Sri Lanka make confident start against India (Lunch Report)

GALLE – Sri Lanka started on a confident note as they made 91 for one in their first innings at lunch against India on the first day of the first cricket Test at the Galle International Stadium here Sunday.
Opener Tharanga Pranavitana was batting on 35 and captain Kumar Sangakkara on 25 at the … Read more : Sri Lanka make confident start against India (Lunch Report).

ICC worried over lack of international cricket in Pakistan

LONDON – The International Cricket Council (ICC) is concerned that the lack of international cricket in Pakistan could severely dent the future of the game in the troubled country.

ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said that the apex cricketing body is worried over lack of international cricket in Pakistan, adding that the it might send a … Read : ICC worried over lack of international cricket in Pakistan.

Rameez backs young guns Ali, Amin’s inclusion in Test squad

LONDON – Former Pakistan skipper Rameez Raja has backed the inclusion of young batsmen Azhar Ali and Uman Amin in the national squad.

Both Ali and Amin made their debut against in first test against Australia at Lord’s but failed to make a mark, however, Rameez believes that they have the potential to play for … Read more »».

Arsenal will not allow skipper Fabregas to go: Wenger

LONDON – Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted that Cesc Fabregas Barcelona saga is over, and the Gunners will not allow their captain to go.

Arsenal fans made their feelings clear with an X-rated banner message to the Spanish club during Saturday’s match at Barnet.

Wenger said: “The discussion is stopped. We never … Original source on Gaea Times at : Arsenal will not allow skipper Fabregas to go: Wenger.

Liverpool offers Joe Cole massive 4.7 million pounds deal

LONDON – Liverpool has offered Joe Cole a massive 4.7 million pounds-a-year deal outbidding other rivals to make the midfielder new coach Roy Hodgson’s first major signing.

Hodgson met Cole and his representatives in an effort to thrash out the 90,000 pounds-a-week contract for the next three years.

Cole could also expect a significant signing-on …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Father Pietersen not to captain England again

LONDON – England batsman Kevin Pietersen has said that he will never again captain the team again as he is a father now.

Pietersen has a two-month-old son called Dylan with his wife, Liberty X singer Jessica Taylor, 30.

he Daily Star quoted Pietersen as saying: “Dylan’s totally changed my life. He made me realise I … Original source on Gaea Times at : Father Pietersen not to captain England again.

Ronaldo’s ‘one-night stand with US waitress resulted in baby’

LONDON – The mother of Cristiano Ronaldo’s baby boy is a penniless American waitress, who had a one-night stand with the footballer, it has emerged.

According to a friend, last summer, on a trip to Los Angeles, Ronaldo strutted into a restaurant and spotted a woman.

“Ronni looked the girl in the eye and said extremely directly: … Original article on : Ronaldo’s ‘one-night stand with US waitress resulted in baby’.

Pak sending six-member team for Tour de Delhi cycling competition

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) would be sending a six-member team for the Tour de Delhi cycling competition starting August 29.

PCF secretary Idris Haider Khwaja said that a six-member Pakistani cycling team along with three officials would participate in the event.

The Pakistani cycling contingent would reach New Delhi on August 27, The Daily …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Salman Khurshid affirms major Company Law violations in IPL

CHENNAI – Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Salman Khurshid has affirmed to major Company Law violations in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament.

Confirming the violations at an event organised by the Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai city on Saturday, Khurshid said that his ministry …. Source article  : Salman Khurshid affirms major Company Law violations in IPL.

Capello Index was published without my knowledge, says Capello

LONDON – England coach Fabio Capello said that the Capello Index was published without his knowledge.

Capello has had the Capello Index removed from the Internet after insisting he had not seen or approved of the controversial rankings, the Daily Express reports.

An FA statement said: “The ratings were not seen or approved by Mr Capello and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Capello Index was published without my knowledge, says Capello.

Lunch scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, Day I, First Test

GALLE – The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the first day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here Sunday.
Sri Lanka:
Tharanga Paranavitana not out 35
Tillekaratne Dilshan c Dhoni b Mithun 25
Kumar Sangakkara not out 25
Extras (lb 4, nb …. Original source  : Lunch scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, Day I, First Test.

1 busts until World Series of Poker ends summer card marathon and determines Nov. final table

1 bust to World Series of Poker final table

LAS VEGAS – Just one elimination stood between a group of card players and the World Series of Poker main event final table Saturday night after about nine chaotic hours of play, with each card and wager twisting endgame fortunes for the top finishers in the marathon …. Source article  : 1 busts until World Series of Poker ends summer card marathon and determines Nov. final table.

Nate Montana Arrested At Party

SOUTHBEND, INDIANA (GaeaTimes.com)- Nate Montana, the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana was arrested last Friday night at a party for underage drinking. The Police arrested a total of 44 people after they responded to a call about a fight near roadway in Southbend, Indiana and discovered the party. St. Joseph …. Read the original article  : Nate Montana Arrested At Party.

Sri Lanka 91/1 against India at lunch

GALLE – Sri Lanka were 91 for one in their first innings at lunch on the first day of their first cricket Test against India at the Galle International Stadium here Sunday.

Opening batsman Tharanga Pranavitana was batting on 35 and skipper Kumar Sangakkara at 25. Tillekaratne Dilshan was picked up by debutant pacer Abhimanyu Mithun … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sri Lanka 91/1 against India at lunch.

Wenger wins tussle over Fabregas with Barcelona

LONDON – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger feels that he has finally won the battle with Barcelona over his captain Cesc Fabregas.
Wenger has consistently refused to entertain Barcelona’s very public approach for the midfielder, even as Fabregas had expressed his desire to return to his childhood club.
Barcelona made their aggressive move …. Read the original article  : here.

No replacement for Afridi as of now: Pak team manager

LONDON – Pakistan team manager Yawar Saeed has said that the team management, including the newly appointed captain Salman Butt, has decided not to seek any replacement for Shahid Afridi, who announced his retirement from Test cricket following the 150-run defeat against Australia at Lord’s.

Afridi, who had announced that the second Test at Headingly, would …. Original source  : No replacement for Afridi as of now: Pak team manager.

Ex-Pak greats blasts Afridi for hasty retirement

ISLAMABAD – Former Pakistan cricketers have criticised Shahid Afridi for leaving the team in the lurch by announcing his retirement in middle of an important foreign tour.

Pakistan’s World Cup winning captain Imran Khan lashed out at Afridi, saying his abrupt retirement has only enhanced problems for Pakistan cricket.

“I think Afridi has further compounded the problems …. Original article  : Ex-Pak greats blasts Afridi for hasty retirement.

Football match to create awareness about police recruitment drive in West Bengal

WEST MIDNAPORE – The West Bengal police has announced a football match to be played on Monday in Lalgarh District as part of their welfare programme for the Maoist-affected areas and to create awareness among the youth for recruitment in police services.

West Midnapore Superintendent of Police Manoj Verma on Saturday said the aim of the …. Original source  : Football match to create awareness about police recruitment drive in West Bengal.

The Tour de France enters the Pyrenees for 4 punishing days that will shake up the race

The mountains loom for Tour de France cyclists

REVEL, France – The Tour de France was to begin one of the most punishing sequences of stages in its recent history Sunday as the riders entered the Pyrenees for four days that include two ascents of the Col du Tourmalet.
Andy Schleck of Luxembourg held the yellow jersey … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : The Tour de France enters the Pyrenees for 4 punishing days that will shake up the race.

Berbatov can help bring Premier League title back to Man U: Ferguson

LONDON – Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that his under fire striker Dimitar Berbatov can help to bring the Premier League title back to Old Trafford.

Ferguson saw the Bulgarian striker score once and set up another goal to help his side start their pre-season tour with victory over Celtic.

United supporters blamed … Read more >>>.