Saturday, July 31, 2010

Sports News – Newsletter for July 31, 2010

Saturday, July 31, 2010


CWG organising committee asked to explain delays, deals

NEW DELHI – Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandrasekhar is understood to have asked the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee to submit details about the delays in the completion of games projects, cost overruns and deals that have attracted adverse media attention, even as a report of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) about suspected irregularities hit headlines in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : CWG organising committee asked to explain delays, deals.

Hard man Rio Ferdinand goes soft, admits to being secret McFly fan

LONDON – Manchester United football star Rio Ferdinand has ruined his hard man image by admitting he is a secret McFly fan.

According to The Sun, the England football captain posted a snap of himself singing along to the boyband’s hit Star Girl on his Twitter page.

Rio, 31, went online to share the photo with … Original article on : Hard man Rio Ferdinand goes soft, admits to being secret McFly fan.

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Trent Bridge (Nottingham, UK),J – England fast bowler James Anderson at present looks the best swing bowler in the world, and he said that his five wickets for 49 runs against Pakistan in the first Test between the two sides being played here, did make for a good birthday celebration with his team mates.

Anderson, who … Read more >>.

Indian origin Ponzi king dupes investors of 115 million pounds

LONDON – An Indian origin businessman has been charged for spearheading Britain’s biggest Ponzi fraud, cheating investors, including a former England cricketer, of 115-million-pounds.

According to the Daily Express, Kautilya Nandan Pruthi’s victims include former England cricketer Darren Gough, singer Jerome Flynn and other celebrities.

Gough is a former winner of TV’s Strictly Come Dancing talent … Original article on : Indian origin Ponzi king dupes investors of 115 million pounds.

Pak Sports Ministry says no request by PCB to clear Sri Lankan team terror attack report

LAHORE – The Pakistan Sports Ministry has said that it has not received any report from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over last year’s terror attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore.

“As far as I know they had sent us a report on the sad incident, but that was sometime back and it … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pak Sports Ministry says no request by PCB to clear Sri Lankan team terror attack report.

Button vows to quit Formula One if team orders are brought back

LONDON – World motor racing champion Jenson Button has vowed to quit Formula One if team orders are brought back.

Button said that he would walk away from his eight million pound deal over the issue that has split the sport. he Sun quoted him as saying: “I’d not be interested in racing in F1 …. Source  : Button vows to quit Formula One if team orders are brought back.

Paris Rosen Crashes in Moto X 16

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com) — Paris Rosen, who rose to super stardom by posting a viral Motorbike stunt video in You Tube has been involved in a horrific crash.
Paris Rosen was seen last night crashing into the ground after attempting a Front-Flip. He was taken to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention. His manager …. Read the original article  : here.

Kyle Loza Shows Off his Moto X Best Trick Move

NEW YORK (Gaeatimes.com) — It seems that Kyle Loza will take the Gold Medal for the fourth time at the Moto X Best Trick. With Blake “Bilko” leaving the game after a shoulder injury, the first position for Kyle Loza seems obvious. There is no chance for Blake “Bilko” to return back to the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kyle Loza Shows Off his Moto X Best Trick Move.

N. Korean football coach sacked, could be executed

LONDON – North Korea World Cup coach Kim Jong-hun has been sacked, publicly ridiculed, expelled from the Worker’s Party and made a construction labourer after his team failed to do well in South Africa.

He has also been accused of betraying General Kim Jong-un, the shadowy son of North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-il, raising fears that …. Read the original article  : here.

Brazilian goalie charged with ex-girlfriend’s murder

LONDON – Brazilian goalkeeper Bruno Souza has been charged with the murder of his 25-year-old ex-girlfriend Eliza Samudio. He reportedly fathered her four-month-old baby.

According to The Telegraph, Samudio’s body is yet to be found, but the police has wrapped up an initial phase of their investigation by saying that Souza masterminded her murder. …. Original source  : Brazilian goalie charged with ex-girlfriend’s murder.

Roy Oswalt’s debut with Philly a dud; Lance Berkman headed to Yankees as trade deadline nears

Oswalt’s Philly debut a dud; Berkman headed to NYY

Roy Oswalt’s debut with the Philadelphia Phillies was a dud. Maybe ex-teammate Lance Berkman will make a better first impression for the New York Yankees.
On another busy day of wheeling and dealing leading up to baseball’s trade deadline, the Chicago White Sox added pitcher Edwin Jackson, and … Read : Roy Oswalt’s debut with Philly a dud; Lance Berkman headed to Yankees as trade deadline nears.

ICC VP nominee Isaac may win Asian vote for supporting IPL window creation in FTP

SYDNEY – Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket’s nominee for the ICC vice-presidency, Alan Isaac, has come out in support of creating windows for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the Future Tours Program (FTP), which could improve his chances of securing the post with the help of the Asian Bloc.

According to the Sydney Morning …. Original source  : ICC VP nominee Isaac may win Asian vote for supporting IPL window creation in FTP.

Sharapova outlasts Dementieva in 3 sets; Azarenka beats defending champion Bartoli

Sharapova, Azarenka win quarterfinals matches
STANFORD, Calif. – Maria Sharapova outlasted fellow Russian Elena Dementieva, 6-4, 2-6, 6-3, in a match Friday night that lasted 2 hours, 47 minutes in the quarterfinals of the Bank of the Classic.
The fifth-seeded Sharapova improved to 6-3 against top 10 competition since returning from shoulder surgery last May. …. Read the original article  : Sharapova outlasts Dementieva in 3 sets; Azarenka beats defending champion Bartoli.

Watch Chivas vs Manchester United Game Streaming Online

GUADALJARA, MEXICO (GaeaTimes.com) – The soccer fans now have enough reasons to cheer. Now they can watch Chivas vs Manchester United Soccer Live streaming online. Manchester United, the world’s most famous soccer team came to Guadaljara in Mexico on 30th July for the inauguration of the new omnilife stadium, Estadio Chivas.
As a part of the … Read more : Watch Chivas vs Manchester United Game Streaming Online.

New York Yankees Acquires Austin Kearns From Cleveland Indians

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Austin Kearns will now be fielding for the Yankees. With the trade deadline closing down on them, the Yankees completed the deal last night. Today 4 p.m. (local time) happens to be the closing hour to trade players outside Major League Baseball’s waiver system. Post the deadline, players are allowed …. Read the original article  : New York Yankees Acquires Austin Kearns From Cleveland Indians.

Shaun White Looses to Gangon in X Games Final

LOS Angeles (GaeaTimes.com) — Nokia Theater stood stunned, as Pierre-Luc Gagnon was able to come from behind to beat Shaun White. Shaun White returned to X Games after a long time and posted two of the biggest scores in the skateboard vert final with his first two runs. Pierre-Luc Gagnon fell in each of …. Source  : Shaun White Looses to Gangon in X Games Final.

Sam Bradford Signs a Contract of $78 Million with New York Jets

NEW YORK (Gaeatimes.com) — Rams rookie Sam Bradford, signed a contract of $78 Million with New York Jets for a 6 Year deal. It is worth $50 Million in guarantees. Bradford has made a record by signing the highest single contract in the League’s history.
The New York Jets have signed in their new coach, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sam Bradford Signs a Contract of $78 Million with New York Jets.

Lance Berkman To Join New York Yankees

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- At the age of 34 and recording a career low last season, Lance Berkman still has got something that is driving the New York Yankees to go for him. As per reports, the New York Yankees have agreed to a trade with the Houston Astros under which they would acquire switch-hitter …. Original source  : Lance Berkman To Join New York Yankees.

Ryan’s infield hit gives Cardinals’ 1-0, 10-inning victory over Pirates

Cardinals beat Pirates 1-0 in 10 innings
ST. LOUIS – Brendan Ryan’s broken-bat infield hit in the 10th inning drove in the game’s lone run and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Friday night.

Chris Carpenter allowed five hits over eight innings for the Cardinals, who have won eight of nine at home … Read more : Ryan’s infield hit gives Cardinals’ 1-0, 10-inning victory over Pirates.

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