Mary Kom in final of World Boxing Championship

BRIDGETOWN – India boxer M.C.Mary Kom is just a win away from her historic fifth world title as she entered the finals of the sixth Women’s World Championships here.

Mary Kom (48kg) defeated Alice Kate Aparri of the Philippines 8-1 in the semi-finals Friday and has assured herself of at least the silver.
In the …. Original source  : Mary Kom in final of World Boxing Championship.

Indian envoy steps in to avert Oz Commonwealth Games equipment disaster

NEW DELHI – Indian authorities have finally released Australia’s Commonwealth Games sporting equipment after it languished in a port for more than ten days.

According to the Herald Sun, the container arrived on September 6 in Mumbai Port, but a shipping backlog forced the vessel …. Read the original article  : Indian envoy steps in to avert Oz Commonwealth Games equipment disaster.

Former Oz sporting great under investigation for sexual assault

MELBOURNE – One of Australia’s greatest sportsmen is being investigated over allegations of sexual assault.

According to The Herald Sun, the unnamed former champion has been banned from having contact with a female for a week, and added that the sportsman was intoxicated when the alleged … Original article on : Former Oz sporting great under investigation for sexual assault.

Latif suggests “delay” in live match telecast to curb ’spot-fixing’ menace

KARACHI – Former Pakistan Test captain Rashid Latif, who resigned as the wicket-keeping coach of the National Cricket Academy after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) handed him a notice over his statement on spot-fixing, has suggested a delay in the live broadcast of matches to curb the menace …. Original source  : Latif suggests “delay” in live match telecast to curb ’spot-fixing’ menace.

Castroneves takes pole for Indy Japan 300, edging Briscoe, series leader Power

Castroneves takes pole for Indy Japan 300
MOTEGI, Japan – Helio Castroneves took the pole position Saturday for the Indy Japan 300, turning a lap at 201.992 mph to lead a Team Penske sweep of the top three starting spots Sunday.

Ryan Briscoe was second, followed by series points leader Will Power and Dario Franchitti.
Power, making his … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Castroneves takes pole for Indy Japan 300, edging Briscoe, series leader Power.

ICC launches match-fixing probe into third England-Pak ODI

LONDON – International Cricket Council chiefs have launched an investigation into alleged match fixing during England’s third one-day match against Pakistan.

The ICC acted after a probe by The Sun exposed evidence apparently showing that bookies [..] Read the original article: here.

Father of Rooney hooker hospitalized after heart attack

LONDON – Father of Wayne Roney’s 1200-pound-a-night hooker Jenny Thompson has been hospitalized after a heart attack.

Respectable oil engineer Hamish Thompson, 55, was driving in London as he and wife Dani took their son Max, 19, back to university.

He managed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Father of Rooney hooker hospitalized after heart attack.

Spot-fixing: Pak envoy denies writing complaint-letter about PCB to Zardari

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Britain Wajid Shamsul Hasan has refuted reports that he had written a letter of complaint to President Asif Zardari about the failure of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in effectively tackling the spot-fixing issue, which led to … Read more : Spot-fixing: Pak envoy denies writing complaint-letter about PCB to Zardari.

Pakistan cricket ’spot-fixing’ file handed over to UK Crown Prosecution Service

LONDON – Scotland Yard has said that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will now consider evidence that there was a conspiracy to defraud bookmakers during the recently held England-Pakistan Test series.

The BBC quoted a Metropolitan Police spokesman, as saying: “The Metropolitan Police Service has today …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pakistan cricket ’spot-fixing’ file handed over to UK Crown Prosecution Service.

Ponting says next seven months a huge challenge for Oz team

SYDNEY – Skipper Ricky Ponting has said that the next seven months for Australia and himself will be the greatest challenge of his career.

He believes that a tour of India, the Ashes and the World Cup in India, all will pose a stern test of character, ability, skill … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ponting says next seven months a huge challenge for Oz team.

Waqar hoping ‘momentum’ following Oval win will help Pak clinch ODI series

KARACHI – Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis has called on his team to go on with the momentum and win the ongoing one-day series against England, after their stunning display at The Oval.

“The momentum is with us. It is outstanding to be going to Lord’s with this win behind us and …. Original article  : Waqar hoping ‘momentum’ following Oval win will help Pak clinch ODI series.

ICC launches investigations into Oval ODI

LONDON/DUBAI – The International Cricket Council (ICC) Saturday launched fresh investigations after British daily The Sun raised doubts on the scoring pattern of Pakistan in Friday’s one-day international against England at The Oval in London.

The Sun reported that insidious activities involving manipulating passages of play such as the number of runs scored … Read more : ICC launches investigations into Oval ODI.

After showing well against Vikings, Saints’ run defense to be tested again by Niners

Saints expect another test of run defense
METAIRIE, La. – Saints linebacker Scott Shanle contends that familiarity breeds a better run defense.

Based on New Orleans’ season-opening performance against Minnesota and star running back Adrian Peterson, Shanle might be on to something. Another test comes Monday night at San Francisco, where the Saints will try to contain …. Source article  : After showing well against Vikings, Saints’ run defense to be tested again by Niners.

Afridi calls on his players to take inspiration from Pak tennis prodigy Aisam

KARACHI – Applauding Pakistan tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, the country’s ODI and Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi has called on his team-mates to seek inspiration from the player’s exploits to make a comeback in the one-day series against England.

“His performances are …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Afridi calls on his players to take inspiration from Pak tennis prodigy Aisam.

Jimenez wins 19th for Rockies, beating LA 7-5 after Dodgers manager Torre announces retirement

Colorado’s Jimenez beats Dodgers for 19th win
LOS ANGELES – Troy Tulowitzki hit a two-run shot Friday night for his 12th homer in September, powering Ubaldo Jimenez to his 19th victory and leading the surging Colorado Rockies to a 7-5 victory over the Dodgers hours after Los Angeles manager Joe Torre said … Read more »».

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George Parks Dies At 57

ANN ARBOR (GaeaTimes.com)- George Parks, the University of Massachusetts music band director for the last 33 years died on Thursday after performing at a concert in Ohio. As per the University of Massachusetts news release, George Parks collapsed of an apparent heart attack just after the completion of the concert and failed to … Read : George Parks Dies At 57.

Nevada’s Colin Kaepernick runs for 3 TDs, passes for 2 in Wolf Pack’s 52-31 win over Cal

Kaepernick leads Nevada to 52-31 win over Cal

RENO, Nev. – Nevada might not yet have won the respect it thinks it deserves playing in the shadow of Boise State in the Western Athletic Conference, but California coach Jeff Tedford is ready to call the unbeaten Wolf Pack a Top 25 team after they stormed past …. Source article  : Nevada’s Colin Kaepernick runs for 3 TDs, passes for 2 in Wolf Pack’s 52-31 win over Cal.

Brewers’ Randy Wolf dazzles with three-hitter and Milwaukee beats NL West-leading Giants 3-0

Wolf pitches gem, keeps Giants from extending lead

SAN FRANCISCO – Randy Wolf pitched a three-hitter for his first complete game of the season and the Milwaukee Brewers kept the San Francisco Giants from extending their lead in the NL West with a 3-0 victory Friday night.
The Giants remained a half-game ahead of second-place San Diego, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brewers’ Randy Wolf dazzles with three-hitter and Milwaukee beats NL West-leading Giants 3-0.

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Brewers 3, Giants 0

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