9 persons injured, 3 by goring, in last running of the bulls at Spain’s San Fermin festival

9 injured, 3 by goring, in running of the bulls

PAMPLONA, Spain – Nine thrill-seeking runners were injured, three by goring, in a dangerous last running of the bulls at Spain’s San Fermin festival, officials said Wednesday. It was the most hurt in any day during this year’s festival.
Bulls tossed people on the slippery cobblestone streets …. Original article  : 9 persons injured, 3 by goring, in last running of the bulls at Spain’s San Fermin festival.

Selectors had no other choice but to make me captain: Afridi

LONDON – Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi believes that he was handed over the responsibility to lead the side, as the selectors had no other choice.

In an interview to a leading cricket website, Afridi said he was ready for the challenge from a long time, but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) kept on ignoring him.

When asked … Original article on : Selectors had no other choice but to make me captain: Afridi.

Murugappa Gold Cup hockey gets richer

CHENNAI – Enhanced prize-money and introduction of the new green card rule (automatic two-minute suspension) will be the new features of the 86th All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup hockey tournament starting here Thursday.

The field for the tournament, which concludes July 25, is much the same as last year when Army XI beat Bharat Petroleum in the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ramprakash granted ‘quickie’ divorce over wife Vandana’s ‘unreasonable behaviour’

LONDON – Former England cricketer Mark Ramprakash has been granted a divorce, which ends his marriage of 17 years to wife Vandana.

District Judge Martin Berry granted a decree in just 58 seconds, with the couple agreeing to share custody of their two daughters.

However, despite Ramprakash’s six-year affair with a Welsh single mother during their marriage, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ramprakash granted ‘quickie’ divorce over wife Vandana’s ‘unreasonable behaviour’.

Redknapp signs for Spurs, seeks Joe Cole to join club

LONDON – Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has said that he wants to sign Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole.

Redknapp, who signed a new contract at Spurs that keeps him at White Hart Lane until 2013, said: “I’m delighted to sign, now I want Joe here with me.”

The 63-year-old is prepared to leave no stone … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Redknapp signs for Spurs, seeks Joe Cole to join club.

Tour de France now a race between defending champion Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck

Tour now a 1-2 battle between Schleck and Contador

SAINT-JEAN-DE-MAURIENNE, France – Tour de France leader Andy Schleck is working to turn up the pressure on Alberto Contador as he and the defending champion lock into a two-way battle for supremacy.
With seven-time champion Lance Armstrong and two-time runner-up Cadel Evans of Australia out of contention, Schleck … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Tour de France now a race between defending champion Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck.

Old-timers Day: Can another 50-something-year-old golfer contend for a British Open title?

Will another 50-something contend at British Open?

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – First it was Greg Norman, proving for three rounds that age is merely a number. Then along came Tom Watson, just a couple of months shy of his 60th birthday, standing over an 8-foot putt that would have made him the oldest major champion in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Old-timers Day: Can another 50-something-year-old golfer contend for a British Open title?.

The Boss called for changes in 1988 that still have impact on US Olympic movement today

The Boss had great impact on the Olympic movement

Players and managers wearing pinstripes weren’t the only ones who would feel the heat from “The Boss” after a bad performance. Anyone wearing red, white and blue could find themselves under scrutiny, too.
George Steinbrenner’s death Tuesday at age 80 was felt deeply in Olympic circles, where Steinbrenner … Read more : The Boss called for changes in 1988 that still have impact on US Olympic movement today.

Rooney may be ‘rested’ during start of Premier League season

LONDON – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that striker Wayne Rooney could miss the start of the season following his decision to give extended rest to World Cup players.

“Winning is part of what we have to do here, but the main object is to get everyone game time and come back …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rooney may be ‘rested’ during start of Premier League season.

Ashley Cole set for 30 million pound Real Madrid deal

LONDON – Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has revealed that Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is certain for a 30 million pound move to join the Spanish giants.

“From what I am hearing the signs look good. I have only briefly spoken to people at the club, but I am confident that he can be a … Read more : Ashley Cole set for 30 million pound Real Madrid deal.

Male players seek female athletic trainers only when they are depressed

WASHINGTON – Male athletes prefer being treated by male athletic trainers for both gender-specific and non-gender specific injuries, but for depression they go for female assistance, revealed a new study.

A study from North Carolina State University examining male football players’ perceptions of female athletic trainers – and their comfort level in being treated by females [..] Read the original article: here.

George Steinbrenner Dies

TAMPA (GaeaTimes.com)- George Steinbrenner, “The Boss” of New York Yankees died yesterday morning at his hometown Tampa after suffering a major heart attack. He was the owner and managing partner of Major League’s Baseball New York Yankees and the former shipping magnate of Cleveland. The shocking news of his death brought in a … Read more >>>.

5 persons injured, 3 by goring, in last running of the bulls at Spain’s San Fermin festival

5 injured, 3 by goring, in running of the bulls

PAMPLONA, Spain – Officials say five runners have been injured, three by goring, in a dangerous last running of the bulls at Spain’s San Fermin festival.
Bulls fell and tossed people on the slippery cobblestone streets of Pamplona where a red bull at the tail of the … Original source on Gaea Times at : 5 persons injured, 3 by goring, in last running of the bulls at Spain’s San Fermin festival.

German football hit by ‘bunch of gays’ storm

BERLIN – Injured German skipper Michael Ballack’s agent has sparked a controversy by reportedly launching a bizarre attack on the national team by branding some unnamed players a “bunch of gays”.

Michael Becker, a close adviser to Ballack since 1999, made the remarks two months before the World Cup, according to an essay in German magazine …. Source  : German football hit by ‘bunch of gays’ storm.

I am trying to be the best father, says Tiger woods

LONDON – Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods has admitted that he’s trying to become a better person as well as the best father.
Woods broke with his normal routine and flied back to home from Ireland to spend time with his children, three-year-old daughter Sam Elexis and one-year-old son Charlie Axel.
And he has … Read more >>>.

WC final referees had no choice ‘but to manage the way we did’: Webb

LONDON – FIFA World Cup final’s referee, Howard Webb, has hit back at his critics, saying that he has no regrets over his handling of Sunday’s game between Spain and the Netherlands.

Webb was criticised in some quarters after he showed 14 yellow cards and dismissed Netherlands defender Johnny Heitinga in a match marred by frequent … Read : WC final referees had no choice ‘but to manage the way we did’: Webb.

Lance Armstrong Ready For 10th Stage

CHAMBERY, FRANCE (GaeaTimes.com)- Lance Armstrong who met with three crashes on Sunday is looking forward to the 10th stage of Tour De France which starts July 14. Lance Armstrong also recalls his days seven years back when he made a cut through the field to save himself from the crash.
The 10th stage of Tour De …. Original article  : Lance Armstrong Ready For 10th Stage.

Australia keen to end batting collapses on English soil, says Katich

LONDON – Australian opening batsman Simon Katich has said that his team wants to end the string of dramatic collapses on English soil following Tuesday’s capitulation in the first Test against Pakistan at Lord’s.
Katich admits that the swinging ball in heavy and overcast conditions is never easy for any batsman to counter, but …. Source  : Australia keen to end batting collapses on English soil, says Katich.

Queen’s baton reaches Gaya, to enter Patna today

NEW DELHI – The Queen’s Baton for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games has reached Bihar. It was greeted by tens of thousands of people and heavy showers.

From the time the baton entered Bihar and till the time it reached Gaya, which was almost 200 kms, no street was left abandoned.

People from all walks of …. Original source  : Queen’s baton reaches Gaya, to enter Patna today.

NL All-Stars 3, AL All-Stars 1

NL All-Stars 3, AL All-Stars 1

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0 0 0 …. Source  : NL All-Stars 3, AL All-Stars 1.