Sports News – Newsletter for September 7, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Virginia Tech Football: What The Loss Means
LANDOVER (GaeaTimes.com)- On Monday night Virginia Tech University football team once again lost its season opening game and this time against Boise State University team. The former’s opening game losing streak that began back in 2007 when it lost against Louisiana State University after beginning 1-0, added the name of Boise State University as …. Source article : Virginia Tech Football: What The Loss Means.
Ryder Cup 2010: Pavin may gamble on Woods for US team
LONDON – No one expects skipper Cory Pavin to leave out Tiger Woods on the grounds that America will be a better Ryder Cup team without their number one striker.
Though in 2008, America were unquestionably a better ‘team’ without Woods and the …. Original source : Ryder Cup 2010: Pavin may gamble on Woods for US team.
New Zealand, Australia exchange cricket umpires
SYDNEY – Australia and New Zealand have introduced an international exchange program for their senior cricket umpires.
Simon Fry, a member of Cricket Australia’s international panel, and Barry Frost, a member of New Zealand Cricket’s international panel, will be the first umpires to …. Original article on Gaea Times at : New Zealand, Australia exchange cricket umpires.
US Open: Ultra consistent Djokovic, a familiar foe for Federer
NEW YORK – Should Swiss tennis great Roger Federer survive the quarter final threat posed by Swede Robin Soderling, he would, in all likelihood, meet up with either another familiar foe in Novak Djokovic or the talented and unpredictable Frenchman Gael Monfils in the semi-finals.
The ultra-consistent Serb Djokovic has now … Original article on : US Open: Ultra consistent Djokovic, a familiar foe for Federer.
Brilliant Federer concerned about confronting Soderling
NEW YORK – All-conquering Swiss Roger Federer knows that his road to a sixth US Open crown could only get rougher after dispatching Austrian Jurgen Melzer 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 to qualify for his 26th grand slam consecutive quarter-final.
He now faces an imposing Swede … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brilliant Federer concerned about confronting Soderling.
Rooney made to do ‘walk of shame by Capello
LONDON – Disgraced Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney was forced to do a long “walk of shame” yesterday as he boarded the England team jet.
According to The Sun, coach-cum-manager Fabio Capello ordered Rooney to walk ahead of his teammates and … Read more »»».
ICC toothless in handling corruption in cricket, says Latif
KARACHI – Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has questioned the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s ability of handling corruption in the game, and said that tougher laws were needed to counter the menace.
“The ICC is not making tougher laws and that’s why their role is questionable,” The Age quoted Latif, …. Original article : ICC toothless in handling corruption in cricket, says Latif.
Respect in blue: No. 3 Boise State makes national statement with 33-30 win over No. 10 Va Tech
Big stage: No. 3 Boise St tops No. 10 VaTech 33-30
LANDOVER, Md. – For the gatecrashers in blue, this was the Respect Bowl. A mini-national championship game, if you will, because they certainly weren’t going to be playing in the real one in January if they didn’t win this one on Labor Day.
So …. Source article : Respect in blue: No. 3 Boise State makes national statement with 33-30 win over No. 10 Va Tech.
Australia’s Stosur welcomes prime-time promotion at US Open
NEW YORK – Australian tennis star Samantha Stosur has welcomed her promotion to top billing for her marquee US Open quarter-final with defending champion Kim Clijsters.
Stosur and Clijsters have relegated American superstar Venus Williams from the prime-time TV slot and will slug it out in the feature night match at Arthur Ashe Stadium …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Gerrard backs pal Rooney to get over his off-field problems
LONDON – England skipper Steven Gerrard has come out in support of striker Wayne Rooney after having emerged from his own nightmare last year.
The Liverpool midfielder, who leads England against Switzerland tonight, said: “Incredibly enough, I played some of my best football when I … Read more »»».
ICC orders Butt, Akmal to hand over mobile records during Asia Cup
LONDON – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly ordered Pakistan captain Salman Butt and wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal to hand over their mobile telephone records for investigation into possible spot-fixing during the Asia Cup in June.
Butt and Akmal were contacted by the ICC’s Anti-Corruption … Read : ICC orders Butt, Akmal to hand over mobile records during Asia Cup.
Ancelloti doesn’t care about star players’ sex scores off the pitch
LONDON – Chelsea FC’s Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti does not care if his players score off the pitch as long as they score on it.
Reacting to the public revelations of the sexcapades of key England stars ace Wayne Rooney, John Terry and Ashley Cole Ancelotti said that he is shocked about their private lives being …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Ancelloti doesn’t care about star players’ sex scores off the pitch.
Wayne Rooney hooker ‘bedded 13 more footie stars’
LONDON – The hooker who bedded Wayne Rooney has been linked to 13 other top footballers.
Vice girl Jenny Thompson’s team of stars, worth a staggering 90 million pounds, has all played in the Premier League. Eleven have represented their countries either as full internationals or at under-21 level.
Jenny’s squad includes six defenders, three … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Wayne Rooney hooker ‘bedded 13 more footie stars’.
Rooney ‘to make no attempt to rescue his marriage if wife dumps him’
LONDON – Wayne Rooney will make no effort to save his marriage if his wife decides to leave him, say sources.
The 24-year-old multimillionaire footballer is said not to care whether Coleen seeks a divorce after a prostitute claimed that he paid her thousands of pounds for sex while his wife was pregnant.
Rooney is apparently … Read : Rooney ‘to make no attempt to rescue his marriage if wife dumps him’.
Man U yet to decide on ‘flagship player’ Rooney’s future
LONDON – With Wayne Rooney being involved in a sex scandal, insiders at Manchester United have revealed that club authorities are yet to decide on offering him a new contract, despite manager Alex Ferguson saying that a deal worth 140,000 pounds a week is in the offing for the key striker.
The Sun quoted an insider, …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Man U yet to decide on ‘flagship player’ Rooney’s future.
Rooney’s wife tells him: ‘I don’t need you anymore’
LONDON – Love-rat Wayne Rooney’s romp with hooker has bought his marriage to an end as wife Coleen has said she does not need him anymore.
Devastated Coleen, 24, fled to her parents after tearful Rooney called her and confessed to sleeping with vice girl Jenny Thompson while she was pregnant with their baby son Kai. …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Rooney’s wife tells him: ‘I don’t need you anymore’.
What turned churchgoing Jennifer Thompson into Rooney hooker?
LONDON – Jennifer Thompson, the hooker who bedded Wayne Rooney, led a sheltered existence protected by her parents and three brothers before turning into a prostitute.
The trouble with the churchgoing teenager began when the family returned to Britain from Qatar and set up home in Heaton, Bolton.
As she entered adolescence she found it increasingly … Original article on : What turned churchgoing Jennifer Thompson into Rooney hooker?.
Wayne Rooney romped with more women behind wife’s back?
LONDON – Wayne Rooney’s cousin Natalie has warned his wife Coleen that more shocking details are set to become public after the revelations from hooker Jenny Thompson.
The footballer has romped with more women, Natalie claimed she had been told.
“I’ve heard there’s more to come out about Wayne and she’s not the only girl he’s been … Read : Wayne Rooney romped with more women behind wife’s back?.
Pak official says Aamer should not get age benefit in ’spot-fixing’ probe
CARDIFF – Mohammad Aamer should not get any benefit of age, if the 18-year old is proved guilty of spot-fixing, Pakistan Cricket Board’s associate manager, Shafqat Rana said.
“I think it should be the same with everybody, if he breaks the law,” The News quoted Rana, as saying.
When asked whether teenager Aamer’s age should be taken …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Federer overwhelms Melzer to set up Soderling showdown
NEW YORK – Roger Federer edged closer to a sixth title at the US Open, defeating Austrian Jurgen Melzer 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 to reach the quarter-final.
Second-seeded Federer won his first three service games to love Monday as he made a statement to a good friend, whom he faced for the first time … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Federer overwhelms Melzer to set up Soderling showdown.