Wayne Rooney paid ‘ugly tax’ to hooker

LONDON – Soccer ace Wayne Rooney allegedly paid ‘ugly tax’ to fame hungry hooker Jenny Thompson.

The wannabe WAG, 21, confessed she “never imagined” Rooney, who paid her 1200 pounds, would be “one of my clients”.

“I know a lot of people call him Shrek but he’s actually not that ugly when you’re … Read : Wayne Rooney paid ‘ugly tax’ to hooker.

Triumphant Nadal paces Spain into US Open quarter-finals

NEW YORK – Rafael Nadal was untouchable at the US Open, unbroken for the fortnight after reaching the quarter-finals with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 defeat of friend Feliciano Lopez on a day of Spanish domination Tuesday.
The world number one and top seed worked past midnight and into Wednesday for his victory, which set … Read more >>>.

Boxer Haye’s ‘gang rape’ jibe invites shocked derision

LONDON – WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has shocked fans by claiming his showdown with fellow Brit Audley Harrison would be “as one-sided as a gang rape”.ccording to The Sun, Haye launched the astonishing rant at a press conference to announce November’s title fight.

It shocked even hardened observers used to publicity-hungry fighters making over-the-top … Read : Boxer Haye’s ‘gang rape’ jibe invites shocked derision.

Rooney’s professional performance against Switzerland puts sexcapade on backburner

BASEL – A thorough professional performance by striker Wayne Rooney ensured an impressive 3-1 victory for England against Switzerland here on Tuesday, and also took the heat of him with regard to allegations surrounding his private life.

Rooney put his personal troubles to one side at St. Jakob Park to score an early opener and his …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Rooney’s professional performance against Switzerland puts sexcapade on backburner.

Oz gay rights activist dubs reaction to Rice’s comments “hysterical”

SYDNEY – A prominent gay rights activist has said that even though Australian swimmer Stephanie Rice’s anti-gay slur on Twitter was offensive, it did not warrant the “hysterical” reaction it got.

Gary Burns, who has previously taken legal action against a series of high profile Australians over what he claimed were homophobic comments, said that 22-year-old …. Source  : Oz gay rights activist dubs reaction to Rice’s comments “hysterical”.

Stephanie Rice not homophobic, says Matthew Mitcham

SYDNEY – Australian diver Matthew Mitcham, who is openly gay, has come to the defence of Stephanie Rice for her anti-gay comments, saying that the swimmer is not homophobic in any sense.

Rice, 22, had tweeted, “Suck on that faggots. Probs the best game I’ve ever seen!! Well done boys”, following the Wallabies’ last-minute rugby …. Original source  : Stephanie Rice not homophobic, says Matthew Mitcham.

Stephanie Rice keeps underwear sponsor despite anti-gay slur

MELBOURNE – Australian swimmer Stephanie Rice will lose her Jaguar but retain her underwear sponsor after she made a homophobic slur on Twitter.

Rice, 22, had tweeted, “Suck on that f-gots!” following the Wallabies’ Tri-Nations weekend win over the Springboks, and her comment was globally reported.

And now the swimmer, who has already lost her Jaguar sponsorship, …. Original article  : Stephanie Rice keeps underwear sponsor despite anti-gay slur.

Stephanie Rice apologizes for anti-gay slur on Twitter

MELBOURNE – Australian swimmer Stephanie Rice broke into tears as she made a public apology for her homophobic slur on Twitter.

Rice, 22, broke down twice at a press conference she called in Sydney on September 8, pleading for forgiveness over what she labelled “thoughtless and careless” comments.

The swimmer had tweeted, “Suck on that f-gots!” following …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Stephanie Rice apologizes for anti-gay slur on Twitter.

Capello, Gerrard hail Rooney’s match winning performance against Switzerland

LONDON – England boss Fabio Capello hailed ace striker Wayne Rooney after he scored his first goal for the country in a year.

Rooney, who has been accused of cheating on his wife Coleen, sparked off a romp in Switzerland.

“Wayne Rooney played very well. He was OK mentally. It helped scoring the goal, too,” … Read more >>>.

Scottish blind golfer scores first hole-in-one on ‘very tricky’ green

LONDON – A Scottish blind golfer scored his first hole-in-one on a “very tricky” green at Wellsgreen course, near Windygates in Fife-a feat that is difficult to achieve even for a sighted player.

With the accomplishment Jim Gales, 46, has now joined the most prestigious clubs of the game- … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Scottish blind golfer scores first hole-in-one on ‘very tricky’ green.

Desperate Delhi drafts army to fight mosquitoes

NEW DELHI – With dengue cases in the city crossing the 1,400 mark, the Indian Army will be drafted to fight mosquito menace near the Commonwealth Games Village, where athletes and delegates will stay during the Oct-3-14 mega event, an official said Wednesday.

A decision to deploy the army was taken at a meeting of health … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Desperate Delhi drafts army to fight mosquitoes.

Commonwealth Games: Singapore stand between India and TT gold

(Attn Editors: This is the first of the previews discussing India’s chances in various disciplines at the New Delhi Commonwealth Games from Oct 3-14. The piece is on Table Tennis.)NEW DELHI – India went to the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games as underdogs and they won their first gold when their men’s table tennis team beat … Read more : Commonwealth Games: Singapore stand between India and TT gold.

Defending champ Kim Clijsters, Venus Williams win to set up marquee semifinal at US Open

Clijsters, Venus win to set up marquee semifinal
NEW YORK – Nobody can say Kim Clijsters took an easy path to her U.S. Open title last year. She played both Williams sisters.
This year, she’ll only play one, though this could be an even more effective version of Venus Williams than came to Flushing Meadows …. Source article  : Defending champ Kim Clijsters, Venus Williams win to set up marquee semifinal at US Open.

Venus Williams enters US Open semi-finals for the seventh time

NEW YORK – Venus Williams has become the first woman to enter the semi-finals of this year’s US Open by beating Italian Francesca Schiavone in straight sets 7-6 (5), 6-4.

“I’ve got a lot of experience waiting at Wimbledon with all the rain, so been pretty successful … Read : Venus Williams enters US Open semi-finals for the seventh time.

Elin Nordegren ‘looking for new home close to ex Tiger Woods’

LONDON – Tiger Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren is reportedly searching for a new house close to the cheating gold legend.

Elin, 31, spent the weekend touring houses in Florida’s Palm Beach with friends and her mum.

Pals say she wants a house near Woods …. Original source  : Elin Nordegren ‘looking for new home close to ex Tiger Woods’.

Clijsters beats Stosur to meet Venus in US Open semis

SYDNEY – Defending US Open chamnpion Kim Clijsters defeated Samantha Stosur in three-sets 6-4 5-7 6-3 to reach the semi-final at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday.

Stosur’s hope to capitalise on a series of service breaks in the deciding set failed, as Clijsters beat her to set up a semi-final clash … Read more »»».

Oz players protest CA attempts to take their 10 percent IPL earnings

MELBOURNE – The Australian Cricketers Association has urged players to refuse to sign Cricket Australia contracts next year as a row has erupted over an attempt to take 10 per cent of their earnings from the Indian Premier League.

The ACA is angry over what it sees as a backroom deal between …. Source  : Oz players protest CA attempts to take their 10 percent IPL earnings.

Wayne Rooney’s wife ‘to listen to his side of story over hooker claims’

LONDON – Troubled soccer star Wayne Rooney is set to face wife Coleen for the first time after the news of his alleged link up with prostitutes emerged and it is likely to decide the fate of their marriage.

Coleen has agreed to meet for talks after her husband flies back from …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Wayne Rooney’s wife ‘to listen to his side of story over hooker claims’.

Afridi still optimistic of World Cup 2011glory despite match-fixing turmoil

Cardiff,WALES – Pakistani cricket may be going through a period of great turmoil and uncertainty after the spot-fixing allegations, but the team’s one-day captain, Shahid Afridi, is quite optimistic that the entire squad will be available for the … Read more : Afridi still optimistic of World Cup 2011glory despite match-fixing turmoil.

Pak slumps to lowest ever total in T20 in six wicket thrashing by England

LONDON – England won the Twenty20 series against Pakistan by winning their second match by six wickets after the tourists suffered the embarrassment of being dismissed for 89.

Pakistan’s total was their worst in 40 matches at this level, while England’s seventh straight Twenty20 international win …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pak slumps to lowest ever total in T20 in six wicket thrashing by England.