Vettel claims pole ahead of Webber at South Korea GP

YEONGAM – Sebastian Vettel claimed the pole position Saturday for the inaugural South Korean Formula One Grand Prix ahead of championship leader and Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber.

The Red Bull duo meant business in the dying seconds of qualifying to steal the pole from Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso who is their main rival in …. Source  : Vettel claims pole ahead of Webber at South Korea GP.

The Ashes: England not to engage in war of words with Aussies

SYDNEY – England will refuse to engage in a war of words before the Ashes while Australia continue the verbal sniping.

Though Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has been stoking all manner of fires in an attempt to unsettle his rivals, England has adopted a grin and bear approach to the taunts, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.

England …. Read the original article  : The Ashes: England not to engage in war of words with Aussies.

Gatting inspired Swann believes England will retain Ashes Down Under

LONDON – England off-spinner Graham Swann believes the Poms will retain the Ashes when they take on the Kangaroos Down Under from November 25.

In an article for the Sun, Swann says that Michael Gatting, who was last England captain to win the Ashes Down Under in 1986, has hugely inspired him.

“My love of cricket was …. Read the original article  : Gatting inspired Swann believes England will retain Ashes Down Under.

Heartbroken Hussey eyeing Ashes revenge against improved England

SYDNEY – Australian batsman Mike Hussey has said that he is looking forward to take revenge against England during next month’s Ashes series.

Hussey was the last man dismissed when Australia lost the fifth and deciding Ashes Test at The Oval last year, handing England a 2-1 victory.

“I still remember sitting in The Oval dressing room [..] Read the original article: here.

Medals not moolah give me a high, says Gunners skipper Fabregas

LONDON – Though he has been engulfed by several transfer-related rumors, Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has said it is medals and not money that gives him a high, and added that he would never join a club purely for money.

The Spanish midfielder, 23, fit to face Manchester City tomorrow after a hamstring injury, was quoted …. Original source  : Medals not moolah give me a high, says Gunners skipper Fabregas.

Why Rooney wanted to leave Man U, and why he finally stayed

LONDON – Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has said that he is delighted about the new five-year contract, which came following a big controversy where he had announced his intention to leave the club.

Rooney has signed a 60 million pound contract with United making him the best …. Source  : Why Rooney wanted to leave Man U, and why he finally stayed.

Rooney ‘apologized to me’ and players before signing new Man U contract: Ferguson

LONDON – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that striker Wayne Rooney had apologized to him and the players before signing his new five-year contract with the club.

“I think Wayne has had second thoughts. I think he’s realised the enormity of Manchester United. Sometimes when you’re at … Read : Rooney ‘apologized to me’ and players before signing new Man U contract: Ferguson.

Amber and Angela Cope: Twin Sisters to Debut in NASCAR

Martinsville (GaeaTimes.com) — First ever in NASCAR history, that a set of twins Amber and Angela Cope will compete together in a national division in the Camping World Truck Series race Saturday at Martinsville.
For the 27-year old identical twins, racing is not an odd profession, instead it runs into their blood. Because they are … Original source on Gaea Times at : Amber and Angela Cope: Twin Sisters to Debut in NASCAR.

No regrets over missing two medals: Gagan Narang

HYDERABAD – Ace shooter Gagan Narang, who won four gold medals at the Delhi Commonwealth Games (CWG), returned home to a warm welcome here Saturday and said he had no regrets over missing two more medals.

“I am happy with the four that I won and there are no regrets over the two that I … Read more >>>.

Pak pacer Mohammad Asif withdraws challenge to provisional suspension

DUBAI – Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has confirmed that he has withdrawn his challenge to the provisional suspension imposed on him on September 2, 2010 pending determination of the charges brought against him under the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Code.

An ICC release said arrangements are now being made for the challenges being made by Salman Butt … Read more >>>.

Nine Australian sports stars fail drug tests

SYDNEY – Nine Australian sports stars have tested positive for the banned stimulant that cost Nigerian sprinter Osayomi Oludamola her Commonwealth Games 100-metre gold medal in New Delhi this month, authorities said Saturday.

The nine, who have not been named, face two-year bans after testing positive for DMAA, or methylhexaneamine, a substance used in some … Read more >>.

Nine Australian athletes fail doping test

SYDNEY – Nine unidentified Australian athletes have tested positive for the prohibited stimulant methylhexaneamine (DMAA), used in bodybuilding and dietary supplements.

The drug tests were believed to have been carried out during the Australian Football League and National Rugby League Grand Finals, as well as before and after the Delhi Commonwealth Games, the Age reports.

The positive …. Original article  : Nine Australian athletes fail doping test.

Man U turmoil to affect Ferguson-Rooney relationship: Experts

LONDON – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is being seen as a hero after persuading striker Wayne Rooney to stay at Old Trafford, but experts reckon that the ordeal would effect their relationship.

Sports writer Paul McCarthy told Sky News: “I think there’ll still be a huge bonus scheme built into the deal – and … Read : Man U turmoil to affect Ferguson-Rooney relationship: Experts.

Cricket Australia aiming for top spot in all three formats: Chappell

SYDNEY – New Australian selector Greg Chappell has said that Cricket Australia is focused on building a team to return to No.1 spot in the world.

“The Ashes is a big series, yes, but the strategic goal of Cricket Australia is to be No.1 in all three forms of the game,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted …. Original article  : Cricket Australia aiming for top spot in all three formats: Chappell.

Rooney can win back fans on the pitch: Ex-Man U stars

LONDON – Former Manchester United stars insist that striker Wayne Rooney can win back fans and team-mates by doing his talking on the pitch.

United legend Lou Macari said that Rooney should not have questioned manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambition, but insisted that the 24-year-old would strike back if fans support him.

“There’s a bit of rebuilding … Read more >>>.

Nigerian athletes go gaga over Indian medical services

GURGAON – Nigerian athletes Helen Okus and Amas Daniel are going home with much more than just memories of the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG). Both had to undergo surgery in a hospital here and can’t stop thanking the doctors for the “excellent” medical services.

Okus, 21, who represented her country in the 72 kg wrestling … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nigerian athletes go gaga over Indian medical services.

Lalit Modi warned of passport revocation

NEW DELHI – The government Friday warned former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi of revocation of his passport if he did not reply by Oct 28 to a show cause notice by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said here that the show cause notice was issued to Modi on Oct … Read more »»».

Durand Cup: Dempo skip; East Bengal, Chirag will play

NEW DELHI – Sixteen-time champions East Bengal will open their campaign against Air India in the quarterfinal league stage while Goa’s Dempo Sports Club will be missing in action from the 123rd edition of the Durand Cup football tournament at the Ambedkar Stadium here.

East Bengal have been grouped with Salgaocar and Air India in …. Original source  : Durand Cup: Dempo skip; East Bengal, Chirag will play.

CWG irregularities: BJP activists protest in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Hundreds of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists Friday demonstrated in the capital demanding removal of Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and setting up of an inquiry against her in connection with the alleged irregularities in the Commonwealth Games.

The BJP protesters also said the Prime Minister’s Office should also be brought under the … Original article on : CWG irregularities: BJP activists protest in Delhi.

Haryana to honour shooter Gagan Narang too

CHANDIGARH – Shooter Gagan Narang, who won four gold medals in the Commonwealth Games (CWG), will also be honoured by the Haryana government along with other CWG medal winners from the state.

Narang, who hails from Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, has Haryana links.
Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said Friday that Narang told him …. Original article  : Haryana to honour shooter Gagan Narang too.