‘I’ve still got a lot to learn’ says Morgan

Trent Bridge (Nottingham, UK),J – England middle-order batsman Eoin Morgan says that he still has a lot to learn in silencing most doubters with a stunning maiden Test century in only his third match.

Morgan scored an unbeaten 125 on the first day of the first Test against Pakistan here, helping his team to a formidable …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘I’ve still got a lot to learn’ says Morgan.

Aditya carries India’s hope in world junior squash

QUITO – Aditya Jagtap carried India’s hopes into the quarterfinal stage of the World Junior Men’s Squash Championships here.

Also joining him Thursday were five Egyptians and one each from Pakistan and England.
Earlier in the day, Jagtap defeated Lance Beddoes from New Zealand and then overcame James Earles from England. The …. Read the original article  : here.

Cricket Australia not to renominate Howard for ICC post, backs Kiwi cricket chief

MELBOURNE – The 14-member executive board of directors of Cricket Australia on Friday decided not to renominate former Australian Prime Minister John Howard for the post of vice-president of the International Cricket Council (ICC), opting instead to back New Zealand Cricket chairman Alan Isaac.

Following the rejection of Howard by the ICC, Cricket Australia and New …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Cricket Australia not to renominate Howard for ICC post, backs Kiwi cricket chief.

Sakshi Singh Rawat’s Ranchi Arrival Eagerly Anticipated

RANCHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- While Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s wedding to Sakshi Singh Rawat had gone fairly unnoticed by the media, the neighbors and well wishers of the cricketer were waiting in anticipation for their idol’s arrival to Ranchi from Dehradun, so that they may also take part in the celebrations. Reports from Ranchi … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sakshi Singh Rawat’s Ranchi Arrival Eagerly Anticipated.

India thrash Desportivo Monsanto 6-2 on Portugal tour

NEW DELHI – The Indian football team thrashed Desportivo Monsanto 6-2 at Pilado in their second practice match in Portugal.

According to information received here, Mohammed Rafi scored a brace, while Anthony Pereira, Renedy Singh, Clifford Miranda and Abhishek Yadav scored a goal each in Thursday’s match.
India made two changes in the starting line-up … Read more : India thrash Desportivo Monsanto 6-2 on Portugal tour.

Travis Pastrana Bags His 7th Gold Medal in Moto X Freestyle

LOS ANGELS (GaeaTimes.com) — Travis Pastrana has bagged yet another Free style Gold Medal. This is Pastrana’s seventh haul. Pastrana was awarded his 7th Moto X Freestyle gold medal on Thursday night at Los Angeles. He won his forth medal in 2003 at the same place.

Pastrana was leading right from the beginning. His … Read more »»».

Hamilton says he has no deal to pull aside to help teammates

LONDON – McLaren ace Lewis Hamilton has said that he does not expect to be in the position where he has to accept team orders to pull aside for a teammate like Ferrari rival Felipe Massa did for Fernando Alonso during last Sunday’s German Grand Prix in Hockenheim.

“I don’t think at any stage of the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hamilton says he has no deal to pull aside to help teammates.

Robinho begs Manchester City to let him quit

LONDON – Brazilian football star Robinho is reported to have begged Manchester City to let him quit Eastlands.

The 32.5-million-pound played his final loan game for Santos this week.

Now, according to The Sun, the 26-year-old striker will ask City boss Roberto Mancini to allow him to make his switch to the Samba club permanent.

He said: …. Source  : Robinho begs Manchester City to let him quit.

Matt Capps Moves to Minnesota Twins

MINNESOTA (GaeaTimes.com) — Matt Capps is all set to move over to Minnesota Twins this season. The Washington Nationals have traded him in exchange of Wilson Ramos on late Thursday night.
The Nationals included $500,000 in the deal and will receive left-handed relief pitcher Joe Testa, who was demoted from Class AA New Britain to Class … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Matt Capps Moves to Minnesota Twins.

Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, Day 5, Second Test

COLOMBO – The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the final day of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here Friday.
Sri Lanka 1st innings: 642 for four declared
India 1st innings (overnight 669/9)
Murali Vijay lbw Mendis 58
Virender Sehwag …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Person familiar with situation: Former Oregon QB Masoli invited to visit Ole Miss this weekend

AP source: Masoli invited to visit Ole Miss

A person familiar with the situation says Mississippi coach Houston Nutt has invited former Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli to visit campus this weekend.
Masoli is expected to decide by Friday morning whether he’ll visit Oxford. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Masoli has …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sri Lanka make 19/0 at lunch

COLOMBO – Sri Lanka were 19 for no loss in the second innings at lunch, after bowling out India for 707 in the first innings, on the final day of the second cricket Test here Friday.

Openers Tharanga Pranavitana was batting on six and Tillekaratne Dilshan on five. Sri Lanka declatred their first innings at 642 [..] Read the original article: here.

Murray, Lopez, Blake win, Gulbis upset at Farmers Classic in Los Angeles

Murray, Lopez, Blake win 2nd-round matches in LA
LOS ANGELES – Andy Murray had to go the distance in his Los Angeles debut, beating American qualifier Tim Smyczek 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 on Thursday night in a second-round match at the Farmers Classic.
The top-seeded Scot received a wild-card into the event after world No. 2 … Original source on Gaea Times at : Murray, Lopez, Blake win, Gulbis upset at Farmers Classic in Los Angeles.

Former Raptors star Bosh says he always played hard while with Toronto

Bosh says he always played hard with Raptors

TORONTO – After being called out as a quitter by his former general manager, Chris Bosh says he “put his heart and soul” into the Toronto Raptors organization and never gave up on his team.
In an interview on Rogers Sportsnet on Thursday night, Bosh responded to allegations made … Read more »»».

NASCAR’s Stewart makes successful return to North Dakota dirt track

Stewart returns to North Dakota
WEST FARGO, N.D. – NASCAR star Tony Stewart made his return to North Dakota – and failed to cross the finish line.

The two-time Sprint Cup champion was felled by a flat tire midway through the 35-lap All Star Circuit of Champions sprint feature Thursday at the Red River Valley Speedway. He … Read more : NASCAR’s Stewart makes successful return to North Dakota dirt track.

Marion Bartoli, Maria Sharapova advance to Bank of West quarterfinals

Bartoli, Sharapova reach quarterfinals
STANFORD, Calif. – Marion Bartoli, Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka advanced to the quarterfinals of the Bank of the West Classic.
Shahar Peer, another seeded player, wasn’t as fortunate Thursday
The fourth-seeded Bartoli beat former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic, 6-3, 6-4, for her eighth consecutive victory at the event and 10th … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Marion Bartoli, Maria Sharapova advance to Bank of West quarterfinals.

Ty Wigginton’s sac fly leads Orioles to 6-5 win over Royals in 11 innings

Wigginton’s sac fly leads Orioles to win in 11

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ty Wigginton’s sacrifice fly in the 11th inning broke the game’s final tie and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Thursday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Corey Patterson homered with two outs in the eighth off Kansas City’s …. Read the original article  : Ty Wigginton’s sac fly leads Orioles to 6-5 win over Royals in 11 innings.

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As Twins surge after break, front office has same if-it-makes-sense approach to trade deadline

Surging Twins approach trade deadline usual way
MINNEAPOLIS – The All-Star break was a welcomed rest for the Minnesota Twins. It was also quite the revival.
They’re only 14 games into the second half, but by outscoring their opponents 97-50 and going 10-4 they’ve rediscovered their energy and confidence even if the success was perhaps … Read more : As Twins surge after break, front office has same if-it-makes-sense approach to trade deadline.

No. 600 eludes Alex Rodriguez, whose three RBIs help Yankees beat Indians 11-4

A-Rod has three RBIs, but no No. 600 in Yanks win

CLEVELAND – Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs without hitting his 600th homer and the New York Yankees used a seven-run seventh inning to beat the Cleveland Indians 11-4 Thursday night.
Dustin Moseley (1-0) won his first start, allowing a run and four hits over six …. Original source  : No. 600 eludes Alex Rodriguez, whose three RBIs help Yankees beat Indians 11-4.