Irishman Morgan seals England’s ODI series win over Pakistan

SOUTHAMPTON – Irishman Eoin Morgan unbeaten 107 and Paul Collingwood’s 47 helped England beat Pakistan by 121 runs to win the one-day series 3-2 on Wednesday.

Morgan, who had scored a hundred in the opening Test of a troubled summer against Pakistan, was key as … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Irishman Morgan seals England’s ODI series win over Pakistan.

Rudd warns about terror attacks during Delhi CWG

MELBOURNE – Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has warned of a high terror threat in India during the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Speaking in New York, Rudd said a formal government warning about travel to the Games’ host city was stark in its language and may be revised in the coming days.

“The travel … Original article on : Rudd warns about terror attacks during Delhi CWG.

Wayne Rooney steps out with wife and son

LONDON – Wayne Rooney has been reportedly seen with wife Coleen for the first time after the revelation of the footballer’s wild antics.

The couple was spotted leaving their Cheshire mansion with ten-month old son Kai.

Wayne looked serious at the wheel of a black Range … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Wayne Rooney steps out with wife and son.

Helms, Uggla lead Marlins to a 7-5 victory over Mets

Helms, Uggla lead Marlins past Mets
MIAMI – Wes Helms had two of his three RBIs in a five-run first inning, Dan Uggla drove in a pair of runs and the Florida Marlins held on for a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night.

Alex Sanabia (5-3) allowed three runs in five innings for …. Original source  : Helms, Uggla lead Marlins to a 7-5 victory over Mets.

‘My safety comes first before CWG medal,’ says UK triple jump champ Idowu

LONDON – Defending triple jump champion Phillips Idowu has rubbished reports that he never intended to travel to New Delhi to participate in the XIXth Commonwealth Games.

Rejecting critics accusations that he was using the filthy state of the competitors’ village, along with the collapse … Read : ‘My safety comes first before CWG medal,’ says UK triple jump champ Idowu.

Australia says Games security ‘extensive and well organised’

SYDNEY/NEW DELHI – Finally there is some appreciation for the beleaguered Commonwealth Games organisers from visiting teams. After reaffirming his country’s committment to the Commonwealth Games, Australia Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) chief Perry Crosswhite Thursday said he is satisfied with the security situation for the Oct 3-14 Games.

Crosswhite, who is in New Delhi as part …. Read the original article  : Australia says Games security ‘extensive and well organised’.

Blackhawks-Lightning Sums

Blackhawks-Lightning Sums

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First Period_1, Tampa Bay, Stamkos 1 (Gagne, Lecavalier), 17:57. Penalties_Stamkos, TB (hooking), :53; Toews, Chi (holding stick), 8:09; Pisani, Chi (holding), 15:01.
Second Period_2, Chicago, Sharp 1 (Bickell, Pisani), :49. 3, Tampa Bay, Ashton 1 (Hedman, Perrin), 17:33 …. Original source  : Blackhawks-Lightning Sums.

‘Spot-fixers’ have high chances of coming out clean: Pak High Commission

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan High Commission in London has told the Pakistan government that chances of players coming out clean from the spot-fixing allegations are high, as the Royal Prosecution judging the strength of the case against cricketers is not dealing with those allegations, but is instead looking into any player’s involvement into defrauding bookies.

“The …. Original article  : ‘Spot-fixers’ have high chances of coming out clean: Pak High Commission.

Australian Government issues travel warning over Delhi CWG building standards

MELBOURNE – The Australian Government has warned its citizens about the dangers of buildings in Delhi, after collapse of a bridge near Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium, the main venue for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Travel warnings issued to the Australians also include Games venues

The government’s official travel advisory on India has now extended warnings to cover … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Australian Government issues travel warning over Delhi CWG building standards.

Delhi CM Dikshit inspects Games Village, all efforts on to save CWG

NEW DELHI – With some international teams opting to delay their arrival in New Delhi for the XIXth Commonwealth Games, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit visited the Games Village on Thursday to assess the situation.

On Wednesday, Dikshit assured that Delhi is set to host the mega event in the best possible way.

Referring to the footbridge collapse …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi CM Dikshit inspects Games Village, all efforts on to save CWG.

Australia sending elite police squad to boost its athletes’ security at CWG

Melbourne, Sep 23 (ANI): Concerned about security arrangements for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, Australia is rushing its elite police squadron to safeguard its players and officials.

Earlier, the Australian Government had warned its citizens about the dangers of buildings in Delhi, after the collapse of a bridge near the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, the main … Original source on Gaea Times at : Australia sending elite police squad to boost its athletes’ security at CWG.

Scotland close to opting out of Delhi CWG: Team leaders

Edinburgh, Sept. 23 (ANI): Scotland’s Commonwealth Games preparations are in turmoil after team leaders warned they were “very close” to reaching the “exceptional circumstances” that would prevent the nation’s participation.

Eight countries, understood to include Scotland and the other home nations, were last night reported to have sent an ultimatum to the Delhi games Organizing Committee …. Read the original article  : Scotland close to opting out of Delhi CWG: Team leaders.

Oswalt, Phillies pitch 1-hitter, Ibanez’s RBI double beat Braves 1-0 for 10th straight win

Phillies beat Braves 1-0 for 10th straight win

PHILADELPHIA – Roy Oswalt and a pair of relievers combined on a one-hitter and the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat Atlanta 1-0 Wednesday night for their 10th straight win, increasing their bulge over the Braves to six games.
Raul Ibanez hit an RBI double with two outs in the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Oswalt, Phillies pitch 1-hitter, Ibanez’s RBI double beat Braves 1-0 for 10th straight win.

FC Dallas ties Revolution 2-2, extends club-record unbeaten streak to 16 games

FC Dallas ties Revolution 2-2, extends streak

FRISCO, Texas – Jeff Cunningham scored in the final minute of stoppage time Wednesday night to give FC Dallas a 2-2 tie with the New England Revolution, extending its club-record unbeaten streak to 16 games.
FC Dallas (10-2-13) scored twice in the final 10 minutes and has eight wins and …. Read the original article  : FC Dallas ties Revolution 2-2, extends club-record unbeaten streak to 16 games.

Steelers’ James Harrison fined $5,000 for slamming Titans QB Vince Young

Steelers’ Harrison fined $5,000 for slamming Young

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has been fined $5,000 for slamming Titans quarterback Vince Young to the turf while sacking him Sunday.
Harrison was not penalized on the play, but Titans coach Jeff Fisher questioned on Monday why the former All-Pro linebacker wasn’t called for unnecessary roughness.
Harrison was … Read more >>.

Pak ’spot fixers’ got caught in battle between legal and illegal bookies: Aamir Sohail

KARACHI – Former Pakistan captain Aamir Sohail has given the spot-fixing controversy engulfing the Pakistani team a new twist, by claiming that it was due to “a battle between two gambling giants.”

When asked, “What do you really think happened in England? What is it all about?”, “It’s a battle between two gambling giants,” The News … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pak ’spot fixers’ got caught in battle between legal and illegal bookies: Aamir Sohail.

Shoaib Akhtar again caught on camera tampering with ball

LONDON – Pakistan cricket was embroiled in another controversy after pacer Shoaib Akhtar was caught on camera tampering with the ball during England’s Rose Bowl win on Wednesday.

The Daily Mail has pictures which it says show Akhtar running his left thumb along the ball’s seam before dropping the ball on the ground and standing on …. Original source  : Shoaib Akhtar again caught on camera tampering with ball.

England Chef de Mission describes CWG accomodation as ‘dangerous’

LONDON/NEW DELHI – Craig Hunter, England’s Chef de Mission for the XIXth Commonwealth Games to be held in New Delhi from October 3 to 14, has described some of the accommodation for the competitors as “dangerous”.

While Team England chairman Sir Andrew Foster said the athletes remained “intent on going”, Hunter told Sky News that the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : England Chef de Mission describes CWG accomodation as ‘dangerous’.

Cabrera’s leadoff single in the 5th starts 3-run inning to help Tigers beat Royals 4-2

Tigers’ Scherzer shuts down Royals in 4-2 victory

DETROIT – Miguel Cabrera’s leadoff single started a three-run fifth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Max Scherzer (12-10) gave up two hits and struck out eight over 7 2-3 innings. Ryan Perry got the final out of …. Original article  : Cabrera’s leadoff single in the 5th starts 3-run inning to help Tigers beat Royals 4-2.

Morton gets first win in 4?? months as Alvarez, Pirates beat Cardinals 11-6

Morton gets win as Pirates beat Cardinals 11-6

PITTSBURGH – Charlie Morton pitched effectively over six innings to win for the first time in 4?? months, Pedro Alvarez homered and drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended the St. Louis Cardinals’ late-season collapse by winning 11-6 on Wednesday night.
John Bowker homered among three hits …. Read the original article  : Morton gets first win in 4?? months as Alvarez, Pirates beat Cardinals 11-6.