Bagging Rooney will enable Manchester City to ‘win everything’: Tevez

LONDON – Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour has reportedly consulted Carlos Tevez about whether to sign Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney for the club.

According to the Telegraph, the former United striker told him: “With Wayne we will win everything”.

It is believed that Mansour does not want to upset Tevez, who has endured a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bagging Rooney will enable Manchester City to ‘win everything’: Tevez.

F1 teams stay in brothels due to lack of hotels at Korean Grand Prix

LONDON – Formula One teams are staying in brothels because of a lack of hotels at the Korean Grand Prix.

The 150 pounds-a-night ‘love hotel’ rooms are the only spaces available near the Yeongam track and disgusted crew along with other members are even finding piles of used condoms under their beds.

“One of the Sauber mechanics …. Original source  : F1 teams stay in brothels due to lack of hotels at Korean Grand Prix.

Now, Younus Khan wants to serve Pakistan in any format

LAHORE – Former Pakistan captain Younus Khan has said that he is ready to represent his country in any form of cricket, including Twenty20 after being recalled to the national side following an indefinite suspension.

Younus, 32, who led his country to the Twenty20 World Cup in England last year, was banned for indiscipline following … Original source on Gaea Times at : Now, Younus Khan wants to serve Pakistan in any format.

Stephanie Rice’s flourishing romance with Quade Cooper

MELBOURNE – Stephanie Rice and Quade Cooper are making no attempts to conceal what is obviously a flourishing romance.

The two made their public debut with Rice accompanying the Wallaby playmaker to the John Eales Medal award presentation in Sydney.

Cooper squeezed up to his new flame and kissed Rice on the shoulder throughout the night.

“It’s going …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Man U stars infuriated over Rooney’s ‘doubts about club’s future’

LONDON – Manchester United star Wayne Rooney’s team-mates are infuriated after the striker went public with his doubts about whether the club will be in a position to compete for major trophies over the coming years.

Midfielder Darren Fletcher said that he was disappointed over Rooney’s remarks and his decision to quit.

“It is just as much … Read more : Man U stars infuriated over Rooney’s ‘doubts about club’s future’.

Lillee says Aussies will win Ashes, backs bowlers to deliver

LONDON – Former Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee believes his country will regain the Ashes from England and has backed Ricky Ponting’s bowling attack to deliver the coveted urn.

“If I look at both attacks I think Australia have a better attack than England. (England’s) spinning attack may be better than ours because Nathan (Hauritz) is …. Original article  : Lillee says Aussies will win Ashes, backs bowlers to deliver.

Former Pak crickters welcome Younus Khan’s return to national squad

KARACHI – Former Pakistan cricketers such as Zaheer Abbas, Mohsin Khan, Rasid Latif and Basit Ali have welcomed the return of former skipper Younus Khan to the national squad, and expect him to score a lot of runs.

It maybe recalled that Khan was suspended indefinitely by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after Pakistan’s tour of …. Read the original article  : Former Pak crickters welcome Younus Khan’s return to national squad.

Hodge enjoying holidays with family and above average Twenty20 earnings

MELBOURNE – Victorian batsman is mixing his holidays with scoring hundreds and loving every minute of it.

Hodge, 35, is a cricketing soldier of fortune, signing contracts with the Victorian Bushrangers, the Kolkata Knight Riders in India and the Northern Districts in New Zealand.

Hodge is taking advantage of cricket’s new world order as most countries try …. Read the original article  : here.

Jayawardene eying breakthrough ODI series win against Australia

SYDNEY – Sri Lankan vice-captain Mahela Jayawardene believes that next month’s ODI series against Australia may be his team’s best chance ever to achieve a breakthrough series win on Australian soil.

Since playing their first international clash in Australia in 1984-85, Sri Lanka has never won a Test or limited-overs series Down Under.

“We’ve improved quite a … Read more : Jayawardene eying breakthrough ODI series win against Australia.

Maria Sharapova set to tie the knot

WASHINGTON – Los Angeles Laker Sasha Vujacic has apparently proposed marriage to Russian tennis hottie Maria Sharapova with a massive engagement rock.

The pair was first spotted holding hands about a year ago.

According to sources, the couple got engaged Tuesday after Sasha popped the question at his home in Manhattan Beach, CA, reports TMZ.

Maria is already [..] Read the original article: here.

Balaclava-clad Man U fans”death threat’ to Rooney over possible Man City move

LONDON – A group of 40 Manchester United supporters, many wearing balaclavas and hooded tops, have warned the club’s striker Wayne Rooney against any move to arch rivals Manchester City.

According to the Guardian, the group had gathered outside Rooney’s house in Prestbury, Cheshire, with a banner reading “If you join City you’re dead”.

The incident … Read more >>>.

Ponting accepts that neither he nor Sachin are playing at their ‘absolute best’

SYDNEY – Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has accepted that neither he nor Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar are playing at their “absolute best” with the bat, but added that both have been consistent and in form over an extended period of time.

Responding to former Australian captain Mark Taylor’s comments that his (Ponting’s) “best is … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ponting accepts that neither he nor Sachin are playing at their ‘absolute best’.

Sasha Vujacic To Marry Maria Sharapova

SAN DIEGO (GaeaTimes.com)- Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic has got engaged to ravishing Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, the player divulged on Thursday night. Before the commencement of the exhibition match yesterday, the 26-year-old player told reporters that he is engaged to his girlfriend Maria Sharapova while adding that they are extremely happy …. Original article  : Sasha Vujacic To Marry Maria Sharapova.

BCCI-Kochi IPL deadlock continues

NEW DELHI/KOCHI – The row over the Kochi Indian Premier League (IPL) team’s ownership remains unresolved.

According to a television channel report, Kochi owners have sent an e-mail to the BCCI on share structure and seeks Rendezvous Group’s sweat equity to be reduced to 10 percent.

The Rendezvous Group, however, is refusing to accept anything … Original source on Gaea Times at : BCCI-Kochi IPL deadlock continues.

Bookie information: ICC rejects accusations of wanting to reveal players’ identity

DUBAI – The International Cricket Council rejects accusations that it has ever or would ever reveal the identity of a player or anyone else who contacts the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) with information.

Inaccurate comments made in the past few days have falsely claimed that the ICC could leak such information into the public domain. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Provide records to probe agencies, Delhi officials told (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – The Delhi government Thursday directed its officials and those of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to provide records to agencies probing alleged widespread corruption in the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games.

“The officials were asked to give their records,” Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta told IANS … Read : Provide records to probe agencies, Delhi officials told (Second Lead).

Jaipal defends DDA’s bailout package for Emaar MGF

NEW DELHI – Union Urban Development Minister S. Jaipal Reddy Thursday said he backs the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) Rs.700-crore bailout package for Commonwealth Games Village developer Emaar MGF even though he was not consulted on the issue.

“Though I was not consulted, I would still stand by the (village flat) buyback scheme. Though it … Original article on : Jaipal defends DDA’s bailout package for Emaar MGF.

Indian Navy felicitates CWG gold medalists

COIMBATORE – The Indian Navy on Thursday felicitated ace shooters Omkar Singh and Harpreet Singh, who won gold medals in the recently concluded XIXth Commonwealth Games, in a ceremony held at INS Agrani base station in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore city.

Harpreet …. Source  : Indian Navy felicitates CWG gold medalists.

Provide records to probe agencies, officials told

NEW DELHI – The Delhi government Thursday directed its officials and those of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to provide records to agencies probing alleged widespread corruption in the just ended Commonwealth Games.

The officials were asked to give their records, Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta told IANS … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Provide records to probe agencies, officials told.

Ed Joyce and Hamish Marshall in Ireland team for India

BELFAST – Ed Joyce and Hamish Marshall have been included in Ireland’s pre-World Cup squad of 17 which will spend three weeks in India next month.

For 32-year-old Joyce, a county professional with Sussex, it is a return to Ireland colours after an absence of five years during which time he played 17 one-day …. Original article  : Ed Joyce and Hamish Marshall in Ireland team for India.