Mott asked to resign as NSW coach if he joins IPL Kochi team

LONDON – Cricket New South Wales has asked coach Matthew Mott to resign if he accepts an offer to join new Indian Premier League franchise (IPL) Kochi.

CNSW chief executive David Gilbert said that no deadline had been set for Mott to resign from his current job.

Mott is joined by Geoff Lawson …. Source article  : Mott asked to resign as NSW coach if he joins IPL Kochi team.

Crouch hattrick provides Spurs with Champions League ecstasy

LONDON – England striker Peter Crouch hit a hattrick to book Tottenham Spurs into the Champions League group stage.

According to The Sun, Crouch: “We want Real Madrid and Inter Milan to come to White Hart Lane, the fans want to see that.”

He added: “You don’t know how good you are until you’ve played the best …. Original article  : Crouch hattrick provides Spurs with Champions League ecstasy.

Inter-Milan bids for Liverpool’s Mascherano

LONDON – Inter-Milan has confirmed that they have made an official 20-million-pound bid for striker Javier Mascherano.

The Sun quoted Inter-Milan sporting director Marco Branca, as saying: “I sent an offer to Liverpool by fax on Tuesday and am waiting for a reply from them. We’re not speaking to the player at the moment because we … Read more »».

Split innings format will boost Oz domestic cricket season: CA

SYDNEY – Cricket Australia hopes the introduction of its split innings format and more Twenty20 matches will give a boost to the domestic cricket season.

Fifty-over cricket has been abandoned in favour of the National One-Day Cup, a format that divides an innings into two blocks, the first of 20 overs and the second of 25 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Siddle’s pace in nets eye opening: Shipperd

MELBOURNE – Victoria’s coach Greg Shipperd has said that Peter Siddle’s “pace in the nets has been eye-opening”.

Siddle is the star attraction at a three-day Twenty20 tournament in Darwin that will determine if he will be able to spearhead Victoria’s pace attack at Champions League in South Africa.

Siddle was struck down by stress fractures in …. Read the original article  : Siddle’s pace in nets eye opening: Shipperd.

Cowboys backup QB Jon Kitna turns 37 soon, but feels fresh after not taking a snap in ‘09

After not taking a snap in’09, Dallas’ Kitna fresh

OXNARD, Calif. – Jon Kitna has looked pretty good this preseason, especially for a quarterback pushing 37.
Then again, he’s well rested.
Tony Romo took every snap for the Dallas Cowboys last season, the only NFL quarterback to do so. That made Kitna the only second-stringer stuck on the …. Source article  : Cowboys backup QB Jon Kitna turns 37 soon, but feels fresh after not taking a snap in ‘09.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak facing tough decisions in linebacking group

Injuries create crisis for Texans’ LBs
HOUSTON – It’s become a running joke at Houston Texans’ training camp: Who will be the next linebacker to go down with an injury?

With the start of the regular season less than three weeks away, coach Gary Kubiak isn’t doing much laughing.
The Texans need to find a replacement for Brian … Read more >>.

Teary reunion at Citi Field for Marlins rookie Logan Morrison and cancer-stricken dad

Teary reunion for Morrison and cancer-stricken dad

NEW YORK – Logan Morrison’s father remembers exactly what he said when the doctor told him he had inoperable lung cancer.
“Am I going to be around long enough to see my son get his first big league hit?”
Oh, he’s seen that and much, much more.
Morrison and his dad, both … Read more >>>.

His marriage over, Woods now tries to repair a broken golf game

Divorce official, Woods gets back to golf
PARAMUS, N.J. – The woman who doesn’t think much of Tiger Woods as a husband has little doubt about his future as a golfer.
“I know he is going to go down as the best golfer who ever lived, and rightfully so,” Elin Nordegren, his ex-wife, … Original source on Gaea Times at : His marriage over, Woods now tries to repair a broken golf game.

Divorce a sad time in my life: Tiger Woods

WASHINGTON – Speaking two days after his divorce, golfer Tiger Woods has said that he feels more sadness than relief.
Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren officially divorced nine months after he was exposed for having numerous extramarital affairs.
The golfer said that it’s a sad time in his life because “you don’t …. Source  : Divorce a sad time in my life: Tiger Woods.

‘Under fire’ Strauss says he doesn’t need to prove himself

LONDON – England skipper Andrew Strauss, who is under pressure due to bad form and criticism of his tactics, has said that he doesn’t need to prove himself.

Strauss was one of the mainstays of England’s batting in their Ashes victory. But, after a glorious run of success since becoming full-time skipper in January 2009, his … Read more : ‘Under fire’ Strauss says he doesn’t need to prove himself.

Moin slams ‘egoistic’ PCB boss Butt, chief selector for ignoring Younis

KARACHI – Former Pakistan wicket keeper Moin Khan has criticised the selectors and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt for ignoring experienced batsman Younis Khan for the upcoming five match one-day series against England.
Moin particularly slammed Butt for pandering to his ego to keep Younis out of the national squad.
“I am …. Source article  : Moin slams ‘egoistic’ PCB boss Butt, chief selector for ignoring Younis.

India Vs New Zealand: Highlight Performances

DAMBULLA, SRI LANKA (GaeaTimes.com)- Cricket fans have reasons to rejoice as bowlers seem to be making a comeback on the pitches of the subcontinent with par scores going below 250. India made their way into the semifinals with the help of Virender Sehwag and some scintillating bowling performances by the seamers. Considering that a … Read more »».

KP’s return to form dependent on playing with a straight bat: Ex-coach Fletcher

LONDON – Former England cricket team coach Duncan Fletcher has said batsman Kevin Pietersen is at present struggling with his mental and technical approach, and this has contributed to his poor form over the past few months.

Recalling his association with the team, Fletcher said that when he first started working with England, it had a … Original article on : KP’s return to form dependent on playing with a straight bat: Ex-coach Fletcher.

Oz swimmer Napoleon banned from Delhi Commonwealth Games

SYDNEY – Australian swimmer Ryan Napoleon has been banned from participating in the Delhi Commonwealth Games after testing positive for the banned substance Formoterol.

Swimming governing body FINA imposed the ban on Thursday, even though it accepted that an innocent mistake was made when Napoleon took incorrectly labelled medication before he tested positive on November 16.

Napoleon …. Original source  : Oz swimmer Napoleon banned from Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Lanka ODIs: Some Oz Test stars to be rested to prepare for Ashes campaign

SYDNEY – Several Australian Test stars may be rested from segments of a meaningless one-day series against Sri Lanka in November to give them extra first-class practice before the bumper Ashes campaign.
Australia arrives home from a Test and one-day series in India in late October, only to be confronted by three one-dayers … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Lanka ODIs: Some Oz Test stars to be rested to prepare for Ashes campaign.

ECB chief Clarke may soon wield axe on counties to end cricket overkill

LONDON – England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke has warned that he may soon wield the axe on counties to end what he termed cricket overkill at the domestic level.

“We’re looking at a reduction in the amount of domestic cricket. We can’t play three games a week any more. Some tough decisions need … Read : ECB chief Clarke may soon wield axe on counties to end cricket overkill.

Cash scores 20 to help Storm beat Sparks in playoff opener 79-66

Storm beats Sparks in playoff opener 79-66

SEATTLE – Swin Cash scored 20 points and Lauren Jackson added 17 to help the Seattle Storm beat the Los Angeles Sparks 79-66 in Game 1 of their WNBA Western Conference semifinal Wednesday night.
Camille Little scored 11 and Sue Bird added nine points and 12 assists for Seattle, which … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cash scores 20 to help Storm beat Sparks in playoff opener 79-66.

Padres 9, Diamondbacks 3

Padres 9, Diamondbacks 3

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J.Upton rf …. Source  : Padres 9, Diamondbacks 3.

Gonzo, Tejada homer in 9-3 win as Padres take 6??-game lead in NL West

Gonzo, Tejada homer in Padres’ 9-3 win
SAN DIEGO – Adrian Gonzalez hit a three-run homer and Miguel Tejada had a two-run shot as the San Diego Padres beat the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3 on Wednesday night to take a season-high 6??-game lead atop the NL West.

The Padres’ closest pursuer, the San Francisco Giants, lost to …. Source  : Gonzo, Tejada homer in 9-3 win as Padres take 6??-game lead in NL West.