Wes Welker outshines Ochocinco, Owens to lead Patriots past Bengals in season opener

Welker outshines Cincy receivers in Patriots’ win

Randy Moss said he doesn’t think he’s appreciated in New England, and Terrell Owens apologized to Bengals fans. Wes Welker, however, stayed typically quiet and concentrated on scoring touchdowns.
In a game that featured star receivers on both sides, Welker capped his speedy return from a serious knee injury by …. Original source  : Wes Welker outshines Ochocinco, Owens to lead Patriots past Bengals in season opener.

Dallas Cowboys Defeated By Washington Redskins

LANDOVER (Gaeatimes.com)- Dallas Cowboys tried its best, Tony Romo and Roy Williams came up with some good play, but none could save the team from suffering a 13-7 loss from the Washington Redskins at the season opening NFL game on Sunday night. Although the Dallas Cowboys opened their score book late during the …. Original article  : Dallas Cowboys Defeated By Washington Redskins.

Afridi calls for introduction of Umpire Decision Review System in ODIs

LONDON – Pakistan ODI captain Shahid Afridi reckons that the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS), increasingly common in Test cricket, should also be introduced in one-day international format.

“It will be good in matches like this and big series like …. Source article  : Afridi calls for introduction of Umpire Decision Review System in ODIs.

‘Comeback kid’ Beckham feared he’d never play football again during injury

LOS ANGELES – England midfielder David Beckham has confessed that he feared he would never play football again.

Beckham has recovered from the Achilles tendon injury, which had ended his dream of playing in a fourth World Cup for England.

“As positive a person as I am, when I suffered the injury there …. Source  : ‘Comeback kid’ Beckham feared he’d never play football again during injury.

Beckham says he wont con Capello to gain another England cap

LOS ANGELES – England midfielder David Beckham has said that if he is not ready for next month’s Euro 2012 clash with Montenegro, he will rule himself out of the reckoning.

Beckham has recovered from the Achilles tendon injury, which had ended his dream of playing in a fourth World …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Beckham says he wont con Capello to gain another England cap.

Calls for roof may intensify after rain delays in US Open

NEW YORK – Calls for a spare-no-expense roof at the US Open are expected to once again intensify after rain forced the postponement of the men’s tennis final for a third straight year, with Sunday’s match delayed by a day.
Officials reluctantly announced Sunday evening that rain would force the men’s final between Rafael … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Calls for roof may intensify after rain delays in US Open.

Rafi voted Best Indian footballer

NEW DELHI – Striker Mohammed Rafi, who plays for Churchill Brothers, Goa, has been voted the ‘Best Indian Footballer’, while Okolie Odafe was chosen as the ‘Best Foreign Footballer’ of the year.

Joaquim Abranches won the ‘Best Young Player’ award, while …. Original article  : Rafi voted Best Indian footballer.

Razzaq facing MRI scan for back injury

LONDON – Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq may undergo an MRI scan for his back injury.

“Our physio Dale Naylor will assess him once again on Monday and decide if we need to send him for an MRI,” The Dawn quoted Yawar Saeed, Pakistan team manager, as saying.

Razzaq suffered …. Original source  : Razzaq facing MRI scan for back injury.

Murray’s new fancy is fantasy football

LONDON – Having seen his dream of a Grand Slam title vanish yet again after his early exit at the US Open, British tennis star Andy Murray has truned his interests to other sporting matters, such as fantasy football.

The 23-year-old lost to Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka in …. Source  : Murray’s new fancy is fantasy football.

All CWG venues are ready: Kalmadi

NEW DELHI – Amid apprehensions about the quality of the venues and preparedness of sporting facilities, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi has expressed confidence, saying that all venues for the upcoming mega-event are ready and capable of hosting any event at short notice.

“All the venues are ready. … Original source on Gaea Times at : All CWG venues are ready: Kalmadi.

Athletes’ movement: Police says schedule not finalised

NEW DELHI – Delhi Police are yet to prepare a detailed plan for the movement of Commonwealth Games athletes from their rooms to training sessions in various practice venues even as barely a week remains for the arrival of the players.

Police say the Games organising committee (OC) is to yet to hand over … Read more : Athletes’ movement: Police says schedule not finalised.

Security concerns may prompt Kiwis to pull out of Delhi Commonwealth Games

AUCKLAND – New Zealand may reportedly pull out of next month’s Delhi Commonwealth Games over security concerns.

The security and operational systems for the Games would be confirmed over the next 10 days, and it is believed that the Kiwis would …. Read the original article  : Security concerns may prompt Kiwis to pull out of Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Sushil Kumar’s gold brings cheer to tainted Indian wrestling

NEW DELHI – Wrestler Sushil Kumar’s historic World Championship gold finally brought some cheer to Indian wrestling at a time when six wrestlers tested positive for banned drugs ahead of the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games and brought taint upon the sport.

Sushil defeated Russian Gogaev to win the 66-kg freestyle title in Moscow Sunday …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sushil Kumar’s gold brings cheer to tainted Indian wrestling.

Australian cricketers not under IPL 2 corruption investigation: CA

SYDNEY – Cricket Australia (CA) has disputed reports that two Australian players were under investigation for corruption in last year’s Indian Premier League (IPL).

According to reports, the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) have identified …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ferguson warns Rooney against sexcapade repeat

LONDON – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had reportedly opted to dump striker Wayne Rooney from the Premier League clash against Everton as a punishment designed to ram home his point: Never step out of line again.

During the post-match press conference, Ferguson insisted that he left … Read more »»».

The US Open men’s tennis final championship match has been rescheduled (Rafael Nadal)

Fans brave the rain at the USTA Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens.
The US Open men’s tennis final championship match between top-seeded Rafael Nadal and third-seeded Novak Djokovic has been rescheduled at 4 p.m. on Monday, 13 September, because of rain. New York City, USA.
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Chiefs host Chargers in Monday night coming out party for stadium, team and town

Chiefs launch season vs division foe Chargers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Season opener. On a Monday night. Against a division rival. And all of this during the grand unveiling of a stadium that’s been brought into the 21st century by a $375 million facelift.
As Kansas City’s Monday night opener against the San Diego Chargers drew near, …. Source  : Chiefs host Chargers in Monday night coming out party for stadium, team and town.

US wins first world basketball championship since 1994, beats Turkey 81-64 for gold

Gold again: US wins world basketball championship

ISTANBUL – Kevin Durant beamed as he listened to his national anthem, which hadn’t been played at the end of the basketball world championship in 16 years.
And that was no “B-Team” standing beside him on the center of the medals platform.
It was the best team in the world.
The United … Read more >>.

McNabb, Shanahan have successful debuts; Redskins stops mistake-prone Cowboys in 13-7 win

McNabb wins in Redskins debut, 13-7 over Cowboys

LANDOVER, Md. – Donovan McNabb put on a different uniform, and finally found a way to beat the Dallas Cowboys.
OK, it helped that his defense scored a huge momentum touchdown at the end of the first half – and then hung on to withstand a final, furious threat … Read more »»».

Albert Pujols hits 2 homers to power St. Louis Cardinals past Atlanta Braves, 7-3

Pujols’ 2 HRs lead Cardinals past Braves, 7-3

ATLANTA – Albert Pujols hit two home runs to power the St. Louis Cardinals past Atlanta 7-3 on Sunday night, dropping the Braves out of first place in the NL East.
Atlanta fell one game behind the Philadelphia Phillies, who beat the New York Mets 3-0 behind Roy Oswalt.
Pujols … Read more : Albert Pujols hits 2 homers to power St. Louis Cardinals past Atlanta Braves, 7-3.