Obama playing host Monday to Super Bowl champs, raising money in Texas

Obama playing host to Super Bowl champs
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama welcomes the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints to the White House on Monday.

The Saints will hold a football clinic with Washington-area children before the event with Obama. After their White House meeting, the Saints players will visit wounded troops and their families at … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Obama playing host Monday to Super Bowl champs, raising money in Texas.

Cincinnati Bengals Fail To Impress

CANTON (GaeaTimes.com)- The first pre-season game of Cincinnati Bengals against Dallas Cowboys at the Fawcett Stadium on Sunday night failed to impress the audience who only booed at the number of penalties and mistakes that spread all over the game. However, among the two, Dallas Cowboys showed some sparkle and won over the slogging …. Source article  : Cincinnati Bengals Fail To Impress.

Dustin Moseley : The New Yankee Star on the Rise

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — The entire field was ready for a clash between AJ Burnett vs Josh Beckett, two hard-throwing, old-school pitchers facing off in Yankee Stadium. But unfortunately, AJ Burnett was scratched before last night’s game due to back spasms, and hence Dustin Moseley was called upon to step up. Facing an enormous challenge, …. Original article  : Dustin Moseley : The New Yankee Star on the Rise.

Federer turns 29, motivated for 2010 second-half turnaround

TORONTO – Roger Federer celebrated his 29th birthday Sunday with a tournament cake as the two-time champion prepared for a second-round start at the Toronto Masters.
The world number three is sitting on his lowest ATP ranking since late 2003, when he went into the season-ending Masters Cup in Houston third in the world. …. Read the original article  : Federer turns 29, motivated for 2010 second-half turnaround.

Man U can win Premier League crown back from Chelsea: Ferguson

LONDON – After lifting the Community Shield, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has given out a Premier League title warning to Chelsea.

He believes his Wembley triumph shows his squad can win the Premier League crown back from Chelsea.

“I’m happy with this squad. If I keep everyone ship shape and fit, then we’ll …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Man U can win Premier League crown back from Chelsea: Ferguson.

ICC referee charges ‘Bad boy’ Broad for hurling ball at Pak keeper

EDGBASTON – International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Ranjan Madugalle has charged England fast bowler Stuart Broad for deliberately hurling the ball at Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Zulqarnain Haider and hurting him on his shoulder.

Haider was just 18 runs into his 88-run knock when the incident occurred. Broad had already been showing some signs of simmering fury … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ICC referee charges ‘Bad boy’ Broad for hurling ball at Pak keeper.

Flintoff’s career not over: Moores

LONDON – Lancashire coach Peter Moores has said all rounder Andrew Flintoff’s career is not over, and added that he will be given every chance to return from injury.

The long awaited return of Flintoff, who underwent knee surgery, had been delayed on the advice of his county’s medical team.

The 32-year-old all rounder has had …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Flintoff’s career not over: Moores.

Britain’s Pakistanis ask Zardari to act against PCB

KARACHI – Leaders of the Pakistani community in Britain have requested President Asif Ali Zardari to make sweeping changes in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

According to well-placed sources, community leaders told President Zardari in a meeting last week in Birmingham that Pakistan’s performance on the ongoing cricket tour was embarrassing and a direct result of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Britain’s Pakistanis ask Zardari to act against PCB.

Shoaib Akhtar working hard to revive international career

KARACHI – Pakistan’s discarded fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is yet to give up hopes of reviving his international career and is eyeing a spot in the country’s squad for next year’s World Cup.
Sources close to the enigmatic pacer told IANS that Shoaib is working hard on his fitness and wants to play in …. Source  : Shoaib Akhtar working hard to revive international career.

England recruits Buchanan to get insider’s view on Oz players

LONDON – The England team has roped in former Australian coach John Buchanan to get an insider’s view on Australia’s players and conditions ahead of the Ashes series.

Australia won three Ashes series and two World Cups under Buchanan, who is flying to England this week to provide the team with an insider’s view.

The Daily Express …. Original source  : England recruits Buchanan to get insider’s view on Oz players.

Strong batting line-up gave India decisive edge in Sri Lanka Test series: Akram

ISLAMABAD – Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram reckons that India’s strong batting line-up gave them a decisive edge in the just-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka.
India drew the series 1-1 after pulling off a five-wicket win in the third and final Test match of the series at P. Sara’ Oval, [..] Read the original article: here.

Dustin Moseley Steals The Show

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- 28-year-old Dustin Moseley, who was scheduled to join the New York Yankees team on Monday at the Yankee stadium, had to take to the field a day earlier on Sunday night after starter A.J. Burnett suffered an injury on his back during a practice session. However, the 28-year-old righthander who joined the …. Original article  : Dustin Moseley Steals The Show.

Hunter Mahan’s gutty shots down stretch give him a 64 and 2-shot win at Bridgestone

Mahan grabs lead, then hangs on at Bridgestone

AKRON, Ohio – On a day when the two biggest names in golf played like weekend hackers, Hunter Mahan grabbed the lead midway through the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational and refused to let go.
Mahan shot a 6-under 64 on Sunday and made several huge swings down … Read more : Hunter Mahan’s gutty shots down stretch give him a 64 and 2-shot win at Bridgestone.

Cincinati Bengals Looses to Dallas Cowboys by 16-7

OHIO (GaeaTimes.com) — Twenty-Two years after the magical season of 1988, the Cincinati Bengals kicked off their season in Fawcett Stadium with expectations of similar success. But the Dallas Cowboys smashed the Bengals with a 16-7 defeat, showing that the defending AFC North Champions are nowhere near their earlier form needed to reach January, let [..] Read the original article: here.

Pak has outside chance of victory over England in Edgbaston Test: Ajmal

LONDON – Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal insists that his team has a chance of a shock victory over England in the ongoing second Test match at Edgbaston.

Ajmal along with wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider led a dramatic revival on the third day on Sunday, as Pakistan reached 291-9 at stumps to take a surprise lead of 112 …. Source article  : Pak has outside chance of victory over England in Edgbaston Test: Ajmal.

‘Love-rat’ Peter Crouch’s fianc???e ‘considering dumping him’

LONDON – English footballer Peter Crouch’s model fianc???e Abbey Clancy lashed out at him after learning that he paid 800 pounds to have sex with a teenage hooker.

Abbey called up Crouch after learning about his romps with the hooker.

“She screamed at him calling him every name under the sun. Crouchy’s a big lad but … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Love-rat’ Peter Crouch’s fianc???e ‘considering dumping him’.

CWG scam: Enforcement Directorate to quiz Darbari

NEW DELHI – Suspended Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) Joint Director General T S Darbari will appear before the Enforcement Directorate at 11.30 a.m. today and is expected to be quizzed over the financial irregularities case pertaining to the 2010 Games.

He, however, earlier claimed that he was not involved in the Queen’s Baton Relay financial …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : CWG scam: Enforcement Directorate to quiz Darbari.

Montero’s scoring streak hits nine games as Seattle beats Houston 2-0

Keller earns shutout as Sounders blank Dynamo, 2-0

SEATTLE – Fredy Montero scored off a long kick downfield from goalkeeper Kasey Keller early in the 64th minute on Sunday night to help the Seattle Sounder extend their MLS unbeaten streak to five games with a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo.
The Sounders (8-8-4, 28 points) have … Original source on Gaea Times at : Montero’s scoring streak hits nine games as Seattle beats Houston 2-0.

Valenzuela wins first Del Mar stakes in 5 years in Best Pal aboard J P’s Gusto

Valenzuela wins first Del Mar stakes in 5 years

DEL MAR, Calif. – Jockey Patrick Valenzuela won his first Del Mar stakes in five years with a typical front-running victory aboard J P’s Gusto in the $150,000 Best Pal Stakes on Sunday at Del Mar.
The 47-year-old jockey and the 2-year-old colt beat favorite Sway Away by … Original source on Gaea Times at : Valenzuela wins first Del Mar stakes in 5 years in Best Pal aboard J P’s Gusto.

Cowboys weekend concludes with 16-7 win over Bengals in Hall of Fame game.

Cowboys beat Bengals 16-7 in Hall of Fame game

CANTON, Ohio – With Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice in the house one night after going into the hall, an offensive show seemed in order.
Neither the Dallas Cowboys nor the Cincinnati Bengals got the message Sunday.
The NFL offensive icons who entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame …. Source  : Cowboys weekend concludes with 16-7 win over Bengals in Hall of Fame game..