US footie star Donovan has no plans to reconcile with ex-wife

NEW YORK – American football star Landon Donovan has said that he has plans to reconcile with estranged wife Bianca Kajlich, though he brought her to the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles recently.

According to the Sun, the American soccer star partied like a freewheeling bachelor last weekend at Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. … Read more : US footie star Donovan has no plans to reconcile with ex-wife.

Dean Jones’ Father of the Year award revoked after confessing affair

MELBOURNE – Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has been stripped of the Victorian Father of the Year award after he admitted bearing an illegitimate child with an air hostess.

Jones confessed having a son with airhostess Kerri-Anne Hamilton.

The decision came after the 49-year-old legend cricket revealed he had a nine year affair with Sydney flight …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

PCB sanctions meagre Rs 6.4 million for security costs in 2010-2011 budget

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sanctioned a meagre 6.4 million rupees for security costs out of its 2.6 billion rupees budget for 2010-2011, despite continuous violence in the country keeping foreign teams away.

The budget has been termed ’shocking’ as security remains one of the main reasons why foreign teams refuse … Original source on Gaea Times at : PCB sanctions meagre Rs 6.4 million for security costs in 2010-2011 budget.

Girlfriend cuts short trip to reunite with Ronaldo

NEW YORK – Cristiano Ronaldo’s girfriend Irina Shayk will reunite with her footballer beau sooner than it was expected.

The Russian model and spokeswoman for Beach Bunny swimwear shortened her trip to Miami for Fashion Week Swim and went to Europe to see Ronaldo between bookings.

New York-based Shayk had played dumb about her romance to … Read more »»».

Lionel Messi to start his own clothing range

LONDON – Footballer Lionel Messi is all set to take over the fashion world, as he is planning to launch his own clothing range.

And the Barcelona and Argentina hero is counting on some famous pals to help him make it a success. is idea is to sign a sport, movie, or music star as …. Read the original article  : here.

Ancelotti hopeful about Chelsea defending Premier League title without Cole, Torres

LONDON – Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that Chelsea will keep their stranglehold on the UK Premier League without the services of strikers Joe Cole or Fernando Torres.

The Premier League champions were reportedly prepared to pay as much as 50 million dollars to land Torres, who was injured in the World Cup final victory … Original article on : Ancelotti hopeful about Chelsea defending Premier League title without Cole, Torres.

Pak team may replace Kaneria with Ajmal for Headingley Test against Australia

LONDON – Pakistan may drop leg-spinner Danish Keneria and bring in off-spinner Saeed Ajmal for the second and final Test against Australia, starting at Headingley from Wednesday.

According to a Pakistan team official, the management feels that the Australians have got many left-handed batsmen, and Ajmal along with the fast bowlers would form the best possible … Read more : Pak team may replace Kaneria with Ajmal for Headingley Test against Australia.

Pakistan team will bounce back in Headingley Test: Waqar

LONDON – Pakistan coach Waqar Younis is confident that his team will bounce in the second Test match against Australia, starting at Headingley from Wednesday.

Waqar said that a couple of solid innings at Lord’s could have changed the course of the series.

“There is a very thin line between win and loss and I …. Source article  : Pakistan team will bounce back in Headingley Test: Waqar.

North wants to chip in with bat before ball

LEEDS – He may have picked up six wickets in the just completed Lords Test against Pakistan, but Australian middle order batsman Marcus North still sees himself as a batting all-rounder almost 18 months after making his debut, and wants that aspect of his cricket to count.

North’s 16-Test career can legitimately be characterised as having …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Butt did not expect Afridi to retire, but pleads for patience

LEEDS – Pakistan’s new cricket captain Salman Butt has said that he did not expect all-rounder to quit the job, and now that he has taken over, he has appealed to both fans and the PCB to show patience to enable the team to realize its full potential.

The in-form 25-year-old told Cricinfo: “I was partially … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Butt did not expect Afridi to retire, but pleads for patience.

Marcus North learning to cope with scrutiny

LONDON – Australian middle order batsman and part time off spinner Marcus North says he is learning to cope with the constant scrutiny of his position in the Australian squad.

Following a lean home summer, he quietened the campaign to unseat him by scoring an unbeaten 112 and 90 in the two-match series in New Zealand.

“That’s …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Golfer Greg Norman’s sister calls his ex-wife Evert ‘dominating’

CANBERRA – After almost a year of divorce between tennis star Chris Evert and golfer Greg Norman, the latter’s sister, Janis, has said she knew from the day they tied the knot that the couple were doomed to split one day.

“She became very dominating and controlling, and, it became very apparent she was treating my …. Original source  : Golfer Greg Norman’s sister calls his ex-wife Evert ‘dominating’.

North, Watson Lords performance shows depth of Oz Test attack: Ponting

LONDON – Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting is of the view that the bowling performance of all-rounders Marcus North and Shane Watson in the recently concluded Lords Test against Pakistan, highlights the increasing versatility of the squad’s bowling attack in the run-up to this year’s Ashes series.

Watson claimed five wickets in the first … Original source on Gaea Times at : North, Watson Lords performance shows depth of Oz Test attack: Ponting.

PCB chief hints at return of Yousuf, Younus for England Test series

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has indicated that former captains Muhammad Yousuf and Younus Khan may return to the national team for the Test series against England next month.

“The issue of both these players was discussed at our meeting in London on last Friday where it was felt that since there …. Source  : PCB chief hints at return of Yousuf, Younus for England Test series.

Is golf is giving up on Tiger Woods?

LONDON – Tiger Woods is in grave danger of becoming just another golfer, and he realizes it.

After yet another false start at the British Open, Woods admitted: “That has been the story of my week. As soon as I got something going, I would somehow find a way to stop the momentum.”

“I knew …. Read the original article  : here.

Tiger Woods drops F-bombs on live TV

WASHINGTON – Controversial golf champion, Tiger Woods has grabbed the world’s attention yet again by using a series of F-bombs on live television during the British Open Golf Championship in Scotland this weekend.

According to The Sun, the 34-year-old golfer unleashed a string of audible abuse on Saturday at the British Open after missing … Read more >>.

Ethnic Indian wins Malaysian golf tournament

KUALA LUMPUR – An ethnic Indian has won Malaysia’s golf tournament Negri Sembilan Masters Invitational, becoming the first Malaysian to win it.

Siva, 31, led from day one and was consistent throughout the four rounds at the Seremban International Golf Club (SIGC) Sunday, The Star newspaper said.
He shot a three-under 69 yesterday, despite rain …. Source  : Ethnic Indian wins Malaysian golf tournament.

CrossFit Brings The Fittest To Carson

CARSON (GaeaTimes.com)- If you are fit then the Home Depot Center in Carson is your destination. At least that is what the organizers of CrossFit have to say. CrossFit is an annual athletic gaming event which is held in California every year and is the meeting place of the fittest humans on the planet …. Original article  : CrossFit Brings The Fittest To Carson.

Ex-Liverpool boss blames Rooney for England’s WC loss

LONDON – Ex-Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier has blamed Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney for England’s shocking World Cup performance.

Fabio Capello’s side crashed out of the tournament with a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Germany in the second round.

“Probably the key to understanding why England didn’t perform at the World Cup is that the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ex-Liverpool boss blames Rooney for England’s WC loss.

Youngsters can help Man U reclaim lost Premier League title: Giggs

LONDON – Manchester United can reclaim the Premier League title on the performance of their younger lot of players, feels veteran Ryan Giggs.

United fielded eight players during their 3-1 victory over Celtic in Toronto on Friday who were 21 or under.

They included new signing Chris Smalling, 19, and goal scorers Tom Cleverley, 20, and Danny … Original article on : Youngsters can help Man U reclaim lost Premier League title: Giggs.