‘Sweet Lou’ tried charm and temper; nothing worked on hapless Cubs

Piniella: Good day to remember … and forget

Lou Piniella is one of those guys you hate to see go. Sadder still is the way he went out.
An ailing mother back home in Tampa tugged at his heartstrings, changing the date of his previously announced retirement from the end of the season to Sunday. But that …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Sweet Lou’ tried charm and temper; nothing worked on hapless Cubs.

Pak chief selector backs Yousuf for ODI return

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan middle order batsman Mohammad Yousuf’s successful return to the Test side has prompted chief selector Mohsin Khan to back him for inclusion in the one-day squad.

Khan is confident that the former captain’s inclusion would provide the much needed strength to the batting order.

“Yousuf showed on his return to Test cricket …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pak chief selector backs Yousuf for ODI return.

Flower unimpressed by Salman Butt’s speculation on Ashes

MELBOURNE – England coach Andy Flower has expressed his displeasure over Pakistan skipper Salman Butt backing Australia to reclaim the Ashes Down Under this summer.

Pakistan beat England by four wickets at The Oval on Saturday to reduce the hosts’ series lead to 2-1 ahead of the fourth and final Test starting at Lord’s on …. Original source  : Flower unimpressed by Salman Butt’s speculation on Ashes.

England will dominate cricketing world in next 3-4 years: Buchanan

SYDNEY – England will become a dominant force in the cricketing world in the next three to four years, according to former Australia coach John Buchanan.

Buchanan, who could join the England team as a consultant, was clearly impressed with his trip to the country this month.

He conducted an extensive tour of England’s set-up, talking to …. Original source  : England will dominate cricketing world in next 3-4 years: Buchanan.

Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace claims Peter Crouch tried to bed her

LONDON – British glamour model Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace has claimed that English footballer Peter Crouch had tried to bed her under his girlfriend Abbey Clancy’s nose.

According to Reveal magazine, Horgan-Wallace, 31, said that love rat Crouch, 29, approached her without Clancy, 24, and suggested that they sit in a booth together during his birthday celebration at …. Original article  : Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace claims Peter Crouch tried to bed her.

Indian squash squad for CWG announced

CHENNAI – India will be fielding a 10-member contingent for the Commonwealth Games squash competition, Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) said here Monday.

Squash was first included in the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur in 1998. The entire Indian contingent will be making its Commonwealth Games debut.
The Delhi 2010 squash competition will feature …. Read the original article  : here.

San Francisco 49ers Wins Over Minnesota Vikings

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- At Sunday’s exhibition match between San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings, the former defeated the latter with the scoreboards reading 15-10. While Bret Favre’s return to the field in the uniform of Minnesota Vikings failed to make much impact, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nate Davis came up with some … Original source on Gaea Times at : San Francisco 49ers Wins Over Minnesota Vikings.

New Zealand rules out playing cricket in Pak to raise funds for flood victims

AUCKLAND – New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Chief Executive Justin Vaughan has said that it is not possible for the Black Caps to travel to Pakistan to help with fundraising matches for the flood ravaged country.

Vaughan said this while responding to reports from Pakistan that New Zealand had offered to play cricket matches in the country … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New Zealand rules out playing cricket in Pak to raise funds for flood victims.

Ronaldo spotted with girlfriend amid rumours of texting Rhian Sugden

LONDON – Cristiano Ronaldo has been spotted with girlfriend Irina Shayk at a basketball match after claims that he has been ‘bombarding’ glamour model Rhian Sugden with text messages.

The Real Madrid star and his Russian model girlfriend looked very much in love as they laughed and joked together while watching Spain take on the USA …. Source  : Ronaldo spotted with girlfriend amid rumours of texting Rhian Sugden.

Pakistan, England cricketers dedicate portion of match fees to Pak flood victims

LONDON – Pakistan and England have dedicated a proportion of their match fees from the third Test at The Oval towards the flood relief efforts in Pakistan.

The ‘worst floods in Pakistan’s history’ have displaced 20 million people, and submerged one-fifth of the country.

In addition to causing major human loses, it has destroyed …. Original article  : Pakistan, England cricketers dedicate portion of match fees to Pak flood victims.

‘Frustrated’ Oz selectors uncertain about future after Chappell’s appointment

SYDNEY – Cricket Australia selectors are frustrated, as they are not certain about their future, and one of them is all set to lose his job after Greg Chappell was made the new national talent manager.

Merv Hughes, Jamie Cox and David Boon have still not been informed if they still have a job with Cricket … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Frustrated’ Oz selectors uncertain about future after Chappell’s appointment.

Atwal scripts history – first Indian to win on PGA Tour

GREENSBORO – Four weeks after he lost his card, Arjun Atwal stormed back into the elite PGA Tour circle with a victory that not many would have given him a chance to achieve at the start of the week of the Wyndham Championships.
In fact, the week started rather early for Atwal as he … Read more >>.

Federer ends title drought by beating Fish to win Cincinnati Masters

LONDON – Ending his long title drought, Roger Federer beat Mardy Fish 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 in Cincinnati, recording his first ATP Tour title success in seven months.

Just before the US Open, Federer winning the 17th Masters title will give him a boost ahead of the start of the year’s last Grand Slam.

Federer secured …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Federer ends title drought by beating Fish to win Cincinnati Masters.

Greg Chappell made Australia’s first fulltime national selector

MELBOURNE – Former Australian Test skipper Greg Chappell has been named as the country’s first full-time selector.

Cricket Australia appointed Chappell, who will vacate his current position as the head coach of the Centre of Excellence, to take on the official role of national talent manager operating from Melbourne.

Chappell said he was looking forward to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Greg Chappell made Australia’s first fulltime national selector.

Arjun Atwal becomes first Indian to win US PGA Tour title at Wyndham Championship

LONDON – Ace golfer Arjun Atwal has created history by becoming the first Indian to clinch a US PGA Tour title with a one-stroke victory at North Carolina’s Wyndham Championship.

The 37-year-old golfer from Calcutta, who started the final round with a three-stroke lead, returned a steady three-under 67 to clinch the title by a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Arjun Atwal becomes first Indian to win US PGA Tour title at Wyndham Championship.

Strauss will be judged a great England captain only if he wins Ashes Down Under: Flintoff

LONDON – Andrew Strauss will be judged a great England captain only if he wins the Ashes Down Under this winter, feels former cricketer Andrew Flintoff.

“If you look at Straussy’s record, there’s no doubt he’s taken England on and the side has done well. But ultimately he’ll be judged on what happens this … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Strauss will be judged a great England captain only if he wins Ashes Down Under: Flintoff.

Becks’ get-well soon note gave amputated soldier an ‘incredible morale boost’

LONDON – A teenage soldier whose legs were blown off weeks after meeting David Beckham has said that the footie ace gave him an “incredible morale boost” which is helping him towards a speedy recovery.

Private Ryan Hewitt, 18, said Becks had been in contact to give an “incredible morale boost” after he suffered terrible injuries …. Source article  : Becks’ get-well soon note gave amputated soldier an ‘incredible morale boost’.

Brett Favre goes just one quick series in preseason debut after rejoining Vikings Wednesday

Favre’s first outing back a quick one
SAN FRANCISCO – Being back on the field again meant plenty to Brett Favre, no matter if it was only for a few minutes.

No matter that he completed one pass and also got clobbered on a sack that lost Minnesota 10 yards.
Favre’s highly anticipated first game back with the … Read more »».

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Scott Baker throws seven shutout innings, Cuddyer has three-run double; Twins beat Angels 4-0

Baker’s seven shutout innings leads Twins over LA

MINNEAPOLIS – Scott Baker pitched seven shutout innings, Michael Cuddyer had a bases-loaded double, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 Sunday night.
Danny Valencia homered for the Twins, who took two of three from Los Angeles.
Minnesota went 7-2 on its nine-game homestand to increase its … Read more : Scott Baker throws seven shutout innings, Cuddyer has three-run double; Twins beat Angels 4-0.