Big hitter Murray’s time on Grand Slam stage is coming: Masur

MELBOURNE – Former Australian tennis player and now tennis expert Wally Masur believes that British tennis star Andy Murray’s time will come sooner than later, as he is one the sports rare big hitters.

“Murray’s time is coming. He’s finally starting to believe he can beat guys like Federer on the grand slam stage, and that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Big hitter Murray’s time on Grand Slam stage is coming: Masur.

India beat Sertanense FC 3-2 in Portugal

SANTAREM – Sunil Chettri scored a brace as India escaped with a 3-2 win over third division Portuguese team Sertanense FC in a practice match at the Almeirim Stadiu here.

In the match played Tuesday evening, Kansas City Wizards striker Sunil Chettri opened the scoring in the 14th minute off Mohammed Rafi’s pass and doubled …. Source article  : India beat Sertanense FC 3-2 in Portugal.

Pietersen, Swann leading campaign to stop players being banned from Twitter

LONDON – England cricketers Kevin Pietersen and Graeme Swann are leading a campaign to stop players from being banned from Twitter, and have already made it clear they want to continue using the social networking site.

The England and Wales Cricket Board is likely to relax their original plan to ban all contracted England players from …. Source article  : Pietersen, Swann leading campaign to stop players being banned from Twitter.

Defoe vows to end goal drought

LONDON – Tottenham ace striker Jermain Defoe has said he would end his goal drought and will fight to regain his place in the team.

Defoe has not completed a 90-minute match since February 10, and has been subbed or started on the bench in 16 of Tottenham’s last 19 games.

He has scored just three … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Defoe vows to end goal drought.

Ferguson backs England to win 2018 World Cup bid

LONDON – To boost England’s 2018 World Cup bid, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will cast national rivalry aside and take FIFA bigwigs on a tour of Old Trafford

Ferguson, born and raised in Glasgow, has twice turned down a chance to coach England.

He will be joined by United legend Sir Bobby Charlton and …. Read the original article  : Ferguson backs England to win 2018 World Cup bid.

England bowling versatile enough to win Ashes: Broad

MELBOURNE – Fast bowler Stuart Broad is certain that England’s bowling attack is versatile enough to take wickets in Australia.

England fast bowlers have been accused of taking wickets in swing-friendly conditions that have prevailed during their ongoing series with Pakistan.

Speaking after a four-wicket win at The Oval, Pakistan captain Salman Butt …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : England bowling versatile enough to win Ashes: Broad.

England on back foot following Oval loss ahead of decider: Amin

LONDON – Pakistan’s young middle order batsman Umar Amin believes that the win against England in the third Test at The Oval has helped boost the visitors’ confidence which could see them levelling the Test series.

Hitting back at England pacer Steven Finn’s taunt that ‘one win does not mean they (Pakistan) were any closer to …. Source article  : England on back foot following Oval loss ahead of decider: Amin.

Injured Gul doubtful for fourth Test against England

KARACHI – Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul, who missed the third Test against England at The Oval due to a hamstring injury, is doubtful for the fourth Test starting Thursday at Lord’s, as he is yet to recover fully.

Team manager Yawar Saeed said while Gul is certain to feature in the forthcoming five match … Read more >>.

Signs of life in Buffalo? ‘Nice to have a coach that will fight for you.’

Bills coach to hecklers: ‘No autographs for you.’

No one except Chan Gailey knows why he set off at the end of practice to lecture a handful of teenage hecklers, but whatever it was, good for him.
Gailey was on the 19th and last day of his first training camp as head coach of the still-woeful Bills. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Signs of life in Buffalo? ‘Nice to have a coach that will fight for you.’.

Pak players to donate half of Oval win bonus for flood victims

LAHORE – Pakistani cricketers have offered to donate half of their 500,000 rupee each special cash reward which the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had announced following the team’s Oval Test win against England, for flood victims back home.

“The PCB chairman has announced a winning bonus of 500,000 rupees each for playing members and 250,000 rupees … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak players to donate half of Oval win bonus for flood victims.

Undrafted free agent Zombo makes bid for Packers roster spot at outside linebacker

Unheralded Zombo makes bid for Packers roster spot

GREEN BAY, Wis. – He’s literally the last player listed in the Green Bay Packers’ media guide, behind all the veterans, draft picks and even his fellow undrafted free agents.
If it wasn’t for his cool, football-tough-guy name – Frank Zombo – he might not get noticed at all.
Except … Read more : Undrafted free agent Zombo makes bid for Packers roster spot at outside linebacker.

Detroit Lions happy to have veteran quarterback Shaun Hill behind Matt Stafford

Lions happy to have veteran QB Hill with Stafford

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Detroit Lions would prefer to see as little as possible of quarterback Shaun Hill on the field this season.
However, that doesn’t mean he’s not wanted.
The Lions traded a seventh-round pick to the 49ers to acquire him, and Lions coach Jim Schwartz is … Read more »».

Impossible to compete with ‘money-bags’ Man City in buying players: Mourinho

LONDON – Taking a dig at Manchester City’s huge spending prowess, Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has admitted that they cannot compete with them in terms of buying new players.

Mourinho said that City even outbid Madrid for defender Aleksandar Kolarov, who signed from Lazio for 16 million pounds.

“If someone wants to compete with them for …. Original source  : Impossible to compete with ‘money-bags’ Man City in buying players: Mourinho.

Merv Hughes may lose selectors spot to make way for Greg Chappell

MELBOURNE – To make way for full-time selector Greg Chappell, former bowler Merv Hughes may be dumped from Cricket Australia’s selection panel.ughes joined the selection panel in 2005.

One of Hughes, David Boon or fellow Tasmanian Jamie Cox will lose their 40,000-dollar selectors’ job.

Panel chairman Andrew Hilditch has been re-contracted until after the World Cup next … Read more : Merv Hughes may lose selectors spot to make way for Greg Chappell.

PCB snubs Afridi by ignoring Younis for ODI series against England

LAHORE – Speculations regarding former captain Younis Khan making a comeback in the one-day side were laid to rest, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors ignoring him for the forthcoming five match one-day series against England, despite skipper Shahid Afridi’s call to include the veteran batsman in the team.
The selectors …. Read the original article  : PCB snubs Afridi by ignoring Younis for ODI series against England.

Brazil hopes to power rise on Olympics, World Cup projects

RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil, the world’s eighth largest economy with a GDP of $1.5 trillion, is gearing up to host the football World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016 – two mega sports events that it hopes will help build the foundations of a “new Brazil” and herald its arrival …. Original source  : Brazil hopes to power rise on Olympics, World Cup projects.

Tiger Woods’ ex-wife ‘rejects his lawyers’ bids to gag her’

LONDON – Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren has apparently rejected his lawyers’ bids to gag her.
Nordegren Elin, 30, had already called a camera crew to her Florida home last week to speak out about her split with the womanising golf star – and will have it broadcast.
“Elin is …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Tiger Woods’ ex-wife ‘rejects his lawyers’ bids to gag her’.

Rachel Uchitel ‘wants to rekindle romance with Tiger Woods’

LONDON – The first woman to be accused of having an affair with Tiger Woods wants to rekindle a relationship with the golfer, according to reports.
Woods’ divorce from Elin Nordegren, his wife of six years, was finalised this week.
According to TMZ, Rachel Uchitel has told a friend that she would …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rachel Uchitel ‘wants to rekindle romance with Tiger Woods’.

Pablo Sandoval, Andres Torres each drive in 4 runs as Giants rout Reds again with 16-5 win

Giants come out swinging to rout Reds again, 16-5

SAN FRANCISCO – Pablo Sandoval homered and drove in four runs, Buster Posey hit a three-run homer and the San Francisco Giants routed the Cincinnati Reds for the second straight game with a 16-5 victory Tuesday night.
The victory gives the Giants their first series win in their … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pablo Sandoval, Andres Torres each drive in 4 runs as Giants rout Reds again with 16-5 win.

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