty shootout

Dutch master Brazil reaches World Cup semifinals

JOHANNESBURG – One big upset and the wildest finish yet at the World Cup.
The first pair of quarterfinal matches at South Africa 2010 provided some of the most thrilling – and heartbreaking – moments at the tournament.
The Netherlands came from behind to upset mighty Brazil 2-1 on Friday and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Dutch master Brazil reaches World Cup semifinals; Uruguay moves on in penalty shootout.

Brazil: Where football is a passion, religion and unifier (Comment)

“You are not a Brazilian. So, you do not know what football means to us,” admonished my friend Elaisa. Brazil had conceded a goal to France in the first half of the World Cup final game in 1998. Elaisa was sobbing uncontrollably. Tears cascaded down her cheeks. I felt helpless, but also surprised.

“Look this is … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Brazil: Where football is a passion, religion and unifier (Comment).

Rose on a roll as he takes the lead into the week at Aronimink

Rose takes the lead, Tiger at bottom of the pack
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. – Maybe if he had not won the Memorial Tournament for his first PGA Tour victory last month, Justin Rose would be an emotional wreck.
Instead, he dusted himself off from a Sunday collapse last week and is right back in the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rose on a roll as he takes the lead into the week at Aronimink.

‘God wants’ Argentina to be in World Cup final: Maradona

CAPE TOWN – Ahead of Saturday’s crunch Argentina-Germany World Cup quarterfinal, Argentina coach Diego Maradona has said that “God wants” his team to win the game and reach the final.

“I came across a group of kids yesterday and they said, ‘Diego, we want to be in the final. Can you give us that?’ …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mark Taylor may replace Howard as ICC vice-presidential candidate

SYDNEY – As the dust settles on the ICC’s rejection of John Howard as its next vice-president, it is believed that Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket may name former Australian captain Mark Taylor as an alternative candidate to the former Australian Prime Minister.

A member of the ICC’s cricket committee and CA’s board, Taylor … Original article on : Mark Taylor may replace Howard as ICC vice-presidential candidate.

‘Retained’ Capello ‘more determined’ to succeed with England team

LONDON – Following the Football Association’s decision to retain Fabio Capello as the England manager, the Italian has said that he was determined to redeem the poor performance in South Africa.

Capello said that the disappointment of South Africa would act as motivation as the Three Lions’ prepare for the 2012 European Championships.

“I am more …. Source  : ‘Retained’ Capello ‘more determined’ to succeed with England team.

Capello to continue as England manager

LONDON – Fabio Capello will continue as England manager despite the Three Lions’ disappointing Round of 16 exit from the World Cup.

England was knocked out of the tournament in South Africa following a 4-1 loss to Germany, but the Football Association (FA) said that it had unanimously agreed that Capello deserved to keep his job.

According … Original article on : Capello to continue as England manager.

Howard’s ICC vice-president bid rejection a real shame: Waugh

SYDNEY – Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s decision to reject former Australian Prime Minister John Howard’s bid for the post of vice-president.

The Asian and African Test playing country-members within the ICC dismissed Howard’s candidacy after Wednesday’s executive meeting in Singapore.

He required the support of at least seven of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Howard’s ICC vice-president bid rejection a real shame: Waugh.

Razzaq shines as Pakistan trounce Essex by 66 runs in practice match

CHELMSFORD – Bowling all-rounder Abdul Razzaq’s brilliant spell of three for 19 helped Pakistan trounce Essex by 66 runs in a practice T20 match here ahead of the next week’s encounter with Australia.

Pakistan made 204 for four, and then held Essex to 138 for nine in their allotted 20 overs.

Shahzaib Hasan top scored for Pakistan … Original article on : Razzaq shines as Pakistan trounce Essex by 66 runs in practice match.

Commonwealth Games CEO happy with Delhi Games progress

NEW DELHI – The Commonwealth Games Federation, which had earlier expressed grave concerns over Delhi’s preparations for the October Commonwealth Games, is now much more positive about the authorities delivering the event to the world on time.

The Games are just three months away, and, three crucial venues are still not ready, but the mood among …. Read the original article  : Commonwealth Games CEO happy with Delhi Games progress.