Teenage Arsenal footballer arrested for indecent exposure

LONDON – A 19-year-old Arsenal footballer has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure, it has emerged.

Midfielder Craig Eastmond, who signed a long-term Gunners deal this year and is tipped for England – was bailed until next month.

“We can confirm that on Wednesday October 6, police received an allegation of indecent exposure from a woman … Original article on : Teenage Arsenal footballer arrested for indecent exposure.

Anderson expected to be fit for Ashes showdown despite rib fracture: ECB

SYDNEY – England pace bowler James Anderson is expected to be fit for the Ashes showdown against Australia next month despite suffering a rib fracture.

Anderson sustained the rib injury while boxing during a recent England training camp in Germany, and it was feared the problem may not have cleared up in time for the opening …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Failure to quickly take command in critical moments behind Oz Test slide: Nielsen

SYDNEY – Australia’s coach Tim Nielsen has said that Australian Test players are too slow to identify and take command of the crucial moments in matches.

Nielsen said a major reason for the team’s slide from cricket supremacy to mediocrity was quite simply an inability to recognise or grasp opportunities when they presented themselves.

“We talk about …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Younus Khan seeks meeting with PCB chief Butt to resolve disputes

LAHORE – Former Pakistan captain Younus Khan wants to meet Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt to resolve their outstanding disputes, his lawyer Ahmed Qayyum has said.

Qayyum confirmed that Younus has sent a letter to the board asking them to give time for a meeting.

“Younus is keen to resolve this issue. So, he has … Read more »».

Beer firm dumps Rooney in wake of his hooker shame

LONDON – Love rat Wayne Rooney has reportedly been dumped by a beer firm in the wake of his philandering.

It has emerged that a TV ad in which Rooney plugs south-east Asian beer brand Tiger, who pay him a whopping 300,000 pounds a year, has quietly been ditched, reports the Sun.

The “The Game Never Ends” …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Aiyar insists Games should not have been held

NEW DELHI – Congress MP and former sports minister Mani Shankar Aiyar, the most vocal critic of the just ended Commonwealth Games, still insists India should have never hosted the event.

But he made it clear in an interview to CNN-IBN that his criticism of the Commonwealth Games “has nothing to do with the Indian …. Source  : Aiyar insists Games should not have been held.

Athletes take home saris, ‘very cheap’ gold, cell phones

NEW DELHI – They are flying back home with fond memories of the Commonwealth Games, and what are they taking for their families and friends? Going by the responses of athletes and officials who participated in the CWG, silk saris and “very cheap” gold as well as cell phones were among the items many picked … Original source on Gaea Times at : Athletes take home saris, ‘very cheap’ gold, cell phones.

Kiwi swimmer in drink row defended by father

WELLINGTON – New Zealand swimmer Daniel Bell, sent home from the Commonwealth Games for having beer, has been defended by his father as a focused young man, a media report said Saturday.

Bell won silver in the men’s 100m backstroke as part of a successful run by the New Zealand swimming team, which won six …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Kiwi swimmer in drink row defended by father.

Chidambaram lauds Delhi Police for CWG work

NEW DELHI – Home Minister P. Chidambaram has lauded Delhi Police for making “foolproof security arrangements” for the Commonwealth Games without which it could not become a success story.

“I wish to express my deep appreciation of the splendid achievement of the Delhi Police in making foolproof security arrangements,” the minister said in a letter … Read : Chidambaram lauds Delhi Police for CWG work.

How Billy Bowden’s ‘insider tips’ saved Matthew Hayden’s Test career

MELBOURNE – New Zealand umpire Billy Bowden’s advice helped Mathew Hayden escape axe from the Australian team and resurrected his batting form.

Hayden, who was cricket’s most dominating and imposing batsman, had a little help that no one knew about, because he also had the umpires on his side.

In his new book “Standing My Ground” Hayden …. Source  : How Billy Bowden’s ‘insider tips’ saved Matthew Hayden’s Test career.

Johnson warns Pietersen to be ready to face chin music

MELBOURNE – Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson has opened his feud with Kevin Pietersen ahead of the Ashes series, and vowed to “get up his nose” with bouncers against the England batsman.

Johnson and Pietersen traded insults and had to be pulled apart by Stuart Clark in a heated confrontation before the first Ashes Test in … Read : Johnson warns Pietersen to be ready to face chin music.

Betting claims ‘100 pc not true’, says Roger Federer

WASHINGTON – Roger Federer has slammed the allegations that he gave vital information about his matches to IMG owner Ted Forstmann so that he could place bets on them.

The Tennis superstar lashed out at the claims, saying the whole thing is “100 pc not true.”

“It’s disappointing that someone’s throwing my name around. I would never …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Man suing Federer’s manager ‘has new evidence to prove betting claims’

WASHINGTON – The person suing IMG owner has claimed that he has new evidence to prove that Ted Forstmann obtained inside information from Roger Federer before betting on one of his tennis matches.

Jim Agate, who owns the printing company suing IMG for gambling-connected tax losses, filed phone records with the court which he …. Source  : Man suing Federer’s manager ‘has new evidence to prove betting claims’.

Jones asks Aussies to learn the ‘art of cricket’ from ‘genius’ Tendulkar

MELBOURNE – Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s dominance in batting is well known, but what makes him a genius and separates him from other batsmen in world is his ability to perform the basics in a better manner, and that too also in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Jones asks Aussies to learn the ‘art of cricket’ from ‘genius’ Tendulkar.

‘ICC warning to PCB shameful for every Pakistani’, says Imran

KARACHI – Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has called for an overhaul of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the International Cricket Council (ICC) warned the board to improve its governance and enforce anti-corruption measures.

“The ICC move to warn us and put us on notice …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘ICC warning to PCB shameful for every Pakistani’, says Imran.

ICC to clear India’s doubts over ‘flawed’ umpire decision review system

SYDNEY – The International Cricket Council has proposed to clear India’s and other subcontinent teams’ concerns over the umpire decision review system (UDRS) and its cost, so that it can be made mandatory.

Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar is one of the … Read more »»».

Low-key welcome in Hyderabad for champion shuttlers

HYDERABAD – Champion shuttlers and Commonwealth Games gold medallists Saina Nehwal, Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa arrived here Saturday to a low-key welcome.

It was a private television channel which welcomed the stars. Officials of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh and others did not turn up at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Parupalli Kashyap, …. Read the original article  : Low-key welcome in Hyderabad for champion shuttlers.

Organising Committee thanks Delhi for support

NEW DELHI – The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Saturday thanked the people of Delhi for helping to organise the “best Games ever”.

“A sincere thanks to all athletes, stakeholders, sponsors, volunteers and above all the people of Delhi and India for helping us organise the best games ever,” said an Organising Committee statement.
“The Committee …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Organising Committee thanks Delhi for support.

PCB chief Butt to seek extension for another term

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt is expected to meet President Asif Ali Zardari, who is also the PCB patron-in-chief, to seek extension for his position.

“The meeting is expected any time within the next four to five days. It is a crucial meeting … Read more : PCB chief Butt to seek extension for another term.

Medal sweep brings fame to Australian swimmer Alicia Coutts

SYDNEY – Life has changed overnight for Alicia Coutts, a relatively unknown Australian swimmer who won five gold medals at the 19th Commonwealth Games.

Coutts, 23, who travelled to India on the undercard, was so obscure she’s never had a sponsor, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
But now life has changed. Earlier, when …. Source article  : Medal sweep brings fame to Australian swimmer Alicia Coutts.