Shamed match-fixing trio have built huge fortunes

LONDON – The three shamed Pakistani cricketers have built an affluent life for themselves.

Salman Butt, 25, was born into money and educated at the exclusive Beaconhouse school in Lahore.

He is believed to own three houses there and is said to be building a new two-storey-villa in the city worth 300,000 pounds.

He married Gul Hassan …. Read the original article  : here.

Spot fixing case: Ex-Pak skipper Rameez Raja labels Butt a liar

LONDON – Former Pakistan cricket captain and Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Ramiz Raja has accused suspended skipper Salman Butt of being a liar in connection with the latest spot fixing scam.

“Salman Butt’s claims are a joke, a big joke. If you are implicated, you’ve got to come out straight away and say, ‘I’ve not done … Read : Spot fixing case: Ex-Pak skipper Rameez Raja labels Butt a liar.

Leading Sri Lankan player on ICC radar

LONDON – Close on the heels of the spot-fixing row involving Pakistanis, a leading Sri Lankan player is under the International Cricket Council (ICC) scanner after his colleagues reported his proximity with a man they believe is an illegal bookie.

“ICC’s anti corruption unit has been monitoring the activities of a leading Sri Lanka player since …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Leading Sri Lankan player on ICC radar.

Federer throttles Mathieu to enter second week of US Open

NEW YORK – Five-time champion Roger Federer put the seal of approval on his first week at the US Open tennis as the second seed reached the fourth round 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in a wind-swept victory Saturday over Paul-Henri Mathieu.
Number two Federer is bidding for his seventh straight final at Flushing Meadows and …. Source article  : Federer throttles Mathieu to enter second week of US Open.

PCB, Pak High Commission, team management call emergency meet

LONDON – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK, Wajid Shamsul Hasan, and members of team management have reportedly called an emergency meeting in London following fresh revelations made by a British tabloid.

British tabloid News of The World reported that batsman Yasir Hameed had “sensationally confirmed” its report that some Pakistan … Read more »».

Strauss must be fully focused on ODIs with Pak: Benaud

LONDON – Former Australian cricket captain and noted commentator Richie Benaud has said that England captain Andrew Strauss would do himself a favour by concentrating solely on the well-being and winning capabilities of his team.

In an article for the News of The World (NOTW), Benaud says that Strauss must dismiss any thoughts he may be …. Read the original article  : Strauss must be fully focused on ODIs with Pak: Benaud.

Afridi to Pak players: Don’t read News of The World

LONDON – Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has banned his players from reading the News of the World.

According to the NOTW, Afridi is reported to have told his players to avoid a trip to the newsagent ahead of their Twenty20 clash on Sunday.

He said: “I’ve told the boys ‘Don’t read the newspaper – just focus … Read more »»».

Stosur eyes Tour Championships in Doha despite clash with Delhi CWG

LONDON – Australian tennis star Samantha Stosur insists that missing the New Delhi Commonwealth Games would not be important to her, as she eyes one of the rarest feats in women’s tennis.

Stosur’s progression to the second week of the US Open for the first time has the French Open runner-up poised to qualify …. Source article  : Stosur eyes Tour Championships in Doha despite clash with Delhi CWG.

Spot fixing case: England veterans hope ICC is lenient with Mohammad Aamer

LONDON – Former England cricket captain Michael Atherton has said that there is an air of disbelief and shock in veteran cricketer circles about young Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Aamer being one of the accused in the latest spot fixing scandal to hit world cricket.

In an article for the News of The World (NOTW), Atherton …. Original source  : Spot fixing case: England veterans hope ICC is lenient with Mohammad Aamer.

Sri Lankan player under ICC anti-corruption unit spotlight

LONDON – The International Cricket Council (ICC)’s anti-corruption unit has reportedly been monitoring the activities of a leading Sri Lankan player since the Twenty20 World Cup in England last year.

It is believed that the player was singled out after his Sri Lankan team-mates became increasingly unsettled by his late-night meetings with a man they believed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sri Lankan player under ICC anti-corruption unit spotlight.

‘Spot-fixing’ not confined to Pak cricket, operates out of Mumbai: Imran Khan

KARACHI – Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan fears that the menace of ’spot-fixing’ might be going on uninterrupted in many countries, and was not just a problem confined to Pakistan cricket.

“I still fear that there is no way to stop this problem of betting and spot fixing. How can anyone tell that something is wrong …. Source article  : ‘Spot-fixing’ not confined to Pak cricket, operates out of Mumbai: Imran Khan.

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Maria Kirilenko Loses To Svetlana Kuznetsova

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The women’s clash to watch out for on Saturday night promised to be a treat for the eyes as Svetlana Kuznetsova took on the gorgeous Maria Kirilenko. Maria Kirilenko became the center of media attention after the stunning performance in the first two rounds. The former swimsuit model knocked out Elena … Original article on : Maria Kirilenko Loses To Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Spot fixing: Pak cricketers hit by 23 charges

LONDON – The three Pakistan players in the dock for spot fixing – Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir-have been hit with a staggering 23 charges after a News of the World (NOTW) undercover investigation.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) charges run to a massive six pages per player.

According to the NOTW, Butt … Original source on Gaea Times at : Spot fixing: Pak cricketers hit by 23 charges.

Pak batsman Hameed denies accusing teammates of match fixing

LONDON – Pakistan batsman Yasir Hameed has denied reports of having told an undercover journalist that his teammates were corrupt and had constantly fixed games.

British tabloid News of The World reported Hameed had “sensationally confirmed” its report last week that some Pakistan players had accepted money to fix aspects of the fourth Test match against …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pak batsman Hameed denies accusing teammates of match fixing.

Indian judge says police promoting links between sport betting rings, organised crime

NEW DELHI – An additional sessions judge of the Indian judiciary has said police are promoting links between organised crime and sports, specifically cricket.

Additional Sessions Judge Dharmesh Sharma aired his warning while hearing an appeal last week in a case involving betting on a World Cup match between Australia and South Africa in 2007.

According to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ban ’spot-fixers’ for life, says Vettori

AUCKLAND – Calling for extreme steps to defend “the spirit of the game”, New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has said that life bans should be imposed on the three Pakistan players if the ’spot-fixing- charges against them are proved.

Vettori insists that the allegations against Pakistan skipper Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir had undermined …. Source article  : Ban ’spot-fixers’ for life, says Vettori.

‘Spot-fixing’ scandal may hit Pak’s tour of New Zealand: Vaughan

WELLINGTON – New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief Justin Vaughan feels that people may not be interested in Pakistan’s upcoming tour due to the recent ’spot-fixing’ scandal.

Pakistan’s six-week tour will begin on Boxing Day, and will comprise three Twenty20s, two Tests and six ODIs.

“I can understand the public may not be quite as excited about Pakistan …. Read the original article  : ‘Spot-fixing’ scandal may hit Pak’s tour of New Zealand: Vaughan.

Clay and No. 12 Wisconsin power past UNLV in second half for 41-21 victory

No. 12 Wisconsin runs over UNLV 41-21
LAS VEGAS – Two first-half blunders by Wisconsin allowed UNLV to stay close, even though the Badgers had dominated the first two quarters.

In the second half, Wisconsin eliminated the mistakes and buried the Rebels.
John Clay and Montee Ball each ran for two touchdowns to lead No. 12 Wisconsin past … Original source on Gaea Times at : Clay and No. 12 Wisconsin power past UNLV in second half for 41-21 victory.

TCU Football: TCU Wins Over Oregon State University Team

ARLINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- The Saturday night NCAA college football game between sixth seeded TCU and the 24th ranked Oregon State University team at Cowboys Stadium, in Arlington, Texas turned out to be an interesting one. Although the TCU did not dominate the game much, they were able to hold Oregon State to a total of …. Original source  : TCU Football: TCU Wins Over Oregon State University Team.