New Purdue QB Robert Marve ready to revive career against Notre Dame

Purdue’s Marve ready to play Irish
INDIANAPOLIS – New Purdue quarterback Robert Marve beat LeBron James to the punch and now he is ready to restart his career.

In a press conference televised on ESPN, Marve announced last year that he would play for Purdue after transferring from Miami.
Just like when the Miami Heat’s expectations rose when … Original article on : New Purdue QB Robert Marve ready to revive career against Notre Dame.

Jeff Francoeur Traded To Texas Rangers

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- After a streak of under-performance, New York Mets ultimately got rid of Jeff Francoeur by trading him to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. The New York Mets traded Jeff Francoeur and some cash considerations to the Texas Rangers in exchange of infielder Joaquin Arias. The trade was made just hours before …. Source  : Jeff Francoeur Traded To Texas Rangers.

Now Lee, Johson say they were approached by same Mumbai gangster

SYDNEY – After Brad Haddin and Shane Watson, now fast bowlers Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson also say they were approached by the same Mumbai gangster, who targeted their team mates, for information during last year’s Ashes in England.
Watson and Haddin said Tuesday that the gangster approached them during the Ashes and World …. Read the original article  : Now Lee, Johson say they were approached by same Mumbai gangster.

Rafa in a hot one; Nadal takes 3 hours to win a three-setter at US Open

Nadal, Wozniacki advance after hot day at US Open
NEW YORK – Day 2 at the U.S. Open was a day for the hot and tired.
The hot: Those who played in the glare of the punishing midday sun, when temperatures veered into the mid-90s and forced tournament officials to employ their extreme weather policy.
The …. Read the original article  : Rafa in a hot one; Nadal takes 3 hours to win a three-setter at US Open.

Australia’s Olympic champion Stephanie Rice has right shoulder surgery

Rice has right shoulder surgery
SYDNEY – Triple Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Rice says she has undergone surgery on her right shoulder to repair a long-term injury which threatened her buildup to the 2012 London Olympics.

Rice told followers on the social networking site Twitter on Wednesday that the surgery in Melbourne was successful.
“Just got out of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Australia’s Olympic champion Stephanie Rice has right shoulder surgery.

Amir’s coach, brother claim he is innocent

ISLAMABAD – A former mentor and a brother of young Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir have both proclaimed his innocence after British police questioned him on spot-fixing allegations following a newspaper sting.

Asif Bajwa, who coached the pacer from his school days, said …. Original source  : Amir’s coach, brother claim he is innocent.

Coach K rolls the dice: ‘Hope we’ll have our best product by the medal round.’

US learning on the fly at world championships

USA Basketball still treats the world championships like an exhibition series and it shows.
Instead of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade or any of the other members of the “Redeem Team” that won gold in Beijing two years ago, coach Mike Krzyzewski turned up in Turkey with a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Coach K rolls the dice: ‘Hope we’ll have our best product by the medal round.’.

India’s cycling probables waiting a year for bikes

NEW DELHI – Bizarre as it may appear, but the Indian cyclists for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games will be lucky if they can ride their competitive bikes before the Games get under way.

The biggest worry of the cyclists is that they may not be able to get used to the new bikes after … Read more >>>.

Michigan State star linebacker Greg Jones glad he put the real world on hold to stay in school

Michigan State’s Jones thrilled he put NFL on hold

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State’s All-American linebacker Greg Jones is glad he put his dreams of playing in the NFL on hold.
“The real world hasn’t kicked in yet,” Jones said Tuesday. “I’m so happy to be back.”
The Spartans are pretty fired up about it, too.
They’ll need … Read : Michigan State star linebacker Greg Jones glad he put the real world on hold to stay in school.

‘Why couldn’t they come here?’ Redskins go to Arizona, longest preseason road trip in 8 years

Redskins go long to play a friendly, visit Arizona

ASHBURN, Va. – Like many of his Washington Redskins teammates, Derrick Dockery shook his head when asked about this week’s game.
“Why,” Dockery said, “couldn’t they come here?”
Better yet, why are these two teams playing at all? For the final preseason game – the one that usually means …. Read the original article  : ‘Why couldn’t they come here?’ Redskins go to Arizona, longest preseason road trip in 8 years.

Final preseason game a showcase for Packers’ backup quarterbacks Flynn, Harrell

Preseason finale a chance for Packers’ backup QBs

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Rodgers knows from experience that it isn’t easy to live life as an understudy in the NFL.
Now that Rodgers finally has broken free from Brett Favre’s shadow to become an elite starting quarterback, he sees a little bit of his former self in …. Original article  : Final preseason game a showcase for Packers’ backup quarterbacks Flynn, Harrell.

LHP Aroldis Chapman hits 102 mph in perfect debut, putting sizzle in Reds’ playoff push

LHP Chapman hits 102 mph in debut
CINCINNATI – Left-hander Aroldis Chapman made his big leg kick and let one fly. Flashes went off around the ballpark. The crowd let out a collective “ooh” when the ball slammed loudly into Ryan Hanigan’s mitt.

And that was just his first warmup.
What came next was almost too fast to …. Source article  : LHP Aroldis Chapman hits 102 mph in perfect debut, putting sizzle in Reds’ playoff push.

Basit Ali demands disbanding of ICC’s anti corruption unit in present format

ISLAMABAD – Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has called for disbanding the International Cricket Council’s Anti Corruption Unit in its present format over its ineffectiveness.

Ali, who represented Pakistan on 69 occasions between 1993 and 1996, said: “What is the point of the Anti Corruption Unit, what has it actually achieved. It is a complete and …. Read the original article  : Basit Ali demands disbanding of ICC’s anti corruption unit in present format.

Michael Phelps cozies up to girlfriend in Hawaii

LONDON – American swimmer Michael Phelps has been spotted getting up close and personal with girlfriend Nicole Johnson in Hawaii

The Olympic medallist is holidaying in Maui with the Miss California model.

The 25-year-old Phelps leaned over at one point and kissed his partner, who looked stunning in a white bikini.

Phelps is also confident of regaining his … Read more : Michael Phelps cozies up to girlfriend in Hawaii.

Mark Ingram’s Injury Keeps Him Out

MONTGOMERY (GaeaTimes.com)- The team of the Alabama Crimson Tide will open the season against San Jose State but minus the Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram. The tailback of the Alabama Crimson Tide has reportedly injured his left knee on Monday during the practice session of the team. The news was confirmed to media sources … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mark Ingram’s Injury Keeps Him Out.

‘Spot fixer’ Majeed rearrested over money laundering charges

LONDON – British Customs officers have arrested cricket match fixer Mazher Majeed again on charges of being involved in a money laundering racket.

According to The Sun, Customs are now looking into his affairs before the scandal involving Pakistan’s cricketers surfaced.

Customs officers were waiting at Majeed’s 1.8 million pound home in Croydon, South London, and arrested …. Original source  : ‘Spot fixer’ Majeed rearrested over money laundering charges.

Brandon Spikes’s Video Being Probed

MASACHUSETTES (GaeaTimes.com)- The young New England Patriots linebacker, Brandon Spikes is now in news for a wrong reason. The player who is barely 23 years old has got mired in a sex scandal. The video of the player in which he appears in a seriously compromising position with a woman has spread in the … Original article on : Brandon Spikes’s Video Being Probed.

Butt, Amir and Asif claim spot fixing allegations are part of conspiracy

LONDON – Pakistan Test skipper Salman Butt, and fast bowlers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif have claimed that spot fixing allegations are part of a conspiracy against them.

The Pakistan team is in the midst of a betting scam, where fast bowlers Amir and Asif are alleged to have bowled pre-arranged no-balls in the Lord’s Test [..] Read the original article: here.

Ramiz fears bad company may have led to Amir’s spot fixing predicament

LAHORE – Defending young fast bowler Mohammad Amir, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has expressed sympathy for him, saying that the greater blame lay with the men who had led him astray so early in his career.

The Pakistan team is in the midst of a betting scam, where fast bowlers Amir and Asif are alleged … Read : Ramiz fears bad company may have led to Amir’s spot fixing predicament.

1,200 cricket teams to vie for premier league in Himachal

SHIMLA – The cricketing season is back in the hills of Himachal Pradesh with a staggering 1,200 teams, mainly from rural areas, all set to compete in the mega premier league starting in November.

This is the second time that the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) will hold the Twenty20 Cricket Mahasangram, a local version … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 1,200 cricket teams to vie for premier league in Himachal.