Opposition corners government over CWG

NEW DELHI – Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha Friday demanded that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh speak in the house on the Commonwealth Games scam and sought a debate under an adjournment motion.

The opposition cornered the government on the alleged scandals in activities related to the October Games and did not allow Urban Development Minister … Original source on Gaea Times at : Opposition corners government over CWG.

Indian spinners trigger Sri Lankan collapse (Lunch Report)

COLOMBO – Spinners Pragyan Ojha and Amit Mishra put India on top as Sri Lanka collapsed at lunch on the fourth day of the third and final cricket Test here Friday. Sri Lanka were 144 for eight at lunch with Thilan Samaraweera batting on 34 and Ajantha Mendis at 10.
Resuming at 45 …. Original article  : Indian spinners trigger Sri Lankan collapse (Lunch Report).

Giants recall RHP Todd Wellemeyer from 15-day DL, designate RHP Denny Bautista for assignment

Giants recall Wellemeyer off DL, drop Bautista

ATLANTA – The San Francisco Giants have activated pitcher Todd Wellemeyer from the 15-day DL and designated right-hander Denny Bautista for assignment.
The Giants made the moves Thursday night before to their game at Atlanta
Wellemeyer, who missed 49 games with a right quad strain, was 3-5 with a 5.82 ERA … Original article on : Giants recall RHP Todd Wellemeyer from 15-day DL, designate RHP Denny Bautista for assignment.

Lampard says return to Chelsea a “breath of fresh air” after ‘disappointing’ World Cup

LONDON – Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has said that his return to Chelsea is like a “breath of fresh air” after the trauma of England’s failed World Cup campaign.

Chelsea will play their first match of the season on Sunday with the Community Shield against Manchester United.

“I have to be honest and say that the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Lampard says return to Chelsea a “breath of fresh air” after ‘disappointing’ World Cup.

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

COLOMBO – Scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the third and final cricket Test between Sri Lanka and India at the P. Sara Oval here Friday.
Sri Lanka 1st innings: 425
India 1st innings: 436 all out
Sri Lanka 2nd innings (Overnight 45/2):
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England getting to understand Umpire Decision Review System better: Strauss

LONDON – England captain Andrew Strauss has said that his team is becoming increasingly comfortable with the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS).

The system is being used in a Test series in England for the first time during the ongoing four-match series against Pakistan.

England had utilised the system in their favour during the Trent Bridge Test, … Read more >>.

While 7-time winner Woods struggles, first-time Bridgestone entrant Bubba Watson shoots 64

Watson shoots 64 in 1st Bridgestone round
AKRON, Ohio – Experience is overrated, apparently.
Bubba Watson, playing his first competitive round at venerable Firestone Country Club, shot a 6-under 64 for a two-stroke lead after Thursday’s opening round of the Bridgestone Invitational.
In marked contrast, Tiger Woods, who’s won seven times at Firestone and considers the … Original source on Gaea Times at : While 7-time winner Woods struggles, first-time Bridgestone entrant Bubba Watson shoots 64.

Strauss backs ‘out of sorts’ Cook and Pietersen to fire

LONDON – England skipper Andrew Strauss is convinced that his star batsmen Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook will recapture their form to silence critics.

Going into today’s second Test match against Pakistan at Edgbaston, Pietersen has not scored a century in any form of cricket for 17 months, while Cook boasts just 79 runs in …. Source  : Strauss backs ‘out of sorts’ Cook and Pietersen to fire.

Manchester City’s Robinho seeks Santos stay

LONDON – Manchester City striker Robinho hopes that manager Roberto Mancini will allow him to stay at Santos.

Robinho ended his six-month loan spell at Santos on Wednesday by helping the club win the Copa Brasil.

The 26-year-old is now due to return to City, but he faces an uncertain future at Eastlands with Mancini planning …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Manchester City’s Robinho seeks Santos stay.

Fan participating in Mormon Community Night at Dodger Stadium collapses on field and dies

Fan dies on field before Dodgers game
LOS ANGELES – A baseball fan participating in Mormon Community Night at Dodger Stadium has died after collapsing on the field during batting practice.

Officials say Don Hawkins was standing near the third-base coach’s box Thursday night when he fell ill. He was one of about 4,000 Mormons on hand …. Original source  : Fan participating in Mormon Community Night at Dodger Stadium collapses on field and dies.

Sri Lanka struggling at 143/8

COLOMBO – Sri Lanka were struggling at 143 for eight in the second innings at lunch against India on the fourth day of the third and the final cricket Test match at P. Sara Oval here Friday.

Thilan Samaraweera was batting on 33 and Ajantha Mendis 10. The home team started the day on 45 … Original article on : Sri Lanka struggling at 143/8.

Lampard laments ‘bad timing’ of friendly against Hungary ahead of PL kickoff

LONDON – England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard insists that next Wednesday’s friendly against Hungary is an unwanted distraction just three days before the Premier League kick-off.

Lampard acknowledged that the friendly is important as England begin preparations for the 2012 European Championships qualification campaign, but said that the timing was not convenient for clubs.

“It’s obviously …. Source  : Lampard laments ‘bad timing’ of friendly against Hungary ahead of PL kickoff.

Butt drops fumbling Kamran to give him time to ‘rethink’

LONDON – Pakistan has axed wicket keeper and vice captain Kamran Akmal for the second Test against England starting today at Edgbaston, and skipper Salman Butt believes that it is the right time for his deputy to take break and work on his game.

Akmal has been replaced by 24-year old rookie wicket keeper Zulqarnain Haider.

Butt …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Butt drops fumbling Kamran to give him time to ‘rethink’.

Tendulkar looking forward to ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in India

DUBAI – On this week’s ICC Cricket World audio show, Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar looks ahead to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 which will be staged in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka from February 19 to April 2.

“We’ve been performing well as a side and I think it’s important that the …. Original article  : Tendulkar looking forward to ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in India.

S.Africa to host first ICC Women’s Cricket Challenge

DUBAI – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that South Africa will host the first ICC Women’s Cricket Challenge from October 6 to 16 in Potchefstroom.

The tournament which is being run in association with Cricket South Africa, will see women’s teams ranked between fifth and 10th in the world compete against each other … Original article on : S.Africa to host first ICC Women’s Cricket Challenge.

Ex-Brit soldier breaks marathon world record

LONDON – A former British soldier has broken a world record – half way through his aim of running 100 marathons in 100 days.

Mike Buss completed his 51st marathon in 51 days at a shopping centre in Ashford, Kent, breaking the previous record of 50 marathons in 50 days.

The 36-year-old has been running on treadmills … Read more : Ex-Brit soldier breaks marathon world record.

Button eyeing another podium finish in London triathlon

LONDON – Reigning Formula One champion Jenson Button is looking forward to get back on the podium at this weekend’s Challenger World London Triathlon.

Button is participating in the event in which he had finished second in his age group last year.

“I’ve been competing in triathlon for a few years now to keep me in … Original article on : Button eyeing another podium finish in London triathlon.

Rangers 6, Mariners 0

Rangers 6, Mariners 0

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MYong 3b … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rangers 6, Mariners 0.

Murphy homers again, Hunter back on track as first-place Rangers roll Mariners 6-0

Murphy, Hunter, Rangers blank Mariners
SEATTLE – David Murphy hit his second go-ahead home run in two nights, this one to break through against Felix Hernandez, and Tommy Hunter resumed his excellence as the Texas Rangers cruised to a 6-0 victory over the dreadful Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.

Murphy drove in the game’s first two runs …. Read the original article  : Murphy homers again, Hunter back on track as first-place Rangers roll Mariners 6-0.

Correia and bullpen help Padres beat Dodgers 5-0 and pull 2 games ahead of Giants in NL West

Padres down Dodgers 5-0 behind Correia
LOS ANGELES – Kevin Correia and four relievers combined on San Diego’s 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, and the NL West-leading Padres salvaged a split of the four-game series.

The Padres, who struggled the last two games against Los Angeles starters Ted Lilly and Vicente Padilla, …. Read the original article  : here.