PCB rejects Latif’s proposal to host ODI series against Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has turned down a proposal by former captain Rashid Latif to host an ODI series against Afghanistan in October.

Latif said that he was aiming to help encourage the Afghanistan cricket team, “but the proposal has been turned down because the PCB says …. Original source  : PCB rejects Latif’s proposal to host ODI series against Afghanistan.

Pakistan lacks players with ‘right temperament’ for Test cricket: Afridi

KARACHI – Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi insists that the lack of players with the ‘right temperament’ for Test cricket is the reason behind a struggling national team in the ongoing tour of England.

“We are struggling in England because we don’t have too many players … Read more >>>.

Hauritz is ‘locked in’ for India tour, Ashes: Ponting

MELBOURNE – Australia Test captain Ricky Ponting has boosted off-spinner Nathan Hauritz’s confidence by saying that he is “locked in” for the coming tour of India and the Ashes series.

Hauritz has taken 57 wickets at 31.82 in 15 matches and enjoyed a breakthrough summer in Australia against lowly … Read more >>.

Murray overcomes Federer to back up Toronto title

TORONTO – Andy Murray became the first man in a decade and a half to back up a title in Canada, defeating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-5 amid an afternoon of rain delays to win the Toronto Masters Sunday.
The victory in just over two hours was a breakthrough for the world number four Scot, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Murray overcomes Federer to back up Toronto title.

Boxer Bruno escapes driving ban after breaking speed limit

LONDON – Former heavyweight boxer Frank Bruno escaped a ban after he was caught driving his silver Mercedes way beyond the speed limit at 105mph.

Bruno, 47, was caught by a laser gun on the A11 near Cambridge, but the city’s magistrates decided not to impose a … Read more >>.

Afridi to consider playing in IPL again despite third season snub

KARACHI – Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has not ruled out the possibility of playing in the fourth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Pakistan cricketers were left stunned after none of the 11 players available received bids from the eight competing IPL …. Original article  : Afridi to consider playing in IPL again despite third season snub.

Doordarshan not hiring hands for CWG, says Soni

NEW DELHI – As Doordarshan goes into the high-definition mode for the Commonwealth Games, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni Monday said no new recruitments will be made in the national network for the event.

Admitting that there are large number of vacancies in Doordarshan, Soni said the recruitment board has been constituted by the government …. Read the original article  : Doordarshan not hiring hands for CWG, says Soni.

Daniel Bryan Returns To Ring

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- On Sunday Daniel Bryan returned to the ring of World Wresting Entertainment. He was the last RAW member to join the team WWE during the 7-on-7 Elimination Match fought between Team WWE and The Nexus at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The “American Dragon”, Daniel Bryan was announced as the … Original article on : Daniel Bryan Returns To Ring.

Bubba Watson In Ryder Cup Team

HAVEN (GaeaTimes.com)- In spite of the heartbreaking playoffs results at the 92nd US PGA Championship, Bubba Watson maintained the charm that made him one of the biggest draws of the tournament. After leading in the first round of the tournament, few could have predicted that the self taught golfer would make it into the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Bubba Watson In Ryder Cup Team.

Eriksson slams Capello over Backham retirement comment

LONDON – Swedish football manager Sven-G???ran Eriksson has criticised England manager Fabio Capello’s indirect sack of star footballer David Beckham, by saying he is “too old” at 35 to play for the country again.

“Beckham deserves all the respect you can give to him. When he gets fit, he is still a very good football player,” …. Read the original article  : here.

Ex-boxing champ Tyson to become a missionary to earn respect from his kids

LONDON – Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has said that he now wants to forget his hard-man image earned in the ring, and help people to restore pride in himself and win the respect of his children.

According to the Daily Express, “Iron Mike” wants to become a missionary and live in a hut in …. Read the original article  : Ex-boxing champ Tyson to become a missionary to earn respect from his kids.

Denver QB Tebow sees flashbulbs in debut, powers into end zone on last play of loss to Bengals

Tebow powers in for TD on final play of pro debut

CINCINNATI – The clock hit zero. The middle of the field opened up. Tim Tebow took off. Everyone knew he wouldn’t be stopped short of the end zone.
The rookie quarterback from Florida made his NFL debut on Sunday, scoring on the final play of Denver’s … Original article on : Denver QB Tebow sees flashbulbs in debut, powers into end zone on last play of loss to Bengals.

Harvick looking like NASCAR title favorite after winning at Michigan

Harvick looks like title favorite after MIS win
BROOKLYN, Mich. – Until somebody actually wrestles the NASCAR Sprint Cup title away from Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick knows it would be foolish to talk about any other driver being the favorite.
Even if all signs point to Harvick as the guy to beat after Sunday’s victory …. Read the original article  : Harvick looking like NASCAR title favorite after winning at Michigan.

Cook retained in England squad, but has to prove his worth

LONDON – Essex and England opener Alastair Cook has been retained in the national squad for the third Test against Pakistan to be played at The Oval from Wednesday, but may have to prove his worth to secure a spot for The Ashes Down Under.

According to The Independent, one decent score, preferably a century should … Original article on : Cook retained in England squad, but has to prove his worth.

Olonga, Zimbabwe’s first black cricketer, for renewing sports ties

EDINBURGH – Henry Olonga, Zimbabwe’s first black cricketer, has called for renewing sporting and cultural ties with his homeland ahead of a proposed match there with the Scottish team.

Olonga, who left the country seven years ago after risking his life in a public stand against President Robert Mugabe’s regime, spoke yesterday alongwith Zimbawean Culture … Original source on Gaea Times at : Olonga, Zimbabwe’s first black cricketer, for renewing sports ties.

Murray beats Federer to win Toronto title

TORONTO – Andy Murray beat Roger Federer to retain the Rogers Cup title in Toronto on Sunday. Murray has now won seven of his 12 matches against Federer.
The Briton followed up Saturday’s semi-final win over world number one Rafael Nadal with a 7-5 7-5 defeat of 16-time Grand Slam champion Federer, … Read more : Murray beats Federer to win Toronto title.

UK middle-distance runner to decide on participation in 2010 Commonwealth Games

LONDON – The Kent middle-distance runner Lisa Dobriskey reportedly would decide today whether to defend her 1500-metre title at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in October this year.

Dobriskey won her first major medal over 1,500 metres in Melbourne in 2006 and added a silver at last year’s World Championships.

The 26-year-old from Kent missed …. Source article  : UK middle-distance runner to decide on participation in 2010 Commonwealth Games.

‘Muslim Maradona of Asia’ fired for not fasting during Ramadan

LONDON – Popular Iranian footballer Ali Karimi, sometimes described as “the Maradona of Asia,” has been fired by his club Steel Azin FC for not fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Steel Azin FC wrote on its website www.steelazin.com that it was “forced to sack one of its players, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Muslim Maradona of Asia’ fired for not fasting during Ramadan.

Pak team suggests Broad ‘responsible’ for keeper Haider’s finger fracture

LONDON – The Pakistan cricket team management has reportedly stirred a controversy of sorts by suggesting that England fast bowler Stuart Broad’s petulant throw at wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider during the second Test at Edgbaston could have caused a fracture of his finger that threatens to keep him out of the third Test at The Oval, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pak team suggests Broad ‘responsible’ for keeper Haider’s finger fracture.

Ryder Cup: Woods fails to clinch automatic US team spot

WISCONSIN – Golfing great Tiger Woods flopped in his bid to clinch an automatic place in the American team, and now may have to go cap in hand to skipper Corey Pavin to get a wild card entry for the Ryder Cup.
Woods needed a final-round flourish on Sunday to get back into reckoning, … Read : Ryder Cup: Woods fails to clinch automatic US team spot.