RSSSports News – Newsletter for August 20, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Kerala awaits Commonwealth train to showcase IT prowess
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – The Commonwealth Express train that was flagged off from Delhi in June will reach here next week and travel through the state for three days before leaving for Goa.
The Commonwealth Express is a special exhibition train designed to promote the mega event that will take place in Delhi from Oct 3-14. Chief Minister … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kerala awaits Commonwealth train to showcase IT prowess.
Youth Olympics should limit cost to hosts, says IOC
SINGAPORE – The vice president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Friday warned against making excessive financial demands on hosts of the Youth Olympic Games, after costs for the inaugural event in Singapore went more than three times over budget.
The financial requirements of the games should not limit future host candidates “to the same …. Source : Youth Olympics should limit cost to hosts, says IOC.
Stephanie Rice Quit from CWG 2010 due to Shoulder Injury
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Commonwealth Games 2010, which is already turmoiled by several infrastructure issues, gets another blow today. Stephanie Rice, a three times gold medalist of Australia has withdrawn her name from the CWG citing shoulder injury.
Reportedly, Stephanie is suffering a right shoulder injury, that forces her to go back to home. …. Source article : Stephanie Rice Quit from CWG 2010 due to Shoulder Injury.
Anand, Krishnan to welcome Queen’s Baton Relay in Chennai
NEW DELHI – Some of the top names in India sports will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, which reaches Chennai on August 20 from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Among those who will participate in the relay include current and four time world chess champion Vishwanathan Anand, tennis … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Anand, Krishnan to welcome Queen’s Baton Relay in Chennai.
Lauda backs Vettel to win this year’s Formula One title
LONDON – Austrian Formula One legend Niki Lauda insists that Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel will put his blunders behind him to win this year’s championship.
Lauda rates Vettel as 2010’s most outstanding driver, but after a series of crashes, the German is currently third behind team-mate Mark Webber and McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton.
“Webber … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lauda backs Vettel to win this year’s Formula One title.
Berbatov aims to create ‘beautiful art’ on football pitch
LONDON – Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov, who scored in the club’s first two competitive games this season, has promised to create “beautiful art” on the football pitch.
Berbatov had scored through a delicate lob in the Community Shield win over Chelsea, followed by a well-taken …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Berbatov aims to create ‘beautiful art’ on football pitch.
Premier League football star in police probe following sex assault at party claim
LONDON – The mansion of Bolton Wanderers star Jlloyd Samuel, in Lymm in Cheshire, has been searched by the police after a woman claimed she was sexually assaulted at his party.
Police has arrested a 28-year-old man from the Nottingham area in this connection.
Stephanie Rice “bursts into tears” while announcing withdrawal from 2010 CWG
SYDNEY – A teary triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice on Friday announced her withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games due to a shoulder injury.
Swimming star Rice has been battling an inflamed right shoulder since winning three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics and had hoped to compete in at least three events in the … Read more >>>.
Ferguson backs Rooney to end goal drought
LONDON – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed his striker Wayne Rooney to end his 13-match goal drought during Sunday’s Premier League clash against Fulham.
Rooney has not scored since United’s Champions League tie against Bayern Munich on March 30. He has spent 1,076 minutes on the field without scoring a goal.
However, Ferguson … Read more »».
iPods ‘one of the most anti-social things’ for footballers: Kitson
LONDON – Stoke City striker Dave Kitson has claimed that listening to iPods in the dressing room crushes team morale during crucial moments before kick-off.
“I find iPods one of the most anti-social things to have come into the changing room,” The Sun quoted Kitson, as saying.
“Changing rooms should be buzzing with anticipation and … Read more >>.
Bollinger adds salt to England’s ICC player of the year award ’snub’ wounds
Sydney, Aug 20ANI): Australian fast bowler Doug Bollinger has started his pre-Ashes mind games by targeting the England team snubbed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the player of the year award despite a successful year.
Though England had defeated Australia in last year’s Ashes series, ODI series and the Twenty20 World …. Source article : Bollinger adds salt to England’s ICC player of the year award ’snub’ wounds.
ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up fixture schedule announced
DUBAI – With just six months to go before the first ball of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 is bowled, the ICC has announced the schedule of warm-up matches.
The 14 warm-up matches will be played across the three host countries from February 12 to 18, 2011 with Bengaluru, Chennai, Chittagong, Colombo, Dhaka, Nagpur and …. Source article on Gaea Times at : ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up fixture schedule announced.
Beckhams ‘cut back their staff in wake of recession’
LONDON – The Beckhams have apparently cut back their staff by a third after a money expert warned: “You’re pouring money down the drain.”
Victoria called in the accountant to overhaul their finances because she feared the high-spending lifestyle was inappropriate at a time when ordinary people are tightening their belts.
She was told …. Source article : Beckhams ‘cut back their staff in wake of recession’.
Becks’ sis weeps in court for jailed lover
LONDON – Lynne, David Beckham’s sister, wept in court after her violent boyfriend was jailed for harassing his former partner.
Kevin Briggs, 37, was given five months for bombarding his ex with foul-mouthed calls four days after being freed from prison. He had been jailed for breaching a court order warning him to stay away from …. Read the original article : Becks’ sis weeps in court for jailed lover.
England spinner Swann included in ICC Cricketer of the Year category
DUBAI – The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced that England’s off-spinner Graeme Swann has been included in the ICC Cricketer of the Year category at the LG ICC Awards which will take place at a glittering ceremony in Bengaluru, India, on October 6.
Clive Lloyd, who headed the selection panel, which included former international … Original article on : England spinner Swann included in ICC Cricketer of the Year category.
Lorgat believes subcontinent has ‘great expectation’ ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
DUBAI – International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Haroon Lorgat has revealed his excitement ahead of the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, and, says that plans for the tournament are on track.
“I have no doubt that people across the subcontinent probably can’t wait for the next 180 days to pass by quickly. There … Original article on : Lorgat believes subcontinent has ‘great expectation’ ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden a rare rookie oozing confidence
Browns’ Haden a confident corner
BEREA, Ohio – Browns cornerback Joe Haden oozes confidence from every pore. It trickles from the ear holes in his orange helmet and seeps through his No. 23 jersey whether he’s walking, running or simply standing and talking about his first NFL training camp.
He’s a rookie – a rare one.
There’s a … Read more »».
Roger Clemens Indicted
WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- A federal grand jury indicted former Major Baseball League pitcher Roger Clemens for lying to the Congress about using-performance enhancing drugs during a testimony that he gave during hearings about two years ago. The multiple charges that the seven-time Cy Young Award winner faces include making false statements, obstruction to the Congress and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Roger Clemens Indicted.
Lilly retires 19 straight to win fourth consecutive start as Dodgers down Rockies 2-0
Lilly retires 19 in row in Dodgers’ 2-0 win
LOS ANGELES – Ted Lilly threw a two-hitter to win his fourth straight start since joining the Dodgers, and Reed Johnson hit his first homer of the season in a 2-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night.
Lilly (7-8) had a season-high 11 strikeouts, walked two … Original article on : Lilly retires 19 straight to win fourth consecutive start as Dodgers down Rockies 2-0.
Cliff Pennington, Trevor Cahill help Athletics rally to beat Rays 4-3
Pennington’s double helps A’s rally past Rays 4-3
OAKLAND, Calif. – Cliff Pennington hit a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning, right-hander Trevor Cahill shook off an unusually rough start to record his team-leading 13th win and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Thursday night.
Cahill, who allowed just one earned run …. Read the original article : Cliff Pennington, Trevor Cahill help Athletics rally to beat Rays 4-3.