BCCI terminates IPL agreements of Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab

MUMBAI – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday terminated the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise agreements of Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab over ‘breaches committed by the franchisees’.

The decision was taken in an IPL Governing Council meeting held in Mumbai.

It …. Read the original article  : BCCI terminates IPL agreements of Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab.

Tiger Woods will never get back his ‘aura of invincibility’, says Oz golfer Thomson

LONDON – Australian golf legend Peter Thomson has said that Tiger Woods, the 14-time major champion, will never regain his aura of invincibility.

Woods failed to win a tournament in a calendar year for the first time in his 14-season professional career in 2010 and retains only …. Read the original article  : Tiger Woods will never get back his ‘aura of invincibility’, says Oz golfer Thomson.

Kiwi golden girl almost pulled out of CWG

WELLINGTON – Kiwi golden girl Alison Shanks has revealed she almost pulled out of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi due to fears over her safety.

Shanks, who claimed New Zealand’s first gold of the Games on Friday after edging rival Wendy Houvenaghel of Northern Ireland in … Read more >>.

Key Delhi roads shut for cycling event, no traffic jams

NEW DELHI – Major arterial roads in central Delhi were out of bounds to the public Sunday due to the Commonwealth Games cycling events being held there. While there were no traffic jams, many people were caught unawares and had to take longer alternative routes.

Apart from key roads, the Patel Chowk and Central Secretariat … Read more >>.

CWG archery: Deepika wins gold, Dola bronze

NEW DELHI – Young archery sensation Deepika Kumari won a gold while veteran Dola Banerjee ended up with a bronze in the women’s recurve individual event of the Commonwealth Games here Sunday.

Sixteen-year-old Deepika, who has been rated highly, became India’s first individual gold winner from archery in the Games. She beat Athens Olympics bronze …. Original source  : CWG archery: Deepika wins gold, Dola bronze.

Red Bull’s Vettel wins Japanese Grand Prix

SUZUKA – Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel has put himself right back in this season’s Formula One title challenge by comfortably winning today’ Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

Vettel led from pole and took the chequered flag just 0.9 seconds ahead of his teammate Mark Webber, with Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso third, the … Original article on : Red Bull’s Vettel wins Japanese Grand Prix.

‘Love-rat’ Rooney and wife to have their marriage blessed

LONDON – ‘Love-rat’ Wayne Rooney and wife Coleen will hold a ceremony to have their marriage blessed in a bid to “wipe away” his cheating past.

The troubled striker, whose alleged romps with hooker Jenny Thompson nearly ended their relationship, wants their marriage to be “born …. Original article  : ‘Love-rat’ Rooney and wife to have their marriage blessed.

Second hooker who ‘bedded’ Rooney was caged for hoarding firearms

LONDON – The second hooker who allegedly slept with Wayne Rooney was arrested after police found gun parts in a package addressed in her name.

Single mum Helen Wood, 23, is accused of helping her villain boyfriend Louis Larsson smuggle semi-automatic pistol parts from … Read : Second hooker who ‘bedded’ Rooney was caged for hoarding firearms.

Delhi CWG earns bragging rights for Haroon Khan against Brit boxing selectors

LONDON – Pakistani boxer Haroon Khan has earned bragging rights against British boxing selectors after guaranteeing himself a medal at the Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Haroon, who is the younger brother of Brit boxing ace Amir Khan, was forced … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Delhi CWG earns bragging rights for Haroon Khan against Brit boxing selectors.

Becks ‘warned he would regret 16m pounds libel action against hooker’

LONDON – A lawyer for David Beckham’s alleged hooker has warned the footballer that he would regret launching a 16-million-pound libel action against Irma Nici.

The vice girl’s lawyer Paul Jensen said Irma would be making further sensational sex claims “within the next three … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Becks ‘warned he would regret 16m pounds libel action against hooker’.

Rivalry with Australia will be fierce: Collingwood

LONDON – England batsman Paul Collingwood has said that the competition in Australia will be absolutely fierce, and added that he is looking forward to having that kind of rivalry, knowing what the Ashes means.

He Collingwood is looking forward to the Ashes, and believes that recent experiences may count in England’s … Read more : Rivalry with Australia will be fierce: Collingwood.

CWG wrestling: Sushil, Anuj, Joginder enter finals

NEW DELHI – Led by Beijing Olympic bronze medallist Sushil Kumar, three Indian wrestlers stormed into the finals of the men’s freestyle category here Sunday.

They will now fight their final bouts at K.D. Jadhav wrestling stadium at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here Sunday evening.
Sushil, who had made history by winning a gold … Read : CWG wrestling: Sushil, Anuj, Joginder enter finals.

Tony Gwynn Has Cancer

SAN DIEGO (GaeaTimes.com)- Major League Baseball’s all-time top hitter, Tony Gwynn has told a reputed media source in one of his interviews that he has been diagnosed with cancer in his salivary gland. The cancer is reportedly found in his parotid gland after the Hall of Famer had his third surgery to remove … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Tony Gwynn Has Cancer.

Shane Hmiel Hospitalized

TERRE HAUTE (GaeaTimes.com)- USAC Driver Shane Hmiel has sustained some serious head injuries due to crash in a qualifying race at the Terre Haute Action track. The racer had to be airlifted to the hospital after the crash and is presently admitted to the ICU of Indianapolis Methodist Hospital. The USAC officials have … Original source on Gaea Times at : Shane Hmiel Hospitalized.

IPL terminates contract of Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab

MUMBAI – The Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council (GC) Sunday terminated the contract of two teams — Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals — for breeches committed by them.

“The GC of the IPL met today (Sunday) to discuss and decide on the breaches committed by three of the franchisees, K.P.H. Dream Cricket Pvt. …. Read the original article  : IPL terminates contract of Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab.

CWG: Women archers dazzle, shooters continue to excel (Afternoon lead)

NEW DELHI – Harpreet Singh gave India another gold in shooting while archer Deepika Kumari produced the day’s first gold in the Commonwealth Games here Sunday.

Deepika Kumari won the individual recurve archery gold. But India’s most experienced archer Dola Banerjee could only bag a bronze.
Harpreet’s gold came from the 25 metre centre … Read more »»».

K.J.Noons Lost Yesterday’s Game To Nick Diaz

SAN JOSE, (GaeaTimes.com)- It was not K.J.Noons‘ day yesterday as he lost the game to his biggest enemy Nick Diaz, in the Strikeforce event at HP Pavillion. The two players have not been in good terms since 2007, as K.J.Noons defeated Nick Diaz in his own game. It was a big disappointment for all K.J.Noons’ … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : K.J.Noons Lost Yesterday’s Game To Nick Diaz.

Henry, Thorpe urged to return from retirement before London Olympics

SYDNEY – To galvanise the the Australian swimming squad for London Olympics, retired stars like Jodie Henry, Matt Welsh and Ian Thorpe have been urged to come out of retirement and follow Geoff Huegill and Libby Trickett.

Munich Olympian Graham Windeatt asked Swimming Australia to lure recently retired stars …. Read the original article  : here.

Defiant Australia frustrate India with 384/5 at lunch

BANGALORE – A defiant Australia piled up 384 for five in their first innings against India on the second day of the second cricket Test at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here Sunday.

Marcus North was batting on 81 and wicketkeeper Tim Paine on 52 at lunch. The middle order pair added 89 runs in 24.5 overs, … Read : Defiant Australia frustrate India with 384/5 at lunch.

New Zealand TV anchor quits over Dikshit row

WELLINGTON – New Zealand TV show host Paul Henry, whose offensive remarks about Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit prompted India to lodge a diplomatic protest, resigned Sunday.

Rick Ellis, chief executive of TVNZ television company, accepted the resignation, the broadcaster said on its website.
Henry had also made on-air racial slur against Indian-origin Governor-General Sir …. Original source  : New Zealand TV anchor quits over Dikshit row.