TV screens to be set up for CWG marathon spectators

NEW DELHI – TV screens will be set up at public places in Delhi to facilitate easy viewing for the upcoming marathon, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi said Monday, a day after spectators complained of missing the cycling events due to heavy security.

People watched the events on their TV sets as tight … Original source on Gaea Times at : TV screens to be set up for CWG marathon spectators.

Pressure blamed Pakistan’s hockey loss to India

ISLAMABAD – Hugely disappointed by the crushing hockey defeat by India, Pakistanis are blaming the pressure of playing before roaring Indian fans for the Commonwealth Games humiliation.

From hockey lovers to experts, most people feel that the Pakistani plot invariably tends to go wrong whenever there is a high voltage clash with India — that … Read : Pressure blamed Pakistan’s hockey loss to India.

Back injury forces Terry out of England- Montenegro tie

LONDON – A back injury has forced John Terry to remain out of England’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro tomorrow.

The Chelsea skipper missed training yesterday with a back injury and was sent home after tests by medical staff.

Engalnd boss Fabio Capello now faces …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Man U’s Neville says City are ‘major challengers’ for Premier League title

LONDON – Manchester United star Gary Neville has admitted that rivals Manchester City with their big spending capacity are serious challengers for the Premier League title this season.

Manchester City moved above United in the points table last week after a home win … Read more >>.

Somdev Devvarman Bags Gold

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Somdev Devvarman created history on Sunday when he defeated Australian player Greg Jones by 6-4, 6-2 to win the first gold medal for the country in tennis at the Commonwealth Games. The victory was indeed something that the top-seeded player and his fans would remember for a long time to … Read more >>>.

Indian medal tally boosts Doordarshan income

NEW DELHI – India’s glowing medal tally in the Commonwealth Games is boosting public broadcaster Doordarshan’s earnings, with mounting viewership leading to more advertisements, officials said Monday.

“With India’s medal tally increasing by the day, viewership has definitely increased… That’s why corporates are now keen to book slots for advertisements during the matches,” a Doordarshan …. Original article  : Indian medal tally boosts Doordarshan income.

CWG: Nigerian gold winner fails dope test, first at Delhi (Afternoon Lead)

NEW DELHI – Nigerian women’s 100 metres gold winner has flunked dope test, the first dope case at the Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Osayemi Oludamola, who was awarded the gold after Australian Sally Pearson was disqualified for false start, is reported to have taken a banned substance and result of her B sample is awaited, Commonwealth …. Original article  : CWG: Nigerian gold winner fails dope test, first at Delhi (Afternoon Lead).

India vs Australia 2nd Test : Sachin Tendulkar Shines

BANGALORE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The 2nd test between India and Australia has turned into an evenly poised contest thanks to Sachin Tendulkar. Posting his 49th test in the session that belonged to India, Sachin Tendulkar took away all the chances of an Australian comeback into the game. In spite of Australia getting two crucial breakthroughs …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pakistani, Canadian wrestlers find support in Indian crowd

NEW DELHI – It was like home away from home for Pakistani and Canadian wrestlers, who not only won gold in their wrestling bouts in the Commonwealth Games here, but also an overwhelming support from Indian crowd. So happy have the two been that they to perform here again future.

Canadian wrestler Arjan Singh …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pakistani, Canadian wrestlers find support in Indian crowd.

Ponting raises ‘big question mark’ on Pietersen’s form ahead of Ashes

MELBOURNE – Continiuing his pre-Ashes mind battle, Ricky Ponting has said that there is “a big question mark” over Kevin Pietersen, and predicted England will be nervous about touring Australia this summer.

Many have labelled this English touring side the best since their previous successful campaign in Australia … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ponting raises ‘big question mark’ on Pietersen’s form ahead of Ashes.

PCB offers ‘olive branch’ to ‘miffed’ Younus

LAHORE – In a bid to resolve its current impasse with Younus Khan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly sent a notice to the former captain asking him to contact the board.

The PCB had earlier said that it would not select Younus in the national team … Read this article on Gaea Times at : PCB offers ‘olive branch’ to ‘miffed’ Younus.

Amir Khan slams selectors for allowing ‘Delhi CWG success’ brother to box for Pak

LONDON – British boxing ace Amir Khan has slammed England’s boxing selectors after his brother Haroon Khan guaranteed himself a medal at the Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Haroon was forced to fight for Pakistan after being snubbed by the country of his birth.

He …. Source  : Amir Khan slams selectors for allowing ‘Delhi CWG success’ brother to box for Pak.

CWG athletics: Nigerian sprint winner fails dope test

NEW DELHI – Nigeria’s athlete Osayemi Oludamola, who won the 100 metres women’s sprint, has become the first competitor in the Commonwealth Games to flunk the dope test, a top official confirmed Monday.

“Unfortunately I have to report we have had a positive result. This result was in relation to the winner of the 100 …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : CWG athletics: Nigerian sprint winner fails dope test.

Arts, sports bring best of India to Delhi’s culture street

NEW DELHI – The culture street of the capital – a stretch between the Copernicus Marg and Mandi House – is alive with the colours of the Indian culture to complement the 19th Commonwealth Games 2010 under way here.

The crowds milled at the culture hubs staging the best of Indian and Commonwealth folk performing …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Arts, sports bring best of India to Delhi’s culture street.

India’s ascendancy at Games stumps Canada

TORONTO – Canadian sports officials, who found virtually nothing right with India’s preparations for the Commonwealth Games, now fear that the hosts may knock them out of the top three medal winners.

With their country consistently languishing behind the hosts in the medal tally, Canadian officials admit that they may have underestimated India, the Postmedia …. Original article  : India’s ascendancy at Games stumps Canada.

‘Under pressure’ North satisfied with his timely century

SYDNEY – Australia’s No.6 batsman Marcus North, who after his recent form slump was walking on the razor’s edge, seems to have cemented his place in the sqaud for time being and is satisfied with his career best 128 runs against India in the Bangalore Test.

Scores … Read : ‘Under pressure’ North satisfied with his timely century.

Uncapped Oz quick Pattinson out of India tour with back stress fractures

SYDNEY – Uncapped Australian fast bowler James Pattinson will return back home from the tour of India after being diagnosed with stress fractures in his back.

Pattinson, called into the squad after Josh Hazlewood was ruled out with the same problem, …. Original article  : Uncapped Oz quick Pattinson out of India tour with back stress fractures.

Rooney’s hooker hunting footballers again?

LONDON – Wayne Rooney’s hooker Jenny Thompson hit the wannabe WAGs circuit with a vengeance at the weekend.

The 21 -year-old returned to her old haunts in Manchester for a marathon six-hour booze bender, reports the Daily Star.

Jenny, who has been linked to 13 other Premier League …. Read the original article  : here.

Brett Favre Scandal Being Investigated, NFL Commissioner Says

MINNEAPOLIS (GaeaTimes.com)- The National Football League is looking into the controversy surrounding Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre and former New York Jets sideline reporter Jenn Sterger, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Sunday. As the star quarterback celebrated his 41st birthday, he found himself amidst a shocking scandal that was sparked by a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Brett Favre Scandal Being Investigated, NFL Commissioner Says.

CWG hockey: Blyth’s goal takes Australia women into final

NEW DELHI – A 38th minute goal by skipper Madonna Blyth took Australia to a 1-0 win against England and into the final of the women’s hockey competition at the Commonwealth Games, here Monday.
…. Source article on Gaea Times at  : CWG hockey: Blyth’s goal takes Australia women into final.