India draw level, Brazil concede first reverse singles

CHENNAI – Brazil’s top tennis player Thomaz Bellucci fell a victim to the city’s infamous heat and humidity as he conceded his reverse singles match to Somdev Devvarman, helping India tie 2-2 in the Davis Cup World Group playoff here Sunday.

Devvarman led 7-6 (3), 4-0 when the 22-year old Bellucci, ranked 27th, walked up to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : India draw level, Brazil concede first reverse singles.

Helio Castroneves wins Indy Japan 300 as IRL title chase tightens

Castroneves wins Indy Japan 300
MOTEGI, Japan – Pole-sitter Helio Castroneves of Brazil won the Indy Japan 300 on Sunday to ensure the IndyCar series championship will come down to the final race of the year.

Castroneves took the lead from Team Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe on a lap 118 pit stop and held on through 200 … Read more : Helio Castroneves wins Indy Japan 300 as IRL title chase tightens.

‘My team won’t be influenced by Indian bookmakers,’ says Ponting

SYDNEY – Australian cricket team captain Ricky Ponting has said that he will not allow his squad to be exposed to or be influenced by Indian bookmakers.

Talking to The Sun-Herald after a punishing fitness session in Cronulla last week, Ponting said that he and his team considered it their duty to help the game heal …. Source  : ‘My team won’t be influenced by Indian bookmakers,’ says Ponting.

Spot-fixing: PCB denies receiving information on Scotland Yard’s initial evidence

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied receiving any information from Scotland Yard on the initial evidence on the spot-fixing allegations against three Pakistan cricketers, which it has passed on to the Crown Prosecutor’s Office in London.

“We have just come to know that the Scotland Yard has passed on an initial file of …. Source article  : Spot-fixing: PCB denies receiving information on Scotland Yard’s initial evidence.

Shane Warne, Dermott Brereton to co-own nightclubs in Australia, India

MELBOURNE – Australian cricket legend Shane Warne and soccer ace Dermott Brereton have teamed-up to become co-owners of Melbourne’s most exclusive nightclub and plan to launch other venues in Sydney and India.

Warne and Hawthorn premiership player are part of a group that would pay 3.5 million dollar for a share in CBD club Silk Road.

The … Original article on : Shane Warne, Dermott Brereton to co-own nightclubs in Australia, India.

‘England not involved in match fixing probe’, says ICC

LONDON – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said that no England player or manager is involved in the latest round of corruption allegations.

The ICC is probing alleged match fixing in the third one-day international between England and Pakistan played at The Oval on Friday.

Corruption claims have dogged Pakistan throughout their summer tour of England

The …. Source  : ‘England not involved in match fixing probe’, says ICC.

Games tourists – will they come in droves?

NEW DELHI – How many tourists will visit India during the Commonwealth Games? While a premier travel association is expecting a meagre 10,000 as against ambitious projections of 100,000 earlier, others are optimistic about a boost in business during the event.

The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) criticised the preparations for the mega event which … Read more »».

‘Medieval Knight’ Ponting grunts his way to full fitness ahead of India tour

SYDNEY – Australian cricket team captain Ricky Ponting looks like a medieval knight developing his explosive power to smash the cricket ball to all parts of the ground these days.

Ponting has been attending a national team training camp at Cronulla this week, and is grunting his way to full fitness ahead of the Australian tour …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pole vault champ Hooker says Aussies will beat Poms in Delhi CWG track and field

MELBOURNE – National team captain and Olympic pole vault champion Steve Hooker has predicted that Australia will topple England in the track and field at next month’s Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Hooker was competing with several of his Delhi-bound national teammates at the Great North City Games, where England defeated Australia 5-4 in the nine-event program.

“England … Original article on : Pole vault champ Hooker says Aussies will beat Poms in Delhi CWG track and field.

Real Madrid top after fortunate win in San Sebastian

MADRID – Real Madrid went to the top of the Spanish football league Saturday with a fortunate 2-1 win away to luckless Real Sociedad.

Angel Di Maria gave Madrid the lead against the run of play, Raul Tamudo equalized for Sociedad, and Cristiano Ronaldo hit a lucky late winner for the visitors.
Madrid now have seven … Original source on Gaea Times at : Real Madrid top after fortunate win in San Sebastian.

PCB dismisses latest spot-fixing allegations as “sensationalism.”

KARACHI – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected new allegations of spot-fixing, following the team’s 23-run win in the third one-dayer against England, as “sensationalism.”

“PCB condemns sensationalizing of these allegations which are harming cricket in general and Pakistan in particular,” The News quoted PCB, as saying in a statement.

The board also said it was …. Source article  : PCB dismisses latest spot-fixing allegations as “sensationalism.”.

Ex-Kiwi runner Walker urges NZ to participate in Delhi CWG

WELLINGTON – Legendary Kiwi runner Sir John Walker has urged New Zealand to participate in the upcoming Delhi Commonwealth Games, despite its concerns about security and the dengue epidemic.

He, however, said the Commonwealth Games Federation should have never allowed India to host it if they feared such threats.

“I’d go. I’ve been to Delhi and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

England ODI side should be hailed as one of the best: Bell

LONDON – Middle-order batsman Ian Bell believes England’s current one-day side deserves to be hailed as one of the best this country has ever produced.

“Performances over the past 12 months have been outstanding against all the teams in the world,” the Daily Mail quoted Bell, as saying.

“The confidence from that will spread into …. Original article  : England ODI side should be hailed as one of the best: Bell.

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Saul Alvarez Wins Over Carlos Baldomir

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Saul Alvarez proved it again. The rising star from “Mexico” continued his winning streak by registering a marvelous 6th round win against veteran Carlos Baldomir. The fight that was held during the Shane Mosley-Sergio Mora card event at Staples Center, saw the former come up with a restrained and planned play …. Original article  : Saul Alvarez Wins Over Carlos Baldomir.

Helio Castroneves wins Indy Japan ahead of Franchitti, Power

Castroneves wins Indy Japan
MOTEGI, Japan – Pole-sitter Helio Castroneves of Brazil won the Indy Japan 300 on Sunday, ensuring the IndyCar series championship will come down to the final race of the year.

Castroneves, a Penske driver, took the lead for good on the 118th lap and held on for the final 82 laps to earn …. Original source  : Helio Castroneves wins Indy Japan ahead of Franchitti, Power.

Victoria Bushrangers Win Over CSK In Super Over

PORT ELIZABETH (GaeaTimes.com)- In what was a low scoring but entertaining match between the Chennai Superkings and Victoria Bushrangers, the Super Over, turned out to be the decider. The match was crucial for Victoria as they needed a win to keep their hopes alive in the Champions League T20. For Chennai Superkings, the match …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Victoria Bushrangers Win Over CSK In Super Over.

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No. 19 Stanford uses great Luck to beat Wake Forest 68-24 in highest scoring game in 42 years

Luck leads No. 19 Stanford past Wake Forest 68-24

STANFORD, Calif. – Andrew Luck threw four touchdown passes, ran 52 yards for another score and led No. 19 Stanford to the end zone on all eight drives that he played in a 68-24 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday night.
Chris Owusu caught two TD passes in … Read : No. 19 Stanford uses great Luck to beat Wake Forest 68-24 in highest scoring game in 42 years.