Thursday, September 30, 2010

Sports News – Newsletter for September 30, 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010


Lee Westwood headed toward No. 2 next week and may eventually take over No. 1 in golf rankings

Westwood headed toward No. 1 in world rankings

NEWPORT, Wales – Tiger Woods is almost certain to lose his No. 1 ranking next month – but not to Phil Mickelson.
Lee Westwood, a runner-up in two majors this year before sitting out the last two months with a calf injury, will replace Mickelson at No. 2 in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Manchester United Defeats Valencia

VALENCIA, SPAIN (GaeaTimes.com) The much anticipated Manchester United vs Valencia clash came to a rather dramatic end as Javier Hernandez proved to his side that he is worth his huge signing amount for the team. Winning the Champions League encounter 1-0 not only gives Manchester United the much needed boost in the tournament but … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Manchester United Defeats Valencia.

Busty tranny claims he had sex with married Premier League footie star

LONDON – A busty transvestite has come forward with claims that he had sex with married Fulham football player Carlos Salcido.

Yamille Herrera, 24, said on Mexico’s TV Notas that Salcido, 30, who plays for Mexico, had no idea she was really a he.

Herrera was asked if there was “a sexual encounter, a sexual relationship”.

“Yes,” the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Busty tranny claims he had sex with married Premier League footie star.

Girls lured to Delhi CWG for work being sold to brothels

NEW DELHI – Under aged girls are being lured to Delhi for work at the Commonwealth Games, only to be sold to brothels.

According to The Australian, the Indian Government has issued an alert, after receiving numerous reports that girls from the country’s poor tribal states are being exploited by sex-traffickers.

The advisory by India’s Home Ministry …. Source article  : Girls lured to Delhi CWG for work being sold to brothels.

Becks’ no Tiger Woods, says top madam

LONDON – A top escort boss has branded hooker Irma Nici’s claims she bedded champ footballer David Beckham as a ‘ridiculous pack of lies’.

Michelle Braun said that if he had been hiring call girls and sleeping around in America, she would have certainly heard about it.

“I worked with the best in the business and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Oz likely to go for three quicks and spinner Hauritz on grassy track at Mohali

SYDNEY – The venue for the first India-Australia, the Mohali stadium, has more grass on its pitch, that may encourage the touring team to choose three fast bowlers and spinner Nathan Hauritz.

“We’ll wait and have a look at it tomorrow, but I’d probably expect that we’d go with the three (quicks) and one (spinner), that’s … Read more : Oz likely to go for three quicks and spinner Hauritz on grassy track at Mohali.

Kalmadi blames builder and contractor for Village mess

NEW DELHI – Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi Thursday blamed the builder and the contractor for the mess at the Games Village.

The Village had been criticised by several participating countries for being filthy and unlivable.
Kalmadi said that there was conflict between nodal agency Delhi Development Authority (DDA) that gave the [..] Read the original article: here.

Shera stamps do roaring business at Games Village

NEW DELHI – Unlike other post offices in the city, the one at the Commonwealth Games Village is doing brisk business. At the centre of attraction for foreign athletes is the set of Shera postage stamps, selling like hot cakes.

The postal department opened a post office in the International Zone of the Games Village … Read more : Shera stamps do roaring business at Games Village.

ICC acknowledges receiving Salman Butt’s appeal against suspension

LAHORE – The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive, Haroon Lorgat, has confirmed that Salman Butt, one of the three Pakistan players implicated in the spot-mixing scandal, has appealed against his provisional suspension by the ICC under its anti-corruption code.

“Late yesterday, Salman through his attorney filed his appeal against provisional suspension,” the Daily Times quoted …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ICC acknowledges receiving Salman Butt’s appeal against suspension.

From Nevada to Indiana to UCLA, pistol offense is firing up college football

The pistol packs a punch around college football

What started as a quirky twist on the shotgun formation by an off-the-radar team searching for an edge has become the hottest offensive trend in college football.
It’s called the pistol, and if you haven’t seen it, well, you’re probably not paying close enough attention.
Invented in Nevada, the short … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : From Nevada to Indiana to UCLA, pistol offense is firing up college football.

Head injuries: More safety training offered for youth football coaches, parents, players

Concussions: Youth football begins prevention work

DALLAS – Youth football leagues are responding to warnings about the dangers of hard hits by offering new videos, coaching exams and other lessons about preventing and recognizing concussions – even though organizers believe their level of the sport is as safe as football gets.
There are an estimated 3 million … Read more >>.

Padraig Harrington needs no extra motivation at this Ryder Cup, eager to show he was deserving

Harrington eager to prove his worth at Ryder Cup

NEWPORT, Wales – Colin Montgomerie and Corey Pavin went all out trying to give their Ryder Cup teams that little extra push, an inspirational nudge that might make the difference between winning and losing at Celtic Manor.
At least one guy, however, didn’t need any more motivation.
Since being … Original article on : Padraig Harrington needs no extra motivation at this Ryder Cup, eager to show he was deserving.

CWG swimmer Roxon looking forward to going back to Indian roots

NEW DELHI – Seventeen-year-old paralympic swimmer Katarina Roxon left her small town of Kippens located in Newfoundland, to return to her Indian roots and compete at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

This small town girl has been living her “big … Read more »»».

Oz champion cyclist says heavy security for Delhi CWG has left her fearless

NEW DELHI – Australian Olympic gold medal cyclist Anna Meares insists that she is comforted by the security presence in New Delhi for the Commonwealth Games.

Meares said that she was anxious about security threats before arriving in the Indian capital for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Oz champion cyclist says heavy security for Delhi CWG has left her fearless.

Around 1250 athletes to check into CWG Games Village today

NEW DELHI – A strong contingent of around 1250 athletes and officials is arriving in Delhi today to participate in the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, thereby taking the total number of participants past 5500.

The contingent from England is the largest to arrive today with the 124-member …. Source article  : Around 1250 athletes to check into CWG Games Village today.

New Jersey For Team India For ODI

CHANDIGARH, PUNJAB (GaeaTimes.com)- The Indian cricket team now has new jersey and the stars were seen walking the ramp sporting the new apparel. Official apparel sponsors Nike showcased the new jersey at a ramp show in Chandigarh with some of the biggest stars in the national team sporting the jerseys. Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer …. Original source  : New Jersey For Team India For ODI.

PCB boss Butt finally retracts ‘England match throwing’ comments

LONDON – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has withdrawn his claim that the English players had thrown the third one-day international at the Oval for an “enormous” amount of cash.

“I wish personally and on behalf of the Pakistan Cricket Board to withdraw the comments,” the BBC quoted Butt, as saying.

“I never intended to … Read more »».

Oz CWG team chief seeks to allay security fears over travel advisory warning

NEW DELHI – Australia’s Commonwealth Games team chief Steve Moneghetti has said that he would reassure athletes about the upgraded travel advisory issued by his country.

Australia in its latest travel advisory has warned that the risk of a terrorist attack in New Delhi was high.

“I will speak to the high commission here, they’re our go-to …. Source  : Oz CWG team chief seeks to allay security fears over travel advisory warning.

Tight schedule, heat a challenge for Aussie hockey girls

NEW DELHI – Cramped schedules and Delhi’s heat are posing a challenge for the Australian women’s hockey team as it gears up to defend the gold it won four years ago at home in the Melbourne Games.

The team has put behind the disappointing fifth-place finish in the World Cup in Argentina last month and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Tight schedule, heat a challenge for Aussie hockey girls.

Delhi CWG hailed for ‘historic’ decision to allow athletes to watch opening ceremony

NEW DELHI – Athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games will be allowed to watch most of the opening ceremony for the first time in 80 years of the Games.

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced on Wednesday the Delhi Games would be the first in which … Original source on Gaea Times at : Delhi CWG hailed for ‘historic’ decision to allow athletes to watch opening ceremony.

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