Timing not good for CA’s ’split innings’ one-day format trial: ACA chief

SYDNEY – Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) Chief Executive Paul Marsh has said that the new ’split innings’ one-day format in the domestic tournament would affect the national team’s preparations for the 2011 World Cup.

“The timing of it is not good. It …. Read the original article  : Timing not good for CA’s ’split innings’ one-day format trial: ACA chief.

Zimbabwe offers to tour Pakistan to raise funds for flood victims

KARACHI – Zimbabwe has offered to tour Pakistan to raise funds for the victims of the devastating deluge, which has affected nearly 20 million people.

Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) media manager Nadeem Sarwar said the Zimbabwe Cricket Union (ZCU) has proposed to play a series in the country to help raise funds …. Source article  : Zimbabwe offers to tour Pakistan to raise funds for flood victims.

Adebayor up for Premier League challenge

LONDON – Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has admitted that he faces a fight to be in the club’s starting line up for Monday’s Premier League game against Liverpool.

Adebayor was left out of Roberto Mancini’s starting line-up for last week’s opening game against Tottenham Hotspur, following the arrival …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Adebayor up for Premier League challenge.

Jackie Chan wants ‘wushu’ to be officially recognised at Olympic games

BEIJING – While Beijing is scheduled to host the Sportaccord Combat Games 2010 just a few weeks from now, international kungfu film star Jackie Chan, has expressed his hope that wushu or Chinese style martial arts, would be given the …. Read the original article  : Jackie Chan wants ‘wushu’ to be officially recognised at Olympic games.

Ferdinand asks football fans to support England’s World Cup bid

LONDON – To gather support for England’s bid to host the World Cup in 2018, Rio Ferdinand told football fans that the World Cup will benefit all areas of society, should it come to this country in eight years’ time.

The team’s official charity has pledged a donation to the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

PM responsible for CWG fiasco: Former Delhi mayor

PANAJI – A former Delhi mayor Sunday blamed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) organisational fiasco.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arti Mehra, who was mayor of the national capital from 2007 to 2009, told reporters here that early in her tenure she had written to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to … Original article on : PM responsible for CWG fiasco: Former Delhi mayor.

Capello asked to improve his English

LONDON – The Football Association has asked England coach Fabio Capello to brush up on his English after players complained that Capello was not able to make his feelings clear during training and team talks.

He stunned them after the recent victory over Hungary by walking into … Read more : Capello asked to improve his English.

Younis’ future to be decided during Butt-Afridi’s one-on-meeting
on Monday

KARACHI – Uncertainty still persists over the inclusion of former captain Younis Khan into the national team, as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has summoned one-day captain Shahid Afridi for a meeting on Monday (August 13) to decide on the veteran batsman’s future.CB insiders …. Read the original article  : here.

Yousuf’s experience worked as catalyst in win against England: Butt

LONDON – Ecstatic over the four wicket win against England at The Oval, Pakistan captain Salman Butt has described veteran batsman Mohammad Yousuf’s return to the side as one of the catalysts for the victory.

Yousuf, who was slapped with a hefty fine and … Read more >>>.

Ferrari accuse F1 legend Niki Lauda of hypocrisy over German GP row

LONDON – Ferrari team has hit back at Austrian racing legend Niki Lauda’s criticism of their ‘race-fixing tactics’ at last month’s German Grand Prix.

Ferrari is due to appear before the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) in September …. Source  : Ferrari accuse F1 legend Niki Lauda of hypocrisy over German GP row.

Federer to face Fish in Cincinnati Masters final

NEW YORK – Former No.1 Roger Federer beat Marcos Baghdatis 6-4 6-3 in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Masters and will now face Mardy Fish in the final.

Fish, ranked 36 in the world, rallied to beat ninth seed Andy Roddick 4-6 7-6(3), 6-1.

“It was a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Federer to face Fish in Cincinnati Masters final.

‘Split innings’ one-day format will not hit World Cup preparations: CA chief

SYDNEY – Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive James Sutherland has said that the new ’split innings’ one-day format in the domestic tournament would not affect the national team’s preparations for the 2011 World Cup.

The new format will divide innings into two blocks, the first [..] Read the original article: here.

Ashes series will be ‘defining moment’ for Oz cricketers: Watson

MELBOURNE – Australian opener Shane Watson has said that Ashes series will be the ‘defining moment’ for the country’s top cricketers, and warned his teammates that England has now the consistency to win on local soil for the first time since 1986-87.

“The difference with England now is they … Read more : Ashes series will be ‘defining moment’ for Oz cricketers: Watson.

‘Nervous’ Butt relieved after Oval Test win against England

LONDON – Pakistan skipper Salman Butt was a relieved man after the four wicket win in the third Test against England at The Oval, and admitted that losing three quick wickets in the middle of the run chase nearly cost them the match.

Set a target of …. Read the original article  : here.

Terry is captain of all team captains: Ancelotti

LONDON – Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has defended his skipper John Terry, who has been facing criticism from all sides, despite the club’s historic Double last season.

The Chelsea skipper was removed as England captain after revelations about his private life surfaced. …. Read the original article  : Terry is captain of all team captains: Ancelotti.

Berbatov is great talent to watch: Ferguson

LONDON – Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has reposed faith in his striker Dimitar Berbatov’s, and said he is a great talent to watch.

Berbatov silenced his critics who were predicting a summer move for him, by starting the new season with a goal in the Community Shield … Read more »».

Organising Committee announces caterer for Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI – The Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games announced the names of the organizations that bagged the catering contracts for the Games.

Sanjeev Mittal, a member of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, said that the prices quoted earlier were too … Original article on : Organising Committee announces caterer for Commonwealth Games.

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Seahawks lose LT and top pick Russell Okung to ankle injury early against Packers

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SEATTLE – The Seahawks could be without sixth-overall draft choice Russell Okung for a while after he left Seattle’s second preseason game with an ankle injury.

Coach Pete Carroll said after Green Bay beat Seattle 27-24 on Saturday night that the left tackle to whom Seattle just guaranteed $29 million … Read more »»».

CA’s ’split innings’ one-day format will benefit cricket, says Sutherland

SYDNEY – Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive James Sutherland is confident that the new ’split innings’ one-day format to be trialled in this season’s domestic tournament will benefit the game.

The new format will divide innings into two blocks, the first of 20 overs …. Source  : CA’s ’split innings’ one-day format will benefit cricket, says Sutherland.