Australia set to host 2015 Asian Cup football finals

SYDNEY – Australia is set to host the 2015 Asian Cup finals after presenting its bid to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at a meeting in Kuala Lumpur Thursday.

Australia is the only contender for the 16th edition of the competition.
AFC president Mohamed bin Hammam received the bid book from Football Federation of Australia (FFA) …. Source  : Australia set to host 2015 Asian Cup football finals.

Maradona hits back, says he was cheated and lied to

BUENOS AIRES – Diego Maradona broke his silence Thursday, a day after he was sacked as Argentina’s national coach, saying he was betrayed and lied to.

In a scathing attack, he said that the chief of the Argentine football association (AFA), Julio Grondona, and co-coach Carlos Bilardo lied to him and cheated him. He made a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Maradona hits back, says he was cheated and lied to.

Dubutant Raina hits century as India avoid follow-on (Lunch Report)

COLOMBO – Test debutant Suresh Raina struck a century and was involved in a 236-run partnership with Sachin Tendulkar as India averted a follow-on in the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka here Thursday. At lunch on the fourth day, India were 477 for four in their first innings, in reply to the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Dubutant Raina hits century as India avoid follow-on (Lunch Report).

Akram says ‘knee-jerk’ reactions bane of Pak cricket

LAHORE – Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has called for stability in the national team, and urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to stick with newly-appointed skipper Salman Butt.

“Shahid Afridi was appointed for a year and out of the blue he disappeared after one Test. That was a joke,” Wasim wrote in an article … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Akram says ‘knee-jerk’ reactions bane of Pak cricket.

New proposal to revolutionise Test cricket championship

SYDNEY – A new proposal under consideration is all set to revolutionise Test cricket, with the two best nations to play a grand final possibly over six days or, even until there is a result.

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland is confident his ICC counterparts will take their first steps towards a points-based system since …. Source article  : New proposal to revolutionise Test cricket championship.

Indian, Lankan cricketers pay homage to late Lankan star C.I. Gunasekara

COLOMBO – Indian and Sri Lankan cricketers taking part in the second cricket Test being played here, paid tribute and homage to former All Ceylon Cricketer Conroy Ievers Gunasekara, better known as C.I Gunasekara, who passed away today. He was 90.

Players from both sides observed two minutes silence shortly after lunch on the fourth day …. Source article  : Indian, Lankan cricketers pay homage to late Lankan star C.I. Gunasekara.

Maradona accuses Argentine football association of ‘lying, betraying’

LONDON – After losing his job as Argentina’s football coach, Diego Maradona has accused Argentina Football Association president Julio Grondona of ‘lying’ and team manager Carlos Bilardo of ‘betraying’.

The Argentine FA declined to renew his contract in the wake of the 4-0 World Cup quarterfinal defeat by Germany.

“Grondona lied to me. Bilardo betrayed … Read : Maradona accuses Argentine football association of ‘lying, betraying’.

Should White Sox Trade Back Scott Podsednik?

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com) – Scoot Podsednik is now a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Did White Sox have done a great mistake by trading Scoot Podsednik to Dodgers?
White Sox is now on a dilemma whether to bring back Scoot Podsednik or not. The big positive attribute of Scoot Podsednik is …. Original source  : Should White Sox Trade Back Scott Podsednik?.

Jhonny Peralta Goes To Detroit Tigers

ST. PETERSBURG (GaeaTimes.com)- The Cleveland Indians on Wednesday traded its veteran third baseman Jhonny Peralta to the Detroit Tigers that provided them with a minor league left-hander player Giovanni Soto. The trade was carried out by the Detroit Tigers in an attempt to bring some respite to its injury-ridden team which has some of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Jhonny Peralta Goes To Detroit Tigers.

Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 4, Second Test

COLOMBO – The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here Thursday.
Sri Lanka 1st innings: 642 for four declared
India 1st innings (overnight 382/4)
Murali Vijay lbw Mendis 58
Virender Sehwag st …. Original article  : Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 4, Second Test.

Raiders sign first-round pick Rolando McClain hours before start of first practice

Raiders sign first-round pick Rolando McClain

NAPA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders signed first-round pick Rolando McClain to a contract late Wednesday night, hours before the start of their first training camp practice.
McClain, the eighth overall pick in April’s draft, is just the third first-round pick to sign a contract and the highest overall pick to …. Original source  : Raiders sign first-round pick Rolando McClain hours before start of first practice.

Debutant Raina hits ton as India makes 477/4

COLOMBO – Suresh Raina scored a century on debut as India avoided a follow on and scored 477 for four in the first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka’s 642 for four declared, at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket Test here Thursday.
Raina was unbeaten on 112 and Sachin Tendulkar …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Debutant Raina hits ton as India makes 477/4.

Memphis Regrets the Loss of Lorenzen Wright

MEMPHIS (GaeaTimes.com) – The death of Memphis famous basketball player, Lorenzen Wright is still a mystery. Wright’s body was found in the dense forest of south-east Memphis on Wednesday afternoon.
Memphis fans are in a state of shock at the sudden loss of the great sports person. According to reports, Lorenzen represented the city of Memphis. …. Source  : Memphis Regrets the Loss of Lorenzen Wright.

Manchested United Wins 5-2 in MLS ALL Star Game

HOUSTON, TEXAS(GaeaTimes) — Manchester United Scored 5 times in the the MLS All Star game. This was the final match of the club’s North American pre-season tour. The charismatic Italian mid-fielder Fedrico Macheda opened the score for Manchester United within 23 seconds.
Fedrico Macheda scored once again within 13 minutes to increase the lead to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Manchested United Wins 5-2 in MLS ALL Star Game.

Manchester United Takes On MLA All Star’s Tonight

HOUSTON (GaeaTimes.com) — The Red Devils are all set to take on MLS All Star opposition at Reliant Stadium in Houston (8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and TeleFutura).
In an interview, MLS Commissioner Don Garber said
Manchester United are among the most recognized and successful clubs in the world, and we are pleased to have them compete … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Manchester United Takes On MLA All Star’s Tonight.

Cricket Australia board to meet to consider Howard’s ICC nomination

MELBOURNE – Cricket Australia has summoned 14 of its board members to Melbourne tomorrow to decide on former prime minister John Howard’s nomination to the International Cricket Council.

Howard’s nomination for the ICC vice-presidency was blocked by a strong alliance of Asian and African nations at an ICC board meeting in Singapore in June.

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Injured Shahzad ruled out of Trent Bridge Test against Pakistan

LONDON – England fast bowler Ajmal Shahzad has been ruled out of the first Test against Pakistan, starting at Trent Bridge here on Thursday, due to an ankle injury.

Shahzad suffered the injury when he twisted his left ankle while playing for Yorkshire in a 40-over match last Monday. He has been replaced by fellow Yorkshire … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Injured Shahzad ruled out of Trent Bridge Test against Pakistan.

Lorenzen Wright Dies At 34

MEMPHIS (GaeaTimes.com)- Former American basketball player Lorenzen Wright’s body has been found in a wooded area in southeast Memphis yesterday. The ex-NBA player’s uncle Curtis Wright officially confirmed the news to the media. The former NBA player has been missing since last week and his family appealed for his appearance by filing a … Read more : Lorenzen Wright Dies At 34.

India-Pakistan shadow boxing /(Article)

NEW DELHI – India and Pakistan have gone through another round of shadow boxing, which they call steps towards a dialogue, to sort out differences between the two countries on a host of issues.

Though the talks ended in a stalemate, with the two countries blaming each other for the deadlock, they are set to … Original article on : India-Pakistan shadow boxing /(Article).

Padres get 1st win in 5 games against Dodgers at Petco Park, 6-1

Padres finally beat Dodgers at Petco Park, 6-1

SAN DIEGO – Jerry Hairston Jr. drove in three runs and five San Diego pitchers retired the final 19 batters, leading the NL West-leading Padres to a 6-1 win over the rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
The Padres beat the Dodgers for the first time in five …. Original article  : Padres get 1st win in 5 games against Dodgers at Petco Park, 6-1.