Darryl Stingly Tribute Video Gets Viral over the Web

OAKLAND (GaeaTimes.com) — With the death of Jack Tatum, former Oakland Raider, a video clip showing the “freak accident” between him and Darryl Stingly in 1978, is spreading like wildfire over the net.
The hit video shows how Jack “The Assassin” gave a severe hit to Stingly on the field of a pre-season game. The hit … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Darryl Stingly Tribute Video Gets Viral over the Web.

Arafat becomes second bowler to reach 100 T20-wicket milestone

LONDON – Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat became the second bowler to take 100 Twenty20 wickets when he picked up four wickets playing for Sussex against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.

The other bowler to hit the century mark in the Twenty20 format is Australia’s Dirk Nannes.

Despite the feat, Arafat had mixed emotions as the Friends Provident …. Original source  : Arafat becomes second bowler to reach 100 T20-wicket milestone.

Kiwi athletics body chief says lots of value in ’second tier’ CW Games

WELLINGTON – The Commonwealth Games may rate as a second-tier competition when it comes to athletics, but there is no doubting the value of this year’s event in New Delhi, said Athletics New Zealand high performance director Kevin Ankrom.

“New Zealanders will probably always see the Commonwealth Games as a major event, but in reality …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Kiwi athletics body chief says lots of value in ’second tier’ CW Games.

Pakistan won’t recall Abbas for Commonwealth Games

KARACHI – Sohail Abbas, Pakistan’s record-breaking hockey player, will not feature in October’s Commonwealth Games (CWG) in New Delhi as the country’s hockey bosses have decided against including the veteran player in the national team.

A top Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) official said Wednesday that Abbas will not be invited for the preparatory camp for the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pakistan won’t recall Abbas for Commonwealth Games.

Tevez urges Torres to join Man City

LONDON – Ace striker Carlos Tevez has urged Fernando Torres to join him at Manchester City, after coach Roberto Mancini admitted that he wants to sign the Liverpool striker.

Tevez said: “Torres would definitely make us better. He’s one of the top strikers in the world and I would love to have him as a …. Original article  : Tevez urges Torres to join Man City.

Stadia work up to mark: Gill

NEW DELHI – Work on 13 stadia being built for the Commonwealth Games and which are under the central government is satisfactory and up to the mark, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister M.S. Gill said Wednesday.

“There are no shortcomings in the 13 stadiums that are under the sports department. Some stadiums are under the Delhi …. Read the original article  : Stadia work up to mark: Gill.

Olympic champ Kaniskina leads Russian sweep of women’s 20K walk at European Championships

Kaniskina leads Russian sweep of Euros 20K walk

BARCELONA, Spain – Olga Kaniskina won gold in the women’s 20-kilometer walk at the European Championships, leading a Russian sweep of the medals in Wednesday’s event.
The Olympic champion made up for a silver performance four years ago with a season’s best time of 1 hour, 27 minutes, 44 …. Read the original article  : here.

Cricketers back ‘Not In My Game’ campaign to fight against terrorism

LONDON – A group of cricketers, including former Pakistan spinner-turned England spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed, have lent their support to an anti-terror campaign ‘Not In My Game’ to fight against the menace.

The aim of the campaign is to encourage cricket fans around the world to make clear that incidents such as last year’s terror attack … Read : Cricketers back ‘Not In My Game’ campaign to fight against terrorism.

‘England are better than Australia’, says Salman Butt

LONDON – Pakistan captain Salman Butt has rated the England team as relatively better opponents than the Australians.

Butt said that the series against England will be a lot tougher, and every player will have to raise the level of his game.

“I think England are better than Australia. Each member of their team knows what is …. Read the original article  : ‘England are better than Australia’, says Salman Butt.

England will show no fear against Pakistan: Broad

LONDON – Fast bowler Stuart Broad has said that England would see the upcoming Test series against Pakistan as a challenging assignment and a preparatory for this year’s Ashes series Down Under.

In an article for the Daily Mail, Broad said: “It will be quite a challenge. I am making such a late start to my … Read more >>.

Shane Warne steps in as Liz Hurley’s ‘date’ at horse race event

MELBOURNE – Liz Hurley and Shane Warne were an unusual sight together, when seen at the Glorious Goodwood race meet yesterday.

Warne was filling in for Hurley’s husband and Indian textile heir Arun Nayar, who was not to be seen around.

Hurley, who has just entered into owning thoroughbred racehorses, may have been getting some betting tips … Read more »»».

Spinners put India on backfoot (Lunch Report)

COLOMBO – Debutant spinner Suraj Randiv picked up two wickets, including the prized scalp of Virender Sehwag, to reduce India to 173 for three in the first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka’s 642 for four declared at lunch on the third day of the second cricket Test match here Wednesday.
Sehwag missed a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Spinners put India on backfoot (Lunch Report).

Barcelona’s bid to lure Fabregas hit by financial debt stumbling block

LONDON – The financial problems for new Barcelona president Sandro Rosell may mean that they will have to finally give up on getting Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas

A new audit into the Spanish giants’ finances showed they made a loss of more than 64.36 million pounds last season.

The club’s bid to lure Fabregas hit another stumbling …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Barcelona’s bid to lure Fabregas hit by financial debt stumbling block.

Collingwood eyeing Pak Test series as platform for Ashes success

LONDON – England batsman Paul Collingwood believes that his team can use their forthcoming series against Pakistan as a springboard for Ashes success in Australia later this year.

England will play four Tests against Pakistan, with the first match starting on Thursday at Trent Bridge.

“It would be silly to have full concentration on the Ashes, (but …. Source article  : Collingwood eyeing Pak Test series as platform for Ashes success.

Man U’s new signing Hernandez delighted to play alongside club heroes

LONDON – Manchester United new signing Javier Hernandez, who was used to playing his club heroes before this week on a PlayStation console, will now play with them in reality.

Hernandez said: “To play with people like Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes will be incredible for me. I have only ever played with them on my …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

PCB seeks Govt. approval to submit report over 2009 Sri Lankan team terror attack

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought the government’s approval to forward a high-level review over last year’s terror attack on the Sri Lankan team to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Leading cricket teams have refused to visit Pakistan following the 2009 attack on the team in Lahore, which killed eight people, as well … Read more »»».

Tribute to Grover Cleveland Alexander

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Grover Cleveland Alexander was an American Professional Baseball pitcher. The player was born on February 26, 1887 and passed away on November 4, 1950. He played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and St. louis Cardinals. He was elected into the prestigious Baseball Hall of Fame …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Tribute to Grover Cleveland Alexander.

Pak pace trio can put England on back foot: Sarfraz

KARACHI – Former Test pacer Sarfraz Nawaz feels Pakistan can only think of a victory against England if its bowlers give devastating performance.

“Pakistani pace attack is very devastating right now. They have been in good form and hopefully they would remain in form and fit. We only won the Test match against Australia because … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak pace trio can put England on back foot: Sarfraz.

Andy Murray splits with coach Maclagan over Corretja’s role

LONDON – Britain’s No.1 tennis player Andy Murray has split with his coach Miles Maclagan after a disagreement over the role of coaching consultant Alex Corretja, who was originally brought in to advise Murray on how to improve his clay-court game.

The three men were finding it difficult to work together, according to sources inside the … Read more : Andy Murray splits with coach Maclagan over Corretja’s role.

Collingwood scoffs at ‘overrated’ Pak bowling attack

LOUGHBOROUGH – England middle-order batsman Paul Collingwood has described the Pakistan bowling attack as overrated and added that reports describing its potency are “way over the top”.

He said Australia’s bowlers were still the world’s best.

“I think they (Pakistan’s bowlers) have got a lot of talent, but to say they are the number one pace attack … Read : Collingwood scoffs at ‘overrated’ Pak bowling attack.