Mourinho determined to strengthen Real with young Germans

MADRID – Jose Mourinho is determined to build a powerful young team at Real Madrid – and is looking towards Germany for help.

The Portuguese coach has been given the difficult task of ending the hegemony of Barcelona, who have won La Liga four times in the past six years.
On Friday the most expensive coach …. Source article  : Mourinho determined to strengthen Real with young Germans.

Spanish golf ace Sergio threatens to quit

LONDON – A distraught Spanish golf ace Sergio Garcia has threatened to quit the sport at 30 after struggling to deal with his latest slump in form.

According to The Sun, Garcia shot 71 yesterday to improve his Open tally to two under at 142.

He has sunk to 44th in world rankings, and could not …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Spanish golf ace Sergio threatens to quit.

England manager’s job is “a poisoned chalice”, says Fergie

LONDON – The England manager’s job is “a poisoned chalice”, says Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, which is why he has turned it down twice.

“I’ve been asked to manage the England team on a couple of occasions but, of course, it’s out of the question. It’s a poisoned chalice anyway – it’s a terrible … Original source on Gaea Times at : England manager’s job is “a poisoned chalice”, says Fergie.

Oz players opposed to split innings in ODIs

SYDNEY – An internal poll of national-level and state players in Australia reveals that they have emphatically rejected the idea of splitting innings in the one-day international format, a plan put forward by Cricket Australia and to be introduced domestically in the Ford Ranger Cup next summer.

The majority of respondents to an online Herald … Read more >>.

Becks ready to bare all for Armani-type ads

LONDON – British footballer David Beckham has revealed that he hasn’t ruled out doing another Armani-type ad in the future.

Becks, 35, who had signed a multi-million deal with Armani in 2008 to advertise their underwear, was replaced by footie ace Cristiano Ronaldo the following year.

But he says he has no qualms about peeling off for … Read more »»».

Katich’s simple formula for success: Protect your castle at all costs

LONDON – Australian left-hand opener Simon Katich has a simple formula for success-Protect your castle at all costs.

Since winning back his Australian Test batting spot in 2008 as a makeshift opener, Katich has faced more than 5400 deliveries, many of them from pace bowlers, and his stumps have only been rattled twice in that time.

The …. Source  : Katich’s simple formula for success: Protect your castle at all costs.

Ponting predicts bright cricket future for Smith

LONDON – Australian captain Ricky Ponting has predicted a bright future for upcoming leg spinning all-rounder Steve Smith after the latter put up a creditable performance in his debut Test here against Pakistan.

Smith scored one and 12 and snared three wickets for 51 runs in the Test, which Pakistan lost by 150 runs … Read : Ponting predicts bright cricket future for Smith.

Pacquiao-Mayweather fight staggered again as Arum says deadline passes with no deal

Pacquiao-Mayweather deadline passes without deal

Manny Pacquiao will start looking for another opponent for his next bout now that promoter Bob Arum’s deadline for a deal with Floyd Mayweather Jr. has passed.
Arum said early Saturday morning that Mayweather hadn’t responded to their contract proposal. Pacquiao will open discussions with Antonio Margarito and Miguel Cotto for a …. Read the original article  : Pacquiao-Mayweather fight staggered again as Arum says deadline passes with no deal.

Defending Tour de France champion Alberto Contador lays down marker to leader Andy Schleck

Contador marks turf in Tour battle with Schleck

MENDE, France – Andy Schleck has been bragging about dethroning defending champion Alberto Contador at the Tour de France.
Contador did his talking on the course with a punishing ride on Friday’s 12th stage.
The two-time Tour champion from Spain dropped Schleck on a short and steep climb at the … Read more >>>.

Will wind keep howling? That’s the big question heading to weekend at the British Open

30 golfers back to finish 2nd round at St. Andrews
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – British Amateur champion Jin Jeong and the other 29 players who returned to St. Andrews on Saturday to finish the second round found the Old Course more to their liking.
Facing only a cool breeze, Jeong birdied the 18th … Original source on Gaea Times at : Will wind keep howling? That’s the big question heading to weekend at the British Open.

Chelsea offers 50 m pounds for Liverpool’s Torres

LONDON – Chelsea has made a club record 50-million-pound bid for Liverpool’s Spanish striker Fernando Torres.iverpool had earlier turned down a 40-million-pound offer for 26-year-old Torres.

According to The Sun, Anfield club bosses made it clear they would not welcome any further approaches for their World Cup-winning star.

But that will not deter Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich … Read more : Chelsea offers 50 m pounds for Liverpool’s Torres.

Yousuf ready to come out of retirement following PCB’s ‘SOS’ call

KARACHI – Former Pakistan captain Mohammed Yousuf has reportedly agreed to come out of retirement and join the team in England ahead of the second Test against Australia at Headingly starting July 21.

According to sources, following Pakistan’s 150-run loss in the Lord’s Test and captain Shahid Afridi’s unexpected decision to quit Test captaincy after … Original article on : Yousuf ready to come out of retirement following PCB’s ‘SOS’ call.

Afridi’s abrupt Test retirement would not affect his ODI, T20 captaincy

KARACHI – Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi’s abrupt decision to quit Test captaincy would not affect his one-day and T-20 leadership, sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have said.

“Afridi remains as Pakistan Cricket Board’s top choice to lead the national team in ODIs and Twenty20 Internationals at least till the World Cup next year,” The …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Tiger Wood’s ‘mistress’ to appear on ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’

WASHINGTON – Tiger Wood’s alleged mistress Rachel Uchitel has been offered to work in the fourth season of ‘The Celebrity Apprentice.’
Donald Trump, an old friend of Woods, said that he personally called Uchitel three weeks ago and offered her a spot on the show, telling her she’d be ‘awesome,’ reports TMZ.com
We called Uchitel …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Squabble with PCB boss Butt behind Afridi’s retirement from tests

LAHORE – Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi’s sudden announcement of retirement from Test cricket took all by surprise, and insiders say that the all rounder’s abrupt decision came after he had a heated debate with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt.

According to sources, a ‘group’ in the team was conspiring to replace … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Squabble with PCB boss Butt behind Afridi’s retirement from tests.

Adrian Gonzalez hits 2-run homer in Padres’ 12-1 win over Diamondbacks

Gonzalez, Padres rout Diamondbacks 12-1
SAN DIEGO – All-Star slugger Adrian Gonzalez hit a two-run homer to key a five-run outburst and Jon Garland threw six strong innings, leading the San Diego Padres to a 12-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.

Gonzalez put the NL West leaders ahead 2-1 in the fourth when he …. Source  : Adrian Gonzalez hits 2-run homer in Padres’ 12-1 win over Diamondbacks.

Padres 12, Diamondbacks 1

Padres 12, Diamondbacks 1

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Barry Zito fans 10 and allows 2 hits in 8 innings as Giants blank slumping Mets again, 1-0

Zito strikes out 10, Giants beat slumping Mets 1-0

SAN FRANCISCO – Barry Zito struck out 10 in eight dominant innings of two-hit ball and the San Francisco Giants beat New York 1-0 Friday night, shutting out the slumping Mets for the second consecutive game.
All-Star closer Brian Wilson completed the three-hitter for San Francisco, which has …. Read the original article  : Barry Zito fans 10 and allows 2 hits in 8 innings as Giants blank slumping Mets again, 1-0.

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Giants 1, Mets 0

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Angels 3, Mariners 2

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