Hauritz unlikely to get nod for first Ashes Test on bouncy Gabba pitch

MELBOURNE – Australian selectors and skipper Ricky Ponting are likely to overlook off-spinner Nathan Hauritz for the first Ashes Test.

The Gabba, venue for the first Test against England, will have its traditional pace and bounce, and with Australian speedsters being the team’s strength, Hauritz is unlikely to get the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Greg Norman set to marry Oz designer after getting mum’s approval

MELBOURNE – Australian golfer Greg Norman’s mother has given the seal of approval for his marriage to interior designer Kirsten Kutner.

Toini Norman said she was thrilled with the announcement her son would marry glamorous Kutner.

“We’re very happy about it,” the Daily Telegraph … Read more : Greg Norman set to marry Oz designer after getting mum’s approval.

England football stars held marathon Xbox tournament before Montenegro draw

LONDON – England’s football stars had held an eight-hour Xbox tournament before last Tuesday’s Euro 2012 qualifier 0-0 draw against Montenegro.

Although captain Rio Ferdinand and his team did not deliver on the pitch, they displayed some silky skills on Xbox, the Daily Star reports.

The tournament was set … Read more »»».

Freddy “Sez” Schuman Dies At 85

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The New York Yankees game is never going to be the same again. Freddy “Sez” Schuman is no stranger to the die-hard fans of the Yankees given the fact that the 85-year-old sports enthusiast has been part of almost every game of the New York Yankees for the last 20 seasons. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Freddy “Sez” Schuman Dies At 85.

West Indies sack Gayle, appoint Sammy new captain

St.JOHN’S – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) sacked Chris Gayle as the West Indies captain and replaced him with Darren Sammy for the tour of Sri Lanka.

“We are at the dawn of a new era in West Indies cricket and the selection committee has entrusted the challenging job of captaincy to Darren … Read more »».

‘Beleaguered’ PCB boss Butt seeking second term would be ‘ridiculous’: Akram

KARACHI – Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram feels that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt seeking another term would be nothing but ridiculous, as the whole country wants him ousted from the post.

“If Ijaz has asked for another term then hats off to him. The whole of Pakistan and world cricket is after him. … Read more »».

Warner wants to be next Adam Gilchrist of Oz cricket

MELBOURNE – Dave Warner, who is the most destructive Twenty20 batsman in Australia, has said he can become the new Adam Gilchrist at the top of the Australian batting order.

“I see myself similar to Adam Gilchrist, more of an X-factor player. I try to mimic his role. I try to play the way he played. …. Source  : Warner wants to be next Adam Gilchrist of Oz cricket.

Lee to play Twenty20 cricket in New Zealand to earn Oz recall

MELBOURNE – To press his claims for an international recall ahead of the 2011 World Cup, Australian fast bowler is all set to play Twenty20 cricket in New Zealand.

Lee is scheduled to make his first appearance for Wellington against Auckland on December 15.

Lee, who made a successful return to domestic cricket with New South Wales … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lee to play Twenty20 cricket in New Zealand to earn Oz recall.

Tiger Woods ‘porn star sex video delayed’

LONDON – A porn star, who claimed to have taped a sex session with Tiger Woods has failed to release the video.

Devon James, 29, posted a message on her website yesterday that the video had been “delayed”, reports The Daily Star.

She claims to have been paid 250,000 pounds for the footage, but US sources say … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods ‘porn star sex video delayed’.

Thank you’s don’t stop pouring in for CWG host India!

NEW DELHI – The 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) continue to get a huge thumbs up from foreigners. Be it a Canadian journalist, a Nigerian tourist or a Pakistani who came to support his team, they all agree that India made for a “wonderful” host.

“I am so impressed with the New Delhi Games that I … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Thank you’s don’t stop pouring in for CWG host India!.

Rutgers Player Paralyzed Due To Neck Injury

NEW MEADOWLANDS, (GaeaTimes.com)- It was a misfortune for a Rutgers Player on Sunday. The team witnessed a severe injury of Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand. The doctors said that a sudden injury, that affected the lower part of his neck, in the spine, paralyzed that part completely, and the player might have extend his stay …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Rutgers Player Paralyzed Due To Neck Injury.

Why ‘poles apart’ Ponting and Warne are destined to end up sparring

SYDNEY – The blow-up between Australian captain Ricky Ponting and former spinner Shane Warne has come as no surprise as the two are very different characters, a noted cricket columnist has said.

Writing in Fox Sports, Ben Dorries highlighted that even the gambling habits of Ponting and Warne are poles apart.

“Back in his days as a …. Original article  : Why ‘poles apart’ Ponting and Warne are destined to end up sparring.

Rooney’s hookers reveal ’shame, humiliation’ after kiss-and-tell scandal

LONDON – The two hookers who claim to have bedded Wayne Rooney talked about what the scandal did to their lives and how it made them national hate figures.

“Juicy” Jenny Thompson and Helen Wood are 1,000 pounds-a-night hookers whose alleged threesome with Rooney nearly cost him his marriage to wife Coleen.

“You think everyone is staring …. Original source  : Rooney’s hookers reveal ’shame, humiliation’ after kiss-and-tell scandal.

Ashes win to be ’stepping stone towards making England side Man U of cricket’: Broad

SYDNEY – An Ashes victory Down Under could be “a stepping stone” towards making of the England side the Manchester United of cricket, according to pacer Stuart Broad.

Broad also took dig at Australia, heading into the series following three successive Test defeats and questions hanging over Ricky Ponting’s captaincy.

“Even if we go to Australia and …. Read the original article  : Ashes win to be ’stepping stone towards making England side Man U of cricket’: Broad.

Brett Favre Pictures/Text Scandal Investigation

Minnesota, (Gaea Times.com) Brett Favre, who led his team to victory on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, will be appearing on Tuesday before the NFL Vice President for Security Milt Ahlerich to answer questions regarding the sexting scandal. Brett Favre has been accused of sending lewd text messages, and nude pictures of himself to … Read more : Brett Favre Pictures/Text Scandal Investigation.

Oceania will support Australia for 2022 World Cup

WELLINGTON – The Oceania Football Confederation is already committed to voting for Australia to host the 2022 World Cup, New Zealand Football chairman Frank van Hattum said Monday.

It has not yet, however, decided who to support for the 2018 event, in which England is competing with Russia and joint-bids from Spain-Portugal and Belgium-Netherlands, Van … Original source on Gaea Times at : Oceania will support Australia for 2022 World Cup.

‘Presumed dead-and-gone Oz cricketers’ still have plenty to offer: Roebuck

SYDNEY – Several Australian cricketers ‘presumed retired and quite possibly worse’ have returned to the domestic scene of battle to announce that they still have plenty to offer, noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck has said.

Roebuck made this statement in a syndicated column for the Sydney Morning Herald after covering New … Original article on : ‘Presumed dead-and-gone Oz cricketers’ still have plenty to offer: Roebuck.

Oz conqueror Arthur backs Aussies to win Ashes

SYDNEY – Former Proteas coach Mickey Arthur, who guided South Africa to a Test series win in Australia, believes that the Australian team will win the Ashes.

He further said that there were “more question marks over England than there are over Australia.” Arthur had coached South Africa to a … Read more »».

Gayle sacked, Sammy new captain of West Indies

WELLINGTON – Chris Gayle has been sacked as West Indies skipper and will be replaced by all-rounder Darren Sammy, who has been tasked to strengthen the cricket team once feared by their opponents.

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) decided to change the leadership after …. Source article  : Gayle sacked, Sammy new captain of West Indies.

New Zealand’s 4-0 whitewash by Bangladesh ‘embarrassing’: Doull

AUCKLAND – Former New Zealand bowler Simon Doull has labeled the Black Cap’s 4-0 ODI series whitewash by Bangladesh as embarrassing.

New Zealand lost Sunday’s fifth ODI at Mirpur by three-runs to hand Bangladesh their second ever series win against a major cricketing nation.

“It’s embarrassing. 4-0 … Original source on Gaea Times at : New Zealand’s 4-0 whitewash by Bangladesh ‘embarrassing’: Doull.