Teneal Goyco: Tiger Woods Sex-Tape Controversy

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that the controversies regarding World No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods will never come to an end. A recent revelation by a reputed media source shows that the alleged sex-tape of Tiger Woods is fake and it was a look-alike of Tiger Woods who was in the video. The … Read more >>>.

I am made political scapegoat, says BJP’s Sudhanshu Mittal

NEW DELHI – Denying charges of corruption levied against him and his family in the Commonwealth Games expenditure, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sudhanshu Mittal Wednesday said he is being made a “political scapegoat”.

Officials of the Income Tax Department Tuesday conducted searches in the premises of Mittal and others who won lucrative contracts for … Read more : I am made political scapegoat, says BJP’s Sudhanshu Mittal.

ICC’s ‘undercover agents’ to pose as bookies to snare errant players

SYDNEY – The International Cricket Council is reportedly considering a radical plan of creating a team of undercover agents, who will pose as illegal bookmakers.

These agents will approach cricketers to see if they report the encounters.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, players who do … Original article on : ICC’s ‘undercover agents’ to pose as bookies to snare errant players.

Beckham to play L A Galaxy exhibition match in Australia in November

SYDNEY – England football star David Beckham will play for L A Galaxy team in an exhibition game against the Newcastle Jets at the Energy Australia Stadium, Newcastle, on November 27.

New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally made an announcement to this effect this morning, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.

“We want to show the world we …. Original article  : Beckham to play L A Galaxy exhibition match in Australia in November.

ICC task force to grill PCB boss Butt in teleconference on Oct 23

LAHORE – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt will be grilled by the special task committee of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in a teleconference scheduled for October 23, a PCB source has revealed.

According to reliable sources, the teleconference will be held to discuss and review the measures taken by the PCB for improving …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ICC task force to grill PCB boss Butt in teleconference on Oct 23.

Australia’s questioning of Murali’s bowling action unjustified: Sangakkara

BRISBANE – Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara has said that questioning off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan’s bowling action is “unjustified.”

Speaking ahead of Friday’s one-day game against Queensland, the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Sangakkara, as saying: “I think it (questioning of his bowling) has always been unjustified if Murali has not been well received in any country.”

Sangakkara …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Australia’s questioning of Murali’s bowling action unjustified: Sangakkara.

Cricket fans throng Visakhapatnam ahead of India-Australia match

VISAKHAPATNAM – Cricket fans from across the country have arrived in Visakhapatnam to see the second One-Day International (ODI) match between India and Australia being held here on Wednesday.

Sudheer Kumar, a fan from Bihar, said he has not missed a single match of the Indian cricket team in the past eight years.

“I have gone for …. Source article  : Cricket fans throng Visakhapatnam ahead of India-Australia match.

ICC’s plan to use undercover agents irks cricketers

MELBOURNE – The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) plan to use undercover agents to test the loyalty of the players has come under heavy criticism with Australian players union boss Paul Marsh saying that he was not convinced the proposal was “either reasonable or lawful”.

Marsh, chief executive of the Australian Cricketers’ Association, said that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

PCB boss Butt irks Sports Ministry by directly approaching Zardari on cricket issues

ISLAMABAD – The Sports Ministry of Pakistan is irked with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt for bypassing it and directly writing a letter to President Asif Ali Zardari, seeking ‘free hand to deal with the menace’ plaguing cricket in the country.

In the letter, Butt had sought Zardari’s approval in making necessary changes in …. Source  : PCB boss Butt irks Sports Ministry by directly approaching Zardari on cricket issues.

PCB just following ICC ‘guidelines’: Tafazzul Rizvi

ISLAMABAD – The International Cricket Council’s warning to Pakistan for implementation of specific measures to overcome flaws in the country’s cricket within next 30 days were in fact ‘guidelines’ usually suggested to all of its members, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has claimed.

On October 6, the ICC had issued a strict warning to the PCB … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : PCB just following ICC ‘guidelines’: Tafazzul Rizvi.

Man U’s bemused Fergie tells shifty Roo to respect club and its traditions

LONDON – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told key striker Wayne Rooney that he must respect the club and its traditions if he wants to stay on.

Commenting on reports that suggest that the star player wants to leave Manchester United for another club – either Manchester City or Real Madrid – the Daily … Original article on : Man U’s bemused Fergie tells shifty Roo to respect club and its traditions.

Fans garner signatures in support of Kings XI Punjab

CHANDIGARH – Dejected over the ouster of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) from the Indian Premier League (IPL), fans of the team here have started a signature campaign to garner public support against the decision.

They have constituted a group called Fans of Kings XI Punjab, consisting of students and people from all walks of life.
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Kiwi keeper McCullum set for move down batting order

WELLINGTON – New Zealand cricket captain Daniel Vettori and batting coach Mark Greatbatch have reportedly decided to push batsman-wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum down the order to change the fortunes of the team after its 4-0 loss to Bangladesh in a one-day international series.

McCullum is expected to be shifted from his preferred slot as a flying opener … Read more »»».

Sourav brand ambassador for Mohammedan Sporting cup

KOLKATA – Renowned soccer club Mohammedan Sporting Tuesday roped in former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly as the brand ambassador for the Mohammedan Sporting Platinum Jubilee Cup being held to celebrate its triumph in the 1934 Calcutta Football League.

Mohammedan Sporting had then defeated Dalhousie Club to lift the league.
“Former Indian cricket …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sourav brand ambassador for Mohammedan Sporting cup.

Kalmadi asks Dikshit to set ‘house in order’

NEW DELHI – Suresh Kalmadi, chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, Tuesday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, asking her to set her house in order before pointing fingers at others.

I have never spoken because I was interested in having a successful Commonwealth Games. So, I kept quiet throughout. That should not … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kalmadi asks Dikshit to set ‘house in order’.

BJP demands graft probe, says PMO snctioned Games projects

NEW DELHI – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the Commonwealth Games corruption allegations to fix political accountability, and said that sanctions for the projects had come through the Prime Minister’s Office and the cabinet.

“There was huge escalation in costs… A racket was …. Source article  : BJP demands graft probe, says PMO snctioned Games projects.

Poonia accepts Samuels’ challenge, asks her to compete in India

NEW DELHI/SYDNEY – Commonwealth Games gold medallist and India’s new discus champion Krishna Poonia Tuesday accepted world champion Dani Samuels’ challenge of a whopping $20,000 winner-takes-all contest.

Krishna, who won gold at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) leading a historic clean sweep for India in the discus throw final, said her focus is on the Asian … Read more : Poonia accepts Samuels’ challenge, asks her to compete in India.

Kalmadi again slams Dikshit

NEW DELHI – Suresh Kalmadi, chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, again slammed Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit and asked her to set her “house in order” before pointing fingers at the organising committee.

“I have kept quiet all along because my interest was to deliver a good Games but that should …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Kalmadi again slams Dikshit.

Not under pressure to perform, says Clarke

VISAKHAPATNAM – Australia’s stand-in cricket captain Michael Clarke Tuesday said he was under no pressure after a poor performance in the two-match Test series.

Clarke, who scored just 35 runs in the two Tests, said he deserves the criticism for his poor performance in the Test series and now is looking forward to perform and … Read more »»».

Dhoni defends selectors decision to rest top players

VISHAKHAPATNAM – Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Tuesday said resting top players for the One-day cricket series against Australia was important to keep them fit and fresh for next year’s World Cup.

He also said that it will also give India an opportunity to try out youngsters and test their bench strength before the quadrennial … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Dhoni defends selectors decision to rest top players.