Mourinho ‘The Special One’ destined to lead Man U, England: Sneijder

LONDON – New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho ‘The Special One’ is destined to manage Manchester United and England, according to Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder.

Real Madrid is just a stopping off stage before Mourinho ends up at Old Trafford as Sir Alex Ferguson’s natural replacement, says Sneijder.

Sneijder came to know Mourinho well in [..] Read the original article: here.

Rick Ankiel Traded To Atlanta Braves

CINCINNATI (GaeaTimes.com)- Outfielder Rick Ankiel is now part of Atlanta Braves. The team in its move to strengthen its outfield and Bullpen area went for a five-player deal on Saturday with the Kansas City Royals. The Atlanta Braves got Rick Ankiel and right-hander Kyle Farnsworth from the Kansas City Royals; it traded three young [..] Read the original article: here.

‘Beckham’s top-flight football career is over’

LONDON – New AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has said that England midfielder David Beckham’s top-flight football career is over.

Beckham is battling to overcome the ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered while playing for Milan in March.

Allegri fears Beckham, 35, will never play for Milan or any big club ever again, News of the … Original article on : ‘Beckham’s top-flight football career is over’.

British rowers break 114-year-old transatlantic crossing record

LONDON – A British-led rowing team broke a 114-year-old record for crossing the North Atlantic from New York to the Isles of Scilly on Saturday.

During two months at sea, the team battled 10-metre waves, a bout of food poisoning and narrowly avoided crashing into fishing boats in 35-knot winds, The Telegraph reports.

The team, skippered … Original source on Gaea Times at : British rowers break 114-year-old transatlantic crossing record.

Shane Warne wins TV role on Channel 9

MELBOURNE – Oz cricket superstar Shane Warne has struck a deal with Channel 9 to head a prime-time TV variety show.

The deal, finalized by Nine boss David Gyngell, will see the show go on air during the Ashes series on Thursdays at 9.30pm.

Nine has brought back light entertainment guru Glenn Pallister, formerly in charge …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Prefer equal battle between bat and ball, rather than dull India-Lanka draw: Benaud

LONDON – Former Australian cricket captain and noted television commentator Richie Benaud has said that he would prefer a Test match where the battle between bat and ball is on an equal footing, as in the case of England versus Pakistan, as opposed to a match “where only 17 wickets are taken and almost 1,500 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Prefer equal battle between bat and ball, rather than dull India-Lanka draw: Benaud.

Allegations of rampant corruption in CWG baseless: Kalmadi

NEW DELHI – Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi has refuted allegations of rampant corruption in the event-related projects.

Kalmadi deemed media reports on suspected financial irregularities as unfounded and baseless and asserted that the Organising Committee’s mandate included neither the development of infrastructure for the games nor the tendering process.

“We have nothing …. Read the original article  : here.

Howard’s replacement for ICC post denies BCCI’s dominance of world cricket

MELBOURNE – International Cricket Council chairman-elect Alan Isaac has denied that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) led bloc dominated the sport.

“It’s not actually like that. As chairman of KPMG, four times a year I met as part of the Asia-Pacific board so you get a bit used to dealing with people …. Original article  : Howard’s replacement for ICC post denies BCCI’s dominance of world cricket.

Tevez humiliated at team being ‘herded like chickens’ on flight following WC exit

LONDON – Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, who scored 29 goals in his first season at the club, has said that he is struggling to motivate himself for the new Premier League season following his country’s failed World Cup campaign.

Manchester City will again rely upon the Argentine striker to spearhead his side’s quest for … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Tevez humiliated at team being ‘herded like chickens’ on flight following WC exit.

Rooney has rum and tells Haye, ‘I would love to be a boxer’

LONDON – England’s ace striker Wayne Rooney told World Heavyweight Champion David Haye that he would love to be a boxer after a rum drinking session with him.

Rooney and Haye were on holiday last month at the exclusive Royal Westmoreland complex in Barbados where the Manchester United striker owns a five million pound luxury … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rooney has rum and tells Haye, ‘I would love to be a boxer’.

Elite Tripura troopers to provide security during CWG

AGARTALA – Tripura State Rifles (TSR) troopers, specialised in combat actions, will help in providing security during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi following a request from the union home ministry, a top official said here Sunday.

“Following the request from the union home ministry, one battalion (around 1,000 troopers) of TSR is expected to take …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Elite Tripura troopers to provide security during CWG.

Usha finds running easier than managing her academy

NEW DELHI – Sprinter-hurdler P.T.Usha has overcome many challenges in her illustrious career, but today she faces the biggest hurdle of her life — running her dream project, the Usha School of Athletics, to produce champion athletes.

“Running and hurdling are far easier than running an academy,” Usha sums up her eight-year experience of managing the …. Original source  : Usha finds running easier than managing her academy.

Seattle Seahawks agree to deal with No. 14 pick Earl Thomas

Seahawks agree to deal with 1st-round pick Thomas

SEATTLE – The Seattle Seahawks have reached an agreement with safety Earl Thomas, one of their two first-round draft picks.
A person familiar with the deal says it’s a five-year contract worth $21.1 million, including $12.32 million guaranteed. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Seattle Seahawks agree to deal with No. 14 pick Earl Thomas.

Chivas USA beats Crew 3-1 for 1st MLS home win since April 10, hands Columbus 2nd road loss

Chivas USA gets first home MLS win since April 10

CARSON, Calif. – Justin Braun and Blair Gavin scored in the first half and Chivas USA beat Columbus 3-1 on Saturday night.
Carlos Borja added a goal in the second half as Chivas (5-9-3) won a league home game for the first time since April 10.
Eastern Conference …. Source article  : Chivas USA beats Crew 3-1 for 1st MLS home win since April 10, hands Columbus 2nd road loss.

Sharapova beats Radwanska; Azarenka tops Stosur to reach Bank of West final

Sharapova, Azarenka reach Stanford final
STANFORD, Calif. – Maria Sharapova finds herself just playing tennis these days, a nice feeling after dealing with a return from major surgery a year ago.
Sharapova shook off a first-set loss to beat Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska 1-6, 6-2, 6-2 on Saturday in the Bank of the West Classic to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sharapova beats Radwanska; Azarenka tops Stosur to reach Bank of West final.

Juan Manuel Marquez batters Juan Diaz for unanimous-decision win, keeps lightweight belts

Marquez dominates Diaz to keep lightweight belts

LAS VEGAS – Although Juan Manuel Marquez’s right eye was swollen nearly shut, he kept it focused on his one remaining goal – a third fight with Manny Pacquiao.
Marquez didn’t exactly make himself more attractive to boxing’s pound-for-pound champion with his systematic dismantling of Juan Diaz.
Marquez unanimously outpointed Diaz …. Read the original article  : Juan Manuel Marquez batters Juan Diaz for unanimous-decision win, keeps lightweight belts.

Montero scores in 26th minute to lift Sounders to 3rd straight win, 1-0 over Earthquakes

Montero’s goal lifts Sounders past Earthquakes

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Fredy Montero continued his hot streak for Seattle, scoring in the 26th minute and leading the Sounders to their third consecutive victory.
Montero has now scored or assisted on the Sounders’ last eight goals and 12 of their last 15. Seattle (7-8-4) moved past both San Jose …. Original article  : Montero scores in 26th minute to lift Sounders to 3rd straight win, 1-0 over Earthquakes.

Dmitry Pirog KOs Daniel Jacobs in 5th to win WBO middleweight title; Guerrero tops Casamayor

Pirog flattens Jacobs; Guerrero tops Casamayor

LAS VEGAS – Unheralded Russian middleweight Dmitry Pirog stopped Daniel Jacobs with a crushing overhand right in the fifth round to win the vacant WBO title Saturday night.
Former featherweight champion Robert Guerrero dominated Joel Casamayor in a lopsided unanimous decision to win his debut at 140 pounds, and Jorge Linares … Original article on : Dmitry Pirog KOs Daniel Jacobs in 5th to win WBO middleweight title; Guerrero tops Casamayor.

Person familiar with deal: Jets sign top pick CB Kyle Wilson to 5-year, $13 million deal

AP source: Jets sign 1st-round pick Kyle Wilson

NEW YORK – The Jets signed cornerback Kyle Wilson, the team’s first-round draft pick, to a five-year, $13 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday night.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the agreement.
The …. Source  : Person familiar with deal: Jets sign top pick CB Kyle Wilson to 5-year, $13 million deal.

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