Fifteen years after conquering Old Course, John Daly off to another rousing British Open start

Daly off to rousing start at British Open
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – Fifteen years after his stunning win at the Old Course, John Daly is off to another rousing start at the British Open.

The mercurial American made the turn in the opening round Thursday with a 5-under 31, taking advantage of benign conditions that threatened to …. Original article  : Fifteen years after conquering Old Course, John Daly off to another rousing British Open start.

Beckham says England’s players, not coach behind World Cup Round of 16 exit

LONDON – England midfielder David Beckham has said that the players, not the coach, were to blame for the Three Lion’s disappointing Round of 16 exit from this year’s FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

England was eliminated from the tournament following their 4-1 defeat to … Read : Beckham says England’s players, not coach behind World Cup Round of 16 exit.

Management is not something I am passionate about, says Beckham

LONDON – England midfielder David Beckham has said that he would never manage the England squad.

Beckham was an unofficial member of manager Fabio Capello’s staff at the World Cup in South Africa, after injury ruled him out of the tournament.

His coaching role had led to suggestions that the LA Galaxy …. Read the original article  : here.

Beckham hails ‘life changing’ Afghanistan visit

LONDON – England midfielder David Beckham has said that visiting British troops fighting in Afghanistan was “one of the best things” he has done in his career.

Beckham had spent time with the troops in Helmand in May ahead of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

“That was one of the best things … Read more >>.

Gazza checks into rehab again

LONDON – Former England football star Paul Gascoigne, 43, has been driven to a five-bedroom house in Bournemouth owned by the Providence Project rehab group.

A local who saw him arrive on Monday evening said: “He looked really … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Gazza checks into rehab again.

Ronaldo’s baby boy rushed to hospital

LONDON – Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo’s baby boy was rushed to hospital by his family in a mystery scare.

The baby boy was taken into emergency care at a private hospital in Portugal, reports the Sun.

A blonde woman pal tightly clutched the handle of his carrycot, which was draped in a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ronaldo’s baby boy rushed to hospital.

Messi urges Fabregas to join him in Barcelona

LONDON – Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has urged Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas to join him at the Nou Camp.

Messi is the latest Barcelona star to call on Fabregas to leave Arsenal, following similar pleas made by Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique and Xavi earlier this week.

“I would be delighted …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Giggs calls on Man U’s World Cup players to ‘hit the ground running’

LONDON – Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has told his teammates to get rid of their World Cup hangover or risk blowing the club’s title push.

Crucial players including Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick, Patrice Evra, Nemanja Vidic and Park Ji-Sung have missed United’s pre-season tour of Canada and the US … Original article on : Giggs calls on Man U’s World Cup players to ‘hit the ground running’.

Ed Thomas Act Introduced

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- In honor of Aplington-Parkersburg football coach Ed Thomas, the U.S. Representative Bruce Braley introduced legislation in his name that will ensure the safety of families and communities from mentally ill people who have inherent potential to cause harm to people. The New bill named Ed Thomas Act will bring certain changes in …. Original source  : Ed Thomas Act Introduced.

Tour de France contenders Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador relax in Stage 10 as Paulinho wins

Tour rivals Schleck and Contador relax in Stage 10

GAP, France – Andy Schleck of Luxembourg maintained the leader’s yellow jersey at the Tour de France with little difficulty on a day when the main contenders were happy to sit back and let others do the suffering.
After several days of brutal racing and crashes in searing …. Read the original article  : Tour de France contenders Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador relax in Stage 10 as Paulinho wins.

FIFA chief Blatter gets an OBE!

JOHANNESBURG – The South African Government has awarded FIFA boss Sepp Blatter one of its top awards – The Order of Bellend, or so it seems.

But an official website announcing the news gave his full name as “Joseph Sepp Bellend Blatter”.

Pranksters are thought to have altered his Wikipedia entry, which was … Read more : FIFA chief Blatter gets an OBE!.

‘Tiger Woods’ behaviour at St Andrews very important for game’

FIFE – World No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods has been told by The Open bosses at St Andrews to behave himself during the tournament.

Woods has been slammed for turning the air blue, spitting and hurling his clubs around after wayward … Read more >>>.

‘Generous’ PCB returns fine amount for players”peace of mind’ on England tour

KARACHI – After removing the ban imposed on some of the senior players, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now returned the amount that it had deducted from the fees of four players after they were fined for their poor performance during the winless tour … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Generous’ PCB returns fine amount for players’ ‘peace of mind’ on England tour.

Becks says his wardrobe is immaculate compared to Posh’s

LONDON – British footballer David Beckham has revealed that he likes to keep his clothes neat and tidy, unlike his wife Victoria.

“I’m very fussy about how my shirts are arranged,” the Sun quoted him as saying.

“Victoria’s is a mess with jumpers hanging out of the drawers and I rearrange it … Read more : Becks says his wardrobe is immaculate compared to Posh’s.

Becks would’ve been a Lego builder had he not been a footie star

LONDON – English footballer David Beckham has opened up about his secret passion for Lego.

Becks, 35, said he would have loved to be a professional Lego builder if he wasn’t a soccer star.

“This is going to make me sound really weird – when I … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Becks would’ve been a Lego builder had he not been a footie star.

Watson’s spell inspired by Oz legend Miller’s ‘honours board’ spot at Lord’s

LONDON – Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has said that he was inspired by the feat of Aussie legend Keith Miller before collecting his maiden five-wicket Test haul in the opening match against Pakistan at Lord’s.

Watson, who proved to be the surprise danger man with … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Watson’s spell inspired by Oz legend Miller’s ‘honours board’ spot at Lord’s.

Arthur Ashe Courage Award For Ed Thomas Family

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- The Arthur Ashe Courage Award for the year 2010 has a winner and it is the family of football coach Ed Thomas. During the ESPYs that was organized yesterday night at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, the wife and children of Ed Thomas, the football coach who had been killed … Read more »»».

ESPYS Witness Grandeur

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- ESPYs 2010, the annual awards event created and broadcast by American cable television network ESPN to celebrate their legacy as a sports channel where the athletics and the players are given awards for their performances, was held last night at the Nokia Center in Los Angeles, California. The star studded … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ESPYS Witness Grandeur.

1998 champ Nguyen out at World Series of Poker main event; Chan only former winner left

1998 champ Nguyen out at World Series of Poker

LAS VEGAS – The World Series of Poker main event has just one former champion competing for an $8.94 million top prize after 1998 champion Scotty Nguyen was eliminated from the tournament late Wednesday.
Nguyen gambled his last 310,000 chips on one of the last hands of the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 1998 champ Nguyen out at World Series of Poker main event; Chan only former winner left.

England ’stupid’ to rest Ashes ’secret weapon’ Steven Finn: Warner

LONDON – Australian batsman David Warner has branded England ’stupid’ for keeping their secret weapon for the Ashes, fast bowler Steven Finn, under wraps during the five-match ODI series between the two sides.

Finn is completing the final stages of a six-week strength and conditioning programme instead of playing for his county Middlesex, but … Read more >>.