Michigan-ND clash resembles ‘Extreme Makeover: College Football Edition.’

Proud powers get early test on rebuilding efforts

Michigan-Notre Dame seems so last century now.
The game burnished reputations, showcased a handful of top NFL draft picks and often signaled whether either Midwestern power was likely to land a spot in the national championship picture. But the meeting of the sport’s two winningest programs in South Bend …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Is Terrell Owens Engaged Again?

Terell Owens is rumored to have settled down with new girlfriend. Today wed is abuzz with the news of the American Football player getting engaged with a new woman, identity of whom is still unknown.
The National Football League player had been in the headlines for a long time since he split off with his …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Spot fixing: ICC’s ACU to question Pak batsman Yasir Hameed

LONDON – The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit is likely to interview Pakistani batsman Yasir Hameed as part of its match-fixing investigation, even as his team mates have questioned his reliability as a witness on Sunday.

According to The Telegraph, ACU detectives will be … Read : Spot fixing: ICC’s ACU to question Pak batsman Yasir Hameed.

‘Sex with Wayne Rooney was a little seedy’ says prostitute Juci Jeni

LONDON – 1,200 pound-a-night prostitute Jennifer Thompson has claimed sex with footballer Wayne Rooney was seedy and insists that the footballer has cheated on wife Coleen.

The 21-year-old has claimed that the footballer was with her when his wife Coleen was pregnant with their first child.

In her interview with a national tabloid, … Read more : ‘Sex with Wayne Rooney was a little seedy’ says prostitute Juci Jeni.

Stephanie Rice apologizes over homophobic tweet

SYDNEY – World record swimmer Stephanie Rice has apologized following her homophobic tweet over the Wallabies’ victory over South Africa.

After the Wallabies’ last-gasp win over South Africa on Saturday night, Rice tweeted: “Suck on that faggots!”

The comment attracted criticism from gay actor … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Stephanie Rice apologizes over homophobic tweet.

Punter says ‘Pakistan have won the toss and decided to bet’

LONDON – England cricket fans used Sunday’s Twenty20 clash between England and Pakistan to taunt Pakistani cricketers in Cardiff about spot-fixing allegations.

After the coin toss, the Sun quoted a punter as saying laughingly: …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Punter says ‘Pakistan have won the toss and decided to bet’.

Crowe raises spot fixing doubts on New Zealand-Pakistan series

WELLINGTON – New Zealand cricket team may have been exposed to “spot-fixing” long before the alleged betting and corruption scandal of the England-Pakistan series were revealed, according to Black Caps legend Martin Crowe.

Crowe is doubtful about New Zealand’s second Test …. Original article  : Crowe raises spot fixing doubts on New Zealand-Pakistan series.

Yasir Hameed is about 30 or 31, but mentally is 15 or 16: Afridi

LONDON – Pakistan ODI and Twenty20 skipper Shahid Afridi has said that Yasir Hameed has the mind of a teenager despite being 30-31 years of age, after the opener allegedly told an undercover journalist that his teammates were corrupt and had constantly fixed games.

News of …. Original article  : Yasir Hameed is about 30 or 31, but mentally is 15 or 16: Afridi.

After Pietersen, Mascarenhas involved in Twitter rant against ECB

WELLINGTON – After Kevin Pietersen’s rant on Twitter, another England player Dimitri Mascarenhas is being investigated by the English Cricket Board for reportedly posting two tweets blasting ECB chief selector Geoff Miller.

The first post sent from the Twitter account @DimiMascarenhas …. Original source  : After Pietersen, Mascarenhas involved in Twitter rant against ECB.

Asian cricket betting rings directly funding al-Qaida terrorism

LONDON – Shady Asian cricket betting rings are reported to be directly funding al-Qaida terrorism.

The new accusations have alarmed Britain’s security services. Muslim extremists are deeply rooted in Pakistan’s shady underworld, with criminal activity bolstering their coffers. … Read more : Asian cricket betting rings directly funding al-Qaida terrorism.

Tiger Woods might loose his World No. 1 Position in PGA

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — It seems that Tiger Wood is going to lose his crown as the World’s No. 1 golfer to Phil Mickelson or Steve Stricker in Monday’s last round of the PGA Deutsche bank Champion.
At the end of Sunday’s play, Wood fired a two-under par 69 to share 23rd place in the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods might loose his World No. 1 Position in PGA.

Revis All Set to Rebound in New York Jets

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — In the wee hours of Monday morning New York Jets and holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis agreed on a four-year deal. Finally Revis is back to his team after a lot of controversies that lasted for nearly seven months.
Revis, the star defender of Jets had a dispute with the team regarding his …. Original source  : Revis All Set to Rebound in New York Jets.

Day in the lead, with Ryder Cup, No. 1 ramifications around him

Day tries to close out win in Boston
NORTON, Mass. – The Deutsche Bank Championship isn’t the only thing at stake on Labor Day.

Jason Day has a one-shot lead going into the final round – the only scheduled Monday finish on the PGA Tour – thanks to a routine birdie on the par-5 18th hole that … Original article on : Day in the lead, with Ryder Cup, No. 1 ramifications around him.

Age, rankings ‘just a number’ for American players at US Open

Williams, Querrey play the US Open numbers game
NEW YORK – Venus Williams says 30 is the new 20. Sam Querrey likes to think 20 could be No. 1.
Thirty-year-old Williams is talking about age, and No. 20 Querrey is talking about seeding, but both are talking about the same thing when it comes to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Age, rankings ‘just a number’ for American players at US Open.

Tony Stewart pulls away for 1st Cup win of 2010, feeling good about chances heading to Chase

Stewart feeling good about Chase after 1st Cup win
HAMPTON, Ga. – One more race to go until the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, and all of a sudden Tony Stewart looks like a serious contender.
Only it’s not that sudden.
Stewart has been steadily improving over the past couple of months, consistently running in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Tony Stewart pulls away for 1st Cup win of 2010, feeling good about chances heading to Chase.

More ‘rotten eggs’ in Pak cricket, says Mohammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD – Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Zahid feels that there are more corrupt Pakistani players who need to be investigated by the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU).

“There are more rotten eggs in the Pakistani set-up, and those rotten eggs need to be fully investigated by the cricketing authorities,” Pakpassion.net quoted Zahid, …. Original article  : More ‘rotten eggs’ in Pak cricket, says Mohammad Zahid.

Pak fans still hoping to watch ‘good and fair cricket’

LONDON – Many Pakistani cricket fans who turned up at the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff for Sunday’s Twenty20 match against England insisted that despite the ’spot-fixing’ scandal which has engulfed the sport, they still had hopes of watching ‘good and fair cricket’.

More than half of the stadium was empty as Pakistan’s tour of England went … Read more >>>.

Pak parliamentarian says cricket must not suffer due to corruption

ISLAMABAD – A Pakistani parliamentarian has said that it was the right decision to continue with the national cricket team’s tour of England despite the embarrassment caused by a 150,000-pound ’spot-fixing’ scandal.

“My personal thing is that we should go after the corrupt and corruption. We should not go after cricket, it must go on,” The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak parliamentarian says cricket must not suffer due to corruption.

Murray’s Grand Slam hopes dashed by Wawrinka at US Open

LONDON – British tennis star Andy Murray’s chances of winning a Grand Slam title faded when he made a shock third-round exit at the US Open losing 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 6-3 to Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka.

The 23-year-old Scot was widely expected to win comfortably.

Murray served for …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Murray’s Grand Slam hopes dashed by Wawrinka at US Open.

Delhi to get its first heliport by mid-September

NEW DELHI – A mega heliport at Rohini in north Delhi and a helipad for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) being built by state-run Pawan Hans Helicopter Limited (PHHL) will be operational by mid-September. After the games, the heliport will be used for chopper travel within the region, promoting travel and tourism, and generating business.

“The CWG …. Original article  : Delhi to get its first heliport by mid-September.