Over 1000 Chinese juggle footballs to set new Guinness record

NEW DELHI – China has set a new Guinness World Record after 1062 people juggled footballs for 10 seconds together to refresh an existing record on Saturday.

According to Xinhua, among the 1062, was 14-year-old schoolchild Song Zixin, who …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dry conditions expected for World Cup final

JOHANNESBURG – The World Cup football final between Spain and the Netherlands here Sunday will be played in dry conditions, according to the latest forecast from the South African Weather Service.

The tournament’s closing match kicks off at 1830 GMT at Soccer City here while the closing ceremony headed by Colombian singer Shakira begins two hours … Read more : Dry conditions expected for World Cup final.

Even without LeBron, Boozer likes what he sees in Chicago

Boozer: Teams can’t fear Heat
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Carlos Boozer sees championship potential in Chicago, even without LeBron James. And he insists the Bulls aren’t conceding anything.

The King’s announcement that he’s uniting with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in a powerhouse trio that could make Miami the favorite in the Eastern Conference for years to come … Read more >>>.

J.J. Redick Set To Join The Chicago Bulls?

CHICAGO (GaeaTimes.com)- Restricted Free Agent J.J. Redick is the latest player to have caught the attention of the Chicago Bulls who are reportedly interested to sign him for their team. As per rumors, J.J. Redick has signed an offer-sheet on Friday with the Chicago Bulls who have offered him a three-year, $20 million …. Original article  : J.J. Redick Set To Join The Chicago Bulls?.

Windies spinner Benn suspended for ICC Code of Conduct breach

DUBAI – West Indies spinner Sulieman Benn has been suspended for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his team’s third Test match against South Africa in Barbados.

Benn pleaded guilty to a Level 2 breach of the code after admitting to behaviour that was contrary …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Tipsy Gazza claims he use to provide criminal Moat with lager and chicken

LONDON – Former England football hero Paul Gascoigne has claimed that he was a pal of fugitive Raoul Moat a.k.a. “Moaty”.

Gazza claimed that he use to bring Moaty lager and chicken.

He told Tyneside’s Metro Radio: “He is willing to give in now. I just …. Original source  : Tipsy Gazza claims he use to provide criminal Moat with lager and chicken.

Kyle Korver Leaves Utah Jazz

Los Angeles (GaeaTimes.com)- Kyle Korver has reportedly signed a three years contract with Chicago Bulls of National Basketball Association yesterday. The sharp shooting free agent swingman Kyle Korver has left his former team Utah Jazz for Chicago Bulls with a deal of $15 million. The player expressed his excitement in an interview and said …. Source article  : Kyle Korver Leaves Utah Jazz.

Trouble for Sahara over Queen’s Baton

LUCKNOW – Sahara is in trouble for displaying an imitation of the Queen’s Baton for the Commonwealth Games here Saturday. Authorities plan to take legal action against company officials for disrespecting the baton, an official said.

After the customary run of the baton here, it was taken to Rai Bareilly. But some officials of Sahara … Original article on : Trouble for Sahara over Queen’s Baton.

Road to Soccer City – Spain’s final preparations

POTCHEFSTROOM – The play stations, the playing cards, the books and clothes were all packed up ready for Spain’s last trip of this World Cup – the one that takes them to the final.

Vincente del Bosque’s squad left the quiet town of Potchefstroom Saturday and headed for Johannesburg where they meet the Netherlands in the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Road to Soccer City – Spain’s final preparations.

Kieswetter under pressure to perform for England

LONDON – South African-born Craig Kieswetter, who has just managed 69 runs in five innings against the Aussies, is reportedly under pressure to perform as Andrew Strauss’ partner at the top of the order.

Kieswetter’s form has slumped alarmingly after his spectacular efforts during England’s triumph in the World Twenty20 in May.

According to The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kieswetter under pressure to perform for England.

Champ designs high-tech laser peashooter to retain title

LONDON – A four-time World Peashooting Championships winner has created his own peashooter – complete with lasers.

George Hollis, 59, is an electrical engineer who has designed an assassin-style peashooter – his weapon for the upcoming world peashooting championship this year.

His ‘gun’ even has a laser sight and grip and shoulder rest for stability.

Today he takes [..] Read the original article: here.

Indiana Fever heat up before All-Star break after shaky start

Fever hot heading into All-Star break
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Fever are on a roll and looking like a team that could return to the WNBA finals.

Indiana (11-6) heads into the All-Star break having won six of its past eight games, but is just third in the Eastern Conference behind Atlanta and Washington. Fourth-place Connecticut is … Read more »»».

On the write path? Kim might need to update book if she wins US Women’s Open

Confident Kim in good position at US Women’s Open

OAKMONT, Pa. – Christina Kim recently co-authored a funny and insightful book about her LPGA career and the inner workings of women’s golf.
Perhaps she was a bit premature in writing it, because she possibly left out the best part. The one that details her winning the U.S. …. Source article  : On the write path? Kim might need to update book if she wins US Women’s Open.

Lance Armstrong heads into Tour de France mountains with team confident of shaking things up

Armstrong’s team hope mountains will shake up Tour

GUEUGNON, France – The Tour de France heads into the mountains after a crash-filed opening week, and Lance Armstrong’s team is confident that the seven-time champion will start clawing time back off his main rivals.
The 38-year-old Armstrong started the Tour with a strong prologue on the opening day …. Read the original article  : here.

Taiwan plans to join World Cup in 2038

TAIPEI – Taiwan plans to participate in the World Cup football tournament by 2038, a sports official said Saturday.

Lu Kun-shan, director of the Chinese-Taipei Football Association, said the World Cup in South Africa should stimulate Taiwan to develop its football capabilities.
The association hopes to launch a 12-team professional league in 2018, attend the … Read more >>>.

World Cup trophy to have new name on it

JOHANNESBURG – Even if the outcome of Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands is uncertain, one thing is clear: There will be a new name on the trophy.

Neither Spain nor the Netherlands have won the competition, and at the end of the match at Soccer City in Soweto on the outskirts of …. Source article  : World Cup trophy to have new name on it.

Waqar backs ‘unimpressive’ Asif ahead of first Test against Australia

LONDON – Pakistan fast bowler Mohammed Asif has received coach Waqar Younis’ backing despite his lacklustre performance in the two-day practice game against Leicestershire, ahead of the first Test against Australia starting July 13 at Lord’s.

Asif, who did not feature in Pakistan’s 2-0 triumph over the Kangaroos in the T20 series, looked rusty …. Source  : Waqar backs ‘unimpressive’ Asif ahead of first Test against Australia.

Brazilian footballer accused of killing former girlfriend and ‘feeding body parts to dogs’

RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian police believe that local football star Bruno Fernandes strangled his ‘missing’ former girlfriend and then fed her body parts to dogs.

Fernandes, until recently captain and goalkeeper of Brazil’s most popular club, Flamengo, has been the primary suspect in the killing of 25-year-old Eliza Samudio, who disappeared on June …. Read the original article  : Brazilian footballer accused of killing former girlfriend and ‘feeding body parts to dogs’.

UAE issues fatwa against ‘haram’ vuvuzelas

DUBAI – A fatwa has been issued against vuvuzelas in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying that the plastic horns will not be permitted in the Gulf country if they exceed 100 decibels.

UAE’s General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments has issued the fatwa.

According to reports, the ruling came after thousands …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Platini hospitalized after fainting in South African restaurant

JOHANNESBURG – UEFA President and French football legend Michel Platini was rushed to hospital after fainting in a Johannesburg restaurant.

Platini, who has been UEFA President since January 2007, was having dinner at Johannesburg’s Le Pigalle restaurant in Sandton.

Initial fears that the 55-year-old may have suffered a heart attack were quickly ruled out by … Original source on Gaea Times at : Platini hospitalized after fainting in South African restaurant.